Author: Rhys Gregory

Powys County Council has welcomed the first newly refurbished buses to the county. These buses are the first of 15 vehicles to be comprehensively upgraded through funding provided by the Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales (TfW). The remaining refurbished buses will be delivered in phases between now and September. The investment marks an important milestone in Powys’ long-term commitment to improving local bus services and delivering a more modern, reliable and accessible network for passengers, supporting a stronger, fairer and greener transport system for communities across the county. The refurbished buses bring a range of improvements for…

A 38-year-old man from Llanrumney has been charged following an alleged robbery near a cash machine in Llanedeyrn. According to South Wales Police, officers were called to reports that a person had been robbed of money near the cash machine in the Maelfa area at around 3am on Wednesday, May 13. Police said Adam Greedy, 38, from Llanrumney, has been charged with robbery and possession of a knife. He is due to appear before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 15. South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward quoting reference number…

A man from Aberdare has been jailed after driving a bulldozer into a pub in Aberdare in December 2025. Daniel Morgan, 35 from Aberdare was sentenced on Thursday May 14 at Merthyr Crown Court to three years and six in prison. This sentence follows guilty pleas to aggravated vehicle taking and property damage over £5,000, dangerous driving and criminal damage that recklessly endangers life. This case stems from Thursday December 4, 2025, when Daniel Morgan had been drinking at the New Inn Public House, Aberdare. He left the pub making threats that he would attack the pub with a bulldozer.…

Transport for Wales (TfW) will have additional rail services and increased capacity this weekend (16 – 17 May) to support those travelling to Monster Jam, Gŵyl Fach y Fro and the Barry Island 10K. On Saturday 16 May, Monster Jam returns to the Principality Stadium, while Barry Island hosts Gŵyl Fach y Fro, a popular Welsh language festival. The weekend concludes on Sunday 17 May with the Barry Island 10K, which will see thousands of runners and spectators heading to the Vale of Glamorgan. To meet the expected demand, TfW has put on additional services and increased capacity across the network. Following the Monster Jam…

Hazlewoods, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, has strengthened its presence in Wales by significantly increasing its recruitment of Cardiff University students and graduates following the launch of its Cardiff office. Hazlewoods, which opened its Cardiff office in late autumn 2024, has seen the number of hires from Cardiff University increase threefold since establishing a base in the city. The firm has recruited a mix of placement students and graduates from the university, including six 12-month placement students, 15 graduate hires and two integrated work placements since 2024. The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship with Cardiff Business School,…

Graphics processing units have quietly become the backbone of modern computing. Originally designed to render images and video frames at high speed, these processors now power everything from artificial intelligence research to real-time financial modelling. Thousands of parallel cores enable massive simultaneous calculations. British organisations and tech professionals must now understand how GPUs shape the digital world. It is a practical necessity. Whether you run a startup that is exploring machine learning or you manage infrastructure for a large enterprise, the raw processing power behind your daily operations very likely depends on GPU technology in ways that deserve closer attention.…

The proliferation of high-speed mobile connectivity has fundamentally recalibrated the temporal experience of modern travel, transforming idle transit periods into high-value windows of digital engagement. This evolution from passive observation to active, on-demand content consumption marks a significant shift in consumer psychology, where the quality of one’s digital ecosystem now dictates the overall satisfaction of the journey. In this context, mobile devices function not merely as communication tools, but as sophisticated, portable hubs for global entertainment and strategic leisure. The Rise of the On-Demand Transit Experience Modern travelers no longer view a long-haul flight or a cross-country train ride as…

UK property owners and businesses face an arson-risk conversation that affects both insurance and the broader operational outlook. The Office for National Statistics and police-recorded crime data together highlight a low conviction-to-incident ratio for arson cases. The choice of preventive investment sits at the intersection of premises security, fire-safety procedures, and incident-response planning. The right approach reads each property’s specific exposure profile before specifying a prevention plan. The same disciplined evaluation that informs other consequential operator decisions translates to arson prevention. Recent UK data shows that only 4.83% of UK arson cases result in a charge, meaning prevention investment matters…

Loungers, the West Country‑based café‑bar group, will open Morio Lounge at Nell’s Point on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, creating around 30 new jobs for local people. Morio Lounge will be open all day, every day, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks, with dedicated kids’, gluten‑free and vegan menus.  The unit at Nell’s Point is currently being transformed by the Loungers design team into a warm, eclectic “home from home” – their signature style.  The name ‘Morio’ – meaning ‘sea’ – is a nod to the Lounge’s location. Morio Lounge’s all‑day menu will cater for every taste, from hearty comfort food…

The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The stronger-than-expected performance comes despite growing uncertainty around the global economy and rising concerns over the ongoing Iran conflict and disruption to international supply chains. New data published on Thursday morning showed the economy also grew by 0.3% in March alone, outperforming forecasts from economists who had expected a contraction of between 0.1% and 0.2%. The ONS said growth during the first quarter was largely driven by the services sector, which increased by 0.8%.…