Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) has celebrated a significant milestone in the development of two new landmark campuses in the Vale of Glamorgan, marking the official start of construction at the Barry Waterfront Campus and the Advanced Technology Centre. The milestone was marked at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by key partners including Welsh Government, Welsh Education Partnership Company (WEPCo), Bouygues UK, Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cardiff and Vale College, alongside representatives from across the project team and wider stakeholder group delivering the new campuses for the Vale. The event was also attended by Member of the Senedd for the…

ROBERTSON GEO SERVICES (RGS) is entering a major new chapter of international growth, driven by rising demand for its specialist borehole geophysics capabilities across some of the world’s most complex infrastructure projects. From roads, bridges and tunnels to offshore wind farms, railways, pipelines, mining and nuclear facilities, RGS provides verified data and engineering insights that directly inform geological knowledge and construction design – supporting safer, more efficient decision-making on developments around the globe. Managing Director Simon Garantini said: “Everything starts with the ground beneath our feet. The data we provide feeds directly into engineering and investment decisions, so accuracy really…

Archaeologists working on the former Hafod‑Morfa Copperworks site – soon to undergo major transformation thanks to council regeneration plans – have uncovered rare evidence of historic copper‑processing techniques. It includes machinery, masonry and furnace networks dating back centuries. The finds provide an unprecedented window into the evolution of copper manufacture in the Lower Swansea Valley, which once produced an extraordinary proportion of the world’s supply. Council leader Rob Stewart said: “It’s fantastic that our finds at this historic site will be enjoyed and studied for decades to come. “Work on this location’s main transformation will start soon – the engine…

Swansea Council has moved to address what it says is misinformation circulating online about preparatory works currently taking place at Kilvey Hill for the Skyline outdoor leisure destination. The council has clarified a number of claims being shared on social media, setting out what it describes as the facts behind the development. One claim suggested that Natural Resources Wales had not been made aware of the project. However, the council said NRW was consulted during the planning process, including on drainage, flood risk, land contamination and ecology and biodiversity matters. Another claim stated that tree felling was taking place without…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of rape. 35-year-old Yogesh Parmar, from Mount Pleasant, pleaded not guilty to the offence but was found guilty on January 26. Parmar was also found guilty of engaging in coercive/controlling behaviour, having also pleaded not guilty to this offence. He has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Detective Constable Lauren Williams said: “Yogesh Parmar raped his victim and also made her fear that he would be violent towards her on multiple occasions. He physically assaulted her, prevented her from leaving his home and also threatened to destroy…

A brand new fflecsi zone serving Llanarmon, Denbighshire has been introduced this week, providing Transport for Wales (TfW) passengers with flexible, on demand transport journeys. Introduced in partnership with Denbighshire County Council, the service is designed around the needs of local communities and offers residents improved access to essential services, shops, education and employment by connecting Llanarmon directly to Ruthin and Mold*. The Llanarmon zone will provide direct connections to the wider North Wales public transport network. Passengers will be able to connect to the TrawsCymru T8 service offering convenient travel between Corwen and Chester. Lee Robinson, Executive Director for…

Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop and travelled on the wrong side of the road in Swansea. South Wales Police said the incident happened at around 3.50pm on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Officers were dealing with a failure to stop involving a white Citroen DS3, registration LR13 AXV, which was heading down Fabian Way. During the incident, the driver travelled down the wrong side of the road on the contraflow before rejoining the correct side of the carriageway and then joining the M4 at Junction 42 eastbound. Police are now asking anyone who may have…

A section of the popular cycling and walking route through Bute Park will be temporarily closed later this week while essential resurfacing works are carried out. Cardiff Council has confirmed that the works will take place on 26 and 27 February. The affected stretch of path will be closed between 9.30am and 4pm on both days. A diversion route will be in place to allow pedestrians and cyclists to continue their journeys while the improvements are completed. The council has thanked park users for their patience and understanding during the short term disruption, as the works aim to improve the…

Sports facilities at Grange Gardens in Grangetown are set to undergo a major transformation after securing a significant six‑figure investment from the Cymru Football Foundation (CFF). The funding will deliver the first ever Cymru Court in Wales – a brand-new concept designed to re-invent recreational football facilities in communities across the country. The project will see the complete renovation of the site’s existing small‑sided 3G pitch, replacing it with a modern, durable playing surface and enhanced features that support year‑round, inclusive activity. The Cymru Court model has been developed to bridge the gap between structured club football and informal play, creating…

More than 8,800 streetlights across Newport will now remain on between midnight and 6am, after the council completed a major upgrade programme across the city. Since July last year, Newport City Council has been working through communities to change the timing sensors on thousands of streetlights. The programme followed a decision made by the council’s cabinet in April 2025, after residents raised concerns that switching lights off overnight was affecting how safe they felt in their neighbourhoods. Before the changes, most streetlights across the city were turned off between midnight and 6am, with the exception of those in the city…