Author: Rhys Gregory

A woman who left her dog and cat starve at her Cardiff home has been banned from keeping animals for three years. Chloe Britton of Cardiff, pleaded guilty to three offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared for sentencing at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on October 10 this year. As well as the disqualification, Britton was handed a 12-month community order under which she has to complete 20 Rehabilitation Activity (RAR) days and fined £40. RSPCA Inspector Emma Smith found a dachshund called Woody and a cat called Ginge both in an emaciated state when she went to Britton’s…

Research from the University of South Wales (USW) has contributed to a new education pack for schoolchildren to learn about the history of nuclear testing programmes around the world. Launched earlier this week at the Senedd, home of the Welsh Parliament, the education pack has been developed by LABRATS International – a campaign group dedicated to raising awareness of the Atomic and Nuclear testing programmes throughout history, and the impact on the thousands of people involved. The resources, which are aimed at schoolchildren aged 14 and up, will teach students about the role the UK played in the testing of…

A man from South Gloucestershire has been jailed after booking a B and B room in Swansea and planning to use it to have sexual activity with what he believed was a teenage girl. 49-year-old Rodolfa Galvao, from Yate, had been communicating online with the account purporting to be the underage girl. However, the account was in fact operated by a decoy group. Galvao was arrested after being confronted by the group in Parc Tawe ahead of his planned stay in a Mumbles B and B. A review of Galvao’s phone showed he had sent messages which were sexual in…

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr wedi amlinellu Strategaeth Cartrefi Gwag newydd i leihau nifer yr eiddo preswyl sydd wedi bod yn wag ers amser hir a’u hadfer i’w hailddefnyddio. Mae’r strategaeth ar gyfer 2025-2030 bellach wedi’i chymeradwyo gan Gabinet y Cyngor ac fe’i lluniwyd trwy ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus gyda mewnbwn gan breswylwyr, landlordiaid a pherchnogion eiddo. Mae’n adeiladu ar y cynnydd a wnaed o dan y cynllun blaenorol ac yn canolbwyntio ar ymgysylltu cynnar, cymorth ariannol a gorfodi cryfach. Mae hefyd yn cynnwys Cynllun Gweithredu Eiddo Gwag manwl, sy’n sicrhau cyflawniad trwy ddull cydlynol ar draws adrannau’r Cyngor a…

Daniel Flynn, from Rumney, Cardiff, is wanted on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody while he was on an hospital escort. Just after 7pm on Monday, October 13, South Wales Police received a report that an individual had escaped lawful custody from prison staff while at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Flynn, 24, was last seen at the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department which he was attending for medical treatment. Earlier that day, he had been sentenced at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court to eight weeks in prison for criminal damage. He was wearing New Balance trainers, grey joggers, and a grey…

Bridgend County Borough Council has set out a new Empty Homes Strategy to further reduce the number of long-term empty residential properties and bring them back into use. The strategy for 2025-2030 has now been approved by the council’s Cabinet and was shaped through public consultation with input from residents, landlords and property owners. It builds on the progress made under the previous plan and focuses on early engagement, financial support and stronger enforcement. It also includes a detailed Empty Property Action Plan, ensuring delivery through a coordinated approach across council departments and external partners. The strategy also contributes to…

A collaborative project between Cardiff’s Curriculum Team, Theatr na nÓg and the Arts Council of Wales will see more than 2000 Cardiff pupils attend The Fight, a powerful and inspiring story which explores themes of racism, social justice, identity, and resilience. The production by Theatr na nÓg tells the true story of Cuthbert Taylor, a gifted Black boxer from Merthyr Tydfil who, despite his Olympic-level talent, was denied the chance to fight for a British title purely because of the colour of his skin. Set in the South Wales Valleys of the 1930s, The Fight connects deeply with the values and learning expectations…

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team has obtained four closure orders against vape shops trading in the county borough. A District Judge at Swansea Magistrates Court approved the three-month closures of the following shops under Section 80 Of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Vape Land, Commercial Road, Taibach Vape Zone, Queen Street Neath Classic Vape, Station Road, Port Talbot Pontardawe Vape, James Street Pontardawe It is the second time Vape Land has been issued with a closure order in the last 6 months. These premises had been found to be selling counterfeit and illicit (non-tax paid)…

Families across Caerphilly County Borough can look forward to a week full of fun, fitness and creativity this October half term, with a packed line-up of activities from Leisure Lifestyle, Sport Caerphilly and Caerphilly Play. Leisure Lifestyle – Family fun at the swimming pool Leisure centres across the county are offering plenty of ways to stay active during the school break. The half term swim programme includes sessions for all ages and abilities, from family swims to swimming lessons and fun inflatable sessions. You can view the full timetable on the Leisure Lifestyle App or visit caerphillyleisurelifestyle.co.uk for more details.…

The £200,000 refurbishment of Cwm Youth Centre was celebrated at a special launch event last night. Thanks to Community Focused Schools funding from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme, the centre has undergone a transformation which includes new windows, floor, roof, toilets, front door, electrics, fire alarms, security alarms, kitchen and broadband. The funding has also enabled Blaenau Gwent Youth Service to purchase new resources and digital equipment, including a radio station setup and podcasting tools. These additions have supported the development of popular and impactful digital offers, enhancing how young people engage with creative media and communication.…