Oliver Slow

Cardiff, Yangon

Journalist at BBC

BBC Journalist | Author of Return of the Junta, on #Myanmar military

Articles

Thousand descend on Cardiff for anniversary parade

6 days ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Thousands join 40th anniversary of Pride CymruMatthew Horwood/Pride CymruThousands have hit the streets of Cardiff to celebrate Pride Cymru's annual festival, with events taking place across the weekend. This year's event marks 40 years since the first ever gay rights march in the Welsh capital, with the parade - which got under way at 11:00 BST - winding its way through the city centre before ending near Cardiff Castle.
Y Felinheli pub landlord finds hidden tunnel in basement

6 days ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Landlord finds hidden tunnel in pub basementThe railway tunnel connected Dinorwic Quarry, once one of the world’s biggest, to the harbour. A landlord who found a secret tunnel under his pub hopes it can be used to create a space celebrating the area's cultural heritage. Robert Bennett made the discovery beneath Yr Heulyn pub, part of Port Dinorwic Marina in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, which he bought as part of a consortium last year.
Rural crime gangs 'scoping out' farms to steal equipment, NFU says

1 week ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Crime gangs scoping out farms for theft, says unionNFU CymruAbi Reader described rural crime as an "enormous issue" in WalesOrganised crime groups are "scoping out" farms in order to steal equipment including quad bikes and 4x4s, Wales' leading farming union has said. "They know where these items are and they often know where the keys are kept, so it can be very intrusive," said Abi Reader, National Farmers' Union (NFU) Cymru's deputy president.
Two women die in water at national park beauty spot

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Oliver Slow |Oscar Edwards

Two women have died after being found in a pool at Wales' largest national park. North Wales Police said they were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21:31 BST on Wednesday in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia. One woman was reported to be in the pool on the Watkin Path, one of the main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, Wales' tallest mountain. The second woman was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.
Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones says she's ‘really bad at telling jokes’

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Oliver Slow

Ruth and Steve: From Merthyr with Love, sees Speirs show Jones around "his Merthyr", including a trip to a viaduct which he used to visit with his granddad. They also visit the local bowls club in Troedyrhiw, where he spent much of his youth. Difficult trails at Bike Park Wales - located just outside the town - are tackled by the pair in another part of the show. The pair said they were "laughing so much" they could not breathe during the segment.
Two women die after incident at Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path pools

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Two women die in incident at Eryri national parkBBCPolice said they were called to an area of Eryri national park on Wednesday eveningTwo women have died following an incident in Wales' largest national park. North Wales Police said they were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21:31 BST on Wednesday in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia.
Aberavon beach deaths warning after David Ejimofor death

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

More deaths possible at drowning beach - coronerFamily photoDavid Ejimofor died at Aberavon beach on 19 June 2023More people could die at a beach where a teenager drowned unless a lifeguard is stationed there at high-risk times, a coroner has warned. David Ejimofor, 15, died at Aberavon beach, Neath Port Talbot, on 19 June 2023, after jumping into the sea with friends while celebrating the end of their exams.
Boy, 15, in hospital after shooting at house

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oliver Slow

Boy, 15, taken to hospital after shootingBBCPolice said they were called to an incident in Pontprennau, Cardiff, on Saturday eveningA 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting incident at a home, police have said. South Wales Police said they were called to the incident in Clos y Ffynnon, Pontprennau, Cardiff at about 20:00 BST on Saturday. They said a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital and his injuries are not life-threatening.
Murder arrest after man dies in quadbike crash

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Oliver Slow

Two men have been arrested, including one on suspicion of murder, after a man died following a crash involving a quadbike on a main road. A 20-year-old man from Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, was pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound between Rhymney, Caerphilly, and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, at around 04:50 BST on Saturday.
Murder arrest after man dies in quadbike crash

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Oliver Slow

Two men have been arrested, including one on suspicion of murder, after a man died following a crash involving a quadbike on a main road. A 20-year-old man from Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, was pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound between Rhymney, Caerphilly, and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, at around 04:50 BST on Saturday.