Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police have issued an urgent appeal to help trace a missing teenage girl last seen in Cardiff. Olivia, 13, who is from Shropshire, was last seen at Cardiff Central railway station on Saturday evening, February 7. She was wearing black leggings, black trainers and a bright pink and blue jacket. She usually wears her hair in a high bun. Officers believe Olivia may have links to the Llanrumney, Splott and Tremorfa areas of Cardiff. Police are asking anyone who may have seen Olivia, or who has information about her whereabouts, to come forward. Anyone with information is urged…

A man from Swansea has been found guilty of the murder of his own brother. The body of 48-year-old Martin Steel was found at an address on Hill View Crescent, Clase, shortly after 10:30am on Saturday May 20 2023. 41-year-old Darren Steel, from Morriston, pleaded not guilty to Martin’s murder and manslaughter in February 2024, but a jury has today found him guilty of murder. Steel will be sentenced on Friday, February 13. Detective Inspector Stuart Prendiville said: “This has been a long and complex investigation into an incident which has shocked the communities of Clase, Morriston and the wider…

A former support worker who preyed on vulnerable people to defraud them of money has been jailed. Ian Jones, 61, of Bedford Street, Rhyl defrauded seven victims of a total of almost £46,000 over a seven-year period. He admitted seven counts of fraud by false representation at a hearing at Mold Magistrates Court last month and was sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Thursday, 12 February. He was jailed for two years. Jones, who was working as a Learning Disability Support Worker at the time of the offences, took advantage of his access to the victims and their personal details…

Entries are now open for children and young people to take part in 100 Club Junior at the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on Sunday 19 April. The initiative is being launched at the event for the first time this year and aims to help improve the health and wellbeing of those taking part. Run 4 Wales are donating 100 free spaces into the Family Fun run and applications are now open for schools, community groups and individuals to apply to take part. The organisation particularly wants to hear from people who may usually face barriers to participation, to help enable…

Former British and Irish Lion Jonathan ‘Fox’ Davies has invested in The Hub, a community focused gym based in Bulwark Business Park in Chepstow. The Hub was first established 10 years ago and aims to bring people together while making health and fitness feel more accessible to everyone, especially those who may not see a traditional gym as the right fit for them. Jonathan, who has always been passionate about staying active and promoting wellbeing, was drawn to the project because it reflects those same values. His backing will help develop a space that offers more than just equipment and…

There’s a particular comfort in a British breakfast. Eggs, toast, beans, warmth — not just food, but ritual. Even after years away from the UK, that craving doesn’t disappear. Interestingly, neither has it in Dubai. As more UK founders explore business setup in Dubai, many are surprised to find that the city has evolved into one of the world’s most dynamic breakfast destinations. Dubai’s dining scene is driven by tourists searching for familiarity, expats craving home comforts, and locals who love globally inspired food with personality. In that mix, British breakfast flavours land perfectly. They offer nostalgia for some, novelty…

In recent years, Wales has emerged as a noteworthy contender in the UK’s gaming tech landscape. With a rapidly growing number of gaming companies setting up shop in cities like Cardiff and Swansea, many are wondering what factors are contributing to this surge.  This trend will undoubtedly impact the online and live dealer gaming sectors, particularly for a reader demographic of online gamers aged 18 and over, tech enthusiasts, and those deeply engaged in online poker and casino games. Let’s dive straight in to find out more.  Factors Contributing to Wales’s Rise in Gaming Tech Many aspects combined are contributing…

It was a Tuesday in mid-February 2026, one of those ordinary mid-week mornings that feel heavier than they should. I woke up already behind — inbox at 147 unread, three urgent Slack threads from the night before, a product roadmap review at 9 a.m., a client call at 10:30, and a vague sense that I was forgetting something important. My usual routine kicked in: coffee in one hand, phone in the other, scanning emails while brushing my teeth, replying to messages while the kettle boiled, mentally drafting responses to the client while half-listening to a podcast. By 8:45 a.m., I…

Cardiff’s roads have taken a real hit after one of the wettest Januarys on record in the UK, combined with freezing temperatures that have caused surfaces to crack and deteriorate. According to Cardiff Council, heavy rain followed by frost has led to a sharp rise in potholes across the city. Water gets into tiny cracks in the road surface, freezes and expands, breaking the tarmac. Essential third party works can also leave weak spots where potholes can form more quickly. Council has said teams are out daily carrying out resurfacing work, patching damaged areas and making roads safe with temporary…

Wales is set for another grey and wet spell, with colder conditions and the chance of hill snow moving in by the end of the week, according to the Met Office. Today will begin with further outbreaks of rain, which could be heavy at times. It is expected to stay overcast through the morning, before gradually turning drier from the south west during the afternoon. Some brighter spells may develop later in the day. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 10C. Tonight, it will remain cloudy with rain affecting North Wales at first. The band of rain will slowly sink…