Author: Rhys Gregory

An 18-year-old man has been jailed after he admitted to killing his mother in Prestatyn last year. On the morning of 24 October 2025, the body of Angela Shellis, 45, was found in undergrowth by a member of the public in the Morfa Nature Park. She had sustained significant head injuries during a brutal attack, committed hours earlier by her son, Tristan Roberts. A murder investigation was immediately launched by North Wales Police detectives, and Roberts, of Coniston Drive, Prestatyn, was quickly identified as a suspect. He was subsequently arrested at his home address and charged with murder following four…

Roads policing officers at South Wales Police stopped 63 vehicles last week as part of an operation to tackle illegal driving in south Wales. They joined forces with National Highways and the Drivers Vehicle Standards Agency in the week-long operation which began on Monday, March 16, and ended on Thursday, March 19. A heavy goods vehicle (HGV) provided by National Highways was used by officers to keep an eye on drivers – the elevated seated position in a HGV cabin being ideal for officers to see into vehicles and spot unsafe driving behaviour. A total of 63 vehicles were stopped;…

The Senedd has voted in favour of new regulations that will establish a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales from October 2027. The decision marks another important step in Wales’ journey towards a circular economy and tackling litter. A Deposit Return Scheme works by adding a small deposit to the price of drinks in eligible containers when they are bought. Members of the public will get that money back when they return the empty container to a designated return point, such as a machine in a supermarket or shop. The containers are then collected and recycled or reused, keeping valuable…

Get Jerky Rally North Wales roars back onto the calendar on Saturday with a fresh format, a revamped route and one of the strongest entry lists in recent years, setting the stage for a blockbuster 2026 edition of the event. After its unfortunate cancellation in 2025 due to storm damage, the Welshpool-based event returns with renewed energy, once again centred around the town’s livestock market service area. The Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Car Club organised rally also reconnects with the town itself, with a mid-day regroup and end-of-event celebrations in Welshpool town centre offering fans a unique opportunity to get…

An award-winning, above and below ground visitor attraction complex in Mid Wales is all set to reopen today (Wednesday) after winter hibernation. Corris Caverns at Corris, near Machynlleth is packed with things for visitors to see and do, including King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris Mine Explorers the Welsh Legends Maze and Corris Craft Centre. Whilst the craft centre workshops don’t reopen fully until April 1, some will be open on March 25. The nine workshops are occupied by craftspeople, artists, designers and makers. Returning after a few years’ absence is Spellbound Herbals, offering herbal lotions and remedies, while completely new is…

Work is moving forward to help safeguard and restore one of Swansea’s most recognisable historic buildings. Thanks to grant funding support from Swansea Council, funding has been provided to support the next phase of activity at Danbert House in Morriston. Privately-owned, the Grade II-listed Victorian townhouse on Morfydd Street has stood derelict for decades but remains a well-known local landmark. The current owner is committed to ensuring an accurate and comprehensive record of the building’s condition. This will then be deposited with the Royal Commission, helping ensure future restoration efforts are in line with the building’s approved Listed Building Consent…

A Mid Wales tourism chief has welcomed the announcement of funding approaching nearly £25 million to create long-term economic opportunities for the region and improved transport. In addition to £13m investment to improve transport across Mid Wales, Growing Mid Wales has received a further £11.857m from the UK and Welsh Governments for Mid Wales Growth Deal projects, which are progressing through business case development and approvals. The nine projects include improving the quality of the visitor experience at Elan Valley Lakes, redevelopment of the Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth to create a flagship sustainable visitor destination and learning experience…

A North Wales trailer maker has appointed its first distributor in South America and is creating up to 50 new jobs as it expands its manufacturing operation. Ifor Williams Trailers has just launched a new weekend shift at its site in Corwen which makes components for its five assembly plants in Denbighshire and Deeside. The move to a seven-day operation for the first time at the Ty’n Llidiart factory has come about because of the need to ramp up production to meet growing demand. Twenty staff are being taken on initially and it’s hoped to add further jobs with a…

Moneypenny has appointed two new Business Development Managers, Kevin Love-Hughes and Casey Lewis, as the company continues to scale its sector expertise and accelerate growth of its AI Receptionist and customer communication solutions. Kevin Love-Hughes joins the team to focus on supporting organisations across the financial services sector, including insurance, lending and credit, accounting, wealth and investment, payroll and fintech. He will work closely with businesses to help them transform customer conversations, combining Moneypenny’s award winning people-powered service with its AI Receptionist to deliver trusted, seamless and always-on experiences that drive growth. Kevin brings significant experience to Moneypenny, having previously…

The University of South Wales, in collaboration with its partner colleges and Screen Alliance Wales, has been awarded a £595,000 grant from Medr – the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research – to address skills gaps and labour shortages in key employment areas. The funding, from the Post-16 Strategic Development Fund at Medr, will be shared across USW and its Strategic Alliance Partners – Bridgend College, Cardiff and Vale College, Coleg y Cymoedd, The College Merthyr Tydfil, and Coleg Gwent – as well as industry partners Screen Alliance Wales, to promote education and employment across the Cardiff Capital Region. The…