Conor Gogarty
@conorgogarty.bsky.social
Investigations editor at WalesOnline. Specialist journalist of year and scoop of year at '24 UK Regional Press Awards. Email [email protected]
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Woman, 90, 'nearly died' after waiting 32 hours for ambulance
'No patient should have to wait that long for care,' the ambulance service said in an apology
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January 3, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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A man who sued Amazon over a workplace injury has been called a liar by a judge.
After Paul McCann was filmed by private investigators, the judge found he had overstated his injury and ordered him to pay Amazon £75k in costs.
After Paul McCann was filmed by private investigators, the judge found he had overstated his injury and ordered him to pay Amazon £75k in costs.
Man who sued Amazon over injury called a liar by judge
Former Amazon manager Paul McCann told us his side of the story after a judge branded him 'fundamentally dishonest'
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December 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A man who sued Amazon over a workplace injury has been called a liar by a judge.
After Paul McCann was filmed by private investigators, the judge found he had overstated his injury and ordered him to pay Amazon £75k in costs.
After Paul McCann was filmed by private investigators, the judge found he had overstated his injury and ordered him to pay Amazon £75k in costs.
A former soldier who desperately needed help with his PTSD was instead left in vomit-covered clothes for three days with a wound that became infected.
He and others let down by failings at a notorious mental health unit have shared their stories with me. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
He and others let down by failings at a notorious mental health unit have shared their stories with me. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
'That place is dangerous': Horrific stories emerge from mental health unit
An ex-soldier stripped of his dignity and a grieving family are among those who say they were let down by Hafan y Coed
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December 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A former soldier who desperately needed help with his PTSD was instead left in vomit-covered clothes for three days with a wound that became infected.
He and others let down by failings at a notorious mental health unit have shared their stories with me. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
He and others let down by failings at a notorious mental health unit have shared their stories with me. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
December 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I tried to get an answer from Keir Starmer yesterday on Labour Senedd members accusing his government of attacking devolution.
He avoided our question then shut us down from pressing First Minister Eluned Morgan on the same issue.
We weren't allowed to film so here's the audio
He avoided our question then shut us down from pressing First Minister Eluned Morgan on the same issue.
We weren't allowed to film so here's the audio
December 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I tried to get an answer from Keir Starmer yesterday on Labour Senedd members accusing his government of attacking devolution.
He avoided our question then shut us down from pressing First Minister Eluned Morgan on the same issue.
We weren't allowed to film so here's the audio
He avoided our question then shut us down from pressing First Minister Eluned Morgan on the same issue.
We weren't allowed to film so here's the audio
A bleak case at Cardiff family court involving a mum accused of taking her child with her to buy drugs.
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Mum denied own child food, court hears
The mother is alleged to have an 'inability to prioritise the children’s needs over hers'
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December 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A bleak case at Cardiff family court involving a mum accused of taking her child with her to buy drugs.
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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A 77-year-old emphysema patient shivering after a heating failure.
An 80-year-old in his final hours, wet from the dripping ceiling of a pigeon-infested tunnel.
A despairing staff member who says working at Wales' biggest hospital has become "an absolute nightmare"…
An 80-year-old in his final hours, wet from the dripping ceiling of a pigeon-infested tunnel.
A despairing staff member who says working at Wales' biggest hospital has become "an absolute nightmare"…
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A 77-year-old emphysema patient shivering after a heating failure.
An 80-year-old in his final hours, wet from the dripping ceiling of a pigeon-infested tunnel.
A despairing staff member who says working at Wales' biggest hospital has become "an absolute nightmare"…
An 80-year-old in his final hours, wet from the dripping ceiling of a pigeon-infested tunnel.
A despairing staff member who says working at Wales' biggest hospital has become "an absolute nightmare"…
X is an absolute cesspit
David Morgan, a neo-Nazi from Wales, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for vile racist tweets about black and Jewish people.
Yet X has rejected numerous complaints about the Holocaust-glorifying tweets, which remain visible on the platform.
David Morgan, a neo-Nazi from Wales, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for vile racist tweets about black and Jewish people.
