Author: Rhys Gregory

Prices of the UK’s most in-demand used electric and hybrid vehicles have fallen for the fourth straight quarter, according to the latest AA Cars Used Car Index. The average cost of the top 20 most searched for EVs and hybrids on AA Cars dropped by 1.5% to £16,826 from £17,085 in the final three months of 2025. Prices were also down 9.3% year-on-year.The biggest fallers in the last quarter of 2025 include the Hyundai Ioniq (-18.7%), Hyundai Tucson (-6%) Nissan Qashqai (-5.9%) and Nissan Leaf (-5.5%). Although average prices continued to fall in Q4, the pace of decline has slowed…

A father from Maesteg, in Bridgend, has stepped into the boxing ring to fight against mental health and turn his own life around after crippling anxiety resulted in a panic attack while driving. Anthony Trubridge, 28, who works as an HGV driver, took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event at the Vale Sport Arena in Cardiff to raise funds for Movember after his own mental health had taken a turn. Movember raises awareness and funds for issues that specifically impact men including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide. Anthony decided to take part to improve…

A leading Wrexham-based hotelier says Labour is “setting the hospitality industry up to fail” and warned things are harder than they’ve been for many years. Hospitality expert Steven Hesketh, the MD of The Hospitality Hero and of The Savvy Hotel Group,  fears last year’s  Budget is set to have a devastating impact on businesses across the UK. Outlining his concerns, Hotel Wrexham owner Steven said: “I’m furious about the recent Budget because businesses like mine are being completely screwed by this government. The anger is so intense it’s hard to even put into words.” Steven, who runs hotels across the north west of England…

Chris Gunter has been appointed the Cymru MU19s head coach for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, leading the team for the UEFA U19 EURO finals taking place in north Wales this summer.  A UEFA Pro Licence holder, Gunter brings a wealth of international experience to the role following an outstanding 15-year playing career with Cymru, during which he won 109 senior caps. Gunter was a central part of Chris Coleman’s side that captured the imagination of the nation by reaching the semi-finals of UEFA EURO 2016. He played every minute of all six matches at the tournament, memorably delivering…

Emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the A4061 Blackmill Road in Bridgend, with the road currently closed in both directions. South Wales Police confirmed the closure is in place between Cefn Carafan Road and Danycoed while officers deal with the incident. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible, as delays are expected. A map showing the affected stretch of road has been shared to help drivers plan their journeys, which can be viewed here. Police have thanked the public for their patience while the incident is being dealt with.…

A man from Powys has been jailed after pleading guilty to using a bottle to attack a man who he had seen speaking to his former partner. 27-year-old Craig Cole, from Ystradgynlais, launched the attack inside a Swansea city centre nightclub, leaving the victim with four wounds to the top of his head, one of which required to be glued back together. The attack took place during the early hours of New Year’s Day in 2025. Cole pleaded guilty to Section 18 wounding with intent and has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. PC Matthew McGowan said: “Craig Cole…

Work to create a new street plaza-style facility for skateboarding and other wheeled sports at Swansea’s Victoria Park is expected to be finished by the end of March this year. Early activity has now begun on site, following the appointment of a specialist contractor to deliver the project. It’s part of a £3m Swansea Council investment in wheeled sports across the city. The existing skate park area at Victoria Park is now closed while the works are being carried out. If possible, the mini ramp there will be retained and relocated. The scheme has been designed with support from Curve…

Neath Port Talbot Council has published a report outlining the Council’s progress to biodiversity and nature recovery, including over £2million in grant funding secured for ecology, community and green infrastructure projects. Highlighting key milestones and progress against the Council’s Biodiversity Duty Plan 2023 – 2026 objectives, the report shares how the Countryside and Wildlife Team continue to deliver against its Biodiversity Duty and takes action towards the Wales-wide Nature Recovery Action Plan. From 2023 – 2025, the Council’s Countryside and Wildlife Team have collaborated with services across the Council to support strategy development and implement positive change for biodiversity. The…

Caerphilly county borough council has agreed to consult on its draft budget proposals for 2026/27 and wants residents to have their say on the plans. The council’s Cabinet agreed the draft budget on Monday 12 January and a period of public consultation will now run from Tuesday 13 January for 3 weeks to gather feedback from the local community. One of the key highlights of the draft budget is a significant boost in funding to clean up the community, with plans to increase the council’s cleaning and greening budget by 50 per cent. Other key highlights of the 2026/27 budget…

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is moving forward with plans for a new Blaenau Gwent Deal following strong public engagement through a wide ranging consultation. The proposed Deal aims to create a new way of working between the council, residents, communities and partner organisations, with a focus on improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequality across the borough. More than 1,500 people visited the council’s online consultation to find out more about the plans, with 250 surveys completed. Engagement also took place face to face, with hundreds of residents spoken to in town centres and at local events in the…