Author: Rhys Gregory

Blake Morgan has promoted Joanna Corbett-Simmons to partner in its Cardiff office, recognising her expertise in complex litigation and dispute resolution. Joanna is a highly regarded litigator with a broad practice spanning general commercial and civil claims, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, contentious intellectual property matters, and special educational or additional learning needs. Her promotion to partner forms part of a wider round of four new partner appointments across the firm, spanning its Corporate, Employment, Commercial Litigation and Construction teams. Joanna advises a wide range of public and private sector clients. She is regularly instructed by local authorities, health boards, NHS…

IN A remarkable turnaround, Cwm Albion, previously crowned Specsavers’ Best Worst Team, have secured promotion to Division One of the Swansea Senior League. The title win follows a dramatic 6-2 victory over African Community Centre on Saturday afternoon (02 May), marking a defining moment in the club’s history and completing an extraordinary rise up the table. The result caps off an incredible transformation for the 114-year-old club, who just a few seasons ago were enduring one of the toughest periods in their history. Having lost every game and recorded a staggering -191 goal difference in the 2022/23 season in Division…

Residents and visitors in Swansea are being urged to plan ahead this weekend as thousands of cyclists are expected to pass through the city as part of a major charity ride. CARTEN100 will take place on Saturday, May 9, with around 2,400 participantsSwansea Council issues travel advice ahead of charity cycle ride travelling along a Cardiff to West Wales route. Although not organised by Swansea Council, the local authority has issued a travel advisory to help people prepare for increased activity across key routes. Cyclists are expected to travel through the city between approximately 8.30am and 1.30pm, following parts of…

Neighbourhood police officers have intercepted a suspected drug deal in Cardiff city centre, leading to the seizure of class A drugs and the arrest of a 41 year old man. Officers from the Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol in Callaghan Square at around 3pm on Saturday afternoon when they witnessed what they believed to be a drug transaction taking place. Those involved were detained and searched at the scene. Police recovered 12 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, with a further 36 wraps later seized from a nearby home address linked to the suspect. In total, 48…

A Porth man has been jailed for the rape of a woman he met on a dating app. Dexter Walkey, 30, was found guilty following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. The court heard they had been on a night out in Cardiff and returned to the victims home address. She then woke to discover the defendant having sex with her which she had not consented to. Walkey sent a text the following day apologising for his behaviour. He later denied the offence of rape but was found guilty on March 20, 2026. He was sentenced on Friday, May 1,…

A man who raped his victim whilst she slept has been jailed. Sion Douglas Griffiths (38), of Barmouth denied the charge which related to an incident that occurred at a property in Llanrwst in August 2021. His victim was sleeping when she woke up to Griffiths sexually assaulting her. She told him to stop but he continued despite her trying to push him away. He continued with his attack until she again told him to stop. Griffiths was found guilty of one count of Rape at a trial at Caernarfon Crown Court in March of this year. This week he…

The family of a man who sadly died in a collision in Llandrillo on Sunday 3 May, have paid tribute to him. Bryn Roberts was 56 years old and lived in the Llandrillo area. In a heartfelt tribute his family said: “It’s devastating for us to acknowledge Bryn Roberts’ tragic and sudden death. “Bryn was a caring and loving partner, father, son and brother. He was very popular in the community, and he was always willing to help everyone. “He was extremely diligent and thought the world of his family and friends. I would like to thank the Air Ambulance…

A collision on the M4 westbound is causing disruption for motorists travelling through Cardiff during the Tuesday morning rush hour. According to Traffic Wales, the incident has occurred between Junction 30 (Cardiff Gate) and Junction 32 (Coryton), with lanes two and three currently blocked. Traffic officers are on their way to the scene, and drivers are being warned to expect delays in the area. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible while the incident is dealt with.

Met Office says Wales will see a largely cloudy but mostly dry start to the week, with the chance of drizzle and some brighter spells developing later. Today, Tuesday 5 May, will be mostly cloudy and dry across much of the country. There may be occasional brighter breaks where cloud thins, although thicker cloud could bring a few spots of drizzle. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of around 16°C. Into this evening and overnight, cloud will remain widespread with an increasing chance of patchy drizzle. Temperatures will stay relatively mild for the time of year, with a low…

AN inspirational mother who returned to education after nearly a decade in the UK has been named one of Wales’s top adult learners. Maryam Avazzadeh was crowned Access to HE Learner of the Year by Agored Cymru, winning the “Outstanding Commitment to Study” category in recognition of her determination, resilience and academic excellence. Maryam completed the Access to HE Health Care Diploma at Coleg Cambria Deeside, an intensive one-year course covering subjects including Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Maths and English – achieving distinctions across the board. The qualification is designed to support adult learners aged 19+ with few or no formal…