Author: Rhys Gregory

Persimmon Homes East Wales has appointed its new Commercial Director Designate. Nathan Evans takes on the role where he will be overseeing and managing the commercial operations of the accredited five-star developer such as the procurement, surveying, and estimating functions of the business. Additionally, he will be working with the company’s directors to set and drive business performance, focussing on its build costs and opportunities for both current and pipeline developments, as well as future land opportunities. Nathan joins Persimmon after eight and half years with Taylor Wimpey, where he was a Commercial Manager. Having entered the industry as a…

A University of South Wales (USW) academic has become one of the first ever Royal Academy of Engineering Green Future Fellows, and will be one of 13 engineering innovators to receive £3 million each to develop solutions that tackle multiple causes of the climate crisis, and mitigate and adapt to its impacts. Dr Jaime Massanet-Nicolau, Associate Professor of Bio-Based Chemical Production at the USW-based Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC), will lead the team which will benefit from part of the £150 million long-term investment from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The team will include Professor Alan Guwy and…

Experts have uncovered a unique slice of history – a Roman villa – which they say will offer unparalleled information about Wales’s national story. ArchaeoMargam, a collaborative project between Swansea University’s Centre for Heritage Research and Training (CHART), Neath Port Talbot Council and Margam Abbey Church, believes the find in Margam is of profound importance. Funded by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Events strand of UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the project has brought together communities, pupils, students, volunteers and SMEs from across the region. The ambition was to shine a light on the pre-industrial heritage of…

South Wales Police are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision in Cardiff. Officers are at the scene on the intersection of Romilly Road, Llandaff Road and Romilly Crescent. The incident has led to significant traffic congestion in the surrounding area. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area where possible and to use alternative routes while emergency services work at the scene. South Wales Police have thanked the public for their patience and understanding. Further updates are expected in due course.

A 38-year-old man who attempted to kill two women during a violent knife attack in Rhyl has been jailed. Matthew Macmillan, of Meredith Crescent, Rhyl, appeared for sentencing at Mold Crown Court earlier today (Monday, 12 January). He was charged with two counts of attempted murder in relation to an incident that occurred on the morning of Thursday, 3 July 2025. Macmillan was quickly arrested by responding officers, following reports of a disturbance at an address on Meredith Crescent. Upon arrival, officers found two female victims with severe injuries after Macmillan had attacked them with a knife. His first victim,…

Welsh business network, Comercity, has marked a year of operations by surpassing 50 members and making its first staff appointment, following strong growth across a wide range of industries in South Wales and beyond. Founded by commercial banking specialist Jonathan Cave to counter “transactional networking”, Comercity has quickly established itself as a disruptor in the local market. The network has grown to include organisations from professional services, manufacturing, tech, and legal sectors across South Wales. To manage this increasing demand, the company has appointed Alice Coleman as an Associate Director. She joins the team to strengthen operational capacity and drive…

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Celtic International Hotel on Port Road in Barry. Situated next to Cardiff City Airport, Celtic International is a 50-bedroom full-service hotel with a recently refurbished bar and restaurant. Following a sale process with Sam Roberts at Christie & Co, the hotel has been acquired by Two Seas Hotels.  Director, Mr Zaman, commented, “The hotel has lots of future potential, and we are delighted to add it to our portfolio.” Sam Roberts, Senior Business Agent at Christie & Co, added, “We are delighted to have completed on the sale…

Applications are now open for the first ever Welsh Dental Awards, a new celebration recognising the exceptional contribution dental professionals make to the health and wellbeing of people across Wales. Launched to shine a spotlight on excellence, innovation and compassion within the sector, the Welsh Dental Awards aim to honour the individuals and teams whose work often goes unseen, but plays a vital role in supporting communities every day. The 2026 awards are being held Friday 8th May at the iconic Hilton Hotel Cardiff. The glittering black tie ceremony will be hosted by BBC Wales broadcaster Behnaz Akhgar. The categories…

The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer, Noel Mooney, has extended his commitment to lead the Association through to 2030. Mooney joined the FAW from UEFA in 2021 and made an immediate impact, launching the Association’s new strategic vision Our Wales/Ein Cymru within his first three months, alongside ensuring significant governance reforms through the A Sustainable Association for the Future programme. Since then, the FAW has undergone a far-reaching period of modernisation, delivering sustained progress on and off the pitch. Under Mooney’s leadership, the FAW has been recognised as one of the most progressive and admired governing bodies in the…

A man has been jailed after a police community support officer spotted a stolen car during a foot patrol in Cardiff. South Wales Police were responding to reports of a Renault Clio that had been stolen from an NCP car park and was later seen being driven along Greenway Road on Friday, January 2. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but after a short pursuit it managed to get away. Later the same day, PCSO Michael Davies was on foot patrol in St Mellons when he located the stolen car on Matthysens Way. He also noticed three men leaving the…