Author: Rhys Gregory

Matthew Jones aged 29 from Llanrumney was jailed following an investigation by Cardiff & Vale OCT At an earlier hearing Jones plead guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine, cocaine, and cannabis. As well as possessing criminal property and driving with no licence & no insurance. After seizing a mobile phone as part of a separate investigation, officers from the Cardiff & Vale organised crime team identified a Snapchat conversation of interest.  The people involved in that conversation discussed the sale of large amounts of Class A & B drugs, as well as the large profits…

Powerhouse Energy Group (PHE) PLC, based on Brackla Industrial Estate in Bridgend has secured three new patents in the United States and Europe, and has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with B.S. Holdings Limited (BSH) to be the exclusive supplier of 99.999% purity hydrogen for BSH’s proposed Fuel Cell (Penta) H2P project in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. While terms are still being finalised between project participants – DESNZ, Ecotricity, SONI, and NIE Networks, Powerhouse Energy Group’s Chief Executive Paul Emmitt said: “This is a first of its kind agreement and we are delighted to have entered into the LoI with…

Are you planning to build a point-of-sale (POS) system, or already have one but struggling with scalability because technical issues are slowing you down? You might need to find a software development company specializing in POS system development. If you decide to outsource, here are a few critical things you should find out before hiring a software development partner. Do They Have a Proven Track Record of Scaling POS Solutions? This might seem obvious, and it’s often the first question asked, but it’s more important than you might think. Whether you’re representing an enterprise or a startup, ensure the company…

Four Asian black bears, also known as moon bears, have arrived in Wales for the very first time — ahead of their new chapter at Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby. The species is critically endangered due to a combination of habitat loss, poaching and illegal wildlife trade — with more than 10,000* moon bears estimated to still be held in bile farms in Asia alone. But thanks to conservation efforts, Martha, Irene, Gigi (eleven) and Coco (nine) will now call the Moon Forest at Manor Wildlife Park home — complete with bear-shaped swimming pool; enormous climbing frames and hammocks; and plenty…

The former Monmouthshire Ty’r Morwydd House and Environmental Study Centre could become a complex providing a total of sixteen flats now it has sold at auction. Previously a 70-bed youth hostel and education centre, known as Mulberry House, at Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny, it sold at South Wales–based Paul Fosh Auctions for £451,000. Listed by the auctioneers for sale online at £360,000 the one-time field study centre, which provided facilities for schools and educational groups throughout Wales and the UK, closed its doors for the last time after thirty years in March 2012. Once a convent home to nuns of the order…

Mid Wales tourism industry leaders are worried that the Welsh Government is pressing ahead with a proposed tourism tax before fully understanding the potential impacts. The tax moved a step closer on Tuesday night when the proposal was agreed in the Senedd, despite being strongly opposed by the tourism sector which says the Welsh Government does not have the data it needs to properly justify supporting the new legislation. The Visitor Levy Bill passed the third stage in the Senedd, which means it will likely be approved later this month before seeking Royal Assent from the King. The new legislation…

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is well and truly, back. Back in the charts with his huge new single Survive, back in the headlines after his surprise and magnificent return to Glastonbury Festival and, this September, back on tour in arenas across the UK. On Friday afternoon, a headliner-sized Pyramid Stage crowd embraced the emotion of Lewis’s emergence into the sunshine for a powerful, hit-laden half-hour. “Second time’s a charm on this one,” said Lewis. “I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish last time.” That he emphatically did, with his soaring vocals leading the crowd through classics Before…

Redevelopment work is progressing on of the old Marks & Spencer site in Pontypridd town centre. Since construction began earlier this year, the site at 97-102 Taff Street has been steadily taking shape. The area is being turned into a brand-new Riverside Plaza, a welcoming public space with greenery, small food and drink kiosks, and open views of the River Taff, which haven’t been seen from the town in over 100 years. It will also be a flexible space that can host local events and bring more life to the town centre. This project is part of the Pontypridd Placemaking…

​​​​​​​The Wales Airshow had a fantastic weekend with hundreds of thousands of people enjoying the country’s biggest free outdoor event. Two days of flying featuring The Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon and many other displays delighted visitors from across the UK. The Swansea Council-organised event saw huge crowds enjoy a wide range of interactive displays, activities, and live entertainment on the ground, as well as seeing the action in the air. Among the features and new for 2025, was The Royal Navy’s Fleet Squadron Area Diving Group, with their exciting Dive Tank display, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the daring…

Denbighshire County Council has announced which road areas will benefit from a major Welsh Government funded road maintenance programme. This work across 57 locations in the county will be spread over two years will be funded by a Welsh Government Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI) to enable the programme to start. The programme identified schemes for both 2025/26 and 2026/27 based on the total allocation of £4,780,699 for the two-year period from the Welsh Government. Denbighshire County Council will be targeting this funding at improving the surface condition of carriageways on the identified sections of the county’s road network during…