Yet X has rejected numerous complaints about the Holocaust-glorifying tweets, which remain visible on the platform.
November 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
X is an absolute cesspit
David Morgan, a neo-Nazi from Wales, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for vile racist tweets about black and Jewish people.
Yet X has rejected numerous complaints about the Holocaust-glorifying tweets, which remain visible on the platform.
David Morgan, a neo-Nazi from Wales, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for vile racist tweets about black and Jewish people.
Yet X has rejected numerous complaints about the Holocaust-glorifying tweets, which remain visible on the platform.
Reposted by Conor Gogarty
Leaked messages show that Reform UK’s director of comms branded a prominent Welsh journalist a c**t for asking questions about why the party wouldn’t appoint a Welsh leader ahead of the Senedd election
Reform UK head of comms branded prominent Welsh journalist a 'c***'
Warning: this news article contains highly offensive language. Emily Price Reform UK’s director of communications used a highly offensive expletive to describe one of Wales’ most prominent journalists...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Leaked messages show that Reform UK’s director of comms branded a prominent Welsh journalist a c**t for asking questions about why the party wouldn’t appoint a Welsh leader ahead of the Senedd election
Veteran criminal barrister Andrew Taylor describes David Lammy’s proposal for new jury-less courts as “lunacy” and says: “The way this is being done is, frankly, dishonest.”
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Jury-less courts would be 'lunacy', top Welsh lawyer warns
'The way this is being done is, frankly, dishonest,' an experienced barrister says of David Lammy's plan to cut the court backlog
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November 28, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Veteran criminal barrister Andrew Taylor describes David Lammy’s proposal for new jury-less courts as “lunacy” and says: “The way this is being done is, frankly, dishonest.”
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The boss of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water claims he's not 'attacking staff's terms and conditions' as he makes £50m cuts, but we can reveal some staff are losing £10k from their pay.
@llyrgruffydd.bsky.social will write to the firm over concerns its CEO misled the Senedd. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
@llyrgruffydd.bsky.social will write to the firm over concerns its CEO misled the Senedd. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
'We're losing £10k from our pay. Our boss' comments are a slap in the face'
Peter Perry told politicians he would not be 'attacking people’s terms and conditions'. The claim left some staff mystified
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November 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The boss of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water claims he's not 'attacking staff's terms and conditions' as he makes £50m cuts, but we can reveal some staff are losing £10k from their pay.
@llyrgruffydd.bsky.social will write to the firm over concerns its CEO misled the Senedd. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
@llyrgruffydd.bsky.social will write to the firm over concerns its CEO misled the Senedd. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
I've been looking into some Machiavellian goings-on in the Welsh village of Gilwern.
A local developer passionately objected to plans to replace the village's much-loved pub... only to take over and close it down so he can turn it into a house. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
A local developer passionately objected to plans to replace the village's much-loved pub... only to take over and close it down so he can turn it into a house. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
Businessman claimed he wanted pub to stay open. Then he took over and shut it
Locals say the pub was 'a community for people of all ages' and that its loss has left their village 'a darker place'
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November 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I've been looking into some Machiavellian goings-on in the Welsh village of Gilwern.
A local developer passionately objected to plans to replace the village's much-loved pub... only to take over and close it down so he can turn it into a house. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
A local developer passionately objected to plans to replace the village's much-loved pub... only to take over and close it down so he can turn it into a house. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
Exclusive: An excoriating letter from almost 300 doctors warns "urgent" action is needed to fix the crisis at University Hospital of Wales as they endure chronic sewage leaks and "all-time low" morale, while bosses have "no clear plan". www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Staggering letter reveals hospital's leaking sewage and 'all-time low morale'
Exclusive: Hundreds of doctors are behind an extraordinary letter that calls for "urgent" action
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November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Exclusive: An excoriating letter from almost 300 doctors warns "urgent" action is needed to fix the crisis at University Hospital of Wales as they endure chronic sewage leaks and "all-time low" morale, while bosses have "no clear plan". www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A surgeon at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales is under investigation for allegedly sending a picture of his private parts to a student nurse. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Surgeon allegedly sent picture of his private parts to student nurse
It is the latest in a series of controversies to have hit the university health board
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November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A surgeon at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales is under investigation for allegedly sending a picture of his private parts to a student nurse. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A doctor was struck off after lying about his qualifications.
