Author: Rhys Gregory

Global superstar Lewis Capaldi will headline a second massive outdoor show in Cardiff next summer due to overwhelming demand. Lewis’ June 30th show at Blackweir Fields has sold out after fans rushed to secure tickets in today’s pre-sale but the much-loved Scottish singer-songwriter will now headline a second night at Blackweir on Wednesday July 1st. The Blackweir dates are part of a run next summer which will see Lewis headline his biggest ever UK and Irish shows. Presented in a partnership between DEPOT Live (the live-events arm of Cardiff music venue, DEPOT) and UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor, Blackweir is the…

Abergavenny Food Festival returns this weekend, promising a packed programme of events, tastings and entertainment for food lovers of all ages. With more than 180 exhibitors spread across six venues in the town centre, visitors can expect bustling markets, chef demonstrations, talks, debates and family activities. TicketsDay tickets are priced at £16 for adults and £5 for ages 13–15, with under-13s going free. Weekend tickets are £25 for adults and £8.50 for 13–15 year olds. Festival highlights Markets: Sample produce from across Wales, the Marches and beyond, with artisan makers and growers filling the streets with flavours, aromas and colour.…

Wales is set for an unsettled spell of weather this weekend, with the Met Office warning of heavy rain and strong winds that could bring disruption to parts of the country. A yellow warning for rain has been issued for Saturday, covering South West Wales and North Wales. That warning currently remains in place for Sunday as well, with the risk of localised flooding and difficult travel conditions. After a largely dry and bright end to the working week, conditions will turn wetter and windier overnight into Saturday. Friday 19 SeptemberMuch of Wales will enjoy a drier and brighter day,…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after pleading guilty to being involved in the supply of Class A drugs. 33-year-old Ricky O’Connor, from Mayhill, was subject of a warrant at his home address on August 13. Following officers’ entry into the property, O’Connor made admissions to having possession of a quantity of cocaine at the address, as well as two mobile phones used in order to deal the illegal substance. Over £2,250 in cash was also seized. O’Connor pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of an offensive weapon (an extendable baton) in a private place,…

Swansea Council has written to Cwmfelin Social Club following flooding issues in Cwmbwrla. The council has today written to the club asking for details of works recently carried out to repair a sinkhole in their car park which opened up two years ago following the collapse of a private culvert located underneath the club. A major flood recently occurred near to where the repairs were completed. The flooding during the previous weekend affected a number of residential and business properties in the area and led major traffic issues in and around the Cwmbwrla roundabout which became submerged beneath flood waters.…

More than 150 new homes, better links with the city centre and plenty of green spaces are among the plans set to transform a long-empty St Thomas riverside site into a vibrant community. Swansea Council’s Cabinet has approved a stage-one proposal for the seven-acre site, which is on the eastern bank of the River Tawe just north of the river bridges. As part of its 20-year strategic partnership with Swansea Council across seven city centre sites, regeneration specialist Urban Splash is also proposing new flexible space for leisure, retail or café use at the site, along with improved walking and…

Following on from the success of previous Pembrokeshire Spotlight Awards where we celebrated those children and young people who made a real difference and achieved something exceptional, we are delighted to be returning for this year’s event on  November 21st 2025. BAM Nuttall, Aberaeron CDS and Pure West Radio are kindly sponsoring this joint venture between The Children & Young People’s Rights Office, Pembrokeshire Youth who have arranged this for this event to take place again this year, and Children’s Services within Pembrokeshire County Council. The public is invited to nominate individuals or groups of children and young people (aged…

Clydach Vale Countryside Park is the latest beauty spot to benefit from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Countryside investment scheme, benefitting residents and visitors alike. By the end of the investment programme, some £300,000 will have been invested over two years to clear spaces, manage weeds and overgrowth, erect fences and boundaries, create or protect pathways, install seating and picnic areas and ensure our beautiful open spaces can be enjoyed by all. Clydach Vale plus Barry Sidings Country Park and Dare Valley Countryside Parks – plus their visitors – will all benefit from the improvements and investment. The latest work planned…

The Visitor Levy Bill has received Royal Assent from His Majesty The King. The new law gives Welsh councils the choice to introduce a small charge on overnight stays, with all funds reinvested locally to support tourism. Councils will decide how money raised can be used for tourism-related expenses – such as improving toilets, footpaths, beaches, visitor centres and activities. The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) will collect and manage the levy for councils. The law also creates a national register for all visitor accommodation providers operating in Wales, which will be run by the WRA. This will provide better data…

The £10million ‘Trailblazer’ programme continues to deliver tailored employment support with confirmation of second year funding. People in Wales will continue to benefit from innovative employment support as Welsh and UK Government Ministers visited Ebbw Vale this week to mark the launch of the second Wales ‘trailblazer’ area and confirm funding for a second year of the scheme The Trailblazer programme, funded by the UK Government, targets economically inactive people of working age who are disabled and / or have health conditions, or caring responsibilities by providing tailored interventions including one-to-one mentoring, counselling services, wellbeing provision, and specialist support for…