Author: Rhys Gregory

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires will return to the UK and Europe this summer for a string of hugely anticipated shows including a date in Cardiff. Their first live shows in almost three years, Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen will head to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Friday August 14 with special guests The Damned. Hollywood Vampires kick off their summer run at The O2 in London on August 12. They will then headline a further seven UK shows before heading out across Europe, wrapping up in Italy in early September. The…

The UK light commercial vehicle market is entering a new phase, shaped by caution, delayed investment and a growing reliance on the used van sector. While much of the attention has focused on falling new registrations, the bigger story is how businesses are adapting to uncertainty and reshaping their fleet strategies. Across the country, operators are extending vehicle lifecycles, sweating assets for longer and turning to the used market not as a compromise, but as a deliberate and strategic choice. Used vans are increasingly seen as a way to maintain operational resilience while managing cost and risk. Industry data from…

McKenzie Morgan, 18, of Cwmbran, has been sentenced to 14 months at the Young Offenders Institution today, 16th January 2026 at the Central Criminal Court for the offence of possessing information that could be useful to a person committing or preparing for an act of Terrorism, contrary to Section 58 of the Terrorism Act, 2000. McKenzie Morgan pleaded guilty to the offence at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday 21 June 2025, following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales and along with his 14-month sentence has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order for 3 years and a Terrorist Offender…

Cardiff locals are being encouraged to help shape the line up and menu for a brand new food festival coming to Cardiff this summer. Founded in Bristol in 2024, Feast On is an independent food festival celebrating the very best of food, drink and local culture across the South West. Now entering its third year, the festival continues to grow, bringing people together through a shared love of exceptional food, community spirit and independent talent. This summer, the launch of Feast On Cardiff marks an exciting new chapter as the festival expands into Wales for the first time. Heading to…

FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Wales’ capital city, has launched a public recruitment process to appoint up to three new Board Directors. The appointments are timed to coincide with the development of FOR Cardiff’s next five-year business plan, which will shape the organisation’s strategy from 2026 to 2031. This marks the first time that FOR Cardiff has opened Board appointments to public application, as part of its commitment to inclusive governance, and evolving city priorities around ESG, inclusion and place-based economic development. Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director at FOR Cardiff, said: “This is a valuable opportunity for individuals…

Former Wales Grand Slam winning rugby captain, Ryan Jones, has thanked Swansea Bay staff for helping him get over an injury… sustained 10 years ago. Although he retired in 2015, having won 75 caps for Wales, including three Grand Slam victories, the former number 8 had been carrying the legacy of a broken ankle from his playing days, in the form of a plate in his leg. The old injury had gradually become debilitating over the years, so he made the decision to have the plate removed in order to carry on with his post-rugby enjoyment of triathlons and being…

Costa Coffee is this week celebrating the re-opening of its Pwllheli store on New Street, following a full refurbishment that brings a fresh new look and feel to this much-loved local spot. Located in the heart of the Pwllheli community, the store now features a modernised interior, brand-new furniture, and a more comfortable layout – creating an inviting space for customers to sit back and enjoy their favourite Costa coffee made with the iconic Mocha Italia Signature taste. The store will now also serve a range of tempting fresh pastries, baked in-store first thing and throughout the day, making it the ideal destination for a morning coffee on-the-go, or a cosy place to relax in the afternoon. The Pwllheli refurbishment forms part…

FI Real Estate Management, the long-established commercial property firm headquartered in Chorley, Lancashire, has let 12,432 sq ft of space on Springvale Industrial Estate in Cwmbran to bulk-buy retailer Wholesale Motion. Wholesale Motion has taken unit 54, an industrial and trade counter space, which benefits from both ground floor and mezzanine-level office accommodation and a large loading and parking area. The company will use the new unit as their expanded distribution space. The deal was completed in just two weeks, amid continuing demand for industrial space in Cwmbran. Springvale Industrial Estate is located one mile north-west of the town centre and four miles from junction 26 of the M4, with occupiers…

Stores across the country have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection. An incredible 1.48 million meals’ worth of long-life food items were donated to the collection between 24 November and 29 November across the retailer’s large and Express stores. Wales alone donated 92,226 meals. More than 2,000 volunteers helped store colleagues throughout the collection where every item donated provides much-needed support for food redistribution charities FareShare and Trussell in the run up to Christmas. In addition, more than £300,000 was donated to both charities thanks to customers rounding up their bill…

South Wales Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing 13 year old girl from Cardiff. Olivia, who is described as being 5ft 1 with brown hair and brown eyes, has not been seen since the evening of Saturday 11 January 2026. She has links across Cardiff, including the Splott, Tremorfa, Cardiff Bay and Llanrumney areas, and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen her or has information about her whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact South Wales Police as soon as possible, quoting reference number 2600011850. Information can be provided online…