Author: Rhys Gregory

A man has been jailed for one year and six weeks after threatening a man with a knife in the middle of a street. Mark McCarthy, 33, of Rhiw’r Ddar, Taff’s Well, pleaded guilty on Friday November 14 to threatening with a bladed article after an incident on Brook Street in Riverside. At around 8.00pm on Sunday, August 10, 2024, officers received a 999-call reporting a disturbance in the street, where a man was brandishing a large knife towards another man before leaving the area. Officers attended, including firearms, and the man – now known to be McCarthy – was…

Residents of Porthcawl are invited to take part in a final round of public consultation over plans that could transform the seafront of Porthcawl and deliver a mix of fresh housing, new leisure and business opportunities, and a huge range of community facilities. Organised by Bridgend County Borough Council and Welsh Government, the consultation is offering people a final opportunity to have their say on the proposals before the draft Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration masterplan is submitted as a formal planning application. Taking place between 19 November 2025 – 5 January 2026, the consultation is offering people an opportunity to study…

An opening date has been set for the public opening of Swansea city centre’s flagship community services hub Y Storfa. Swansea Council – which is transforming the former BHS building at the junction of Oxford Street and Princess Way – plans to open the doors at 9am on Monday, December 1. Y Storfa is a cornerstone of the council’s £1bn regeneration programme. It brings together a wide range of services under one roof, creating a modern, welcoming environment. Council leader Rob Stewart said: “It’s fantastic that we now have a firm opening date for Y Storfa – and that it’ll be before…

A man who dumped food, a bread basket, carboard boxes and other waste in a Port Talbot street has ended up paying more than £700 after failing to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN). At Swansea Magistrates Court on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, 36-year-old Shaun Robert James of Woodland Road, Crynant, Neath, admitted illegally depositing controlled waste at Edward Street, Port Talbot, contrary to Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act,1990. The magistrates heard Neath Port Talbot Council Waste Enforcement Officers were alerted to the waste on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, and after investigation work they found evidence linking the…

Thousands of premises have been targeted in the second iteration of Operation Machinize, a national initiative targeting the criminal exploitation of high street businesses. Operation Machinize 2, led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and conducted in cooperation with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), ran throughout October and involved every UK police force and Regional Organised Crime Unit, Home Office Immigration Enforcement, Trading Standards, HM Revenue & Customs and Companies House. During the operation, the partnership delivered: 2734 premises visited and raided ​924 individuals arrested Over £10.7m of suspected criminal proceeds seized Over £2.7m worth of illicit commodities destroyed…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Yn sgil newidiadau i amserlen fis Rhagfyr (o 14eg), bydd mwy o wasanaethau ar gael ar draws rhwydwaith Cymru a’r Gororau. Bydd yr amserlen newydd yn cynnwys mwy o gysylltiadau â chymunedau, yn rhoi hwb i economi gyda’r nos, yn darparu mwy o gyfleoedd i deithio a mwy o gysylltiadau ledled Cymru. Mae’r rhain yn newidiadau pellach fel rhan o datblygiadau Rwydwaith Gogledd Cymru a Metro De Cymru. Dyma rai o’r newidiadau allweddol: Cyflwyno gwasanaeth newydd bob awr rhwng Caer a Wrecsam, gan ddyblu amlder i 2 drên yr awr. Trên canol dydd newydd i bob cyfeiriad ar hyd lein Calon Cymru rhwng yr Amwythig ac Abertawe drwy Landrindod, sy’n golygu…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Rail timetable changes coming this December (from 14th) will offer more services across the Wales and Borders network. Strengthening community connections, boosting the night-time economy and providing more travel opportunities, the new timetable will provide greater connectivity throughout Wales. These are further changes as part of the Network North Wales and South Wales Metro developments. Key changes include: An introduction of a new hourly service between Chester and Wrexham, doubling the frequency to 2 trains per hour. A new midday train in each direction on the Heart of Wales line between Shrewsbury and…

With just over a week left to apply, IoD Wales is reminding senior leaders that applications remain open for its next National Chair, ahead of Richard Selby MBE DL stepping down after five years in the role. Richard is concluding two successful terms, during which he guided IoD Wales through a period of growth and transition, solidifying its position as a leading voice for business leaders in Wales and across the UK. The incoming Chair will be responsible for building on this progress by working closely with members, regional committees and partners. The role will focus on strengthening governance, expanding…

Welsh Coffee Co has officially achieved full B Corp certification, becoming the twelfth Welsh food and drink producer to meet the rigorous global standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency set by B Lab. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to using business as a force for good, balancing profit with purpose and embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations. Founded in 2011 by Huw Williams, Welsh Coffee Co is a speciality coffee roaster based in the Vale of Glamorgan. The company produces high-quality coffee in small batches using ethically sourced arabica beans at their roastery based…

Quantum Advisory, the leading pensions and employee benefits consultancy for small and medium sized schemes and employers, is sponsoring third year Loughborough University student Sam Gibson as he continues his sporting journey with the university’s successful Rugby Union Performance Squad. Sam has just begun his final year of his geography and management degree and will continue to play with the squad this season alongside his studies. Loughborough offers a unique and high-level playing experience, with the Performance teams competing in both RFU National 2 West (Tier 4 of English Rugby) and BUCS Super Rugby, the highest level of university rugby…