Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff Council has issued an urgent reminder to residents after a second refuse vehicle caught fire in just two weeks, with lithium batteries believed to be the cause. The latest incident saw one of the council’s refuse vehicles catch fire while out on collection. The fire was quickly brought under control by the fire service, limiting damage to the vehicle. Following an investigation, the council found batteries and gas canisters within the waste load, with bike batteries believed to have caused the blaze. The council says the incident highlights the serious dangers of placing batteries, gas canisters, vapes and other…

FORMER police station offers investors the chance to unlock the potential of the historic Powys landmark building. The eye-catching building in the celebrated mid Wales spa town of Llandrindod Wells is to be sold by online auction. Sean Roper says the stunning  lot, which is listed for sale with Paul Fosh Auctions with a guide price of £298,000, is as unusual a property as he has seen for many a day. Sean said: “No. 1 The Old Police Station, at Waterloo Road, in Llandrindod Wells, is a rare and characterful landmark former civic building offering an exciting opportunity to create…

A Pembrokeshire man who illegally caught and kept wild birds has been banned and handed a suspended prison sentence after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Colwyn Probert was found keeping goldfinches and other wild birds at a property in Tenby. When the birds were examined they demonstrated the typical behaviour of non-captive birds, such as flying against the bars of their cages. Many of the finches had distinctive dark coloured legs which are characteristic of birds caught from the wild. Trapping cages and rings were also found at the location. Probert, of Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, pleaded guilty to three offences under…

A driver has been arrested after a police pursuit through Newport ended when a vehicle crashed into a roundabout. Gwent Police’s Roads Policing and Dog Section said the pursuit was authorised during a night shift after the vehicle was seen driving dangerously. During the pursuit, the vehicle was driven well above the speed limit, ignored red traffic lights and repeatedly travelled on the wrong side of the road. Police said the chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a roundabout. Although all of the occupants escaped injury, officers said the passengers fled the scene on foot. The driver, however, was…

NatWest Cymru has announced plans to relocate its Welsh headquarters from One Kingsway to a new flagship office at One Central Square, Cardiff. Located in the heart of Cardiff’s business district, NatWest Cymru’s new home underlines its long-term commitment to Wales, its communities and the Welsh economy. The new head office will act as a central base for colleagues, business customers and partners, while also strengthening the presence in Wales of Coutts, NatWest Group’s private bank. Alongside NatWest Cymru’s support for personal and business customers, Coutts provides private banking and wealth management services for clients across Wales. The move reflects…

Richard Ashcroft delivered an unforgettable evening at Cardiff Castle as he headlined TK Maxx presents Depot Live with a set packed full of fan favourites. The former Verve frontman took to the stage at the historic venue determined to give the crowd exactly what they had come for, treating fans to a string of classic songs spanning both his solo career and time with The Verve. The night began with Sonnet, Weeping Willow and Space and Time before Ashcroft moved into solo hits including A Song For The Lovers and Break The Night With Colour. He then brought the show…

A University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) student is celebrating graduation with the start of an exciting career after securing a coveted graduate role with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. Nathan Evans, 21, from Bridgend, graduated from UWTSD’s Motorsport Engineering programme on Wednesday, July 15 and will begin his career in elite motorsport engineering with the Silverstone-based Formula One team next month. Nathan’s appointment marks the culmination of years of dedication to engineering, motorsport, and hands-on mechanical work. Throughout his studies, he combined academic learning with practical experience, developing expertise in vehicle engineering, manufacturing, testing, and simulation.…

Up to £30,000 of funding is available for charitable organisations in Wales following the announcement that the Regional Creatives Fund is returning for 2026. The Regional Creatives Fund, established by Amazon in 2025, offers grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund is open to charitable organisations in Northern Irelans and across the UK that help underserved communities access careers in the arts, TV, podcasting, gaming, fashion, photography, journalism, comedy, and more. The 2025 Regional Creatives Fund saw Pathfinders Cymru and Citrus Arts receive £44,000 in funding. Citrus Arts received £30,000 and Pathfinders Cymru secured a £14,400 as part of the Regional Creatives Fund. The 2026 Regional Creatives Fund, launched at The National Theatre…

A fast-growing food firm is creating 50 new jobs and on course to achieve record sales of £75million following a rapid expansion across Wales and England. Gwynedd-based Harlech Foodservice has increased turnover by 25 per cent in the past year after opening depots in Caerphilly and Telford to support growing demand in South Wales, the North West and West Midlands. The family-run business is planning a £3.5 million expansion of its headquarters in Llanystumdwy near Cricieth, including new warehousing, freezer facilities and more delivery vehicles. As a result the number of people working for the company is expected to rise…

A leading North Wales arts centre has backed Wrexham’s bid for a potential £200 million City of Culture windfall. Wrexham is one of nine places across the UK to be longlisted for the prestigious title in 2029, with the winner set to receive a £10 million UK government prize to help deliver a year long programme of cultural events The accolade is expected to unlock up to £200 million of additional investment and spending to boost the local economy. Speaking at a meeting of Wrexham Business Professionals, Ruthin Craft Centre director Samantha Rhodes said the arts and the business communities…