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Brian Buckle, a man wearing glasses and a black gilet over a white top, standing in front of Fishguard harbour

FISHGUARD: Cleared of every charge, £500,000 poorer — and refused compensation again, as MP vows “a dozen more debates” until he gets justice

Brian Buckle spent more than five years in prison before a jury took less than an hour to find him…

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Kit Peters

7th July 2026

6th January 2026

Councils across South West Wales reject almost every pothole claim as drivers left paying the price

Close‑up of a pothole in an asphalt road surface, illustrating the type of damage drivers frequently encounter.

Motoring and Transport

Large pothole on a country lane in South West Wales, highlighting the challenges of maintaining rural roads.

Bridgend County Borough Council

20th March 2025

Councils face record numbers of compensation claims for pothole damage

Welsh local authorities are facing record numbers of compensation claims for damage to vehicles caused by potholes – but are…