Author: Rhys Gregory

Ryanair has launched its Summer 2026 schedule for Cardiff, confirming five routes including popular sunshine destinations and a key city break link. The airline will operate services to Alicante, Faro, Malaga and Tenerife, alongside Dublin. Extra frequencies will run on four of the routes, with Alicante, Dublin, Faro and Malaga all seeing additional services this summer. Flights are available to book now via the Ryanair app, with fares starting from £29.99. Ryanair’s Director of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “Ryanair is pleased to launch our Summer 2026 schedule at Cardiff, offering 5 routes with extra frequencies on 4 of these routes,…

As Wales prepares for the 2026 Senedd elections, the leading voices in the Welsh property sector have united to demand that housing moves from a political afterthought to a foundational mission for the next government. The Welsh Estate Agency Awards (WEAA), in partnership with exclusive Feature Sponsor Dezrez, have today published a “Manifesto for Change.” It warns that without urgent intervention; the Welsh housing market faces a “compliance cliff-edge” and a chronic supply failure that risks leaving a generation of Welsh families in limbo. The call to action comes as industry data reveals a sobering reality: while buyer demand remains resilient, the…

Welsh-headquartered law firm Hugh James has appointed Jonathan Askin as a Partner in its Commercial practice in the London office, strengthening its Corporate and Commercial team. Jonathan joins the firm with more than 20 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer, including having held Head of Commercial roles at Top 50 UK law firms. His appointment marks a further investment in Hugh James’ London capability alongside its established national practice. In private practice, Jonathan has advised a wide range of clients, from PLCs and multinational organisations to owner-managed businesses and start-ups. He has also held senior in-house positions, including time with…

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…