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by Staff May 18, 2022

George North returns as Wales name squad for South Africa tour – ESPN

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by Staff May 18, 2022

Labor’s secret weapon: The big election issue most people have never heard of – The New Daily

Labor’s secret weapon: The big election issue most people have never heard of  The New Daily

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by Staff May 9, 2022

Alexandra Roach returns to Ammanford for new series | South Wales Guardian – South Wales Guardian

Alexandra Roach returns to Ammanford for new series | South Wales Guardian  South Wales Guardian

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Ammanford actress Alexandra Roach will be appearing on home turf this week when her new six-part psychological thriller Y Golau begins on S4C.

The story follows the gripping tale of Cat Donato, a journalist based in Cardiff, who is determined to unravel what happened to a friend who went missing from a town in west Wales 15 years ago.

“As soon as I read the script, I liked Cat’s sheer determination and in that first reading could see that there were a lot of similarities between the two of us,” said Alexandra.

“Sometimes when I go home to Ammanford I feel I’ve missed out on certain things and I think Cat feels this too.

“But there’s also a sense of frustration living somewhere so rural; if you want something you can’t just go out and get it.

“But there are a lot of positives about not living in a city and this was something I really embraced during filming.”

Alexandra’s return to Ammanford was made even more more special by the fact that she’d given birth just seven weeks earlier.

“This was my first job back, so it was quite serendipitous that I was ten minutes away from mam and day which is something that’s never happened before. This was a very healing time for me.”

Alexandra’s television career began when she was a young teenager after landing herself a role in Pobol y Cwm.

“Pobol y Cwm taught me so much and helped prepare me for starting out on my career.

“So when I went to drama school I already knew how to be on set and how making a television show works. Working on a soap is so fast you’ve really got to learn on the job.”

This is Alexandra’s first acting role in the Welsh language since leaving Pobol y Cwm at the age of 16.

“I haven’t lived in Wales since I was 17 so I was anxious about turning up that first day and doing the English version immediately followed by the Welsh version.

“You have to make a new neurological pathway in your brain.

“At least this is what it felt like, particularly seven weeks after giving birth.

“But by the end of week two you think ‘Ok, I get this’ and it becomes a very rewarding experience.”

Y Golau begins on S4C on Sunday, May 15 at 9pm.

by Staff May 9, 2022

New South Wales to create regional charging network – www.electrive.com

New South Wales to create regional charging network  www.electrive.com

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In Australia, up to 3,500 electric vehicle chargers will be rolled out across regional New South Wales (NSW). The state government is offering $20 million in grants to establish what they say will be Australia’s largest destination charging network.

NSW Treasurer and Minister for Energy Matt Kean revealed that the co-funded grants will rang from $2000 to $40,000 per site for EV chargers across regional NSW. The network should boost regional tourism and is part of a $171 million investment in EV charging over the next four years.

In September last year the NSW government released details for its electric vehicle charging masterplan, which aims to install 1,000 ultra-fast charging bays along major routes. NSW is Australia’s most populous state, but still has long distances between cities and towns. The state’s Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to increase EV sales to 52 per cent of all new car sales by 2030-31, and the vast majority by 2035, which prompts the need for adequate charging infrastructure.

Funding under the state government strategy is now to also include a $131 million investment for ultra-fast charging infrastructure and a $20 million investment in EV charging. Charging facilities are to be installed in commuter car parks that the government says will create “a world-class charging network across the state.”

The electric vehicle destination charging grants will be offered on a co-funded basis for the purchase and installation of chargers in regional areas. These must be able to provide a top-up of up to 130km of range in an hour. Applications for the grants can be made for a range of destinations across regional NSW such as motels, wineries, cafes, restaurants, natural attractions, visitor information centres, museums and zoos.

The provision of charging infrastructure is to come hand in hand with other initiatives. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway has promised that the rollout of charging infrastructure will be followed by a series of EV tourist drives will promote EV travel across regional NSW. “This will grow local economies and support small businesses in areas impacted by Covid, bushfires and floods,” Mr Farraway said.

