Author: Rhys Gregory

Plaid Cymru is set to become the largest party in the Senedd following one of the most dramatic and historic election days in Welsh political history. All constituencies have now been declared, Plaid Cymru holds 43 seats in the Senedd, ahead of Reform UK on 34. Welsh Labour has fallen to third place with just nine seats, while the Conservatives have secured seven. The Green Party has won two seats and the Liberal Democrats one. The result marks a seismic shift in Welsh politics and signals the end of an era for Labour, which has led the Welsh Parliament in…

A man has been jailed after he was found hiding in a cupboard when police raided a Swansea cannabis farm. 42-year-old Antonjo Kodheli, of no fixed abode, was found inside the property on Bryn Y Môr Crescent, Uplands when officers conducted a search at the address. A total of 539 plants were found across eight rooms in the property. Kodheli pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of a controlled drug of Class B. He has been sentenced to eight months in prison. Sergeant Luke Tucker said: “It is incredibly disappointing to continually find that addresses in Swansea have…

Traffic disruption continues on the westbound M4 this afternoon following earlier incidents across South Wales. According to Traffic Wales, motorists travelling westbound between Junction 23A at Magor and Junction 26 at Malpas are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys due to ongoing congestion. The warning comes after an earlier incident on the M4 westbound between Junction 42 at Earlswood and Junction 43 at Llandarcy. Traffic Wales has confirmed that the incident has now cleared and both lanes have reopened. However, heavy congestion remains in the area, with delays stretching back as far as Junction 38 at Margam.…

Superdrug has opened a new store at Cwmbran Retail Park, creating 18 permanent roles within the 8,000 sq. ft. space. The launch forms part of the retailer’s continued expansion of its physical store network, with plans to open 30 new locations in 2026. The store boasts an enhanced beauty offering, showcasing Superdrug’s own-brand cosmetics line, Studio London, alongside customer favourites such as B. Skin, Me+, Vitamin E and Optimum. Shoppers can also discover a broader selection of exclusive beauty and personal care brands, catering to a wide range of preferences and needs. Customers will have access to the very latest in health…

Wales has long relied on small builders, specialist trades and local contractors to deliver the work that keeps communities moving: homes, schools, healthcare buildings, transport links and the steady repair and maintenance of older properties. Now, as the construction skills shortage continues to put pressure on the sector, the question is not only whether Wales can attract more people into construction, but whether firms can manage that growth properly once new workers arrive on site. Why the Construction Skills Shortage Matters The recent announcement of new Level 2 construction apprenticeship pathways is an important step in responding to the construction…

Welcome to our live coverage of the Senedd 2026 election results as counting gets under way across Wales following one of the most significant votes in the nation’s political history. Voters headed to the polls on Thursday in the first Senedd election to use Wales’ new fully proportional voting system, with 96 Members of the Senedd set to be elected across 16 new super constituencies. The first results are expected from around 2pm, with declarations due throughout the afternoon and evening as the political future of Wales begins to take shape. We’ll bring you the latest results, reaction, key moments…

Counts are set to begin from 9am today following the 2026 Senedd Election, after voters across Wales headed to the polls in what could become one of the most important elections in Welsh political history. Polling stations closed at 10pm on Thursday 7 May, with sealed ballot boxes transported overnight to counting centres across the country ahead of Friday’s count. Unlike some previous elections, votes were not counted overnight. Instead, counting will take place throughout Friday 8 May, with the first declarations expected from around 2pm and further results announced during the afternoon and evening. For many voters, this election…

Law firm JCP Solicitors is expanding its Lifetime Planning team in Carmarthen, appointing India Ford as an Associate Solicitor. Based in the firm’s Parc Pensarn office, India Ford takes on the role to support clients with complex Will drafts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate, deeds of variation, Court of Protection applications, estate and succession planning. Following her studies at Swansea University and volunteer roles with Age Cymru, India completed her training contract at Thomas and Thomas Solicitors in 2026. Now joining JCP Solicitors during the firm’s 35th anniversary year, India’s appointment represents the firm’s continued growth and development across the region.…

Caroline Morgan has been appointed as Monmouthshire Building Society’s new Business Development Manager for south Wales. Caroline, who lives in Bridgend, will work with mortgage brokers and intermediary partners across the region, promoting the Society’s products and driving new business. Caroline has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having worked at the Principality Building Society, Loan.co.uk and Legal and General, before she moved in to education with a role as a Business Development Manager at Cardiff and Vale College. During her time at Cardiff and Vale College, Caroline said she couldn’t shake her interest and passion for financials services,…

The Big Banquet rolls into Caldicot Castle for the late May bank holiday weekend (22 – 25 May) promising a weekend of feasting, fun, and a full-on festival atmosphere Street Food Circus’ travelling caravan of award-winning street food chefs will be cooking dishes from across the world, all served banquet-style around huge communal tables. Returning to Street Food Circus this year are Sam and Shauna, authors and TV presenters, but best known as Hang Fire BBQ. They started out alongside Street Food Circus as the street food scene started to grow in Wales 12 years ago and are returning with…