Author: Rhys Gregory

A burglar from Swansea has been jailed after he repeatedly targeted homes and vehicles in his area, including twice targeting the home of woman in her nineties. 22-year-old Brandon Williams, from Morriston, entered multiple addresses in the Morriston area in November 2024 and July 2025, taking money and keys from inside and also occasionally making off with vehicles which were parked outside. After pleading guilty to non-violent burglary and theft, Williams has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison. Detective Sergeant Samuel Stanway said: “Brandon Williams is the kind of selfish criminal who makes people, especially elderly…

Swansea Arts Weekend lit up the city centre this past weekend, 11-12 October, with a spectacular showcase of creativity, community, and culture. Over 180 artists and performers took to 15 venues and outdoor spaces, delivering more than 300 hours of free cultural entertainment that captivated residents and visitors alike. From the historic grandeur of Swansea Castle to the welcoming charm of St David’s Place, the city itself became an artistic playground. The iconic castle served as the dramatic backdrop for Limbic Cinema’s Vessels, a monolithic pyramid of light, lasers and smoke that drew over 600 mesmerised attendees. Meanwhile, St David’s…

Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival Day will take place from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturday 25 October in the Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot, with lots to see and do during the free event. Events and activities will include the launch of the Royal British Legion Port Talbot’s Poppy Appeal and dedication of the Garden of Remembrance. A flag raising ceremony will take place starting at 10.45am, including The Last Post and a 2-minute silence will be observed at 11am. This will be followed by the presentation of prizes for two children’s art competitions. ‘The Art of being a…

This year’s Newport Food Festival drew bustling crowds which filled the city centre with energy and a buzzing atmosphere – with footfall in the city centre up an impressive 66 per cent compared to the previous Saturday. Councillor Emma Corten, cabinet member for communications and culture said: “I would like to thank everyone involved in this year’s festival who helped make the day such a massive success including our fantastic traders, our talented chefs and entertainers, our volunteers and site staff. It was amazing to see the city centre so busy and events like this prove Newport has so much…

The First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan will today announce a new fund for communities across Wales to help them celebrate St David’s Day next year. Applications will open today for activities aimed at bringing communities together around the day of Wales’ patron saint Dewi Sant, on 1st March. Activities could include parades, music performances, community workshops, traditional Welsh folk dancing (twmpathau) or food-based events. The Welsh Government has allocated £1 million for the 2026 St David’s Day celebrations. Organisations will be able to apply for three levels of funding, from small community groups to major national organisations. Local groups…

The NHS complaints process in Wales will be significantly strengthened after the Senedd approved new regulations this week. The changes will replace the current Putting Things Right system with a new approach called Listening to Peoplemarking the biggest reform to NHS complaints handling and incident investigation in Wales for almost 15 years. The new system introduces a two-stage complaints resolution process. The first stage focuses on early resolution and the second stage may include an assessment of liability and whether redress of up to £50,000 should be offered. Key improvements include: A mandatory offer of listening discussions where NHS organisations…

More than £27bn to support public services has been set out by the Welsh Government. Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford described Wales’ Draft Budget 2026-27 as “just the start” as he urged political parties to work with the Welsh Government to make sure it’s passed in January 2026. It provides a stable platform on which public services can plan in the run-up to the Senedd election. All government departments in the next financial year will have at least the same amount of funding, in real terms, as they had this year. Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said: “The Draft Budget is the…

ICC Wales has announced the appointment of Craig Bingham as its new Managing Director, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the venue as it continues to grow its presence in the global business events sector. Bingham joins from Wyndham Hotels, where he was Head of Global Sales & Sales Operations EMEA. He brings extensive experience from leading venues including the QEII Centre, Hilton Metropole, Park Plaza, Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, and leading MICE operations for Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA. He is also an active member of industry association beam. In his new role Bingham will bring vision, insight and…

Genesis Biosciences is continuing its successful period of growth with further expansion in its south Wales team. Genesis Biosciences has welcomed Megan King as Commercial and Operations Assistant, Lindsey Morham as Marketing Executive, Hannah Evans as QC Technician, and Lauren McAndrew as a Key Account Executive, all providing strength and support to their respective teams. Megan brings with her over seven years’ experience in customer service, team leadership, and operations management, and a wealth of expertise in coordination, communication, and problem solving. She also holds a Certificate IV in Business Administration from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. In her role,…

A groundbreaking project is underway between Cardiff-based technology firm DIGI4U Ltd and the University of South Wales (USW), aimed at revolutionising the smartphone repair industry. Supported by a grant of £26,036 from the Welsh Government’s SMART Partnerships scheme – which aims to foster collaboration between businesses and research organisations to enhance innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in Wales – the intention is to develop a highly efficient, low-cost laser machine for the removal of glass covers on smartphones. This initiative is set to run until 31 March 2026. Dr Kang Li, Senior Research Fellow at USW, is leading on the project,…