Police in Wales thank the community after a tip led to the discovery of a cannabis farm worth £300,000 and one arrest. Police Thank Public for Help in Welsh Cannabis Farm Bust Police thanked a town in mid Wales for their aid. They found a cannabis factory right in the town center. Klajdi Toci, age…
Wrexham prepares for its annual St David’s Day parade on March 1st with music, markets, and family crafts. Wrexham’s St David’s Day Parade Set for March 1st Celebration Wrexham will celebrate St David’s Day. The city anticipates a large gathering, as the celebration occurs in March. Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam organizes the event in…
Wrexham Police FC, formed in 2022, surpasses £50000 in donations benefitting various local and national charities. Wrexham Police Football Club Scores Big Raising £50000 for Charities A team of officers formed just three years ago. They play monthly matches and support charities. These charities are both local and national. The team played MvF Wrecsam on…
Council opposes RWE wind turbines near Blaenavon fearing visual impact on the UNESCO World Heritage site. Council Set to Oppose Wind Turbines Near Blaenavon Heritage Site Blaenavon got a UNESCO award way back in 2000. Wind farms might now threaten that status. A company, RWE, wants to put up some wind turbines. They could be…
A Newport hotel’s conversion to an unapproved HMO stirs local concerns about planning rules and community impact. Newport Hotel Conversion to HMO Sparks Strong Community Debate The Crosshands Hotel in Newport has changed. It’s now a house with multiple living spaces, featuring shared facilities and private rooms. This change occurred without prior permission, leading to…
Essex mom shares advice to help parents recognize abuse warning signs and protect children. Reporting abuse matters now. Essex Woman Aims to Empower Parents in Safeguarding Children A mom in Essex wants to help other parents spot abuse warning signs. She didn’t report her abuse right away, but motherhood made her realize speaking out matters,…
Local pub Glan yr Afon, rescued by the community, is a finalist for the Countryside Alliance Awards. Pennal Pub: Saved from Closure, Now a Prestigious Award Finalist Hey, guess what I just read? A Pennal pub is up for an award! It is the Countryside Alliance Awards. You can actually vote for them to win.…
Students unveil a song and video for Wrexham, hoping it will be adopted as the city’s official anthem. Wrexham Pupils Create City Anthem Honoring Heritage and Future Hey, guess what happened at a school in Wrexham? Pupils previewed a video for a song about their city. The song, which took months to create with the…
Leaders respond to the closure of Colomendy, a youth education center with strong Liverpool ties, seeking future solutions. North Wales Leaders React to Colomendy Education Center Closure Colomendy, near Mold, shut down last month after seventy years of offering youth education. Kingswood Colomendy Ltd stopped trading, and its parent firm, Inspiring Learning Ltd, also closed.…
A “professional criminal” avoided jail despite Cardigan shoplifting, including a stolen card used in Aberystwyth. Cardigan Thefts Lead to Jail Escape for Professional Criminal A man named Andrew O’Connell got in trouble with the law. He stole from shops in Cardigan. He also used a stolen card in Aberystwyth. O’Connell is 37 and lives in…