Author: Rhys Gregory

Almost 100,000 extra outpatient appointments will have been delivered across Wales by the end of December. In June, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles announced £120m to help tackle waiting times. This has seen tens of thousands of extra appointments delivered – including weekend slots – for patients throughout the country. The funding is also helping provide 20,000 more cataract operations by March 2026. Today’s NHS performance figures show that in October, six health boards saw the total number of people waiting for treatment go down. Swansea Bay has no patients waiting a year or more for their first outpatient appointment, while…

More than £19.6 million in Welsh Government funding is set to revitalise town centres across Wales, delivering transformative regeneration projects that will create thriving spaces for communities to live, work and enjoy.  More than £19.6 million in Welsh Government funding is set to revitalise town centres across Wales, delivering transformative regeneration projects that will create thriving spaces for communities to live, work and enjoy. Local authorities right across Wales will receive grant funding through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns and Placemaking programmes to tackle empty properties, enhance public spaces and drive economic growth in communities that need it most. Among the projects receiving support, Ceredigion…

Busy schedules leave little time for trial and error. Many people across the UK are rethinking the way they manage everyday tasks, opting for tools and products that are built around speed, reliability, and practicality. This shift isn’t about extravagance; it’s about choosing items that keep pace with daily routines and feel like a natural part of life. Carrying less, moving faster, and keeping everything within reach is becoming a common goal. These changes show up in what people carry in their bags, store at their desks or pack for a weekend away. Across categories, the common thread is ease…

Police are investigating an allegation of rape reported to have taken place at a popular Pembrokeshire nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. Dyfed Powys Police said the incident was reported to have happened at Sands Nightclub in Saundersfoot just after 3am on Sunday 14 December. It is alleged to have taken place in the toilet area of the venue. Officers have confirmed that an 18 year old male has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody while enquiries continue. Police are now appealing for witnesses who may have been in the nightclub…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the leasehold sale of The Lion Art Hotel & Restaurant in Berriew, Wales. Created by renowned sculptor Andrew Logan and Michael Davis in 2018, The Lion Art Hotel & Restaurant is a unique 17thcentury boutique hotel with seven en suite bedrooms and three dining rooms, nestled in the charming village of Berriew in Montgomeryshire. The 400-year-old property combines historic architecture with vibrant interiors and Logan’s own bespoke mirrored artworks. After eight years, Andrew and Michael have decided to step back from running the business and hand over the reins to Roshan…

Swansea city centre community services hub Y Storfa was formally opened this week (Wednesday). It has been open to the public since December 1 and in that time has attracted thousands of visitors. Positive comments on social media have included this small selection from those who’ve visited: “I really like it. I’ll be a regular visitor – it’s so convenient whilst in town.” Pat Baldrian “It’s really nice, with individual areas too. I haven’t been to the library in years but I’ll be sure to pop in again.” Peter Martin “The staff and service are excellent.” Chris Perry  “I had…

A man from Canton has been charged following an incident in the Capital Retail Park Leckwith, Cardiff earlier this week (Tuesday, December 16). Officers attended a report of a man with a knife just before midday. A suspect had left the scene but was arrested within 45 minutes and a knife was recovered. Thankfully nobody was injured. Jay Robert, 31, from Canton has been charged with being in possession of a pointed or bladed article in a public place. He appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court yesterday today (Wednesday, December 17) and is remanded in custody until a further court hearing…

A stalker who was serving a suspended sentence for burglary has been jailed. Dale Myles Selby, of Cae’r Ffynon, Llanystumdwy, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday 16 December after admitting to stalking. In September 2025, Selby sent a woman threatening and abusive voice messages after claiming she had sent money to him to the wrong bank account. The 37-year-old threatened to bust the door of her house down and assault both the woman and her husband. Selby continued to send several threatening voice notes to the woman, leaving her in fear that violence would be used against her. Selby…

Testing carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed that two swans, found dead at Roath Park Lake, died of avian flu. Avian Flu has previously been confirmed in a bird that died at Cardiff Bay. The risk to public health is low as it is rare for the H5N1 strain of the flu to be passed on to humans, but as a precaution, please avoid contact with dead or sick birds. Please also avoid feeding wild birds in public places as this encourages them to gather, increasing the risk of transmission. If you touch any dead…

Changes will be made in January to the 302, 349 and X49 local bus services, operated by First Cymru. Starting from Monday, 5th January 2026, new morning peak journeys in both directions will be added to the 349 service between Haverfordwest and Tenby via Pembroke Dock. This will provide new opportunities for those travelling to Tenby and Pembroke Dock for work and school and fill a gap in the Haverfordwest-bound schedule. The first additional bus will depart Haverfordwest at 06:25 via Neyland (07:02) and Pembroke Dock (07:17) and arrive in Tenby at 08:16. The second will depart Tenby at 07:20…