The first Bill to be introduced since the Welsh Government gained greater law-making powers following the referendum in March 2011 has been laid before the National Assembly for Wales.The Local Government Byelaws…
Author: Richard Gurner
Shane Williams first name on the team sheet for Wales against Australia
Shane Williams was the first name on the team sheet today – as promised by Wales head coach Warren Gatland – when the side was announced to take on Australia in the…
12-year-old Ystrad Mynach boy handed ASBO by youth court
A 12-year-old boy from Ystrad Mynach has been given an ASBO due to his behaviour.Mark Humphreys, of Lisburn Road, Ystrad Mynach, was given a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order by Cwmbran Youth Court…
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community work
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community workEight villagers are to be honoured for their community work in Llanbradach.Earlier this year the Llanbradach and Pwll-y-Pant Community Council asked for nominations for a…
Welsh First Minister: Time to change strategy on economy
First Minister Carwyn Jones has called on the UK Government to come up with a new approach to create jobs and growth in economy before it is too late.The call comes ahead…
Neil Jenkins latest to commit future to Wales rugby
Neil Jenkins is the latest coach to pledge his future to the Welsh Rugby Union, it was confirmed today.Jenkins, who has been the contracted skills coach since 2006, has now been employed…
Almost 140 car sellers warned by Caerphilly Council
The owners of 136 vehicles for sale on the sides of roads in Caerphilly County Borough have been warned by Trading Standards.Since January this year, it has been illegal to sell any…
Wales football manager Gary Speed found dead at home
Wales football boss Gary Speed has died, the Football Association of Wales has confirmed in a statement.
WRU board agrees to 12 Premiership clubs instead of 10
The Welsh Rugby Union has agreed in principle to upgrade the reformed Premiership Division from ten clubs to 12 after receiving a detailed proposal from all four regions for help to achieve…
Crosskeys man admits causing death by dangerous driving
A Crosskeys man has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.Jamie Gray, 22, of Garden Suburbs, Pontywaun, appeared via video link at Cardiff Crown Court. He will now be sentenced in…