Author: Rhys Gregory

The commander leading South Wales Police’s response to Coronavirus has praised the majority of the public who heeded the government plea to stay home and save lives over the Easter bank holiday period. Despite the glorious weather, the region’s parks, beaches and popular tourist spots remained largely deserted as the public played their part to help slow the spread of the disease. A small minority, however, continued to flout the rules, and the force received calls from members of the public concerned about others’ irresponsible and selfish actions. Among the incidents dealt with by officers over Easter were: Four men…

A 32-year-old man from Ely has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect was arrested in Grangetown during the early hours of the morning and remains in custody. Police were called to Harris Avenue, Rumney, at 3.25pm on Monday, April 13 to reports of a serious assault. A 21-year-old man from Tremorfa has undergone surgery for life-changing injuries, caused by what are described as a machete and shot gun. He remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, in a stable condition. An outstanding black Audi A3 believed to be used during the incident has also been found…

Supermarkets this week have eased restrictions on some household items, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s an excuse to go shopping. There are new opening hours at many of the UK supermarkets including, Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and Aldi. Tesco has introduced a new one-way system, while Morrisons have opened up quiet hours. Lidl has even lifted buying restrictions on all items other than toilet paper. Although, we always recommend you check with your local store for individual times. The supermarkets have also said they will continue with their deep cleans and you can always do your bit by wiping…

The criteria for grant support under the Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund have been revealed and the application process is expected to go live this week on Friday 17 April. A grant fund of £400m has been put together to support Micro businesses who employ between 1 and 9 employees, SME’s employing between 10 and 249 employees and larger businesses of 250 or more employees that are of critical social or economic importance to Wales. The fund has been established to help those companies and businesses that have not been able to access the existing grants that have been made…

Newport City Council has distributed nearly £19m worth of grants so far as part of a package of support to Newport businesses in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The grants were introduced by Welsh Government as part of their response to coronavirus, and are being administered for local businesses by the council. The total grants distributed to date make up a little over half of the estimated total that the council believes qualifying businesses in the city are able to claim, and our revenues team will continue to work through applications as quickly as possible to ensure all eligible…

Four people in Cardiff are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Velindre Road neighbours netted the windfall when CF14 2TG was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Wednesday 15th April 2020. People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “I’m thrilled for our winners today! What great news for them, I hope they enjoy their winnings.” A minimum of 32% of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £500 million to date for thousands of…

Digital Communities Wales: Digital Confidence, Health and Well-being (DCW) and Hwb are calling on Welsh children to get creative and bring a smile to older and more vulnerable people in our communities. Wales Education Minister Kirsty Williams today (15th April 2020) launched an initiative to get the children of Wales using their creativity to spread positive and entertaining messages online to older people who are currently self-isolating due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Digital inclusion is more important than ever at the present time, with many older people missing out on face to face communication with family and friends. DCW and…

Diabetes UK Cymru is today urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stop them from seeking medical help if they’re worried their child is showing the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes. Dai Williams, National Director at Diabetes UK Cymru said: “We are hearing anecdotally from clinicians that fewer young people are being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes compared to previous years or that a disproportionate number are arriving for urgent care, further highlighting the need for people to act, and fast, if they suspect type 1 diabetes. As a charity, we are here to help people with diabetes…

Young people with complex needs associated with autism ‘have a voice’ and ‘are supported to be as healthy as they can be and to achieve to their potential’ at a specialist residential service in Presteigne, according to a new report. The latest annual Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection at Summergil House found residents there are routinely consulted about their care, activities and the environment around them. The service also won praise for its ‘person-centred approach’ and for making use of the site’s extensive grounds to carry out stimulating activities, like gardening, bush-craft and caring for chickens and rabbits, to support…

Two years ago, Tafsila Khan could never have imagined herself on stage. The mum-of-three from Cardiff had always been told she had a talent for wit but never saw herself as a performer. But suddenly in June 2018 she found herself in the spotlight, cracking jokes in front of an audience of 50 people. To her surprise, it felt completely natural. That’s when Tafsila realised that comedy was something she was born to do, that could also change her life. Tafsila, 36, was born with the hereditary disease Cone-rod Dystrophy and has been blind since birth. In 2018 she signed…