Author: Rhys Gregory

A man has been charged to court after cash and drugs were seized during a plain clothes patrol in Ely. South Wales Police confirmed that around £8,300 in cash and 809 grams of cannabis were recovered by officers on Wednesday evening in the Ely area of Cardiff. The seizure was made by officers carrying out proactive patrols, targeting suspected drug activity in the community. One man was arrested in Heol Trelai and has since been charged to appear at court. Police say the action forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and associated criminality in Cardiff’s neighbourhoods.

ACCA Cymru/Wales marked St David’s Day by bringing together the business community in Wales to celebrate the contribution business makes to the community and to celebrate Wales’ national day. At a breakfast event held at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff, supported by Menzies and University of South Wales, over 180 attendees heard from guest speaker Bernie Davies who went from university dropout to UN-accredited leader, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and multi-award winner. At the breakfast she shared her story of how she’s navigated challenges, led pioneering initiatives in Wales, and inspired others along the way. Taking inspiration from St David’s…

Yesterday (Thursday, February 26) officers were deployed, alongside partners from Cardiff Council, to Whitchurch, Ely, Canton, Riverside and the city centre. More than 40 e-bikes were checked in the city centre along with only 7 being found to be illegal, in total 13 vehicles were seized. This is ongoing partnership work is targeting the illegal and dangerously ridden e-bikes and off-road vehicles in our towns. Last month 55 were seized over two days. During Thursday’s operation, one man was arrested in Ely on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs. Five people who were wanted on warrant for failing…

Since 2015, more than £70 million has been invested through the Community Facilities Programme, supporting almost 500 projects across Wales. The funding has helped community-led organisations, including charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises, improve local facilities, restore historic buildings and create welcoming, practical spaces for everyday use. This week, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice visited two projects in the Wrexham area supported by the programme. Plas Madoc Leisure Centre in Acrefair received £500,000 in 2016-17 and a further £250,000 in 2021-22. When the centre closed in 2014, local residents formed Splash Community Trust to bring it back into community…

The Welsh Government is providing an additional £30.9 million to local authorities to deliver regeneration projects that will transform town centres across Wales.  The investment is being directed to local authorities across the country — from coastal towns to valley communities — with projects spanning creative industries, leisure, transport, and heritage. Since its launch in 2020, the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme has awarded more than £484 million in grant and loan funding to support regeneration across Wales – and this extra funding brings the total investment for 2025/26 to an impressive £56.3 million. The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, recently visited two flagship projects, meeting local partners and seeing progress first-hand. In Wrexham, she toured the recently launched Creative Hub at the Old…

Businesses and workers in Wales are being urged to familiarise themselves with new family-friendly employment rights, which are due to come into effect in April, and aim to help more people stay in work while balance caring responsibilities. These changes come after figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed that around 485,000 people aged 16 to 64 in Wales were not in work at the end of last year. This led to Wales having the third-highest economic inactivity rate in the UK – 24.8%, only behind the North East at 25.7%, and Northern Ireland with the highest economic inactivity…

Former Wales international, Harlequin, Osprey and now Head Coach of Bridgend Ravens Scott Baldwin has explained the clubs vision to become the first carbon-neutral rugby team in Wales. Bridgend Ravens are working in Partnership with Electrify Cymru, part of Electrify Britain, who are now the ground’s sponsor, to bring in renewable energy to bring down the costs to the club. Baldwin was speaking to Richard Parks, also a former Welsh international, on the new podcast Beyond the Breakdown which interviews legends of the game in local clubs they have a connection to. Former Wales international, Harlequin and now Head Coach…

Drivers are being warned of a full weekend closure on the M48 as essential bridge maintenance works get under way. Traffic Wales has confirmed that the M48 eastbound between Junction 2 at Newhouse Roundabout and Junction 1 at Aust will be closed overnight from Friday, February 27 through to Sunday, March 2. The closure will be in place each night between 8pm and 6am, with the full weekend shutdown allowing engineers to carry out bridge maintenance works safely. A signed diversion route will be in place while the works are carried out, and motorists are advised to allow extra time…

South Wales Police has confirmed that Live Facial Recognition technology will be deployed proactively in Cardiff today, Friday, February 27. The force says the move is aimed at locating suspects, wanted individuals and high risk missing people as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent and detect crime. Officers will be using clearly marked vehicles and recognition zones during the deployment. Members of the public who want to know more about the technology are encouraged to speak to the team on the ground. Officers say they are happy to explain how the system works and, where possible, provide demonstrations. What…

A mystery man from Cardiff has scooped up £10K a month for a year on The National Lottery Set for Life draw, matching five main numbers on Thursday 1 January 2026. Speaking on his win, the lucky Cardiffian said: “I had to look and check my app about 10 times before I fully realised how much I had won. It’s totally surreal! “I plan to use my winnings to enjoy a few extra holidays and complete some home improvements!” Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, commended the Cardiff-based prize winner, saying, “Congratulations to our lucky Cardiffian! We hope he enjoys receiving a dream payday every month for a year and wish him the best on his…