Author: Rhys Gregory

If you’re busy – and the truth is that most of us really, really are – gift giving can turn into a very stressful thing to do, and it might even end up just sitting in the back of your mind until it’s actually urgent. The problem is, if you do that, you’ll panic and buy something that’s just not appropriate, or too expensive, and that’s going to be bad for you and a shame for the recipient. Plus, even if you want to choose something a bit more thoughtful, you just don’t have the time or energy to wander…

Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County fill very different stadiums, but the routine around them starts to look similar. Fans still walk through the turnstiles, sing, argue with the referee and grab tea at half time. The difference in 2025 is that a big part of the match now lives on a screen in the same hand that holds the scarf. Local derbies, odds and phone screens For many Welsh fans, following a match includes checking prices on their mobiles, especially for local fixtures. Cardiff vs Swansea derbies are a good example, as they often attract one of the…

Police are appealing for help to find 42 year old Kevin Kavanagh who has been reported missing from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Kevin was last seen at about 11am on Saturday December 6. Officers say they are growing concerned for his welfare and are urging anyone who may have seen him to get in touch. He is described as 5ft 8, slim, with short black and grey hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a navy parka style coat with fur trim around the hood, navy blue jeans and white Nike trainers. South Wales Police are asking anyone with…

The Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales are getting ready to launch a full month of festive entertainment, with a mix of family shows, seasonal food, winter activities and big celebrations taking over Newport this December. One of the main highlights is the return of Scrooge: A Cirque Spectacular. The show brings Dickens’ classic tale to life through circus performers, aerial acts and visual moments that aim to impress both children and adults. It has become a well loved Christmas tradition at the resort and this year’s version promises to be the most ambitious yet. Food plays a key part…

Cardiff Bay was full of festive colour today as hundreds of runners and supporters came together for the annual Calon Hearts Santa Dash. The popular 5K event, which set off from Roald Dahl Plass, brought a lively mix of families, friends and seasoned runners all dressed in bright red Santa t-shirts for a fun day with a serious purpose. Despite a damp start, the rain cleared just in time for the warmup. The atmosphere quickly lifted as crowds gathered, children compared Santa outfits and volunteers handed out free gifts for the little ones. Adults also picked up their event t-shirts…

Mary Poppins has swept into the Wales Millennium Centre for a Christmas run that lasts until 10 January 2026, and this spectacular production brings with it all the charm, heart and imagination that generations have loved.  For families looking for a festive treat or adults wishing to dip back into their childhood, this is a production that feels both comforting and invigorating, blending classic storytelling with impressive technical theatre. For those unfamiliar with the background of the story, Mary Poppins began in print in 1934, created by P. L. Travers as a magical yet firm and mysterious figure who went…

Cymru now know what awaits them at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should they make it through the play offs in March. The tournament draw was made today in Washington DC at the John F Kennedy Center, where the winners of Wales play off path were placed in Group B. If Cymru qualify, they will face Canada, Qatar and Switzerland. Craig Bellamy’s side must first get through a tough play off route. Cymru will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for the semi final, with the winners going on to meet either Italy or Northern Ireland in the final. The 2026…

The First Minister Eluned Morgan welcomed political leaders to Wales today for the British-Irish Council, to discuss unlocking the potential of the creative industries. The First Minister chaired the summit, which included: Deputy Lindsay De Sausmarez, Chief Minister of Guernsey Micheál Martin, Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris, Irish Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Helen McEntee, Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister for Defence Alfred Cannan, Isle of Man Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham, Government of Jersey Chief Minister Michelle O’Neil, Northern Irish First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Northern Irish deputy First Minister John Swinney, Scottish First Minister Sir Keir Starmer, UK Government’s Prime Minister Darren Jones, UK Government’s Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Hilary Benn, UK…

South Wales Police are investigating after a man reportedly drove a bulldozer into a pub in Rhigos on Thursday night. Officers were called shortly after 8.45pm on December 4 following reports that a bulldozer had been used to damage a pub on Smiths Avenue. The vehicle is also said to have driven over a parked car that was unoccupied at the time. Police believe the event may have been targeted rather than a random act. An investigation is now under way to establish what led to the incident. A 35 year old man from the Rhigos area has been arrested…

Theatr Cymru are thrilled to be offering Welsh audiences another opportunity to enjoy Huw Fyw – Tudur Owen’s hugely successful stage play – as the production goes back out on tour in 2026. Tudur himself returns to the cast of this new tour, in the titular role of Huw. Directed by Steffan Donnelly, the Huw Fyw tour in 2025 received a phenomenal response from audiences across Wales, with sell-out houses at every performance. Tudur Owen can’t wait to return to his first stage play: “Performing Huw Fyw with Theatr Cymru was one of the highlights of my life, and I’m…