Barry and District News reporter

Emma Wools, Dennis Clarke, Sam Bennett and George Carroll are all vying to become South Wales Police's next Police and Crime Commissioner

A FORMER Cardiff City and Swansea City footballer is facing jail for being caught in a £6 million cocaine crime gang after quitting the professional game.

THE trial of a man accused of murdering a Barry dad in Holton Road, before Christmas last year, is underway in Cardiff Crown Court.Twenty-five-year-old Jordan Brown, of Holton Road, denies murdering Jordan Davies, 23, in Holton Road, on December 16.Jordan Davies died after suffering stab wounds around 4pm.The incident was witnessed by shoppers and Jordan Davies was declared dead at the scene.Judge, Rhys Rowlands is hearing the case with Claire Pickthall and Michael Jones QC representing the prosecution.Representing the defendant are Adam Sharp and Jonathan Elystan Rees QC.The trial, conducted with courtroom social distancing measures and an overflow courtroom in place, is expected to last between three and four weeks.The jury has been sworn in and are seated socially distanced.They have been shown photographs of Jordan Davies and locations in Barry.The trial continues.

A MAN who admitted exposing himself to two young girls and possessing indecent images of children, has been jailed for five years after he was also convicted of sexually assaulting a child.

PUBLIC toilets have reopened across the Vale of Glamorgan, and are being cleaned throughout the day.

CAMPAIGNERS have said a biomass incinerator in Barry has given ‘misleading’ information about its impact on the environment.

THE Vale of Glamorgan Camera Club is a space for readers to admire the talent local photographers have to offer.

A COUPLE has told how their dream cruise turned to a coronavirus nightmare when fellow passengers died around them.

HUNDREDS of people in the Vale of Glamorgan have used the Government’s Help to Buy ISA scheme to get on the housing ladder, figures show.