A car park in Porthcawl will close on 20 March to make way for a new public space featuring pop-up business units, event areas and active travel improvements as part of the town’s waterfront regeneration.
TA suspended for dragging shy pupil into class
A teaching assistant has been suspended from the profession for 12 months after a panel found she grabbed a young boy and dragged him into a classroom when he was too hesitant to enter.
50-storey skyscraper approved to become Wales’ tallest
Cardiff Council has approved plans for a 178m tower containing 528 apartments at Central Square, set to become the tallest building in Wales and the second tallest in the UK outside London.
Sur-Ron bike seized on Gurnos estate by Merthyr police
South Wales Police’s neighbourhood policing team seized a Sur-Ron bike on Oak Road in Gurnos, with the rider reported for traffic offences.
Newport schools get solar panels in £9m green drive
Glan Llyn and Jubilee Park primary schools in Newport have received solar panels through the Wales Funding Programme, backed by Great British Energy and the Welsh Government, to cut carbon emissions and energy costs.
Padium bringing eight padel courts to Cardiff Bay
London-based padel company Padium is opening its first Welsh venue at Cardiff Bay Retail Park on 14th March, featuring eight indoor courts and a full lifestyle experience.
Pony dies after being hit by car on Rover Way
A pony has died after being struck by a car on Rover Way in Cardiff, with a local rescue centre warning of around 20 similar incidents on the road in recent months.
Sur-Ron seized in Aberdare as rider given court summons
South Wales Police’s neighbourhood policing team in Aberdare have seized a Sur-Ron electric bike after its rider was linked to antisocial behaviour and traffic offences.
Three arrested on suspicion of murder in Tredegar
A 36-year-old man has died following an altercation in Tredegar town centre, with three men arrested on suspicion of murder.
Cardiff Crossrail tram project set for construction
The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail is moving into construction, with a new tram link between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay expected to be completed by summer 2028.
Boys arrested after alleged assault near Pontypridd store
Three boys have been arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH following an alleged assault near the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Pontypridd.
Man charged with kidnap and sexual touching in Cardiff
A 33-year-old Cardiff man has been charged with kidnap and sexual touching after an incident involving an 18-year-old woman in Pontprennau.