Author: Rhys Gregory

Music lovers attending a top festival will be treated to 18 world premieres of new works – along with a yoga and a foot massage session. The two-day Bangor Music Festival that’s being held at Pontio arts centre, Bangor on Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15, is celebrating its 20thanniversary with a packed programme based on the theme of Music, Health and Wellbeing. The yoga sessions will be led by yoga teacher and author Leisa Mererid from nearby Felinheli, who has recently published a book on the subject. The festival was the brainchild of Dr Guto Pryderi Puw, senior…

Seven men have been charged with conspiring to sell large quantities of cocaine following a series of raids across Cardiff, Bridgend and the West Midlands earlier this week. Tarian, the regional organised crime unit for southern Wales, supported by the National Crime Agency (NCA), executed a number of warrants on Tuesday (January 14), as part of Operation Vermont. The following have all been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs: Jordan Evans, 20, from Pontprennau, Cardiff; Jason Ford,42, from Heath, Cardiff; Richard Gooch, 44, of Trowbridge, Cardiff; Leon Jeanne, 39, of Llanrumney, Cardiff; Christopher Pinches, 37, from Bridgend; Ezra…

South Wales Police is investigating a fatal Road Traffic Collision which happened at approx 7.30am yesterday morning on the A483 Fabian Way close to what is commonly known as the Amazon roundabout. The collision involved a white coloured Mini Countryman vehicle and a male pedestrian in his early 40’s. South Wales Police are appealing for people who witnessed a white man walking along the A483 Fabian Way prior to the incident and anyone who witnessed the manner of driving of the white Mini Countryman to come forward. We also appeal for witnesses with dash cam footage who were near to…

To celebrate the arrival of Dippy on Tour at National Museum Cardiff in partnership with FOR Cardiff, kids and families will be able to enjoy some free craft dinosaur fun every weekend this month! The Dippy Craft Café will be all about Dino bodies, so come and get creative and make your own stomping Dino dress up! The team will be located near Berskha on the upper level. Each child will have the chance to excavate their own dinosaur to take home at the Dippy Craft Café and the last weekend of the month will be all about creating their…

The latest data relating to bovine TB in Wales has revealed an alarming and unsustainable rise in the number of cattle slaughtered due to this disease.  According to recent data, the number of cattle slaughtered in Wales in the 12 months to October 2019 was 12,742 and this is the highest number on record. Indeed, whilst the most recent data reveals a 12% fall in New Herd Incidents in the 12 months to October 2019, the number of cattle slaughtered over the same period was 24% higher than the previous year. FUW President Glyn Roberts said: “Although the data from…

A Mid Wales distillery, which is one of the most prestigious craft producers in the UK, has won three medals at the 2020 World Gin Awards. The Dyfi Distillery in Corris, near Machynlleth won the trophy for Best Welsh Dry Gin with its Dyfi Original, while Pollination Gin scooped a gold medal and Hibernation Gin was awarded a silver. “We’re delighted,” said Danny Cameron, who co-founded the distillery at Corris Craft Centre more than four years ago with his brother, Pete. “There is another stage of judging to follow to elect the ‘World’s Best’, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed…

Cardiff’s leading entertainment venue, The Red Dragon Centre will be celebrating this year’s Chinese New Year with a joyous afternoon of free, traditional Chinese New Year activities. To mark the Year of the Rat, The Red Dragon Centre has teamed up with the Cardiff Confucius Institute to host a prosperous day that includes several free workshops including lantern making, paper cutting and calligraphy. Visitors will also have the chance to meet a traditional Chinese Lion who will celebrate with passers-by at the centre at 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm. The Oriental Garden will also be on hand to offer visitors the…

South Wales Police has charged a 52-year-old man with murder following the death of Luke Williams, aged 26, in Aberaman last month. Mr Williams was pronounced deceased on Thursday, December 19th at Prince Charles Hospital following an incident in Commerce Place at approximately 8.50pm on Monday, December 16th. Andrew John Davies, from Aberaman, was initially arrested and charged with causing Grievous Bodily Harm and was remanded into custody at Merthyr Magistrates Court. Davies has now been charged with the murder of Mr Williams and will appear at Cardiff Crown Court this morning.

A £2bn transport vision designed to transform Cardiff and South East Wales’ transport network has been unveiled by Cardiff Council. Cardiff Council’s Transport White Paper, which lays out an ambitious 10-year plan to tackle the climate emergency, reduce congestion and improve air quality in the Welsh capital, was launched this week following consultation with thousands of city residents, health and transport experts. The White Paper lists a series of projects which could revolutionise public transport options in Cardiff and the region, including: Expanding current Metro plans to deliver more new tram/train routes and stations in Cardiff and the region Introducing…

A record number of victims of modern-day slavery and human trafficking are coming to light in North Wales – including pensioners in their 60s and 70s. According to North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, 2019 saw a 60 per cent increase in cases, from 63 to around 100, with the majority of cases involving children and young people being coerced into selling drugs by vicious County Lines gangmasters. But older people are also being targeted by the organised crime gangs because they are vulnerable for a variety of reasons, including their age, loneliness or disability. The news came during…