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Teen girl who accused teacher of sex assault faces gruelling cross-examination in court
Johnathan Morgan, 35, sent the teenage girl pictures of his private parts and of himself performing a sex act but denies sexually assaulting the teenage girl while he was employed as a primary school teacher.
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Recycling firm involved in political scandal fined for environmental breach
Atlantic Recycling Ltd breached its environmental permit by storing refuse-derived fuel — a highly combustible form of waste — at its site in Cardiff.
Rape accused denies he apologised for alleged sex assault in 'sorry' text
The defendant told the jury that at no time did the woman tell him to stop
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The Update: 6 January 2026
Here is your Tuesday update, covering: No cuts to frontline services as Cardiff Council to Launch Consultation on Budget Priorities, Two Cardiff Shops Closed for Selling Illegal Tobacco Products, and more…
Met Office new snow warning issued with 20 parts of Wales set to be hit
Up to 20cm's of snow could fall in parts of Wales
Cardiff Council puts forward Caerau and Ely for £20m Pride in Place Investment funding
Caerau and Ely could be put forward to receive up to £20 million of long term investment through the UK Government’s new Pride in Place programme, if the Council’s Cabinet endorses the proposal.
Christmas at Bute Park wraps up fifth year with record crowds and star guests
Christmas at Bute Park has closed its doors after another jam-packed festive season that saw 94,000 visitors flocking to enjoy the beautiful light trail. This year, guests enjoyed the spectacular display at the award-winning event, with a re-imagined route of all new installations created by a selec...
Dogs Trust Cardiff warns owners to keep dogs off the ice
As cold weather warnings are issued by the Met Office across Wales, Dogs Trust Cardiff is urging owners to take extra care and keep dogs well away from frozen lakes, ponds and waterways. Many dogs enjoy swimming, but during freezing conditions, their usual splash spots can quickly turn to ice. Altho...
Two Cardiff shops closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes
Two Cardiff shops have been closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes, following a series of test purchases from these stores by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS).Vape Zone, a ground floor retail unit on Clifton Street in Adamsdown and Mini Mart Store, on Countisbury Avenue in Llanrumney have both...
Hadfield Road closed in both directions following collision in Cardiff
A road in Cardiff has been closed in both directions following a road traffic collision. South Wales Police are currently at the scene of the incident on Hadfield Road in Leckwith. The closure is in place between the junction with Penarth Road A4160 and Bessemer Road. Motorists are being advised to ...
Waste firm faces £450k fine after 'major' risk to homes
David Neal became notorious over a £200,000 donation to Vaughan Gething's 2024 Labour leadership campaign. Now his company is mired in another scandal
Two Cardiff Shops Closed for Selling Illegal Tobacco Products
Two Cardiff shops have been closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes, following a series of test purchases from these stores by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS).
City road to get permanent 20mph speed camera
Fixed cameras are put in where it is deemed the risk of a collision is highest
Cardiff Council outlines funding priorities as public consultation begins
Cardiff Council is set to launch its annual budget consultation for 2026–27, inviting residents to have their say on how the city’s resources should be allocated in the year ahead. For the first time in many years, the Council will not be proposing any cuts to frontline services, due to a better...
Things weren't going well for esteemed chef but now there are queues outside his house
Fearing for his future, he conferred with wife Rachel before they came up with a radical idea which changed their lives
I found cockroaches in my student flat - then I learned I was far from alone
Unsure what German cockroaches were doing in Wales, I reached out to the experts to learn more, only to uncover a growing problem
The Queen of Ely: How one woman turned hardship into a lifelong mission of kindness
Meet Donna Hurley who turned her own challenges into hope, warmth and renewal for those around her
We've been trading in Wales for 112 years - it's become so hard
The Cardiff-based business that has been open for over a century and has won family business of the year but it is difficult running an independent business today
Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
10 things we really want to change in Cardiff in 2026
We've compiled a list of the things we think could change our wonderful capital city for the better