Author: Rhys Gregory

A civil servant from Roath will be taking on the Kidney Wales CDF 10K in September to prove to herself, and others, that she is so much more than her health condition. Amy Staveley was diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) four years ago. It causes her to have non-epileptic seizures which can’t be controlled through medication but rather her lifestyle choices. While they can happen at any moment and have lasting effects such as partial paralysis as well as stutters, she wants to prove to herself that she is more than FND and she can still do everything that…

Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Swansea Bay this weekend as the Wales Airshow returns with two days of spectacular aerial displays and family entertainment. Taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, the free event will once again transform Swansea Bay into a natural amphitheatre, with a packed programme of military aircraft, historic warbirds, aerobatic teams and ground based attractions. Presented by Swansea Council, the Wales Airshow attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year, delivering a major boost to the local economy while showcasing Swansea as one of the UK’s leading event destinations. Among the headline…

Film fans are set to enjoy movie magic under the stars this summer as Outdoor Cinema returns to Swansea with an expanded programme for 2026. Following the success of last year’s event, Swansea Council has extended the season to include screenings at both Singleton Park’s Lacrosse Field and the city’s Amphitheatre, next to the LC. The programme features something for all ages, from family favourites and cult classics to hit musicals, giving audiences the chance to enjoy a big screen experience in some of Swansea’s best outdoor spaces. The season gets underway on Wednesday 5 August at Singleton Park’s Lacrosse…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after he admitted to carrying out sexual offences against three separate victims. 23-year-old Tyrone Barnett, from Briton Ferry, has been found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of assault of a female 13 and over by penetration. He has been handed an extended sentence of 21 years in prison. Detective Constable Carys Davies said: “Tyrone Barnett’s behaviour towards these victims was no one-off occurrence. “He took advantage of them and showed complete disregard for their wellbeing. “We commend the bravery of the victims in coming forward to disclose…

North Wales Police is urging all road users to take extra care this summer following a number of fatal road traffic collisions involving motorcycles across the region. As the summer holidays begin and roads become busier, the force is renewing its road safety message through Operation Apex, its campaign to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on North Wales roads. So far in 2026, there have been 13 fatal collisions across North Wales, with seven involving motorcycles. All of the incidents remain under investigation by North Wales Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit and Roads Crime Unit. The…

Transport for Wales (TfW) is enhancing rail, bus and on demand transport services across West Wales to help visitors travel to this year’s National Eisteddfod in Llantwd. The improvements have been introduced to make travelling to the week long celebration of Welsh language and culture easier and more sustainable. Eisteddfod y Garreg Las takes place in Llantwd, North Pembrokeshire, from 1 to 8 August and marks the 850th anniversary of the very first Eisteddfod, held in Cardigan in 1176. To support the event, TfW has strengthened several transport links to improve access to the Maes. Additional rail services will operate…

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as road closures come into force across Swansea ahead of this weekend’s Wales Airshow. Swansea Council has confirmed that a series of temporary traffic restrictions will be in place from Friday, July 24 through to the early hours of Monday, July 27 to support the safe delivery of the popular event. Drivers are being asked to allow extra time for their journeys and follow signed diversion routes throughout the weekend. The council is also reminding visitors planning to use the free bus services to check timetables carefully, especially for return journeys. While Swansea…

A teenage boy from Cardiff has been praised by South Wales Police after handing in a bag containing a significant amount of money that he found while walking home from school. The youngster discovered the bag in the Canton area and first checked with people nearby to see if it belonged to anyone who may have dropped it. When no owner could be found, he contacted South Wales Police to report the discovery and took the bag home so officers could collect it. The force has publicly thanked the teenager for his actions, describing them as an example of honesty…

Aluminium turns up almost everywhere these days, in buildings, machinery, transport, you name it. Part of the reason it’s so popular is that rare combination of being strong yet light, easy to work with, and fully recyclable. You’ll find it in everything from window frames and architectural cladding to industrial equipment and engineered parts. But picking aluminium in the first place is only half the story. What really determines how well it holds up is the environment it ends up living in. Damp air, pollution, chemicals, salty coastal winds, all of these can chip away at both how a piece…

As house prices, rents and everyday bills continue to put pressure on households, there’s one cost that’s barely moved at all in Wales. New industry figures show Wales remains the cheapest place in Britain to rent self-storage, even though demand is growing and facilities are filling up. It’s an unexpected trend. Normally, when more people want the same service, prices follow. But that’s not what’s happening here. Instead, storage prices across Wales have remained almost exactly where they were a year ago, while more households and businesses are making use of the extra space. According to the Self Storage Association…