Author: Rhys Gregory

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after he attacked a father and son who were unknown to him in their own front garden. 34-year-old Robin Griffiths, from Resolven, left the adult victim with an orbital bone fracture and restricted eye movement as a result of the attack, and requiring an operation. Griffiths then struck the victim’s son as he tried to intervene in the assault. Griffiths pleaded guilty to assault by beating and wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent in September. He has been sentenced to 20 months in prison. Detective Inspector Danielle Thorne said: “Everybody should…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after being found guilty of the rape and sexual assault of three child victims. 32-year-old Joshua Jones, from Cwmavon, pleaded not guilty to all charges put to him. After trial at Swansea Crown Court, Jones was found guilty of rape of a boy under 13, five counts of assault of a boy under 13 by touching, and causing a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity. His youngest victim was between five and six years old when Jones’ offending took place. Jones has been handed a 23-year extended sentence, comprising…

Cardiff Music City Festival, a two-week celebration of music that brought global stars, local legends, fresh new talent and thousands of music fans to venues across the city has wrapped up after a successful second year. The festival will return for its third year in Autumn 2026. Spanning 20 venues, 60 events and featuring performances from over 200 artists, the 2025 festival programme of gigs, installations, talks and pop-ups opened with a sold-out performance by acclaimed Welsh band CVC at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Cardiff Council Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke,…

A brand-new Specialist Resource Base (SRB) has officially opened at Llanishen Fach Primary School in Rhiwbina, North Cardiff, marking a significant step forward in the city’s commitment to inclusive education. The purpose-built facility delivered by Knox & Wells, will provide much-needed places for children with severe and complex learning needs, helping Cardiff address the increasing demand for specialist provision. Funded by the Welsh Government’s Band B programme, with support from the Council’s capital programme, the £4.4m development known as Dosbarth Enfys meaning Rainbow Class, offers a nurturing, fully integrated environment where diversity is celebrated and every child is supported to…

Thousands of residents, families and students are expected to head to St Helen’s Ground to watch Swansea Council’s annual fireworks display, A Super Spectacle, on Wednesday, November 5. Swansea Council welcomes back its annual fireworks display, with affordable tickets starting at £4 when bought in advance and just £14 for a family of five, it’s cheaper and safer than doing your own display. Gates for this year’s superhero themed event open at 5:00pm, with pre-show entertainment starting at 5:30pm, before the main fireworks display at 7:30pm. This year’s event will feature performances from shows such as the K-pop Demon Hunter’s…

Plans to protect the future Swansea Marina’s much-loved Helwick lightship have been unveiled by Swansea Council. Cabinet has agreed to spend around £450,000 to restore the striking red and white vessel moored in the marina so it can be protected and enjoyed by future generations. The aim is for Helwick to be restored at the local dry dock in Swansea where it will be repaired and returned to the marina. The Helwick and two other vessels – the Olga and the Canning – are set to be preserved and protected under a plan that could see the Olga sailing again and the Canning restored…

Cwmbran entrepreneurial mums join Vodafone’s business.connected Academy as it brings digital skills training to Cardiff’s entrepreneurs.  Entrepreneurs in Cardiff are set to get a fresh opportunity to enhance their digital prowess with the launch of a pioneering three-part business.connected Academy. Delivered in partnership with Vodafone Business and Enterprise Nation, this initiative is set to equip the city’s business owners with practical digital strategies designed to boost business growth in today’s connected landscape. Recent research highlights the important impact of digital tools on SMEs. The Lloyds Bank Digital Index reports that digitally advanced SMEs are 50% more likely to increase their…

On 14th November, the Richard Burton Centenary celebrations will reach their peak at the RB100 Gala – welcoming Burton’s family, contemporaries, and fans to The Orangery at Margam Country Park for a sold-out evening of performance, music and storytelling. Headlined by renowned actor Michael Sheen and multi-award winning The War of the Worlds composer Jeff Wayne, the Gala evening presents exclusive performances by those who admired, and knew, the iconic Welsh actor. For one night only, Michael Sheen will perform A Christmas Story, penned by Richard Burton himself and inspired by Burton’s hero Dylan Thomas. A ‘poignant and heartfelt recollection…

Newport is becoming a cleaner and greener city, according to a new report outlining Newport City Council’s progress towards becoming a carbon-neutral organisation by 2030. The council’s 2024-25 annual report into its organisational climate change plan shows that emissions have fallen by 8.95 per cent compared to 2023-24, marking a total reduction of 48.9 per cent since the 2019-20 baseline. “The climate emergency is real, and we are determined to do something about it,” said Councillor Yvonne Forsey, cabinet member for climate change, waste and recycling. “By taking action to reduce our emissions, not only are we creating a healthier,…

Over 270 girls from primary schools across Caerphilly County Borough took part in the Girls’ Primary Football Festival at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach on Thursday 16th October, marking the largest girls-only football events ever delivered by Sport Caerphilly. The festival saw 27 teams take to the pitches for a fun-filled day of football, teamwork and participation. It is the first of three girls’ football festivals taking place across the academic year, designed to encourage more young girls to get involved in sport and enjoy being active. Support on the day was provided by students from the…