Then he was let back into the NHS despite opposition from the GMC.
Now he's accused of groping and sexually harassing junior colleagues www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/doctor-back-nhs-after-lying-32727703
Then he was let back into the NHS despite opposition from the GMC.
Now he's accused of groping and sexually harassing junior colleagues www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/doctor-back-nhs-after-lying-32727703
Doctor was let back into the NHS after lying on CV. Now he's accused of groping
Shortly after his return he began sexually harassing female doctors, it is alleged
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October 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
A doctor was struck off after lying about his qualifications.
Then he was let back into the NHS despite opposition from the GMC.
Now he's accused of groping and sexually harassing junior colleagues www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/doctor-back-nhs-after-lying-32727703
Then he was let back into the NHS despite opposition from the GMC.
Now he's accused of groping and sexually harassing junior colleagues www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/doctor-back-nhs-after-lying-32727703
South Wales Police has moved three senior officers from their normal roles after an incident earlier this week in a Microsoft Teams call.
It's alleged they were overheard making "inappropriate comments" about a new colleague after they mistakenly thought the call had ended.
It's alleged they were overheard making "inappropriate comments" about a new colleague after they mistakenly thought the call had ended.
October 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
South Wales Police has moved three senior officers from their normal roles after an incident earlier this week in a Microsoft Teams call.
It's alleged they were overheard making "inappropriate comments" about a new colleague after they mistakenly thought the call had ended.
It's alleged they were overheard making "inappropriate comments" about a new colleague after they mistakenly thought the call had ended.
Reform's highest-profile politician in Wales, Laura Anne Jones, billed the taxpayer for £1,876 in legal fees.
A source close to her office told us the fees went towards NDAs to stop staff speaking about allegations over her expenses.
The MS has refused to confirm or deny this.
A source close to her office told us the fees went towards NDAs to stop staff speaking about allegations over her expenses.
The MS has refused to confirm or deny this.
October 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Reform's highest-profile politician in Wales, Laura Anne Jones, billed the taxpayer for £1,876 in legal fees.
A source close to her office told us the fees went towards NDAs to stop staff speaking about allegations over her expenses.
The MS has refused to confirm or deny this.
A source close to her office told us the fees went towards NDAs to stop staff speaking about allegations over her expenses.
The MS has refused to confirm or deny this.
Nigel Farage makes false claim distancing Reform from Russian asset www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Nigel Farage makes false claim distancing Reform from Russian asset
'I'm the only person in the senior management team of Reform who's ever even met him,' the Reform UK leader falsely claimed when asked about Nathan Gill
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October 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Nigel Farage makes false claim distancing Reform from Russian asset www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
I challenged Nigel Farage on his links to convicted bribe-taker Nathan Gill and misleading claims about the Nation of Sanctuary.
But there was no interview with the actual by-election candidate, Llŷr Powell (who used to work for Gill), at his own campaign event www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
But there was no interview with the actual by-election candidate, Llŷr Powell (who used to work for Gill), at his own campaign event www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
It's the Nigel Farage show in Welsh town centre as candidate stays quiet
We challenged Nigel Farage on a disgraced former colleague and misleading claims about the Nation of Sanctuary – but there was no interview with by-election candidate Llŷr Powell
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October 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I challenged Nigel Farage on his links to convicted bribe-taker Nathan Gill and misleading claims about the Nation of Sanctuary.
But there was no interview with the actual by-election candidate, Llŷr Powell (who used to work for Gill), at his own campaign event www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
But there was no interview with the actual by-election candidate, Llŷr Powell (who used to work for Gill), at his own campaign event www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Controversial businessman Sean Reilly left customers thousands out of pocket after their machinery orders didn't turn up. Then one decided to get on a plane from Amsterdam and confront him at the Royal Welsh Show. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Controversial businessman cornered by furious customer at trade show
Companies run by Sean Reilly have left a trail of angry customers
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October 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Controversial businessman Sean Reilly left customers thousands out of pocket after their machinery orders didn't turn up. Then one decided to get on a plane from Amsterdam and confront him at the Royal Welsh Show. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
When we caught a rogue employer in a sting, his direct sales career looked over.
