Author: Rhys Gregory

Over 60,000 meters of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) has now been energised across the whole South Wales Metro rail network. The South Wales Metro will provide more rail services and make it easier for people to travel in the region.  Brand-new Citylink Class 398 tram-trains are already in test on Metro routes and the £100 million Metro Depot at Taff’s Well is near completion. Karl Gilmore Rail Infrastructure Director at TfW said: “This is yet another key milestone in the transformation work of our core valley lines as we continue to progress in delivering the South Wales Metro It’s really…

On Friday, officers conducted a warrant at a unit in Treforest Industrial Estate, following thermal images from a police drone which led to the warrant. Four men were found inside the unit, and they attempted to hide in the attic but were found and detained by the officers with the help of a police dog. The warehouse had been converted into two large rooms which contained 956 cannabis plants, and further rooms had been converted in preparation of having more cannabis plants. The estimated value of the plants was over £1 million. All four men have been charged and remanded…

Watch the moment an armed robber entered a bookmakers and threatened the cashier with an 8-inch blade. Anton Jones has since been jailed for eleven and a half years after the incident at the Betfred shop in Merthyr Tydfil town centre. In April, Jones, 46, entered the shop, concealing his face with a balaclava and an eight-inch bread knife hidden in his jacket sleeve. He deliberately didn’t speak whilst demanding money from the staff as he was a regular customer in the shop, and the staff on duty would have readily recognised his voice. He stole around £600. Following extensive…

A much loved old Swansea city centre building is beginning to change as it prepares for an exciting future. Contractors Kier, working on behalf of Swansea Council, have started to transform Oxford Street’s former BHS. It’s set to become Y Storfa, a public services hub that’ll attract thousands of visitors every week. A short distance from bus stops, cycle routes and car parks, it’ll be home to services such as the city’s main public library and West Glamorgan Archive Service, Swansea’s Careers Wales service and Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot. Other services the public will be able to access…

Council house tenants in Pembrokeshire are being urged to take part in a survey which will be sent out shortly by Pembrokeshire County Council. The customer satisfaction survey will ask questions about how residents feel about the services they receive from the Council’s Housing Management and Building Maintenance sections. Cllr Michelle Bateman, Cabinet Member for Housing, encouraged all those who receive a survey to respond. “Tenants’ views and opinions on our services really matter to us and will help shape our services for the future,” she said. Following the survey, we will be holding focus groups to discuss feedback. So keep…

The spookiest night of the year is nearly here, and a frightening amount of waste is created, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Get creative with Halloween costumes: by making your own ghost gown from old bed sheets. Revamp old outfits from previous years and reuse costumes from charity shops instead of buying new ones. Welcoming trick or treaters at your door? Offer them treats such as apples, tangerines, biscuits or cake without the wrapping, so less litter gets dropped in the street. Pumpkin carving? Use the pulp leftovers to make a tasty soup. Then, when the fun’s…

A number of singles use plastics have been banned from being supplied in Wales as of this week. The move follows a Welsh Government commitment to ‘embed our response to the climate and nature emergency in everything we do’ The purpose of the new law is to reduce the flow of plastic pollution into our environment by prohibiting the supply of certain single-use plastic products. Climate Change Minister Julie James explained the Act forms part of the Welsh Government’s response to the climate and nature emergencies and ‘builds on momentum created by communities across Wales who have chosen to go…

 The Welsh Museums Festival is making a return for the half term holidays (Saturday 28 October – Sunday 5 November) with a week of special events to celebrate the diverse history and culture of our country. More than 45 large and small museums across Wales are taking part in the festival this week, offering a number of mostly free, exciting and diverse activities for families – from a ‘climate rave’ in Rhayader to a potion-making workshop in Ceredigion and storytelling in Cardiff. There will also be an exciting, new Wales History Trails Passport Challenge, which will require museum-goers to visit…

We’re a nation of holiday lovers. With Britons taking over 45 million holiday trips to chase the sun, visit new places, or return to their favourite staycation spots every year, it’s never been more important to enjoy your downtime safe in the knowledge that your home is secure while you’re away.  Office for National Statistics data shows that while 45.6 million holidays were taken by UK residents in 2022, many households have also had to face the threat of burglary within the same timeframe.  Some 191,490 residential burglaries took place in England and Wales for the year ending March 2023,…

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But it can also be a time of financial stress, with the pressure to buy gifts, decorate, and prepare festive meals. That’s where a Christmas savings club can come to the rescue. In this article, we’ll explore 20 compelling reasons why joining a Christmas savings club can make your holiday season more enjoyable and less financially burdensome. 1. Steady Savings One of the primary benefits of a Christmas savings club is that it encourages steady savings throughout the year. By contributing a fixed amount each month, you’ll have a…