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by Staff May 9, 2022

Newport paedophile, 64, admits ‘schoolgirl’ sex offence – South Wales Argus

Newport paedophile, 64, admits ‘schoolgirl’ sex offence  South Wales Argus

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A PAEDOPHILE has pleaded guilty to committing a sex offence against a “schoolgirl”.

Raymond Francis, 64, of Westfield Avenue, Newport, admitted attempted sexual communication with a child, a “decoy” called Tia.

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The offence was committed between July and August last year, Cardiff Crown Court was told.

The defendant’s case was adjourned until June 6 by Judge Catherine Richards for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

Following his guilty plea, Francis was told he has to register as a sex offender.

He was granted conditional bail.

by Staff May 8, 2022

Giant Wales prop hailed as Welsh answer to Ellis Genge after stunning display – Wales Online

Giant Wales prop hailed as Welsh answer to Ellis Genge after stunning display  Wales Online

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Scott Baldwin has heaped praise on Rhys Carre after the giant Cardiff prop produced a startling performance in his team’s 42-14 United Rugby Championship win over Zebre.

Despite being in Wayne Pivac’s Wales squad, Carre didn’t play a single minute for Wales during the Six Nations, with Gareth Thomas and Wyn Jones sharing the loose-head duties. But the 6ft 3in, 20st 4lb Cardiff player has taken his game to a different level of late, with powerful scrummaging, strong carrying and hard work in defence.

Against Zebre, he resembled a runaway bull with its socks rolled down as he made 38 metres from nine runs, with two line-busts and four defenders beaten. He also scrummaged well, made 10 tackles without missing and achieved a turnover.

For Baldwin, Carre can be used by Cardiff in the same way Leicester and England use Ellis Genge, the loose-head who made an eye-popping 274 metres with ball in hand during the Six Nations, 96 metres more than any other prop, and 44 tackles, stats which many yesteryear front-rowers would justifiably marvel at.

“He put another statement down,” said Baldwin, who was on punditry duty for BBC Wales’ Scrum V Live coverage of the Cardiff v Zebre game (you can read about Cardiff’s win over Zebre here ).

“I really think Cardiff can use him similar to how Leicester and England use Ellis Genge, as one of their main ball-carriers. He’s a big, physical man and he’s starting to build a bit of momentum.

“He’s putting his name up for the summer tour to South Africa, and at the moment he has an all-court game. He’s fighting through the contact, he has the ability to offload, he’ll carry hard if he needs to.”

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Carre made Wales’ 2019 World Cup squad as a bolter, but he justified his selection. Indeed, so much promise did he show at the tournament in Japan that Stuart Barnes tipped him to make the Lions Test side in South Africa in 2021.

It didn’t happen as the big man found it hard to kick on amid questions over his scrummaging. But he acquitted himself well in that area against fellow Wales prop Tomas Francis last point and Baldwin pointed to examples of the youngster applying pressure on the Zebre set-piece.

It was round the field, though, where he truly caught the eye. “What impressed me was his work-rate on both sides of the ball,” said the 34-cap Ospreys man, who filled the front-line hooking role for Wales at the 2015 World Cup.

“He had massive moments in the game. There was a great turnover showing his ability on both sides of the ball. He has the triple threat at the minute — probably not the run, kick, pass; he has the run, scrum, tackle. Yeah, he had a fantastic game.”

With Wyn Jones not having played for a month because of injury, Pivac would have been looking for loose-heads to put their hands up ahead of selection for Wales’ three-Test tour of South Africa. Ospreys pair Gareth Thomas and Nicky Smith are doing so, but so is the young powerhouse at Cardiff.

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by Staff May 8, 2022

VE Day marked by police officers throughout South Wales | South Wales – South Wales Guardian

VE Day marked by police officers throughout South Wales | South Wales  South Wales Guardian

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Today (Sunday, May 8), South Wales police are leading a tribute to mark the anniversary of VE day, which heralded the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Between 1939 and 1945 many police officers from south Wales enlisted to fight at the war front. They joined ranks with over 30,000 men and women from Wales who, by the end of the war, found themselves in uniform serving their country.

Cardiff was the first Welsh city to be attacked by Germany when it was hit in June 1940 but it was Swansea that suffered the most intense devastation in February 1941 when it endured a raid that lasted for three nights. Half of the town centre was destroyed after a total of 30,000 bombs were dropped. The death toll reached 227 and of those dead, 37 were aged 16 or under.

