Author: Rhys Gregory

A man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment with an extended licence period of three years, following the death of Luke Higgins in Butetown, Cardiff David Smith, who admitted manslaughter, was jailed at Cardiff Crown Court last week (Friday, January 5). Police were called to a report of serious assault in Hansen Street at around 4.30am on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Luke Higgins, 40, from Butetown, was critically injured and taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he died on Saturday, September 16. Prior to Mr Higgins’ death, David Smith, 43, also from Butetown, was charged with…

Consider a pleasant journey through the best music streaming services available in the vibrant state of Indiana. From genre diversity to local favorites, what platforms are tuning into the state’s musical heartbeat? The significance of streaming platforms extends far beyond the enjoyment they bring to users; they also play a pivotal role in shaping the modern music industry for musicians. These platforms offer artists a global stage to showcase their talent, granting unprecedented access to a vast audience. From exposure to potential collaborations, the reach of streaming services has revolutionized how musicians connect with fans and promote music.  How to…

Airsoft guns are popular replicas of real firearms that shoot lightweight plastic or rubber pellets. They have gained popularity as a recreational activity and in competitive sports due to their realism and low-cost ammunition. But what exactly do airsoft guns shoot, are they legal, and where can you buy the ammo? Types of Ammunition Used In Airsoft Guns Airsoft guns can shoot different types of ammunition depending on the type and power of the gun. The most common types are pellets, BBs (ball bullets), and rubber bullets. Pellets Pellets are small round balls made from plastic or biodegradable materials such…

A brand new competition has been launched by the Culinary Association of Wales to find the best green chef team in the United Kingdom. The final of the Green Chef Challenge, sponsored by Compass Cymru, will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) taking place on January 22-24, 2024 at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), Newport. Open to all UK-based chefs, the competition is for teams of two, comprising a senior chef and a commis chef under the age of 25. They will be challenged to create a three course, predominantly vegetable-based menu for six guests…

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has announced the full cast for Nye as the company begins rehearsals. The new play by Welsh playwright and screenwriter Tim Price (Teh Internet is Serious Business) is directed by Rufus Norris (London Road), and charts the life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. Michael Sheen is cast as Nye in this co-production between the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre. Matthew Bulgo, Dyfan Dwyfor, Ross Foley, Daniel Hawksford, Bea Holland, Michael Keane, Nicholas Khan, Oliver Llewellyn-Jenkins, Mark Matthews, Ashley Mejri, Lee Mengo, David Monteith, Mali O’Donnell and…

Craig Maxwell, a cancer fundraiser, is calling on the people of Cardiff to join him in walking the Wales Coast Path in a bid to raise £1 million for cancer research and treatment. With the aim of raising £1 million for the Maxwell Family Genomics Fund, a fund as part of Velindre Cancer Centre, Maxwell has kicked off 2024 with a new challenge to take on the Wales Coast Path. He is hoping to attract 30 people each day of the 26-day challenge. 26 days has been chosen to mirror the QuicDNA project’s goal of reducing diagnosis time. 780 miles…

Children in some of the poorest parts of Africa are being clothed thanks to the sewing skills of a team of volunteer women from Denbighshire. The Dress A Girl Around the World project is based at the North Wales Women’s Centre in Rhyl where their group of enthusiastic seamstresses has just been boosted by a £700 grant which is buying them six new sewing machines. They will be used by up to 20 volunteers aged from 21 to 80, some of them new to sewing, who are using their skills to turn donated material into clothing for children in Africa.…

To celebrate the launch of Huw Stephens’ new weekday show on BBC Radio 6 Music, Cardiff Music Board are supporting a free gig at Clwb Ifor Bach, headlined by fast-rising psych-rockers CVC. With their Welsh Music Prize nominated album described by the NME as “a cracking debut album of feelgood, uber-retro gems” and by The Times as “remarkably fully formed,” CVC were one of the break-through acts of 2023. The six-piece musical collective from Church Village, just outside Cardiff, will play Clwb Ifor Bach on Thursday January 11th, alongside two other Cardiff-based artists, hotly-tipped by Huw Stephens to break through…

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt and the council’s Welsh Labour Group Leader, Cllr Rob Jones, have paid tribute to Cllr Sheila Penry who died over the Christmas Holiday period. Cllr Penry, who represented Welsh Labour on the council’s Neath East ward, died on December 27th, 2023. Cllr Penry had also served the Penrhiwtyn ward of Neath Town Council. Cllr Hunt said: “I am deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our esteemed councillor, Sheila Penry. “Sheila was not only a dedicated public servant but also a dear friend to many of us.…

The major Berw Road Bridge (White Bridge) repair scheme in Pontypridd will now enter its next phase. All required concrete repairs to the underside of the Listed bridge have recently been completed, along with the final painting of the structure. From Monday, January 8, the bridge will need to be closed to pedestrians (for the remainder of the scheme), so the scaffolding can be removed and the next stage of work can start. A road closure on The Parade, between numbers 70 and 84, will also be implemented from Monday, with a diversion route in place. Outstanding work to the…