Cllr Jonathan Millard joins Nigel Farage’s party, becoming the first Reform UK representative on Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.
Teen arrested after Carmarthen school lockdown
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill following a lockdown at Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen on Wednesday.
Teaching assistant struck off for messaging pupils
Samuel Davies asked schoolgirls for body photos and told one pupil ‘I think you’re really attractive’ via Snapchat whilst working at Haverfordwest High.
Police issue stop notices to unsafe Swansea taxis
Three taxis taken off the road during joint police and council operation in Swansea city centre.
Folly Farm names critically endangered rhino calf Rhodri
Folly Farm has revealed the name of its newest eastern black rhino calf – Rhodri, continuing the Welsh naming tradition alongside his brother Glyndŵr.
Rare eastern black rhino calf born at Folly Farm zoo
Family-run Pembrokeshire zoo welcomes second eastern black rhino calf born in Wales as part of breeding programme for critically endangered species.
New 20mph speed camera activated in Cardiff this month
A fixed 20mph speed camera will be switched on in Wellington Street, Cardiff, on December 16, with advice letters issued during the first four weeks.
24 illegal e-bikes seized in Cardiff crackdown operation
South Wales Police and Cardiff Council seize 24 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in latest operation, with four arrests made including one for suspected drug offences.
Free drinks scheme for Christmas designated drivers
South Wales Police’s DES Scheme returns for fourth year, offering free soft drinks to designated drivers at over 100 venues across the region throughout the festive period.
Port Talbot police seize drugs in double warrant operation
Officers recover 40kg of cannabis, suspected ketamine and cocaine in Abergwynfi and Baglan raids, leading to two arrests.
Speed camera vandalised again on Swansea’s Llangyfelach Road
A replacement speed camera on Llangyfelach Road has been sprayed with red paint just days after being reinstalled, the second attack on the controversial enforcement site in 18 months.
Teen charged with murder of Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest
Cameron Cheng, 18, from Newbridge, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing a bladed article following an incident in Wheatley Place, Cefn Fforest, on Thursday morning.