Changes to planning law risk sidelining the voice of the public in decisions on significant new energy projects, it has been warned. Plaid Cymru MS Luke Fletcher said accountability in planning decisions will be undermined by new regulations on major projects, known as developments of national significance (DNS). Mr Fletcher told the Senedd the regulations … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited) Welsh UFC star Jack Shore has announced his retirement from professional fighting after turning down a new deal from the UFC. The 29-year-old from Abertillery is set to start a career in coaching, having decided to bow out from fighting on his own terms. He retires with a record … Read more
An award-winning chef who once had people queueing for his lobster thermidor roll and high-end burgers has been fined £384 and ordered to pay costs of £2,283.75 after admitting criminal offences over food hygiene at his street food van. Jamie O’Leary, who ran JOL’s Food Truck in Ogmore-by-Sea, told Cardiff Magistrates’ Court that he now … Read more
An Escape To The Country host has completed a show first. The BBC series was back for a new episode today (Wednesday, December 11), presented by Jules Hudson, who revealed he was doing something he has never done before. At the top of the show, Jules explained to viewers about the new challenge. Opening the … Read more
-Credit: (Image: © Huw Evans Picture Agency) These are your evening rugby headlines on Wednesday, December 11. WRU call in 60 youngsters for skills clinic More than 60 promising female rugby talents have been put through their paces as part of the Welsh Rugby Union’s first National Player Development Centre skills clinics. Each of the … Read more
A smoker is picking up an £800 bill after being caught throwing away a cigarette butt. Carl Smith, 31, was given a £100 fixed penalty notice earlier this year after he was caught discarding the butt on the street, Bromley Council said. But when he failed to pay the penalty he was prosecuted for littering … Read more
A body has been found amid a search for a missing 45-year-old man. Royston Williams had been missing since Tuesday, November 19. He was last seen alive that evening on Alexandra Terrace in the Brynmill area of Swansea. In a previous appeal for information his family issued an emotional plea through South Wales Police, which … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) Wrexham fans think they may have spotted a new goalkeeper arriving at the club following a shortage caused by injuries. The Red Dragons are currently without their number one Arthur Okonkwo after the former Arsenal man was ruled out with a broken wrist last month. … Read more
A CAR crash has caused a lane closure on a busy A-road in Torfaen. The crash was between two vehicles on the A4042 Pontymoile roundabout. Gwent Police have confirmed there were no injuries in the crash. ⚠️🚧 Lane closed 🚧⚠️ There is currently a lane closed on the A4042 Pontymoile roundabout . This may cause delays, … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.) Saudi Arabia have been confirmed as hosts of the 2034 men’s World Cup. The Middle East nation were the sole bidders for the finals in 10 years’ time, with an online FIFA Congress voting by acclamation in favour of their staging despite the huge controversy surrounding the bid. The hosting … Read more