Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff-based digital transformation company Opencentric and the British Council have won gold at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025 in the category ‘Best Use of Blended Learning – Public and Non-Profit Sector’. The award recognises the joint programme ‘Transforming Teaching Through Blended Learning at Scale,’ which has delivered impactful teacher development across education systems in China and Indonesia. Using Opencentric’s ‘In Class’ mobile platform, the initiative has directly supported more than 1,600 teachers and benefited more than 60,000 students worldwide. The judges praised the project for its “strong alignment between pedagogy and technology, used to empower educators and enhance learning quality.”…

National Trust Cymru invited artist Bedwyr Williams to find out – not by looking back at the aristocrats who once lived in these houses, but by paying attention to the people who fill them today. As part of its work to reach new audiences through contemporary art, National Trust Cymru commissioned Williams, who represented Wales at the 2013 Venice Biennale, to spend six months travelling across Wales, observing the small, human moments that shape a day out. He documented the journey on a dedicated Instagram page @tindroi_dawdle, using well-known characters from his own Instagram page @bedwyr_williams – including “Man who…

Pork belly bites, turkey dinner with all the trimmings and Christmas crumble are back on the menu as Transport for Wales brings its festive feast back to the rails this Christmas. The festive dining menu has returned to selected TfW services, inviting passengers to rediscover the joy of train travel while indulging in locally sourced, chef-crafted seasonal dishes. Vegetarian options are also available, ensuring all passengers can enjoy the festive dining experience. Whether you’re making memories with family and friends, getting ready to shop until you drop or just enjoying the Welsh scenery, TfW chefs are ready to bring the…

A man from Swansea has been sentenced after attacking another man with a metal pole. 21-year-old Lewis Dight, of no fixed abode, carried out the offence on October 19. The attack with the pole caused a gash to the top of the victim’s head. Dight then went to the victim’s address and threw a brick through a window before brandishing a knife. Dight pleaded guilty to affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and threatening a person with a blade in a public place. He has been sentenced to two years in a young offenders’ institution. Detective…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of the rape of an underage girl. 48-year-old Lukman Oyofo, from the city centre, pleaded not guilty to the offence, with the incident having taken place at his flat on December 6 2024. However, he did admit under interview that he had had sexual intercourse with the victim, insisting that this was consensual. Oyofo was also found guilty of assaulting a female aged 13 and over by penetration. He pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on a female for offences which took place on November 24…

Drivers using the M4 near the Severn Bridge are being warned to expect delays after Traffic Wales confirmed that lane closures will remain in place until further notice. The closure was first introduced late last night, Monday 8 December, at around 23.20. An update issued in the early hours of this morning said that lanes 1 and 2 on the M4 in both directions will stay shut while further faults uncovered in the roadworks are assessed and repaired. Traffic Wales has advised that lanes 1 and 2 eastbound will remain closed for the time being, with significant congestion likely around…

A Cardiff landlord and a letting agent have been ordered to pay a combined total of £41,400 for failing to comply with housing regulations at a property that was rented out in Riverside, Cardiff.District Judge Rhys Williams heard the case against Mohammed Ahad Ali, the freeholder of 85 Tudor Street, and Lukayan Property Rentals Ltd, the appointed agent on December 2nd at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court. The case came to light when a complaint was received that cockroaches had infested the property. The property, a three-storey Victorian building with flats above a commercial unit, was found to have multiple hazards during…

More than 430 critical bleed control (CBC) kits have now been installed in communities across Swansea, more than anywhere else in Wales. Designed to provide emergency first aid in the event of a traumatic injury they can be found in public spaces including the city and town centres, community hubs and other high-footfall areas such as council buildings, leisure centres and all 14 of the city’s comprehensive schools. Last year’s High Sheriff of West Glamorgan, Melanie James, introduced the charitable initiative and teamed up with Heartbeat Trust UK to build the network. Swansea Council has supported the rollout with funding…

Pontlottyn town centre is celebrating a major milestone as a comprehensive public realm enhancement project, funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, has been completed ahead of schedule and under budget – bringing significant benefits to the local community. Located at the heart of Pontlottyn adjacent to Merchant Street, the scheme has transformed the Square into a safer, greener, and more welcoming space for residents and visitors. Key improvements include: Cleaning, re-laying, and re-pointing paving slabs Creating a pedestrian-friendly interface between highway and footway Upgrading waste bins, railings, and copings Replacing the bus shelter Planting new…

Parents whose children missed their flu vaccine in school are being urged to take up the offer as flu activity in Wales is rising. More than 800,000 people in Wales have already been vaccinated, but flu activity has increased during the last week and more cases are expected in the run up to Christmas. A new flu strain is circulating, with the incidence of confirmed cases in under five-year-olds currently at very high levels. The flu vaccine for children and teenagers between two and 16 is a nasal spray not an injection. This year’s vaccine has been shown to be…