Dan D'Alessio

Haverfordwest

Reporter at Newsquest

Boxing Journalist at Freelance

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Teenagers ‘shaken up’ after electric bike snatched in front of them

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

The reason Brits will have to pay more for chocolate at all major supermarkets Police received reports that an electric bike was robbed from two teenagers on Monday, April 14. (Image: Google Street View) Two teenagers were ‘shaken up’ following reports that an electric bike was robbed off them by two men. On Monday, April 14, Gwent Police were notified that an electric bike was stolen in Taliesin Forgeside, Cwmbran.
Gwent Police rescue woman stranded on A467 in Crosskeys

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

A woman was rescued by police after being left in a ‘dangerous position’ on a busy road last week. Rachel Shell was driving to work on Monday, April 7 before one of her tyre’s broke on the A467 in Crosskeys. Due to being stranded in the middle of the road, RAC was unable to assist Rachel, but following a call to Gwent police, two officers helped her instead. Rachel said: “I rang the RAC but because I was in a live lane and not safe, they told me to call 999. This was around 06.30am.
MS proposes ‘rail system fit for 21st century’ in South West Wales

1 week ago | southwalesguardian.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

Mr Adam Price MS wants to transform the current railway network to service western valley towns. (Image: Newsquest) A Plaid Cymru MS has backed the creation of a "rail system fit for the 21st century" across South West Wales that would feed Ammanford. Mr Adam Price MS says the Western Valleys Rail Plan would transform the way people can travel to the town. The project, if given the go ahead, would serve 250,000 people across the region.
'Tennis ball sized clumps' of hair in leisure centre swimming pool

1 week ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

A member of Barry Leisure Centre found clumps of hair in the swimming pool. Inset photos are stock images. (Image: Google Street View) A member of a local leisure centre has expressed anger after noticing ‘gross clumps of hair’ in the swimming pool. Mr Gary Morgan started using the pool at Barry Leisure Centre in October 2024. Despite reporting the lack of cleanliness to staff, Mr Morgan was told there was a problem with the centre’s underwater vacuum cleaner.
Missing 15-year-old found by police after frantic search

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

Police have confirmed that Rebecca McPhail has been found. (Image: Newsquest) A 15-year-old girl from Abergavenny has been found by police after being missing for a few days. Rebecca McPhail was reported missing after last being seen in Abergavenny at around 10.30pm on Saturday, April 12. She was described as around 5ft 7 inches tall, of slim build with long ginger hair and was wearing black leggings and a purple jumper when last seen.
Pembroke ABC boxer captures first win via unanimous decision

1 week ago | westerntelegraph.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

Rhys Kulmeyer captured his first win for Pembroke and Pembroke Dock ABC. (Image: Christopher McEwen) A Pembroke and Pembroke Dock ABC boxer captured his first win for the club via unanimous decision last Friday (March 28). Rhys Kulmeyer produced a confident display of skill and determination to claim the victory in The Valleys against a tall, rangy, heavy-handed opponent representing Hope and Glory ABC.
Pensioner couple shocked as driver crashes into their car and disappears

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

A Newport man was left ‘disgusted’ after a driver crashed into his car last weekend and then drove off. On Sunday, April 13 around 1pm, Clifford Parkinson and his wife Jackie, who are both in their 70s and from Maindee in Newport, were driving on the M4 Eastbound between junctions 42-41, before a car collided with them. Mr Parkinson got out of his car to speak to the other driver who gestured him to move his vehicle on to the hard shoulder and then disappeared. He said: “It was a bit naughty.
Delays on M4 during rush hour - RECAP

1 week ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

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Gym members to complete ‘toughest challenge yet’ for ‘passionate cause’

1 week ago | southwalesguardian.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

Members of The Class House in Llandeilo will undertake a fitness challenge in May to raise money for various causes. (Image: The Class House) Members of a gym in Carmarthenshire will undertake their ‘toughest challenge yet’ next month to raise money for a ‘passionate cause.’ The Class House in Llandeilo will launch the ‘May Mission’ where gym goers will take on daily strength and conditioning workouts averaging an hour each day throughout the month.
Much-loved school uniform shop starts 20th anniversary celebrations

1 week ago | penarthtimes.co.uk | Dan D'Alessio

A Class Apart in Dinas Powys celebrates 20 years on the high street. (Image: A Class Apart) A much-loved Vale business has celebrated 20 years on the high street this month. A Class Apart, the school uniform shop in Dinas Powys, originally served five schools but has expanded to supply uniforms to more than 35. The shop is known for acting as a business partner to schools by sponsoring events and making donations, including over £8,000 worth of uniform in the last year alone.