Ystradgynlais
ARREST MADE: Teenager held over Ysgol Maesydderwen threats that sparked school shutdown
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the chilling threats that forced Ysgol Maesydderwen School to close its…
Maesydderwen school closed for second day as police investigate telephone threat
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais remains closed on Tuesday after a development in the police investigation into a telephone threat…
Powys man jailed after New Year’s Day bottle attack in Swansea nightclub
A Powys man has been jailed after attacking another man with a bottle inside a Swansea city centre nightclub in…
Swansea man jailed after bottle attack on stranger made in jealous rage
A jealous nightclubber has been jailed after a vicious New Year’s Eve attack on a stranger with a vodka bottle…
Banking lifeline finally opens in Ystradgynlais after three‑year fight
Ystradgynlais finally has its own bank back — a permanent hub has opened on Commercial Street after years of locals…
Kindle House aims to repeat Mary Portas success with 2025 Christmas Window
Kindle House in Ystradgynlais is preparing to unveil its 2025 Christmas Window — just a year after the independent store…
Ystradgynlais man jailed for decade of child sexual abuse
An Ystradgynlais man has been jailed after subjecting a young girl to almost a decade of sexual abuse.
Ystradgynlais man admits defrauding business partners in Carmarthen Spar deal
An Ystradgynlais man has admitted defrauding two potential business partners over the purchase of a shop in Carmarthen.
Ystradgynlais man found guilty of child sex offences and upskirting
A former Swansea University IT technician has been found guilty of multiple child sex offences, including voyeurism and upskirting, following…
Off-duty officer’s gut instinct leads to the arrest of suspected kidnappers
It’s said you’re never really off duty as an emergency service worker – and one South Wales Police officer proved…
Tributes paid to Ystradgynlais grandfather who died in Coelbren cycle crash
The family of a grandfather whose “quiet strength and gentle humour were a constant source of support and warmth to…