Author: Rhys Gregory

Aberystwyth University academics will investigate options for devolving broadcasting powers on behalf of the Welsh Government. Professor Jamie Medhurst from the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University, will explore five options for the future of public service broadcasting in Wales – from keeping the existing powers of the Senedd to full devolution of oversight and regulation. Areas covered by the research will include the associated costs of any changes to the existing model, whether a new body would need to be established if one of the five options was pursued, how any change would meet the…

Orbis Education and Care’s staff and pupils have embraced the Christmas spirit by donating 100 festive goodie bags to two local children’s charities, as part of its Build a Bag Christmas charity campaign. Located across Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea and Brecon, Orbis’ homes and schools have been busy preparing bags and filling them with Christmas gifts and everyday essentials for patients at both Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital located at Cardiff’s Heath Hospital, as well as Dreams and Wishes – both charities are dedicated to helping seriously ill children. The Build a Bag initiative encouraged Orbis Education and Care staff, pupils…

Taylor Wimpey South Wales has donated 470 warming items such as socks, hats and scarves to homelessness charity, Crisis’s South Wales Skylight based in Swansea. As part of its Wrap Up Warm campaign, the leading homebuilder has donated over 14,000 much  needed winter essentials to 24 homelessness centres in England, Scotland and Wales in support of its national charity partners – CRASH, St Mungo’s and Crisis. Glyn Harteveld, Operations Manager- Coaching at Crisis Skylight South Wales said: “Although Christmas is a happy time for many, for our members here at the Crisis South Wales Skylight, it can be a lonely…

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Adult vaping habits in the UK have become more settled over the past few years. Rather than experimenting constantly with new products, many users now prefer options that fit easily into daily routines. This shift is especially visible among those using refillable pod systems, where simplicity and consistency are valued more than novelty. Across different regions of the UK, including Wales, adult vapers are increasingly choosing products that offer predictable performance and familiar flavours. This change reflects a broader consumer trend towards practicality in everyday purchases. From Occasional Use to Daily Routine For many adult users, vaping is no longer…

A Cardiff man who used his luxury city centre apartment as a base for young male prostitution which earned him tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed. Dafydd Evans, of the Hayes Apartments, Cardiff, was jailed at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, December 22, after he was found guilty by a jury of controlling prostitution for gain, possessing indecent images of children, and acquiring illegal property, namely money. He came under the radar of South Wales Police’s Exploitation Team after a man from Turkey contacted the Modern Slavery Helpline. Evans had met the man on a website which aims…

Business confidence in Wales rose 35 points during December to 52%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in Wales reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 39 points at 68%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up 30 points to 35%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 52% (vs. 17% in November). A net balance of 20% of businesses in the region also expect to increase staff levels over the next year, up 15 points on last month. Looking ahead to the next six months, Welsh businesses identified their top target areas for growth as introducing new technology, such as automation or AI (52%), investing in their team, for example through training (34%) and entering new markets (34%). The Business Barometer, which surveys 1,200 businesses…

A mum diagnosed with cancer at the age of 29 says she needs to make every Christmas special for her young children because “you never know if this is your last”. Amy Isidoro, from Cwmbran, began treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer when her son, Ben, was six months old and her daughter, Phoebe, was five. The primary school teacher had been fit and healthy with no family history of breast cancer when she was diagnosed. She finished a round of chemotherapy just before Christmas but had to return to hospital with an infection. “I just remember thinking…

South Wales Police are continuing to investigate a road traffic collision on the A48 Cowbridge Bypass. The collision happened at around 8.25pm on Monday, December 8, at the junction with the B4270. It involved a silver BMW with European number plates. Police said the vehicle had been pursued by officers from Cowbridge Road West in Ely after it was seen being driven in a dangerous manner. The car later collided with a roundabout on the A48 Cowbridge Bypass. Two men were arrested a short time after the collision. Police confirmed that one has been released with no further action, while…

South Wales Police are appealing for help to find a missing 17 year old boy from Bridgend. Omran has not been seen since around midday on Thursday, December 19. He is described as being around 5ft 6in tall. When he was last seen, Omran was wearing a black tracksuit top and matching bottoms, white Nike trainers, and was carrying a light blue suitcase along with a green Barbour bag. Police believe he may have travelled to Bristol, possibly by train. He is also known to have links to London, Liverpool, Bristol and Birmingham. Officers are asking anyone who may have…