Author: Rhys Gregory

Eight abandoned cats were taken into the care of the RSPCA – after rescuers found them in a property full of rubbish, multiple lumps of faeces, stale food and urine stains. The cats were found unattended in a Hirwaun property and were seized by police on Monday 7 August last year. The cats were then placed into the care of the RSPCA. They included a tabby long haired Maine Coon cat who had some matting on its back end, a cream and brown ragdoll cat, a cream and brown ragdoll cat, a grey and white ragdoll cat, a cream and…

A convicted paedophile has been sentenced to 20 years and 8 months for historic sexual offences against a child. Robert Evans from Ely, Cardiff, pleaded guilty to nine offences including rape of a child, sexual assault of child under 13 and breach of sex offenders’ notification requirements. His offending came to light when the victim told his mother. When arrested, Evans told officers: “I knew this was coming, I have been waiting for this day for a long time now. Evans, 58, made full admissions and on April 8, 2024, he was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court to 12 years…

Built in the 1830s, Cardiff’s Dock Feeder Canal entered a new phase in its history recently, when a section of the city waterway that had been hidden beneath Churchill Way in Cardiff city centre since 1948 was uncovered. Now, QR codes which can be scanned by a smartphone to connect to information about the canal, have been placed along the entire route – from its source at Blackweir to the Pierhead in Cardiff Bay – to form a new ‘Cardiff Dock Feeder Canal Tour’ which makes the canal’s history even more accessible. The tour can also be followed virtually on…

Wales has become the first UK nation to launch in the metaverse, giving virtual visitors from across the world a taste of what they can discover there for real. The immersive experience has been created by Visit Wales to inspire future tourists by showcasing the range of experiences, places and attractions available to explore across Wales in real life. Visitors can navigate the Welsh-inspired landscape as a virtual version of themselves, whilst seeing a snapshot of the country’s culture and heritage through a range of features. These include: A historic castle with a hidden map of Wales to be found…

Two years ago, at the end of a successful season, Llandaff Cricket Club was looking forward to a bright future, introducing the sport to women, boys and girls, in addition to continuing its senior teams’ rise up the local league tables. Then, in October 2022, the club was attacked by mindless vandals who broke into its pavilion at Llandaff Fields, damaged its equipment and sprayed far-right graffiti on the walls, horrifying the club members, many of whom had spent years developing it into a mainstay of the local community. Undaunted, the club resolved to bounce back stronger and embarked on…

COUNCILLOR Colin Matthew (Matt) Crowley has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Neath Port Talbot. Cllr Crowley (Sandfields East) is President of Aberavon Green Stars RFC, a member of the Aberavon Lifeguard Club, a life member of the GMB Union, Chairman of Governors at Awel Y Mor Primary School, Governor at Tywyn Primary School and a member of the Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service, He was sworn in by Neath Port Talbot Council Chief Executive Karen Jones at a ceremony as part of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Annual General Meeting at Margam Orangery on May…

Cllr Jon Harvey has been elected as the new Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council. Cllr Harvey, who represents the Pembroke St Mary North ward, was elected as Leader at the Annual General Meeting of Council held on Friday May 10. A Town Planner by profession, Cllr Harvey spent 12 years in various Planning Officer roles in Local Government before moving into the private sector and a career at senior level planning, housebuilding and development. More recently, he was the Head of Development at a Swansea-based Housing Association. With a love of music and theatre, Cllr Harvey has managed an indie…

Residents and visitors to Pontypridd town centre are advised that Berw Road Car Park will close for one week from May 20. This is necessary for the facility to be deep-cleaned and other essential repair work to be carried out. The public car park, located next to Pontypridd Police Station, will be closed from Monday, May 20, and is scheduled to reopen from Monday, May 27. All areas of the facility will be thoroughly cleaned, including all floors and the two stairwells. The closure is needed to accommodate the different aspects of work, which will also include some additional maintenance…

In two weeks’ time, young people and their families from across Wales will get a warm Powys welcome as one of Europe’s biggest youth festivals takes place. Excitement is building up in communities across Powys for the Maldwyn 2024 Urdd Eisteddfod, which is being held on the fields of Mathrafal Farm by Meifod between 27 May and 1 June. Powys County Council is delighted that this prestigious event is taking place in the county and has been working closely with the Urdd, the local organising committee, local communities, businesses and volunteers to make the most of the opportunities the Urdd…

Street Food Warehouse are thrilled to announce that their FREE Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival will be making a triumphant return to Tenby this summer. They’ll be setting up in the new location of Salterns Pay & Display from Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June bringing you three days of great food, entertainment and family fun! Over 25 top street food traders will serve cuisines from across the world in the heart of Tenby offering a delectable array of dishes for you to enjoy. This year the festival will be even bigger, better and tastier with a new and improved location,…