Author: Rhys Gregory

Officers made over 200 drink and drug drive arrests in December as part of Operation Limit, our annual Christmas anti drink and drug driving campaign. From 1 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, North Wales Police supported the national policing operation, which is aimed at reducing fatal and serious road traffic collisions and protecting road users, by carrying out targeted activity to stop drivers who are driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. A total of 203 arrests were made – 74 for drink driving and 129 for drug driving. An increase of 12.77% compared to the same…

Proposals including new cafes, bars and beach sports shops at Swansea’s Civic Centre site are being shared for feedback at a public exhibition later this month. Award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash are putting the proposals on display at the Y Storfa community services hub in the city centre on Wednesday January 28 and Thursday January 29. An aquarium, a saltwater lido, apartments, workspaces and an events space are also part of the potential mix for a reinvented and repurposed Civic Centre site. Urban Splash was appointed by Swansea Council as part of a 20-year strategic regeneration partnership across seven city…

A Powys farmer has pleaded guilty for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep and failing to provide them with sufficient levels of care. Guy Hodnett of Brook House, Knighton, Powys has been successfully prosecuted by Powys County Council. Mr Hodnett appeared before Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court this week (Tuesday, 20 January) where he pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The court heard that the defendant purchased a group of more than 80 lambs and, in November 2024, when the animals were over six months old, he applied elasticated rings to their tails in order to…

Wales will benefit from the Welsh Government receiving fairer funding and having stronger powers, the First Minister Eluned Morgan will say in a speech today. Speaking to the Institute of Government this morning, the First Minister will call for a fair share of UK funding for rail, research and investment. The First Minister will set out clear priorities for devolution reform, including calling for a Constitutional Reform Act to legally protect devolution. The First Minister will also propose an independent oversight process to ensure fair funding for Wales and the other devolved nations. The First Minister will reiterate that the…

The Minister for Further and Higher Education has called for universities, colleges, schools, learners, and businesses in Wales to share their views on post-16 education and research. The Future of Tertiary Education in Wales evidence paper, published today, sets out the challenges facing further and higher education in Wales and invites the post-16 education sector to help build the evidence base that will inform and address these challenges. The paper identifies key challenges the post-16 education sector faces and invites the sector to answer questions on these areas where further insight is most useful to policy making. These challenges include participation…

People across Wales can now see where they are on NHS waiting lists using the NHS Wales App. The latest update lets people who have been added to a waiting list since December check their waiting list status, view their referral into hospital care, and access information to help manage their health while waiting for treatment. To date, more than 80,000 waiting list referrals and more than 197,000 hospital appointment notifications have been added to the app. They can also see details about upcoming hospital appointments, including directions and supporting information. More than 650,000 people have registered to use the…

At‑home health test kits have become increasingly popular as more people look for convenient, accessible ways to monitor their health without needing to visit a clinic or hospital. From hormone balance checks to food sensitivity panels, these kits offer insights that can help you make informed decisions about your health. But before you pick one, there are important factors to keep in mind to ensure you get accurate results and meaningful insights. Here’s what you should know before choosing your at‑home health test kit. Understand What You’re Testing For The first step in choosing an at‑home health test is to…

Despite not being one of the countries most remembered for its horse racing landscape, Wales is still respected in the industry, with a proud blend of sport and local culture. The country may have fewer racecourses than nearby countries such as England, but each venue has a strong identity and a loyal following. Wales’ horse racing scene provides a range of courses, from coastal tracks to lush courses set against rolling hills. This article will explore some of Wales’s leading racecourses, delving into their history and what makes each one special. Chepstow Racecourse Chepstow Racecourse sits close to the border…

Although sports betting is unpredictable due to the intrinsic nature of the activity and should not be viewed as an investment, adopting some financial control methods greatly helps those who want to achieve consistent winnings with their predictions. This is one of the main factors that differentiates professional bettors from beginners who just want to have fun occasionally. Here, we will address crucial aspects of maintaining financial control. With them, in addition to having much more control over your betting bankroll, you will also be able to define your method, which greatly increases the accuracy of your predictions and can…

Hazlewoods, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, has strengthened its Forensic team with two senior appointments, reinforcing its reputation for excellence in the sector. Chrissy Wilkinson joins Hazlewoods as Partner, with almost 20 years audit and advisory experience. Having spent more than 14 years in Grant Thornton’s Forensic team, she has developed extensive expertise as an expert witness, adviser and determiner of disputed accounting issues. Chrissy specialises in post-sale and purchase (SPA) dispute resolution and has worked on a wide range of post-deal matters, including completion accounts, earn-outs and other deferred consideration, breach of warranty, warranty and indemnity claims,…