Author: Rhys Gregory

Rhian Moore, former ScoutsCymru Chief Volunteer for Wales, was “truly humbled and honoured” to hear she had been awarded an MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List for her services to young people through Scouting. The honours system recognises people who have committed themselves to serving and helping people across the United Kingdom. Rhian has received an MBE for her services to young people through Scouting. Rhian said of receiving the honour: “I’m truly humbled and honoured to receive this recognition and will forever be grateful for the nomination. “At the heart of Scouting are the volunteers who make it…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is planning to open a new Health and Wellbeing Hub in Barry after purchasing three commercial units on Thompson Street using Welsh Government funding. Delivered in partnership with Cardiff and Vale and Health Board and Swansea Bay Health Board, the hub will provide a variety of services in one accessible location. It will offer a range of day opportunities and community facilities for adults with care and support needs in a building with good transport links that is close to other services. Cllr Eddie Williams, Vale pf Glamorgan Council Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care,…

The initial wave of artists set to perform at Cardiff Music City Festival 2026 has been announced, with Sŵn Festival revealing the first 60 acts playing the city’s flagship new music showcase. Returning for its third year, Cardiff Music City Festival runs from Friday 2 October to Saturday 17 October, and will once again incorporate Sŵn Festival, Llais and the Welsh Music Prize as part of a wider programme celebrating the power of music to unite and inspire. The first artists confirmed to play Sŵn Festival (15–17 October) are a mix of exciting Welsh, UK-based acts and emerging international names,…

Motorists are being advised of a four-day road closure on Llanwonno Mountain Road next week to allow emergency carriageway repairs to be carried out. The road will be closed continuously from 8am on Tuesday, June 16, until the end of the day on Friday, June 19. The closure will affect Llanwonno Mountain Road between Blaenllechau Road/Commercial Street in the Rhondda Fach and a point near St Gwynno’s Church and Brynfynnon at Llanwonno. The works are being undertaken to carry out essential repairs to the carriageway, with the route remaining closed throughout the day and night for the duration of the…

Blackwood Primary School’s Cook in Charge, Phyllis Levi, was recently surprised live on ITV’s This Morning by Jamie Oliver as she was announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards. This award recognises more than 45 years of dedication to feeding, caring for and supporting generations of children through school food. Beginning her career working just one hour a day as a dinner lady, Phyllis worked her way through the ranks to become Cook in Charge at Blackwood Primary School. Today, she leads a catering team serving up to 300…

A brand-new all-weather 3G pitch has officially opened at Caldicot Leisure Centre, creating new opportunities for people of all ages to get active, connect, and enjoy sport. The redevelopment replaces the previous 2G surface with a modern 3G pitch, providing a safer, more durable and reliable space for year-round use. The first of its kind in Wales, the new surface contains an organic, cork infill system, which is biodegradable and boasts a much higher sustainability level than that of a traditional rubber infill system. Delivered as part of Monmouthshire County Council’s ongoing commitment to improving sport and play facilities, the project has been shaped…

Growing Mid Wales has announced the appointment of BT to deliver the Business Park Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) Project — a major step forward in bringing gigabit-capable broadband to business parks across Ceredigion and Powys. The project will deliver fast, reliable and future-proof full-fibre broadband to business parks that currently lack access to gigabit-capable connectivity. This investment will help local businesses grow, improve productivity and remain competitive in an increasingly digital economy. The project forms part of the Growing Mid Wales Digital Programme and the wider Mid Wales Growth Deal, a £110m investment from the UK and Welsh Governments, to support…

Farmers in Wales will have their voices heard on red tape, as the Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, Llyr Gruffydd, appoints an independent chair to lead a review into the bureaucratic burden on family farms. John Davies, a beef and sheep farmer from near Brecon and former President of NFU Cymru, will lead the nine-month review. He will speak directly to those filling out forms – farmers and agents with lived experience of on-farm requirements. The review will assess the cumulative impact of requirements on farm businesses and examine where there is scope and a need for change. The Welsh Government made this review one of its…

Nathan Southway from Nantyglo was jailed for three years at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday 10 June, after previously pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A. Officers attended the 36-year-old home address in April where 323.3g of cocaine was seized along with around £1,500 in cash and a phone linked to selling drugs. PC Iles said: “Illegal drugs ruin lives, from those battling addictions to the communities who experience associated crimes, such as anti-social behaviour, theft, shoplifting and the exploitation of vulnerable people. “The quantity of drugs found at Southway’s address and the messages linked to…

A Cardiff man has been jailed for more than five years after police discovered cocaine and hundreds of pounds in cash when he was stopped riding an illegally modified e-bike. Jason Seward, 31, was arrested by plain-clothed South Wales Police officers while on patrol in Ely. Officers stopped Seward while he was riding the modified e-bike and carried out a search. During the search, they found six bags of cocaine and almost £600 in cash. Following his arrest, Seward was charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He later pleaded guilty to the offence. On June 4,…