12+ hour, 54+ min ago   (107+ words) A burglar who stole thousands of pounds worth of copper cabling from a business in Porthmadog has been jailed. Thomas Keenan, of Walsall, appeared for sentencing at Caernarfon Crown Court on Friday 11 September after previously admitting to burglary. The 24-year-old,…...

12+ hour, 53+ min ago   (219+ words) A Swansea man has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of attempting to rape and sexually assaulting a woman. Mohangopi Tadiboyina, 30, from Brynmill, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, September 4. He was sentenced for one count…...

15+ hour, 31+ min ago   (90+ words) Independent family jeweller Pravins has been announced as the headline sponsor of City Hospice’s Sparkle Walk, a night-time memory walk taking place later this month. Founded in 1969, Pravins is a family-owned luxury jeweller, known for its personalised, VIP-style customer service…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (448+ words) Residents across Neath Port Talbot are set to benefit from more than £3.3 million of investment aimed at modernising leisure centres, expanding activities and improving health and wellbeing opportunities. The programme, developed in partnership between Neath Port Talbot Council and Celtic…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (626+ words) S3 Padel has opened the doors to its newest club in Bangor – bringing North Wales’ largest indoor padel and pickleball facility to the heart of the city. To mark the opening, S3 Padel is hosting a community week with free sessions running…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (255+ words) More businesses and community groups in Newport could receive funding to help them save money and reduce energy use through a Newport City Council programme. Over the last two years, the council’s Net Zero Newport Decarbonisation Programme has provided advice…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (177+ words) A striking new mural has transformed a previously plain city centre wall, with support from Swansea Council. Created by Swansea artist Gareth Lye, the artwork stands more than 11m high and 9m wide on Park Street, beside the Kardomah café. It forms…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (221+ words) A 49-year-old man has been sentenced after sexually assaulting an on-duty police officer. Jason Fen Hender, of Ger Y Winllan, Llangefni, appeared at Llandudno Magistrates Court on Monday 7 September charged with sexual assault and possession of cocaine. On 5 September, two…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (578+ words) Techniquest will unveil Gaia this September, a large-scale illuminated artwork of the Earth by internationally acclaimed UK artist, Luke Jerram. Hanging above the main exhibition space of Cardiff Bay’s science discovery centre, it will become the first permanent installation of…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (124+ words) Wales 247 Tredegar woman wins national award after learning became a lifeline “The impact can be transformative, and we can see that through the stories of our award winners. Their commitment to learning has made a huge difference to their lives…...