Author: Rhys Gregory

Debt can feel like an impassable mountain that is constantly looming in today’s financial environment, casting a lengthy shadow over your aspirations of financial independence. However, with the right strategies and a bit of determination, it’s entirely possible to conquer this mountain and pave your way to a debt-free life. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore some proven methods that can help you crush your debts and achieve the financial freedom you deserve. Understanding Your Debt Before you can begin to tackle your debt, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of what you’re up against. Start by listing all…

South Wales Police continues to appeal for witnesses to a single-vehicle road traffic collision which happened shortly before 6:30am on Friday May 10 on the A4064 in Pontycymer. The collision involved an orange KTM 125cc motorcycle. The family wish to name the deceased rider as 37-year-old Shane Paul Anthony Hale, from the Pontycymer area.  They wish to thank all those who stopped at the scene and those who attempted to save Shane, and also for all the kind messages they have received since. The family wish to have privacy during this difficult time. Police want to hear from anyone who…

Children’s artwork encouraging runners and spectators to recycle will be displayed on bins at this year’s Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay 10K. The powerful images were voted on by the public in a competition last year, with the two most popular being displayed on recycling bins at the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon. The artwork proved so popular that Brecon Carreg and Run 4 Wales have decided to bring it back for the Cardiff Bay 10K. Brecon Carreg, which is the event’s title partner and official water supplier, is also a partner in Run 4 Wales’ Climate Action Group. All of its…

A Carmarthenshire business is celebrating after winning a slew of listings to put its plant-based dips on Tesco shelves across the country. Three new meal pots – Chip Shop Curry, Mushroom Carbonara and Mac and Greens – and a brand-new Chip Shop Curry-flavoured sauce from Cross Hands-based Do Goodly Dips are appearing on the supermarket’s shelves across Tesco UK stores including within Wales. This is the latest and biggest deal yet for Do Goodly in its relationship with Tesco. All four products are entirely plant-based and suitable for vegan and vegetarians. The range also offers lots of Do Goodly health…

A roundtable was held at the Senedd earlier this month that saw representatives from organisations with first-hand experience of supporting people impacted by homelessness come together to call for change across the sector. The event was organised by Cardiff based housing and support provider, Taff Housing, and saw representatives from The Wallich, The Bevan Foundation, Llamau, Community Housing Cymru, The Salvation Army and Cymorth Cymru join forces in a collaborative effort to raise awareness of the support needed for those experiencing homelessness. Chaired by Cardiff Central MS Jenny Rathbone, the roundtable highlighted the action required by Welsh Government to address…

On Wednesday, November 22, last year, officers from our Territorial Crime Team were on Mynydd Newydd Road, Swansea, when they saw what appeared to be a vehicle being stolen in front of them. The vehicle failed to stop as directed and was being driven dangerously through roads within Swansea. A pursuit took place, where a short time later the vehicle went off road and was abandoned. With the use of a drone and police helicopter, a man was sighted sitting on the riverbank. He was detained, identified and arrested. On April 29, following his guilty pleas, Craig Cullen, 39, from…

North Wales Police are seeing an increase in the number of motorbikes being reported stolen in Wrexham. Within the last month, 11 incidents of bike thefts have been reported to us from across the county. Some are being hotwired, with others taken form gardens or garages. Earlier this week (Wednesday, May 8th) police received a report a white Piaggio Xevo had been stolen from an address in Rhos, that had been targeted by thieves for the second time within a week. The first bike, a blue Lexmoto Assault was taken on Thursday, May 2nd, before it was recovered by officers…

Councillor Elliot Penn was voted Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan at the Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 08 May. At the same meeting, the Vale also welcomed Councillor Naomi Marshalsea as Deputy Mayor. During his year in office, the Mayor will preside over the principal meetings of the Council, and undertake various ceremonial roles on behalf of the County. As Mayor and Deputy, Councillor Penn and Councillor Marshalsea will also continue to raise funds for the Mayor’s foundation. The Foundation offers financial support to community groups, the voluntary sector, and not for profit organisations towards the cost of…

Cardiff Council’s Planning Committee have given the go-head for a brand-new home for Willows High School to be constructed on land off Lewis Road in Splott. The scheme represents more than £50m investment and will see the existing school relocated and rebuilt, providing capacity for 900 learners aged 11 to 16 years in addition to a 30 place Special Resource Base for pupils with Additional Learning Needs and offering access to excellent quality education environments to support and enhance teaching and learning. Delivered under Cardiff Council and Welsh Government’sBand B, Sustainable Communities for Learning programme, the new school will…

Eleven parks and green spaces in Cardiff could be permanently protected from future development if Cardiff Council plans get the go ahead. Subject to the results of a six-week public consultation,the Council is proposing to enter into a legal agreement known as ‘deed of dedication’ with Fields In Trust – an independent UK-wide charity dedicated to the protection of parks and green spaces. Fields in Trust legally  protect individual parks from development  and ensure they remain publicly accessible green spaces.Ten council-owned sites are already permanently protected under these arrangements. Grange Gardens – one of the parks in Cardiff already protected by Fields In Trust.…