Author: Rhys Gregory

Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a man’s body in Cardiff. Officers were called to Radyr Weir on Monday, March 16, after reports of a body in the water. Emergency services attended and recovered the body, which was later confirmed to be that of 40-year-old Matthew Comins, from Gilfach Goch. South Wales Police said that the circumstances surrounding his death remain unexplained. The last confirmed sighting of Matthew was at around 2pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, near Hopkinstown Road in Pontypridd. Officers say there is a period of more than two weeks where his movements are…

A man has been jailed for over four years for stealing from a house in Cardiff. Lloyd Paterson, 28, of Butetown, was jailed for 54 months on March 31. This followed a guilty plea to burglary dwelling and theft – no violence at Cardiff Crown Court on February 24. Officers were called to an address on Aberystwyth Street, Splott, on July 22 at around 5.20am to reports of a burglary. Paterson had entered the house and stolen a Nintendo Switch, a wallet and contents, a mobile phone, and an e-scooter. Paterson was identified to officers at the scene and enquiries…

Welsh Ministers have given in-principle backing to a proposal that would cap student loan interest rates at 6% for borrowers in Wales from September 2026. The move follows a proposal by the UK Government to introduce the cap on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans for the 2026/27 academic year. The Welsh Government has now indicated its support, although a final decision has yet to be made. Any formal introduction of the cap in Wales will be a matter for the next Welsh Government and will require approval from the Senedd. Vikki Howells, Minister for Further and Higher Education,…

The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed westbound following a collision, according to Traffic Wales. Drivers travelling towards Wales are being advised that the bridge is currently shut, with traffic unable to pass in the westbound direction. Motorists are being urged to follow diversion routes, with Traffic Wales recommending the nearby Prince of Wales Bridgeas the main alternative route. The closure is expected to cause disruption, particularly for those travelling between England and South Wales, with delays likely while the incident is dealt with. No further details about the collision or any injuries have been confirmed at this stage. Road…

Following the BBC’s plans to increase portrayal content across the devolved nations, BBC Network and BBC Cymru Wales have commissioned two brand new dramas that will tell authentic Welsh stories and will be made in Wales. Old Town Murders, a brand-new, witty, twisty crime series will be set in Tenby, West Wales, starring Mark Lewis Jones and Steffan Rhodri, while The Witch Farm, a ghost story and mystery set in the Welsh countryside brings Danny Robbins’ hit podcast of the same name to the screen, starring Gabrielle Creevy and Michael Socha. Head of Commissioning for BBC Cymru Wales, Nick Andrews, said:…

Cardiff residents looking to dispose of household waste at local recycling centres are being reminded that booking a time slot in advance is essential before visiting. Cardiff Council has outlined the process for using its recycling centres, as well as key rules on what can and cannot be taken to the sites. Two recycling centres are available for residents, located at Lamby Way and Bessemer Close. Both sites are free to use, but they are strictly for household waste only, with businesses directed to use a separate commercial recycling facility. To access either centre, residents must book a slot online…

A man has been charged with multiple driving offences following a police pursuit in Tredegar. Officers from Gwent Police’s Roads Policing and Dog Section were carrying out mobile patrols in the area when they spotted a cloned vehicle. With support from roads policing colleagues, a stinger was deployed in an attempt to bring the vehicle to a stop. However, the driver failed to stop, prompting a short pursuit. As the vehicle’s tyres began to deflate, the driver lost control and crashed into a telegraph pole before attempting to flee the scene on foot. Police dog PD Atom was then deployed…

If you’ve tried to buy a cottage in rural Wales, Cornwall or a farmhouse in the Cotswolds recently, you’ll know the competition is fierce. Rural property prices across England and Wales have climbed steadily, and Land Registry data shows that detached homes outside major cities have seen some of the strongest annual growth. But the people driving this demand aren’t one uniform group. They’re a mix of investors, retirees and younger professionals, each with very different reasons for heading to the countryside. Let’s take a closer look at who they are and what’s pulling them out of the cities. Holiday-Let…

Look around. Your neighbour’s bakery in Llandudno. That family-run hardware store in Carmarthen. The sheep farmer is using Instagram to sell woolly jumpers. All small. All Welsh. And all facing the same struggle: too much to do, too little time. Artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech giants in London or San Francisco. A 2024 survey by the Federation of Small Businesses found that only 23% of Welsh SMEs have used AI tools – yet 67% believe they could save at least five hours a week by doing so. That’s a massive gap. Let’s fill it. Automate Local Marketing – Without…

Your place of business needs to fit as many people as possible. Your employees and your customers should all feel as though you’re giving them everything that they need to be happy and comfortable in your location. We know that it can be tough to make this happen, but it is possible if you put the work in. The good news is that we’re going to be here to help. Down below, we’re going to be taking a look into some of the things that you can do to ensure that your place of business fits as many people as…