Author: Rhys Gregory

A 41-year-old man who shot an airgun at another man in Holyhead has been jailed. Tom Webster, of Victoria Terrace, Holyhead, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on Thursday 11 September where he admitted to wounding causing physical harm during an incident on 1 January 2023. Webster was on Victoria Terrace during the evening of 1 January 2023 when he shot his neighbour in the face with an airgun. He then attempted to bite the victim’s ear and shot him again in the chest causing him to later need surgery. Webster was arrested later that same evening. He was jailed for…

This October, Rhondda Heritage Park Museum once again transforms into a frightfully fun haunt for families with the return of its fang-tastic Halloween Spooktacular event! Set in the heart of Trehafod, the popular tourist attraction is gearing up for two days of eerie excitement and ghoulish giggles. Tickets are now on sale, giving families the chance to secure their spot before they vanish into the mist. What’s New in 2025? The thrills are even bigger this year, with brand-new twilight sessions bringing fire breathers and performers as the abandoned circus arrives! Each Child’s Ticket Includes 7 Spooky Experiences: Pumpkin Patch…

FOOD lovers across Wales and England are being urged to use public transport to get to one of Britain’s top food festivals. Abergavenny Food Festival takes place on 20 and 21 September. The Festival plays host some of the brightest lights of the food world with 180 exhibitors and programme of chef demos, talks, and family entertainment. To support the event, Transport for Wales is offering a regular free shuttle bus from the town’s Railway Station direct to the festival on both the Saturday and Sunday. Abergavenny has regular direct trains from Cardiff, Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Hereford, Ludlow, Leominster, Shrewsbury…

A man has been charged after an elderly man was scammed of thousands of pounds by someone pretending to be a police officer. Last week we urged people to be vigilant after an 80-year-old man had £16k stolen from his home in Riverside, Cardiff. A second similar incident involving a 78-year-old man from St Mellons was reported on Monday. Nawaf Abdullahi, 20, from Islington, London, has been charged in connection with these two incidents. Abdullahi appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court earlier this week (Thursday, September 11) charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and participating…

A farmer’s daughter from Carmarthenshire is promising to build her dad a new bridge after scooping £250,000 in the People’s Postcode Lottery. Isara Panicker, 38, from Cwrt Henri near Carmarthen, shared the £1 million Millionaire Street prize with three neighbours after their postcode, SA32 8SJ, was announced as the winner on Saturday 13 September. Each ticket was worth £250,000. Isara, a mum-of-one, said: “We need to build a bridge at the farm. When the river rises, it’s not easy to cross. I promised dad we’d get it done one day – and now we finally can. “It’s definitely better to…

A total of £4 million has been allocated towards town centre regeneration projects across Mid Wales (Powys and Ceredigion) over the next two years (2025-2027). Welsh Government has made the award to Powys County Council, working in partnership with Ceredigion County Council, as part of its Transforming Towns programme. Funding is available for up to 70% of project costs, up to a maximum of £300,000 per application, for schemes which address priorities outlined in a town’s placemaking or investment plan. More information on Transforming Towns Placemaking Grants for 2025-2027: Ceredigion: https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/business/funding-and-grants/transforming-towns-placemaking-grant/ Powys: https://en.powys.gov.uk/transformingtowns Placemaking Grants in the two counties are…

This year, National Grief Awareness Day was observed on the 30 August 2025, and as a fitting acknowledgement of grief and bereavement, and to those experiencing loss, a short film created by young people was officially launched on 29 August 2025 in Arad Goch, Aberystwyth. It is estimated that 127 children and young people are bereaved of a parent every single day in the UK, with 78% of 11-16 year olds saying they have been bereaved of a close relative or friend, according to one survey held by Winston’s Wish Bereavement Charity. The idea to create the short film, which has…

The glamorous Child of Wales Awards 2025 returned for its fourth year on Friday, September 12, bringing an evening of inspiration and celebration to Swansea Arena. Hosted by BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones, the star-studded event welcomed a line-up of famous faces including actress Melanie Walters, Love Island’s Emily Moran, Nicole Samuel and Liam Reardon, The Traitors star Andrew Jenkins, as well as rugby legends Sir Gareth Edwards and Gareth Thomas. Family, friends, celebrities and sporting greats came together to applaud the achievements of Wales’ remarkable young people, with awards recognising courage, resilience, fundraising, leadership and community spirit. Categories…

Academy Music Group Limited (AMG) has today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cardiff Council to take over the running of and re-open Cardiff’s iconic St David’s Hall. The agreement will safeguard the future of the venue, preserving the National Concert Hall of Wales as a centrepiece of Cardiff’s cultural fabric and securing its legacy as a world-class music venue. Once reopened, St David’s Hall will host an eclectic programme of events, developing and supporting the venue’s renowned classical programme and community focus alongside contemporary shows. “Cardiff is a vibrant city with a thriving music and arts…

Tickets are now on sale for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Remembrance Concert 2025 which will be hosted once again by musician, composer and TV and radio personality Mal Pope. The popular event has been staged for many years in the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot, which is currently closed due to a multi-million-pound overhaul. The £16.9m project to transform the Princess Royal Theatre in Port Talbot into a modern cultural hub is part of a wider town-centre regeneration plan funded by the UK Government. As a result, this year’s concert, on Saturday 1st November 2025 (starting at 7pm), will…