Yet he turned up in a new office that exploited people using the same playbook.
Questions for regulators and clients like ScottishPower that keep working with these people. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Yet he turned up in a new office that exploited people using the same playbook.
Questions for regulators and clients like ScottishPower that keep working with these people. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
The 'soul-crushing' office where people worked long hours below minimum wage
After being caught in a sting, Zaafir Jamal's career in direct sales looked over. Then he turned up in a new office where young people were manipulated using many of the same tactics that first landed...
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October 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
When we caught a rogue employer in a sting, his direct sales career looked over.
Yet he turned up in a new office that exploited people using the same playbook.
Questions for regulators and clients like ScottishPower that keep working with these people. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Yet he turned up in a new office that exploited people using the same playbook.
Questions for regulators and clients like ScottishPower that keep working with these people. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A watchdog has forced a youth club to close for six weeks after we revealed a rapist had got a job there despite a warning in a background check. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Youth club forced to close for six weeks after rapist scandal
YMCA Porthcawl is being investigated by a regulator over the hiring of Sarah Vigus
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October 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A watchdog has forced a youth club to close for six weeks after we revealed a rapist had got a job there despite a warning in a background check. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
This is an extraordinary safeguarding failure.
A YMCA youth club hired a woman despite her DBS certificate stating she was under investigation for raping a 17-year-old girl.
She continued working there until she was found guilty and remanded in custody. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A YMCA youth club hired a woman despite her DBS certificate stating she was under investigation for raping a 17-year-old girl.
She continued working there until she was found guilty and remanded in custody. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Woman got youth club job after raping girl
Police said checks on Sarah Vigus when she applied for the role at an after-school club notified her employer of 'comprehensive details about her arrest and the nature and extent of the alleged offenc...
walesonline.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This is an extraordinary safeguarding failure.
A YMCA youth club hired a woman despite her DBS certificate stating she was under investigation for raping a 17-year-old girl.
She continued working there until she was found guilty and remanded in custody. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A YMCA youth club hired a woman despite her DBS certificate stating she was under investigation for raping a 17-year-old girl.
She continued working there until she was found guilty and remanded in custody. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Reform's highest-profile politician in Wales spread a false cancer claim and recruited people into a multi-level marketing scheme.
Before her current stint as an MS, Laura Anne Jones made wildly misleading and pseudoscientific claims to promote a business model in which...
Before her current stint as an MS, Laura Anne Jones made wildly misleading and pseudoscientific claims to promote a business model in which...
September 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Reform's highest-profile politician in Wales spread a false cancer claim and recruited people into a multi-level marketing scheme.
Before her current stint as an MS, Laura Anne Jones made wildly misleading and pseudoscientific claims to promote a business model in which...
Before her current stint as an MS, Laura Anne Jones made wildly misleading and pseudoscientific claims to promote a business model in which...
No one should be dying like this in the 21st century.
Gareth Johnson, a beloved dad-of-three, died aged 41 at the University Hospital of Wales after he’d been moved out of the critical care unit because of building work on the dilapidated site. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Gareth Johnson, a beloved dad-of-three, died aged 41 at the University Hospital of Wales after he’d been moved out of the critical care unit because of building work on the dilapidated site. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Dad died after being moved out of hospital critical unit for building work
'The world will forever be a darker place without him'
walesonline.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
No one should be dying like this in the 21st century.
Gareth Johnson, a beloved dad-of-three, died aged 41 at the University Hospital of Wales after he’d been moved out of the critical care unit because of building work on the dilapidated site. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Gareth Johnson, a beloved dad-of-three, died aged 41 at the University Hospital of Wales after he’d been moved out of the critical care unit because of building work on the dilapidated site. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...