Forty-three police officers died whilst serving in the armed forced while five more were killed during the enemy raids.

“Today, on VE Day, we pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the officers and all those people who served alongside them at home or abroad during the War,” commented a spokesperson for South Wales Police. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten”.

by Staff May 7, 2022

Cardiff student speaks out after needle spiking incident – South Wales Argus

Cardiff student speaks out after needle spiking incident  South Wales Argus

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A CARDIFF University student has spoken out at the lack of action after being a victim of so-called needle spiking earlier this year.

Lucy Griffin, from Tillington, near Hereford, is currently studying at Cardiff University, and was spiked by a needle on a night out in the Welsh capital in February.

She says that while she was lucky that no drugs entered her system, more needs to be done to protect people from harm.

Miss Griffin said: “I was in a club in Cardiff. It was a quiet Thursday, and on the night I didn’t feel any noticeable adverse affects, so I didn’t know that anything had happened.”

It wasn’t until the following night that Miss Griffin was aware that anything was wrong.

She added: “The day after I saw a big bruise on my arm and what looked like an injection mark.

“I had seen a lot of stories on university Facebook groups about girls having similar injuries after a night out so I went to the doctors.”

The doctor confirmed to Ms Griffin that she had indeed suffered a needle-stick injury and that somebody had tried to spike her.

She said: “I took some drug tests and luckily they came back negative, however I have had to undertake several HIV tests to check that I haven’t contracted the disease as a result of the spike.”

Despite seemingly coming away unscathed from the incident, Ms Griffin has been worried ever since and inaction from the police has not helped matters.

She said: “The police dismissed the incident as soon as they found out that my drugs test was negative. I was so angry at the time.

“The attitude towards me and my case from both the police and by people in general felt like victim blaming and a refusal to accept that this sort of thing goes on.

“It just seems totally backwards that the victim gets targeted and is told to change their behaviour.”

Miss Griffin believes that educating people at a young age is the way forward.

She said: “It’s the only way that we are going to actually stop this sort of thing happening.

“Education and awareness at a young age about the dangers of needle spiking will hopefully start to stop the trend.”

South Wales Police made a general comment on spiking in October last year.

It said: “South Wales Police are aware of public concern around reports of spiking in towns and cities around the UK.

“Spiking is when alcohol or drugs are put into someone’s drink without their knowledge or permission. There is also some concern at the possibility that people are being ‘spiked’ by needles or syringes containing drugs.

“We take all reports seriously and encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of spiking in any form to contact us.”

by Staff May 7, 2022

Meet Catherine Mayo of the South Wales Argus Camera Club – South Wales Argus

Meet Catherine Mayo of the South Wales Argus Camera Club  South Wales Argus

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THE South Wales Argus Camera Club has 4,600-plus members and we’ve been asking them to pick five photographs which tell a story for them.

Today we meet Catherine Mayo, of Caldicot.

She said: “For many years I have enjoyed photography. To be able to capture a moment and treasure it is something special, but to be able to edit that photo and create something for others to enjoy is really amazing.

“Whether at home or out exploring there is always something to catch my eye.

“Having a hobby I find really helps. I have bad anxiety, so this is my escape. My son Jayden, who is 13 and part of the South Wales Argus Camera Club, also enjoys photography so we do it together.”

This picture makes me happy: This makes me happy because it is one of my favourite places to go with my family. Keeper’s Pond is such a beautiful place to escape to.

This picture makes me sad: This makes me sad because it is the ruins of the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Tintern. It is such a lovely place with such a sad history.

This picture makes me laugh: This is Ed, our cat. It makes me laugh because behind every photo is a funny story. He looks so cute but is a little devil.

This picture is very special to me: This is special to me because my son Jay was so young. I have so many memories from our days of exploring and this photo was always one of my favourites. Taken at Wentwood Forest.

This picture makes me dream of something: This is the sun setting over wonderful Wales. There is something about a sunset that just makes me drift away, it creates dreams and thoughts you would never have, you forget the bad things for just that small moment in time. The warmth the colours, simple but amazing.

by Staff May 6, 2022

Spring feeling like summer with warm weekend ahead for many – South Wales Guardian

Spring feeling like summer with warm weekend ahead for many  South Wales Guardian

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Sunseekers are set to enjoy more above-average temperatures this weekend in parts of the UK, making spring feel more like summer.

