Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police is appealing for information concerning the whereabouts of a missing young boy called Ciaran Carmody. Ciaran is 14 years old and was last seen on Saturday 27th July 2019 at 12.50 hours in Cymmer, Neath Port Talbot. Officers believe he could be in the Cardiff or Newport areas. He is described as having brown hair, approx. 5ft 1″ in height, and last seen wearing Nike grey tracksuit bottoms, a Nike Black hoody top and black trainers. If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact officers urgently on 101 quoting ref: 1900274961 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A man re-arrested in connection with the death of Lauren Griffiths in Cathays, Cardiff, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Lauren, 21, was found at a flat in Glynrhondda Street at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, April 30. A 22-year-old man, known to Lauren, was re-arrested at his home address in Wrexham yesterday morning on suspicion of Lauren’s murder. Lauren’s family, who live in the Oswestry area, have been updated and continue to be supported by family liaison officers. Detective Inspector Stuart Wales, from South Wales Police Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “We continue to receive information from the…

Actor Michael Sheen has personally congratulated refugees and asylum seekers graduating from an innovative summer school. [aoa id=”1″] The six-week ASPIRE programme – organised by Cardiff University and First Campus – supports refugees, asylum seekers and forced migrants into UK higher education. The students are given intensive English classes, academic taster courses, confidence-building experiences and advice on how to apply to university. [/aoa] The summer school graduates met Sheen at the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff’s Bute Park, Cardiff, ahead of their graduation ceremony at Cardiff University. Hamza Abdallah Ssewankambo, a teacher from Uganda who came to Wales in 2018,…

TOP South Wales ska band Skalet will be performing ‘a night of the greatest ska hits’ at a charity gig for the City Hospice. The charity night will be held on October 18 at the Earl Haig, Whitchurch, Cardiff, and tickets can be bought direct from the Earl Haig, or by contacting Alastair Milburn on 07813 857382 or emailing [email protected] City Hospice is Cardiff’s local hospice, looking after people with incurable and life limiting conditions, such as Cancer, Dementia, Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). To meet the increasing need for hospice care, the charity has…

One of Swansea city centre’s biggest ever building transformations is due to be completed in the next few weeks. [aoa id=”1″] Once open for the new university year, the £45m Oldway Centre, on High Street, will be home to more than 550 students. The development of the 13-storey landmark block reflects Swansea Council regeneration plans which will see many more people living in the city centre. [/aoa] It was developed by Oldway Centre Swansea, part of the Midos Group, physically transformed by WRW Construction and is being managed by Omnia Space. Council leader Rob Stewart was given a tour of…

The ethical lending sector in Wales needs more financial fire-power if it is to continue to grow, says Robert Owen Community Banking Fund (ROCBF). [aoa id=”1″] The Newtown-based lender works with Welsh organisations to help keep investment within local communities, and has just welcomed a renewed investment of £50,000 by Powys charity Cae Post. Local authorities and councils also invest their reserve funds to strengthen ROCBF’s balance sheet, helping it offer fair finance to small businesses and individuals who may be looking for alternatives to the High Street Banks and traditional lenders. [/aoa]This lending takes many forms, including…

A drug dealer from south Wales was banged to rights by footage from his very own dashboard camera. Scott Curtis, 45, from from Graiglwyd, Cwmdare, Aberdare, was potentially facing charges for possession, but two hours of dashcam footage from his yellow Ford Focus caught him in the act, freely carrying out drug deals on his phone and even stopping users in the street. Scott Curtis was stopped by police while driving along the A4059 towards Mountain Ash at approximately 3pm on 6th September, 2018. As officers approached the car he tried to throw a small bag of cocaine and heroin…

The new What Store has opened on the former Kwik Save and Hypervalue site in St Mellons, which has been closed since 2007. In recent years, the site had become a blight on the area, which had attracted graffiti, fly-tipping and other forms of vandalism. It is hoped that the new store will help revitalise the area and bring local jobs. [aoa id=”1″] The retailer has been without a high street presence in Cardiff since it closed its Newport Road store. Earlier this year, work to clear the former What! Stores site on Newport Road began to make way for…

Contractors are on site preparing for main construction work that will see the cutting-edge facility built on part of the existing Oystermouth Road car park, next to the LC. Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart said: “This is the start of a transformational project for Swansea; thousands of residents and visitors share our excitement at the opportunities and benefits it will bring. “Having the contractors on site for this preparatory work is a big step forward and, along with the recent news that the UK and Welsh Governments have agreed to release City Deal funding for the Swansea City and Waterfront…

A ‘Jaws’-dropping Great White Shark, measuring nearly 25 feet, has made its way from the big blue sea to St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff. [aoa id=”1″] Afraid to get too close? Don’t fret! Climb into the chomp-safe shark cage so you can capture that perfect picture without a worry. But don’t forget humans are friends too – not food! If you ‘snap’ a picture with Shark, you can share your best photos with the centre to enter a #SharkSelfie competition. Each week you will have the chance to win a hamper full of St David’s goodies. Jaw-some! [/aoa] From…