Author: Rhys Gregory

Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, a full-service law firm serving Swansea, Neath, and the surrounding regions, has strengthened its team with a number of new starters and newly qualified solicitors across key practice areas. The appointments reflect continued growth at the firm and an ongoing focus on developing talent to meet client demand across both individual and business services. In the Dispute Resolution team, Adam Mahoney has recently qualified as a Solicitor, while Aimee Richards joins the department as a new Solicitor, further increasing capacity in this busy area of practice. Chantelle Ware has qualified into the firm’s Childcare team, supporting clients…

Families can expect dinosaurs, movie cars, fairground rides and plenty of entertainment when the Bargoed May Fairreturns to the town centre on Saturday, May 9. The popular event will transform Bargoed town centre with more than 50 food, drink and craft stalls, alongside live entertainment, family activities and themed attractions throughout the day. One of the biggest draws this year will be a collection of 13 replica vehicles from famous films and television shows. Visitors will be able to see favourites including Lightning McQueen, Herbie, Postman Pat’s van and the iconic DeLorean from Back to the Future. Some vehicles will…

Plans to build one new purpose built Children’s Respite Centre and one new purpose built Adult Respite Centre in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood are progressing. Following the successful completion of the statutory Pre-Application Consultation (PAC), the Council can confirm that a full planning application has now been submitted for the development. The proposed development includes a new purpose-built, six-bed Children’s Respite facility for children aged 5 to 18 years located alongside a new eight-bed Adult Respite facility for individuals aged 18 and over. This modern, flexible and accessible site has been designed to meet the evolving needs of service users both now…

Visitors to Roath Park can now discover more about the history of one of Cardiff’s best loved green spaces thanks to a new heritage trail. The new ten step trail takes visitors around the park, offering insights into more than 130 years of history, including stories linked to King Arthur, wartime Cardiff and the city’s famous gardening heritage. Among the highlights is the iconic tree which local legend claims once sheltered King Arthur, as well as details about the large scale concerts that once drew thousands of people to the park to enjoy live music performances. Visitors can also learn…

South Wales Police is appealing for further victim-survivors to come forward following the conviction of former bishop Anthony Pierce for multiple child sex offences. The 84 year old, from Swansea Vale, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea Crown Court in February 2025. Pierce, the former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, was sentenced to four years and one month in prison. Following his release, he will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will remain on the sex offenders register for life. Since his sentencing, South Wales…

Police are investigating an assault involving a father and son in St Mellons after they were attacked by a large group of teenagers on Wednesday evening. Officers from South Wales Police said the incident happened at around 7pm on May 6 in Cathcob Fields behind Tesco in St Mellons. A 60 year old man and his 28 year old son were assaulted by the group, with witnesses describing some of those involved as wearing balaclavas and riding e-bikes. Both victims were taken to the University Hospital of Wales for treatment. Police confirmed that fortunately neither suffered serious injuries. South Wales…

A man has been jailed after being found with approximately 180 deals of cocaine worth £20,000 inside his home. Daryl Bees, 33 from Tonypandy, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Wednesday, May 6, at Swansea Crown Court where Bees pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. This follows an investigation after officers received intelligence of a possible cocaine dealer living in Tonypandy. Officers then conducted arrest enquiries for Bees and went to his address in Tonypandy, where he…

What do you think of first when you wake up in the morning? For some, it may be the day’s challenges waiting ahead—or the peaceful pleasures if this is Saturday morning we’re talking about. At times your first thought may be a panicked one: that’s if you’ve overslept the alarm again, for instance. How your morning starts varies from day to day, but if you’re a coffee drinker, we’d bet our money on your first cuppa finding its way into your head regardless of the circumstances. In fact, some of us may not even have the time to awaken fully…

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With economic pressure continuing to affect businesses across Wales, concerns are growing around whether companies are prepared for a potential rise in redundancies. While large-scale job cuts have not yet returned to previous levels, many organisations are already reviewing costs, restructuring teams, and planning for uncertainty. For employers, the question is no longer whether the conditions for redundancy might arise, but how prepared they are if they do. The signs of strain are becoming harder to ignore. Persistent inflation, higher operating costs and cautious consumer demand have left many Welsh employers revisiting budgets that looked manageable a year ago. Wage…