Author: Rhys Gregory

Nearly 600 vehicles were monitored in Cardiff as part of a joint road safety operation aimed at tackling speeding, seatbelt offences and other dangerous driving behaviours. South Wales Police officers joined forces with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and GoSafe Cymru on Wednesday, June 10, to carry out the enforcement and education initiative on Tyn-y-Parc Road in Rhiwbina. During the operation, a total of 594 vehicles were monitored, with 38 motorists stopped and educated for speeding offences. A further three drivers were spoken to for failing to wear a seatbelt. The initiative focused on raising awareness of the dangers…

Transport for Wales (TfW) is making cycling a viable option for communities across Wales by providing secure storage through its successful Cycle Hangar project. This week (8 – 14 June 2026) is Bike Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of cycling and an opportunity to show how cycling can make everyday life better for people and communities across the country. Cycle hangars are designed to provide a secure cycle parking solution, and TfW has installed 40 cycle hangars across seven different housing associations and eight local authority areas as part of phase one of their Cycle Hangar project. TfW worked closely alongside specific housing associations who proposed the sites following an…

Motoring enthusiasts and families are set to descend on Barry Island this weekend as the popular Barry Festival of Transport returns for another year. Taking place on Sunday 14 June, the free event will transform the seafront into a showcase of classic vehicles, vintage transport and family-friendly attractions. Visitors can expect to see hundreds of classic cars and commercial vehicles displayed along the promenade and gardens, offering a unique opportunity to get up close to a wide variety of historic and well-preserved vehicles. The festival will also feature vintage buses and a selection of stalls located in the rear section…

Pembroke Dock-based Ledwood Group has appointed Rob Cherry as Chair as it continues to expand its presence across the UK’s energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors. The appointment comes at a time of increasing opportunity in major programmes including nuclear new build, renewable energy and floating offshore wind, as the company looks to strengthen its leadership and governance capabilities to support long-term growth. Rob Cherry brings more than 30 years’ experience in corporate law and governance, having been an equity partner and main board director at Blake Morgan LLP, where he led the firm’s Corporate Division. During his career, he advised major…

You step out of the shower, reach for a towel, and notice the bath mat is wet again. There is a thin line of water by the shower door. A few drops are clinging to the bottom of the glass. Maybe it is just splashback. Maybe the door is leaking. Or maybe one small part has simply stopped doing its job. In many bathrooms, water escaping around a shower screen does not always mean there is a serious plumbing problem. It can be something as simple as a worn, loose, or poorly matched seal. The difficult part is choosing the…

Queen legend Roger Taylor has announced a brand-new UK tour and solo album, with Swansea set to host the final date of his only UK shows this year. The acclaimed songwriter, drummer and singer will bring his VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTIFUL WORLD tour to Swansea Building Society Arena on Tuesday 29 September 2026, as part of a six-date run across the UK. The tour coincides with the release of Roger’s seventh solo album, VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTIFUL WORLD, which arrives on 18 September via Columbia Records. The album marks his first solo release since 2021’s critically acclaimed OUTSIDER,…

BBC Cymru Wales is launching The Format Fund, a new development initiative focused on bold, original factual entertainment pilots designed specifically for YouTube-first audiences reaching 16-24-year-olds. The fund will support five independent production companies, each receiving £7,000 to create and develop an original pilot for digital platforms. This initiative is designed to encourage creative risk-taking, to explore what the next generation of factual entertainment formats can look like in a digital-first landscape. Rather than traditional television production models, BBC Cymru Wales is seeking ideas that embrace YouTube-native storytelling with clear, engaging concepts, strong pacing, repeatable format mechanics, and visuals that immediately capture attention. Nick Andrews, Head of…

A Year 5 class from Caedraw Primary School in Merthyr Tydfil has been nominated for Best Animation (5 to 11 years) at this year’s Into Film Awards, for their stop-motion film The Letter, which is a short story about loneliness, courage and taking the first step. They are one of five nominations for Wales across multiple categories; all nominees will now attend the star-studded, red-carpet event at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London on Tuesday 16 June 2026. The nomination marks the second consecutive year that a Year 5 class from Caedraw has been recognised at the awards. Last…

Rhondda Arts Festival (RAFT) returns this summer with three days of theatre, music, cinema, dance, visual art, film, photography and family activities celebrating the creativity, heritage and cultural spirit of the Rhondda. Supported by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, the Rhondda’s flagship arts festival is taking place at the iconic Park & Dare Theatre, Treorchy, from 10–12 July 2026. It will bring together local artists and creatives alongside some of Wales’ most exciting artistic talent for a packed programme of performances, exhibitions, workshops and events. This year’s festival highlights include performances by Taking Flight Theatre Company, a Silent Disco…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has announced that The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will no longer be performing at this year’s Royal Welsh Show following the tragic death of one of its soldiers. In a statement, the Society confirmed it had released The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from its commitment to perform the popular Musical Drive display at the 2026 event. The decision follows the passing of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan. The Society said: “The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society regrets to announce that The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will not be performing at this year’s Royal Welsh…