Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales is set to endure some of the hottest weather ever recorded in June, with forecasters warning that temperatures could reach 35°C in south-east Wales as an intense heatwave grips the UK this week. The Met Office has extended its Amber Extreme Heat Warning from Monday through to Thursday, with temperatures expected to rise rapidly at the start of the week before peaking on Wednesday and Thursday. While southern parts of England could see highs of 38°C, temperatures in south-east Wales are forecast to reach around 35°C on Tuesday, bringing potentially dangerous conditions and widespread impacts. Forecasters say the combination…

Motorists are being warned of disruption on the M4 in Cardiff this morning following a collision on the westbound carriageway. Traffic Wales reported that emergency services are in attendance between Junction 30 (Cardiff Gate) and Junction 32 (Coryton). In a brief update issued on Sunday morning, Traffic Wales said: “ #M4 J30 Cardiff Gate – J32 Coryton, Westbound Emergency services present.” Details surrounding the collision have not yet been confirmed, and it is currently unclear whether anyone has been injured. Drivers travelling westbound through Cardiff are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and be prepared for possible delays…

The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for parts of south-east Wales as forecasters warn temperatures could climb into the mid-30s next week. The warning comes into force at 1am on Monday, 22 June and remains in place until 11.59pm on Tuesday, 23 June, covering Cardiff, Newport, the Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire. Meteorologists say the hot spell will peak on Monday and Tuesday, bringing potentially significant impacts to public health, transport and infrastructure. According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-30s Celsius…

American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain wowed Cardiff as she brought her Willoughby Tucker Forever tour to the city, performing one of her of her biggest headline shows to date.  Cain delivered the groundbreaking concert to fans at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle following a string of sold-out UK and European dates last year. She was joined on the night by indie rockers Bar Italia. TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle 2026 – which sees a record 24 headline shows from some of music’s biggest and best-known stars – continues on Monday with a double headlining set from Garbage and Skunk Anansie.  TK…

Visitors heading to Cardiff Bay this summer will find it easier to park, with the area’s brand-new multi-storey car park now officially open. The new facility at Mermaid Quay provides 679 parking spaces and is designed to improve access to one of Wales’ most popular waterfront destinations, which attracts millions of visitors each year. The car park was originally expected to open in April but has now welcomed its first motorists ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer of events, dining, shopping and family attractions in Cardiff Bay. Among the new features are 33 accessible parking bays,…

Cardiff’s newest entertainment attraction is beginning to take shape, with construction well underway on the highly anticipated Hollywood Bowl XL venue at St David’s Cardiff. New images released by the company offer a first glimpse of the venue’s e-karting track as work continues behind the scenes ahead of its opening later this summer. The new city centre venue will mark a first for Hollywood Bowl as it expands beyond traditional bowling centres to create a larger multi-entertainment destination, bringing together bowling, gaming, dining and high-speed activities under one roof. Located across two floors at St David’s Cardiff, the venue will…

Cardiff Bay is set for a weekend of high-speed action as the Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association (OCRDA) brings Round 2 of its National Championship to the Welsh capital. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, the event will see powerboats, aquabikes and ProCats competing on the waters of Cardiff Bay, with spectators able to watch all the action from Mermaid Quay. OCRDA, which has been established for more than 40 years, is led by chairman Andy Nelmes and is run by a professional team of dedicated volunteers and officials. The sport has grown significantly in recent years, with more than…

The search is on for a Lotto Jackpot multi-millionaire who is yet to come forward and claim their extraordinary £12M prize. The National Lottery is now urging all Lotto players to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing prize, with the simple message ‘it could be you!’. It can be revealed today that the winning Lotto ticket was purchased in Rhondda Cynon Taf, a county borough in South Wales and was bought in a National Lottery retailer for the Lotto Must Be Won draw on 6 June. The ticket matched all six main numbers -…

Collectors, fans and curious shoppers queued outside St David’s Cardiff this morning as POP MART officially opened the doors to its first ever Welsh store. The highly anticipated opening attracted large crowds before the store’s 10am launch, with many eager to get their hands on some of the brand’s most sought-after collectibles, including the hugely popular LABUBU range, which has become a global sensation among collectors and social media users. Located on the upper level of the Grand Arcade at St David’s, the new 2,529 sq ft store marks a major milestone for the designer collectible brand as it continues…

Y Llais will return for a third series on S4C in 2027. The announcement comes ahead of Tafwyl, one of Wales’s biggest music festivals. Y Llais is the Welsh language version of the global, multi award-winning hit TV series The Voice, an ITV Studios-owned format, which is currently broadcast in 77 territories. Y Llais was first broadcast on S4C in 2025, produced by Boom Cymru, part of ITV Studios. The iconic red chairs will spin once again next year as dozens more competitors from across the country give it their all to impress the coaches. The last series made history…