The mercury is expected to remain in the high teens and low 20s in the south and east of England.

Warm weather in the south of England on Friday saw conditions come close to but just miss out on being the hottest of the year so far.

The mercury rose to 23.3C (73.9F) at St James’s Park in London, just shy of the 23.4C (74.1F) recorded on April 15 at the same location, the Met Office said.

Temperatures are expected to run above average over the coming days for many but is not all clear sailing as fronts with rain bearing clouds will move across the country at times🌥️🌦️ pic.twitter.com/21Vc2KnTzM

— Met Office (@metoffice) May 6, 2022

A high of 23C is possible again on Monday, according to the Met Office, with temperatures in the high teens for much of the south of England.

But while some will enjoy above-average temperatures, cloud conditions and rain are expected to move across the country, the forecaster said.

Meteorologist Dan Stroud said there will be “decent sunny spells” across much of England and Wales, with temperatures cooler for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

He said: “We’re thinking at the moment we’re going to see a legacy of cloud and outbreaks of rain clear in the south-east on Saturday morning and then brightening up from the north and the west,” he said.

“Some decent sunny spells and feeling rather warm in the sunshine across many areas of England and Wales.

“Temperatures a bit cooler further north, closer to the seasonal average in Northern Ireland and Scotland.”

Next week is “a bit of a mixed bag”, Mr Stroud said.

He added: “We’re going to see temperatures generally above average for a good portion of next week but the caveat will be that there will be bands of cloud and rain around at times so it’s not plain sailing unfortunately all the way through.

“There is a hint that we might see something warmer towards the back end of next week and running into the following weekend but that’s a long way off.”

by Staff May 6, 2022

Concern growing for missing teen with links to south Wales – South Wales Argus

Concern growing for missing teen with links to south Wales  South Wales Argus

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POLICE are becoming “increasingly worried” about a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a week.

Madison, who has links to South Wales, has been missing from the Southmead area of Bristol for more than a week and concern for her welfare is growing.

Detective Inspector Stephen Baines, of Avon and Somerset Police, said:

“We’re particularly concerned about the company she may be keeping and that others may look to exploit her.

“While Maddie has previously gone missing, her carers have not heard from her for a week and are growing increasingly worried about her.

“Maddie – people are worried about you. If you see this, please phone us on 101.”

Madison is:

  • White;
  • About 5ft tall;
  • Of average build;
  • With shoulder length brown hair.

South Wales Police have shared the appeal, writing: “Our colleagues from Avon and Somerset Police are hoping to locate Maddie, a missing 15 year-old, who is believed to have links to the south Wales area.”

Anyone who sees her is asked to call 999 and provide the call handler with the reference 5222098703.

Anyone with information about where Maddie might be should call 101 quoting the same reference: 5222098703.

by Staff May 6, 2022

Body of man missing David Stewart found – police confirm – South Wales Argus

Body of man missing David Stewart found – police confirm  South Wales Argus

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THE body of a man who has been missing for more than a month has been found.

In recent weeks, South Wales Police has been searching for David Stewart, who has been missing since Friday, April 1.

Yesterday, the force confirmed that a body found on Horton Beach in the Gower over the weekend, has been identified as Mr Stewart.

The 58-year-old, from West Cross in Swansea, was understood to have links to Newport.

Police have thanked those who shared the missing person appeal over the last few weeks.

On April 1, Mr Stewart was reported missing from his home.

He was described as white, around 5ft 11″ and of slim build, with short thin strawberry blonde hair, stubble, and freckles, possibly wearing a blue coat and glasses.

What have police said?

In a statement, a representative from South Wales Police said: “At midday on Saturday morning (April 30) a report was received of a body on Horton Beach, Gower.

“Formal identification procedures have now been carried out and the body has been formally identified as missing 58 year-old David Stewart, from West Cross.

“Our thoughts remain with David’s family at this difficult time.

“We’d like to thank you for all your shares, it really does make a difference.”

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