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Swansea man jailed for 16 years for child sexual offences
17+ min ago (225+ words) A Swansea man has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of sexually assaulting a child. Ali Namjo, 36, of Clase, denied two counts of assault by penetration of a child and one count of common assault but was found guilty…...
MS calls for Natural History GCSE to be introduced in Wales
25+ min ago (317+ words) A Plaid Cymru Senedd member has urged the Welsh Government to introduce a Natural History GCSE, arguing it would help equip young people with the skills needed for careers in the growing green economy. Lindsay Whittle, the Plaid Cymru MS…...
RSPCA appeals for homes for Toy Story-named rescue pets
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (849+ words) Four rescued pets named after Toy Story characters are looking for starring roles with new families as they begin their search for new homes " and happy endings. Rabbits Woody, Buzz (pictured), and Andy, and cat Bo Peep " all named after…...
Further details released about city's new Skyline leisure attraction
37+ min ago (645+ words) Richard Youle Local Democracy Reporter More details about a planned "10. 2m investment by Swansea Council in a new leisure attraction on Kilvey Hill have been disclosed. The council's cabinet has approved funding for the Swansea Skyline project at various stages, with…...
Young people urged to take up Men B vaccine as Wales launches new programme
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (336+ words) Meningitis B vaccines are set to be offered to 17 and 18-year-olds in Wales from July. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will be sending out appointment letters to all those born between September 1, 2007, and August 31, 2008. This is a strictly targeted…...
Highest honour for former Eisteddfod steward
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (485+ words) The Eisteddfod Genedlaethol has awarded its highest honour to a former headteacher whose roots with the national event stretch as far back to his first visit at the age of four in 1962. Gethin Thomas will be presented as one of…...
Public to have say on 300% Council Tax premium for empty properties
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (558+ words) Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter Senior councillors have unanimously agreed to ask the county's residents for their views on increasing Council Tax premiums by up to 300 per cent on long-term empty properties. At a special meeting of Powys County Council's…...
Petition to change youth centre location in major Welsh city
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (421+ words) Kieran Molloy " Local democracy reporter Locals have objected to the potential site of a new youth hub in a major Welsh city. A petition has been set up to object to the proposed location of the Ely Youth Zone in…...
New Counsel General for Wales faces questions in the Senedd for the first time
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (1473+ words) Ella Groves, ICNN Senedd Reporter Wales" new counsel general made his first appearance at Senedd questions, defending his political impartiality while facing scrutiny over grooming gangs, the deteriorating state of court buildings and cross-border NHS care. Elfyn Llwyd, a former…...
Wales boss Steve Tandy insists there is "no hangover" from match fees dispute
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (488+ words) Phil Blanche, Press Association Head coach Steve Tandy insists there is "no hangover" from the match fees dispute that blew up on the eve of Wales" Nations Championship opener against Fiji. Players failed to fulfil their media obligations on Wednesday…...