Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff Airport is adding a dash of joie de vivre to February 2026 as Air France announces a series of special direct flights between Cardiff (CWL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Perfectly timed for two key moments in the calendar, the Wales vs France Six Nations Rugby clash on Saturday 15 February and the Valentine’s Day weekend, these flights offer a seamless way to hop between the Welsh capital and the City of Love. For travelling French supporters, this is the most convenient way to arrive in Wales and experience the famous atmosphere of match day at the Principality Stadium.…

South Wales Police are appealing for information to help find 17 year old Cian, who has been reported missing from Cardiff. Cian was last seen on Friday night, 28 November, sometime between 11.30pm and midnight, on Clive Road in Canton. Officers say they are growing concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen him to get in touch. Members of the public who have any information that could help the search are asked to contact South Wales Police online or by calling 101 and quoting occurrence number 2500377933. Information can also be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers…

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision on the A494 near Bala late on Wednesday night. Officers were called shortly after 11.40pm on 3 December after reports that a pedestrian had been struck while walking on the road in Llanfor. The 43 year old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. A 38 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as part of the ongoing investigation. Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Gibson offered his condolences to the man’s…

Cardiff Council has confirmed a case of avian flu in a swan found dead in Cardiff Bay, prompting fresh warnings for the public to avoid contact with wild birds. Several dead birds have also been reported at Roath Park Lake and Hendre Lake. These are now being tested to determine whether the avian flu strain H5N1 is present. The council says that while transmission of H5N1 to humans is very rare, people should take sensible precautions. This includes avoiding contact with dead or sick birds and not feeding wild birds in public places, which can cause them to gather and…

A brand new free bus service for shoppers looking to get around Swansea city centre is launching next week. It’s called the ‘Shopper Hopper’ and it’s a shuttle bus connecting the railway station in the north to the bus station in the south, stopping off at Swansea Market in between. It’s a Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm service and it’s designed to make it easier than ever for shoppers to get around the busy city centre. The fully-accessible Shopper Hopper is a 15-seat minibus linking the three locations with the market drop-off point at the Whitewalls entrance. It means…

Exciting proposals to redevelop the Rock Grounds in Aberdare have been granted planning consent. This is an important landmark in the multi-million pound project, which is subject to a full funding package being secured. In October 2024, Cabinet progressed the project by agreeing to the Council approving Final Frontier Space Holdings as the chosen developer to design, develop and operate the facility – which will include a quality hotel, restaurant, bar and spa. Importantly, it was agreed that the facilities complementing the new hotel will be available for the community’s use – while the development will preserve the historic Rock…

Plans to address long-standing problems caused by ground movement on the A469 between Pontlottyn and New Tredegar look set to be agreed next week. On Wednesday 10 December, Caerphilly county borough council’s Cabinet will consider a report seeking funding to enable much-needed improvement works to proceed at the site. The Cabinet will be asked to commit £20million, using a mixture of repurposed budgets and borrowing, to fund the major engineering project. Leader of Council, Cllr Jamie Pritchard said, “I’m pleased that, in the few short weeks since becoming Leader of the Council, I have delivered on my promise to seek…

Progress is building at Oakdale Place, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s flagship mixed-tenure eco-development on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site, as the ambitious scheme continues to take shape. One year on from the official ground-breaking, Cabinet Members visited the site to see first-hand how the vision is becoming a reality. Cllr Shayne Cook, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, said “It’s exciting to be here and see the development coming to life. “With the housing crisis continuing to put pressure on communities across the country, we knew we had to think differently as a Council; building high-quality, affordable homes…

Ebbw Vale town centre was filled with festive spirit as the Christmas lights were officially switched on last Friday, marking the start of the season’s celebrations. The event, supported by the BGCBC Town Centre Team, brought together families, friends, and visitors for an evening of festive cheer. Support for the switch on was overwhelming. Funding came from town centre businesses, the former Ebbw Vale Town Events Forum, the newly formed Ebbw Vale Town Partnership, and Deacon Fairgrounds, alongside local organisations and businesses including Ebbw Vale Rugby Club, Ace Kitchens, A1 Bounce, Masquerade, and JJ Desserts. Elected members Sue Edmunds and…

Proposals for a new health and wellbeing hub in Newtown are entering a key stage, with the current plans (“Outline Business Case”) due to be considered by Powys County Council’s Health and Care Scrutiny Committee before going to the Powys County Council Cabinet and Powys Teaching Health Board for consideration on 16 December 2025. The proposed new hub, due to be built on the site of Y Parc offices, would see a wide range of services provided under one roof in a modern, purpose-built environment. Alongside “one stop shop” health and wellbeing services, the plans include new training facilities to…