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TRAGIC LOSS: Tributes pour in for ‘Disco Dave’ as man is charged with Pencoed murder

Heartbroken family and friends have paid moving tributes to a "proud father"…

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A street-level view of the historic High Court building in Glasgow, featuring large stone columns and a classical facade. A blue car is seen driving past on the road in the foreground under an overcast sky.

South Wales Police

JAILED: ‘Callous predator’ who raped and abused children in Swansea and Scotland caged for 16 years

A "callous predator" who carried out a sickening string of rapes and…

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A side view of a tan and black crossbreed dog being held by a person in green scrubs. The dog is standing on asphalt and appears to be leaning away from its front right leg. A white card with "PM/1" is held against its back.

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HEARTBREAK: Swansea man banned for life after ‘threats to kill’ his own dog

A Swansea man has been banned from keeping animals for life after…

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A composite image showing the police mugshots of two men. On the left is Simon Dickey, a white man with a beard and short brown hair. On the right is Mikael Bourkhari, a Black man with short dark hair and a goatee. Both are wearing grey t-shirts and the image features the Dyfed-Powys Police watermark.

JAILED: Newport duo locked up for ‘brazen’ £43k West Wales golf club raid

A "brazen" duo from Newport have been jailed after a high-stakes burglary…

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A police custody photograph of Leon Kidner, a man with short dark hair, a beard, and a large tattoo of roses on his neck.

Dyfed Powys Police

Pendine man who plied teen with drink and drugs before raping her in caravan is jailed

A 34-year-old man who gave a teenage girl alcohol and cannabis before…

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Anthony Pierce, dressed in full bishop's vestments including a green and gold mitre and holding a ceremonial staff, stands outside Swansea Minster. Two individuals in the background have been blurred.

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Children’s Commissioner demands reform after ‘serious failures’ in Church’s handling of paedophile bishop

The Children's Commissioner for Wales has demanded urgent reform of whistleblowing laws…

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The modern exterior of Ysgol Maesydderwen comprehensive school in Ystradgynlais on a sunny day, showing the school's yellow and grey facade.

Dyfed Powys Police

Maesydderwen school closed for second day as police investigate telephone threat

Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais remains closed on Tuesday after a development…

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Bridgend County

Van driver who punched pensioner for sticking to 20mph limit avoids jail

A van driver who punched a 69-year-old pensioner in the face in…

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The A484 road between Pembrey and Kidwelly showing a tree-lined rural road with white and red road markings

Dyfed Powys Police

Driving instructor four times over limit was on his way to collect pupil for lesson

A Burry Port driving instructor has been given an eight-week custodial sentence,…

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Police custody photograph of Thomas Morgan, a man in his late twenties with short brown hair wearing a black top

Gorseinon man jailed for 19 years for murder of five-month-old baby Jensen-Lee

A Gorseinon man has been jailed for 19 years after being convicted…

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