Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police are urging people to stay alert after an elderly woman from Cardiff was tricked into handing over thousands of pounds in cash and sentimental jewellery to someone pretending to be a police officer. The victim, who is in her eighties, was targeted on Friday November 28 after receiving a phone call from a man claiming to be an officer. She was told to withdraw twenty thousand pounds from her bank and was then given instructions for the money to be collected from her home. A man has now been charged in connection with the incident. Cleonest Masser,…

A 22-year-old man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a child and making indecent images of children. Owen Addleton of Chester Road West, Shotton previously admitted three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child and four counts of making indecent images of a child. At Mold Crown Court yesterday, Monday 1 December, he was jailed for three and a half years. North Wales Police launched an investigation into Addleton in March 2024 after receiving a report from a school that a pupil had disclosed she was in a relationship with him, having found out his age. It later…

Transport for Wales (TfW) is making festive travel more affordable this December with a special £1 evening fare offer on selected TrawsCymru bus routes. From 1 December 2025 until 2 January 2026, passengers can travel for just £1 on single journeys after 5pm, helping families, friends and communities come together over the Christmas period. Whether you’re heading to a Christmas party, doing late-night shopping, or simply making your way home from work, this offer means you can spend less on travel and more on the things that matter this season.Routes included in the offer: T1: Aberystwyth – Carmarthen T2: Bangor…

Businesses and community organisations in Flintshire are being encouraged to apply for sustainability funding aimed at accelerating their journey toward net zero, cutting carbon emissions, and future-proofing their operations. The Flintshire Fund – delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise in partnership with Flintshire County Council and Pathway to Carbon Zero – has secured £173,679 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The programme gives local organisations access to fully funded Carbon Reduction Plans, helping them understand, measure, and reduce emissions while identifying opportunities to cut costs and prepare for future capital funding. With legally binding net-zero targets…

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Education Welfare Service, in partnership with SSCE Cymru, has launched a pioneering initiative recognising, supporting and celebrating children from Armed Forces families. This initiative sees the formation of the first Military Pupil Promise in Wales, which encompasses military families across the local authority. The project saw almost 70 service children come together to help develop the promise, giving them a direct voice in shaping how schools and the local authority support them. It aims to strengthen understanding of the unique challenges faced by service pupils, such as frequent moves and parental deployments, while promoting consistency, belonging, and…

three-storey historic village cottage with views over the River Dyfi in Powys is being sold at auction. The delightful property in the hamlet of Forge close to the bustling art and cultural centre of Machynlleth, is listed for sale with a guide price of £75,000. Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to acquire a truly delightful and intriguing, three storey cottage of quality. “The property, 2, Bontfaen, Forge, offers a new owner plenty of scope to improve but nevertheless, has a wealth of character which any future improvement will compliment. “With a…

Swansea city centre has welcomed a major new addition as Y Storfa opened its doors to the public this week. This flagship community services hub, delivered by Swansea Council, is located in the former BHS building on Oxford Street. Y Storfa is a cornerstone of the council’s £1bn regeneration programme - and will help increase footfall in the city centre. It’s designed to transform how residents access essential services in the heart of the city. Y Storfa brings together a wide range of services under one roof, creating a modern, welcoming environment. It’s close to hundreds of car parking spaces -…

Bus drivers across South Wales are celebrating a pay win after securing an above-inflation award. Members of the Unite trade union had been locked in a bitter struggle with their employer Frist Cymru and taken eight days of strike action to highlight the low levels of pay they were receiving. On Friday, workers accepted a new offer from the company that will see them get a five per cent increase backdated to 1 April. This will see drivers’ pay move to £14.25 per hour now and then rising progressively to £15 per hour from 1 Jan 2027. In addition to…

Letter to the editor from Peter Lynn, Chair of Swansea BID. Since taking on the role of Chair of Swansea BID in June 2023, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing just how far our city has come and how much potential still lies ahead. Swansea is changing, fast. From new business hubs to landmark cultural venues, the city centre is rewriting its story once again. As we enter consultation for Swansea BID’s next five-year term, I want to reflect on what’s been achieved and why I believe our work is more vital now than ever. With millions of pounds already…

Kerry Ellis, the undisputed Queen of the West End – is returning with a tour celebrating her love of rock music, including a performance at Llanelli’s Ffwrnes Theatre on Friday 18th September 2026.   Kerry, who was the original Elphaba in the stage version of Wicked, will hit the road with her Rock Anthems tour next autumn. She’s an icon of the West End and Broadway; Sir Brian May described her as having ‘the most beautiful voice in Britain’, which lead to him asking her to star in Queen’s smash hit musical, We Will Rock You. The duo met in…