Author: Rhys Gregory

A programme to improve maternity and neonatal services is being launched as the Welsh Government accepted the recommendations of a major assessment of services. The independent assurance assessment, which examined all services in Wales, identified many strengths and received positive feedback from expectant women and their partners. But it also highlighted areas where the NHS must do better. The comprehensive assessment, which was led by former Children’s Commissioner for Wales Professor Sally Holland, is being published today. It was carried out after the independent review of maternity and neonatal services at Swansea Bay University Health Board and in the wake…

Clad in a Swansea City beanie and hoodie, Snoop Dogg recently spent an evening performing his greatest hits at a private party on the outskirts of the city. The legendary rapper, who has sold over 35 million records globally, was not just in town for a performance; he was preparing for his debut appearance at the Swansea.com Stadium. Since becoming a minority investor in the Championship club, the hip-hop icon has brought a level of global attention to South Wales that few could have predicted. His arrival marks a new chapter for the team, similar to the Hollywood transformation seen…

Over the past fifteen years, prom nights have become one of the most important social events for teenagers in Wales. What was once seen as an American tradition is now firmly part of the Welsh school calendar.  Most secondary schools now organise a formal prom for Year 11 pupils finishing their GCSEs, and many sixth forms hold one for Year 13 students as well. For many teenagers, prom is no longer optional. It is seen as a key milestone that marks the end of school life and the start of adulthood. Prom has grown into a rite of passage. Pupils…

You think the contract is ready to send, and then someone quietly asks if the person can legally start work next month. That question has a way of draining the room. The role is urgent. The candidate is ideal. But compliance has to line up before anything moves forward. Across the UK, international recruitment has shifted from occasional to routine. Skills shortages in sectors like healthcare, engineering, and digital services have pushed businesses to look further afield. At the same time, immigration rules have tightened, and monitoring has increased. Sponsorship duties, record-keeping, and reporting deadlines are no longer background tasks.…

Molson Coors Beverage Company (MCBC) has today announced a proposal to close its National Contact Centre in Cardiff by the end of 2026. The proposal, which is subject to consultation, could result in around 60 redundancies at the site, reflecting that almost 90% of Molson Coors on-trade customer orders are now being placed through its e-commerce site My Molson Coors. The company is therefore continuing its digitisation journey and commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service, choice and trust – with customer service being fulfilled by the teams at Molson Coors’ UK&I HQ and supported by the capabilities…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of the murder of a five-month-old baby. 29-year-old Thomas Morgan, from Gorseinon, had earlier pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jensen-Lee Dougal at home on Players Avenue, Clydach, which took place while Jensen-Lee’s mother was in work on March 31, 2024. However, on Tuesday, February 10, a jury found him guilty of murder, as well as one count of GBH. He has today been sentenced to 19 years in prison. Following today’s sentencing, Jensen-Lee’s mother, Jordan said: “Jensen-Lee was just five months old when his life was…

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales has today launched its manifesto ahead of the May 2026 Senedd election, calling for a New Deal for Business to put small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the heart of Welsh Government policy. FSB Wales is the authoritative voice of businesses across Wales, advocating for a better social, political, and economic environment. With a strong grassroots structure, a Members Advisory Council and a dedicated team based throughout Wales, FSB Wales ensures its members’ voices are heard at the heart of decision-making and beyond. The manifesto emphasises the passion of Welsh business owners, with…

BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru are joining forces once again to celebrate Wales’ unsung community heroes with the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2026. Led by BBC Radio Wales’ Lucy Owen and BBC Radio Cymru’s Caryl Parry Jones, BBC Cymru Wales is calling on listeners from across Wales to nominate their local heroes. The Make a Difference Awards, which launched in Wales for the first time last year, will celebrate people who do incredible things for each other and their local communities, recognising acts of kindness and extraordinary contribution. There are eight categories, including the Community Group Award…

Wales risks “long-term damage” to its cultural opportunities unless the next Welsh Government introduces a dedicated Culture Bill to protect it in law, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has warned. Derek Walker says a 17% fall in public funding since the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act was passed has pushed the sector into “crisis”, threatening the cultural life that underpins Welsh identity, language and community cohesion. The Commissioner is urging the next Welsh Government to place culture on a statutory footing, giving it the same kind of legal protection already afforded to the Welsh language and active travel.…

New figures released this week by Welsh Government and Fly-tipping Action Wales reveal a 14.7% rise in fly-tipping incidents between April 2024 and March 2025. This includes a total of 48,367 cases of illegal waste dumping – around 133 incidents every day – logged by local authorities. Despite the increase in incidents, councils have stepped up their response and enforcement activity has reached its highest level in six years, with more than double the number of actions being taken compared with last year (excluding investigations). More than 1,500 fines (fixed penalty notices) were issued during the year, alongside 69 successful…