内容摘要：Originally a Civic Hall built in 1973, The Beacon now has a theatre, dance studio and three function rooms.

Originally a Civic Hall built in 1973, The Beacon now has a theatre, dance studio and three function rooms.

In amended figures provided by Dyfed-Powys Police, the force reported a 26% rise in residential burglaries in its area, meaning it still had the highest percentage increase in residential burglaries in Wales and England over the period.Powys saw a rise of 55% in the amended figures, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire reported a 27% and 26% increase respectively while Pembrokeshire – also in the force area – saw a smaller increase of 1%.

The force said it "acknowledged the significant impact that crimes of this nature have on victims and the worry it can cause to the wider community".It said police forces across Wales and England had implemented a new policy in 2023 to ensure police attend every reported residential dwelling burglary.It said its officers were committed to attending and investigating burglaries and urged the public to continue reporting them.

The charity Crimestoppers recommends taking the following steps to protect your property from burglars.A woman who was sexually assaulted by a friend after a night out has described the devastating impact the attack had on her life.

Bryony Piggin, 20, waived her right to anonymity and told the BBC she felt "betrayed" by her former best friend.

She spoke out after Stefan Nikolic, 20, of Coast Road, Bacton, in Norfolk, was found guilty of assault by penetration.Hayley Clark from East Riding Libraries said the county was "so lucky to have such brilliant local authors" and she was excited to be involved in the events.

The free talks take place between Wednesday 4 June and Friday 27 June.National Crime Reading Month is an initiative by the Crime Writers' Association and is funded by Arts Council England.

Eight writers will appear at the county's libraries, including Mr Quantrill, who authored the Joe Geraghy series of crime novels.Glenda Young, who wrote a crime series set in a hotel in Scarborough, will give a talk in Withernsea and Yorkshire thriller writers Barry Rainford and Jason Monaghan are also attending events.