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Fire crews issue update on major Aberthaw Power Station blaze
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (236+ words) South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to a large industrial fire at Aberthaw Power Station, Barry, at approximately 09: 32 today. Crews from stations including Ely, Llantwit Major, Kenfig Hill, Barry, Penarth, Whitchurch, Cardiff Central, Pontypridd, Maindee, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfill,…...
Attempted murder investigation launched after A44 collision near Aberystwyth
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (162+ words) olice have launched an attempted murder investigation following a single vehicle collision on the A44 near Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth. The incident happened at around 8. 50pm on Tuesday, June 30. A 24 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, domestic abuse…...
Village Dairy enjoys bumper year as sales soar by 38%
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (424+ words) Village Dairy, the Welsh yogurt producer behind the well-known Llaeth Y Llan brand, is celebrating a year of significant growth, driven by innovation and strong collaboration with Tesco. Over the past 12 months, the business has achieved a 38% increase in retail…...
Cardiff backs new plan to improve football pitches and facilities
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (374+ words) Cardiff Council has welcomed a new five'year plan developed in collaboration with the Cymru Football Foundation and Football Association of Wales. New Local Football Facility Plans have been launched across Wales to help meet growing demand for football and improve…...
NHS Wales begins winter preparations with focus on cutting hospital delays
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (315+ words) The Welsh Government has announced early action to help the NHS and social care prepare for the winter. The aim is for safer and more resilient ambulance, emergency department and acute hospital services over the challenging winter period. This includes…...
Man from Swansea jailed for 16 years for sexually assaulting a child
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (244+ words) Ali Namjo, 36, from Clase, Swansea, has been sentenced to 16 years for sexually assaulting a child. Namjo denied two counts of assaulting a child by penetration and common assault but was found guilty following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court in…...
Bereavement charity urges men they don't have to face grief alone
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (52+ words) Wales 247 Bereavement charity urges men they don't have to face grief alone Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel....
Barry's newest caf" bar reveals opening date
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (116+ words) Loungers, the West Country'based caf'bar group, will open the doors to Morio Lounge at Nell's Point, Barry on Saturday 11th July 2026, creating around 30 new jobs for the local community. The former toilet block has been completely transformed by the Loungers design…...
Prince of Wales praises Wales Air Ambulance as charity marks 25 years
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (646+ words) His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has praised the Wales Air Ambulance Charity's lifesaving impact, as he joined supporters to mark its 25th anniversary at a special Gala Dinner on Friday 26 June. The Charity's Royal Patron attended the landmark event,…...
Meningitis B vaccine rollout begins for eligible 17 and 18-year-olds in Cardiff and Vale
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (127+ words) Seventeen and 18-year-olds in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are set to be offered the Meningitis B vaccine from July as part of a targeted vaccination programme. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will send appointment letters to everyone…...