Author: Rhys Gregory

Records were broken at the 2025 Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon – not only was it the largest event yet but a new course record was set in the men’s race. The 22nd edition saw more than 29,000 people register to take part – with the highest ever number of internationals. Despite the windy conditions, spirits remained high with a huge mix of elites to charity fundraisers focusing on their goals to cross the finish line with pride. Runners were taken on a sightseeing tour of the city with the course taking in the iconic landmarks within the Welsh capital including…

Cardiff’s historic arcades are set to take centre stage once again as they prepare to showcase the capital’s creative spirit with Music & Arts Fortnight (3–17 Oct). The event follows the success of the first two chapters of this year’s City of Arcades campaign (Foodie Fortnight which celebrated Cardiff’s diverse food scene with a Foodie Night Market launch event in Cardiff Market; and Discovery Fortnight which shone a light on the city’s hidden gems, independents and unique finds). Running across Cardiff’s arcades and city centre, Music & Arts Fortnight will highlight the capital’s role as a creative hub, with exhibitions, performances, and…

A Welsh football club that has twice qualified for Europe in the past three years is looking for new investment — or a full takeover — to take it to the next level. Haverfordwest County AFC, known as the Bluebirds, announced today it is inviting expressions of interest from potential backers, as the club sets its sights on becoming a full-time side, investing further in youth development, and ultimately winning the Welsh league. Chairman Rob Edwards, who took over the club after stumbling across a “for sale” listing during lockdown, said:  “We took over a very well run club with…

Three men have been sentenced to a total of 75 years for attempted murder and kidnap of Merthyr man. Just after 10pm on Monday, February 10, 2025, a 28-year-old man from Merthyr presented at hospital with multiple stab wounds. Officers attended and it was established the victim had been forced into a vehicle and assaulted. The incident unfolded when the victim arrived at a retail park in a car with his girlfriend to meet Luke Williams, who had invited him. The victim was forcibly taken into another car by Tyshane Brown and Williams, where he was blindfolded and kidnapped. Despite…

The grandparents of two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths have been jailed for his murder. Ethan’s mother was also sentenced for her role in his tragic death. Following a six-week trial at Mold Crown Court that concluded on 15 July, 2025, a jury of seven women and five men unanimously found Michael Ives and Kerry Ives guilty of murder. Shannon Ives was convicted of allowing her son’s death. All three were also found guilty of child cruelty. At Mold Crown Court today, Friday, 3 October, they received the following sentences: Michael Ives, 48-years-old, of Kinglsey Road, Garden City, Deeside – life imprisonment with…

A company has been fined £36,000 after Pembrokeshire County Council Officers uncovered serious breaches of food allergen labelling requirements. During a routine inspection at CKs Supermarket Ltd located at 7 Spring Gardens, Narberth, on July 24th 2024, Environmental Health Officers from the Council’s Food Safety and Standards Team identified multiple examples of non-compliance with allergen labelling requirements. Three products, chosen at random for allergen compliance checks, were found to be incorrectly labelled and failed to appropriately declare all allergens in accordance with regulations. Labelling concerns had previously been raised at both store level and Head Office, but this had failed…

This week, contractors working on behalf of Swansea Council plan to install important new road safety features on Mumbles Road, in Mumbles. Four new raised areas – each with improved pedestrian access – are being created: near the George restaurant; near The Carlton Hotel; near Village Lane; and at the entrance to Oystermouth Car Park. Crossings will be level access with the footpaths and the expectation is that car speeds will reduce. It’ll help pedestrians safely access the new-look prom, businesses, organisations, events and homes. To help contractors undertake the work, there’ll be a road diversion each night – 8pm-6am…

Cardiff Council has announced a second round of funding for the city’s grassroots music venues, building on the success of initial funding last year, which saw nearly £200,000 awarded to independent venues across the capital. The ‘Cardiff Grassroots Venue Fund’ offers capital grants of up to £7,500 to help venues become more financially and environmentally sustainable, with strategic projects exceeding £7,500 also considered. Made possible by support from the UK Government alongside income generated through last summer’s series of outdoor concerts at Blackweir Fields, the fund forms part of the Council’s work to put music at the centre of the city’s…

Refurbished community basketball and netball courts have reopened for Maesteg residents and Caedu residents as part of a renovation project managed by Bridgend County Borough Council. As part of a collaborative project with Sport Wales, Wales Netball and Basketball Wales through the Sport Wales Court Collaboration Project, the community courts have undergone a £223K renovation project utilising £167,250 of funding secured via Sport Wales’ Court Collaboration Fund and £55,750 via Bridgend County Borough Council’s Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Fund. The Court Collaboration Scheme was launched in 2022 as a collaborative project by Sport Wales, Wales Netball, and Basketball Wales. The…

The winners of the 34th BAFTA Cymru Awards have been announced this evening at a special ceremony at the ICC Wales in Newport, hosted by Welsh TV presenter Owain Wyn Evans. The BAFTA Cymru Awards are the biggest annual celebration of creative excellence across film and television in Wales. Lost Boys and Fairies receive five awards including Television Drama. Sion Daniel Young wins for Actor, Danielle Palmer for Editing, Daf James for Writer and James Kent for Director Fiction. The Golden Cobra wins the Entertainment Programme award with writers Adam Llewellyn, James Prygodzicz, and Thomas Rees also winning the Breakthrough…