Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police are appealing for information to help find 13-year-old Kordell, who has been reported missing. He was last seen on Friday night, 19 September, at around 8.40pm on Shakespeare Avenue, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. Kordell is described as being 5ft 9in tall, of slim build. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing black and grey cargo trousers, black and grey Nike trainers, and a black Zavetti hoodie with a red leaf design on the front. Police are urging anyone who may have seen Kordell, or who has information that could help locate him, to get in…

If you’re a burger lover in Cardiff, you’ve probably already heard the news: Burger Boyz have opened on Cowbridge Road East, right by Victoria Park. We’ve been fans of theirs since their early days, so having them now on our doorstep feels like a bit of a win. The spot itself has quite a history, it was most recently home to Ansh, but for many of us, it’ll always be remembered as the old Dough Thrower site. Now it’s buzzing again, this time thanks to Marcin Sadlos and Jack Phillips, the school friends who swapped engineering jobs in 2021 for…

Cardiff City’s unbeaten start to the League One campaign came to a sudden halt this afternoon as they were beaten 3-1 by Bradford City at Cardiff City Stadium in front of a crowd of 22,132. Brian Barry-Murphy’s side had gone seven matches without defeat heading into the clash, sitting top of the table, but a ruthless Bantams performance left the home crowd stunned. First-half dominance from Bradford The visitors started brightly and took the lead on 16 minutes when Tommy Leigh unleashed a thunderous strike from the edge of the box that flew into the top corner past Nathan Trott.…

South Wales Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 15-year-old girl. Shyla was last seen on Friday, 13 September, in Drury, Flintshire. It is now believed that she may be in South Wales. She is described as being around 5ft tall, of average build, with dyed red hair. When last seen, she was wearing grey jogging bottoms, a brown woollen hoodie and white trainers. Shyla has known connections to Barry, Penarth and Cardiff Bay. Police are urging anyone who may have seen her, or who has information that could help locate her, to get in touch. You…

The next Senedd election will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026 – and voters across Wales will be using a brand-new system at the ballot box. Biggest change since devolution For the first time, all 96 Members of the Senedd will be elected through a proportional system designed to better reflect the way people vote. The old mix of ‘first past the post’ and regional representation is being scrapped in favour of what’s called a closed proportional list system. How the Senedd election will work Wales will be divided into 16 new constituencies Each constituency will elect six Members…

With the weather so unsettled at the moment, summer feeling like a distant memory and the nights already drawing in, it can be tricky to know what to do when the heavens open. The Met Office seems to be issuing yellow weather warnings every other day, so how do you keep the kids entertained without climbing the walls yourself? Here are our top picks for things to do in Cardiff when it’s windy, wet and miserable outside. Head to the cinema There’s nothing like escaping the rain with a big tub of popcorn and a blockbuster. Cardiff has plenty of…

The achievements of 11 winners of this year’s prestigious Inspire! Adult Learning Awards in Wales were celebrated at a ceremony in Swansea. Each award winner demonstrated how learning can offer second chances, create new career opportunities, build confidence and help communities become vibrant and successful. The annual awards ceremony was held at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea on Thursday night – one of the highlights of Adult Learners’ Week in Wales. The ceremony also had a sprinkle of Hollywood when Michael Sheen sent a surprise video message congratulating all the winners, encouraging them to never stop learning – the slogan for Adult…

Polestar has been growing rapidly in the UK, with bold expansion plans that are already shaking up the electric car market. Despite the brand not yet having a dedicated dealership in Wales, it is quickly gaining attention with drivers thanks to a series of pop-up events across the country. For drivers in south Wales, the closest permanent Polestar Space is just over the bridge in Bristol. This weekend, the Swedish performance brand brought its line-up to Gilestone Manor in the Vale of Glamorgan, giving visitors the chance to get behind the wheel and experience its latest models. We headed along…

Britain’s top-selling boy band, Take That, have announced a spectacular stadium gig in Cardiff as part of their upcoming summer tour. The show at the Principality Stadium is one of 11 massive UK & Ireland dates confirming the return of their iconic The Circus Live tour in Summer 2026. The Circus Live was originally staged in 2009, and its return has been much anticipated. The original tour broke records as the fastest-selling in UK history, with over 600,000 tickets sold in under five hours. Their 2026 run promises to be even more ambitious, with full production, big stadium venues, and…

Reform UK has won its first seat on Cardiff Council, comfortably gaining the Trowbridge ward in a by-election held on 18 September 2025. The seat became vacant after former Labour councillor Chris Lay resigned, having moved to Telford, Shropshire for work. Edward Topham stood for Reform UK and secured 1,142 votes, about 40 per cent of the vote, enough to take the seat. Liberal Democrat candidate Chris Cogger came second with 681 votes (24 per cent), followed by Labour’s Gary Bowen-Thomson with 615 votes (21 per cent). Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives trailed behind. The result marks a sharp reversal…