Author: Rhys Gregory

Nando’s at St David’s in Cardiff has reopened after a major makeover, so we headed down to see what had changed and whether it still delivers that familiar comfort we all go back for. Nando’s has always understood its place. It keeps things centred on chicken, chips and rice with a few small twists over time. When new items appear, they fit in naturally, like halloumi, or they add a boost to what people already love. It’s why the chain has stayed popular while others get caught up trying to reinvent everything with unnecessary extras. The Cardiff restaurant now feels…

Two builders have been jailed after conning an elderly couple out of their life savings. 51-year-old Dave McEvoy, from Splott, Cardiff, and 21-year-old Joseph Ellis, from Basildon, Essex, targeted an address in Ystalyfera, Neath Port Talbot before agreeing to carry out “roof cleaning” for an 83-year-old victim. After initially charging the man £1,000, the pair attended on a number of occasions to carry out the ‘work’, but on every occasion they asked the victim for more money as they kept finding ‘faults’ with the roof. They would eventually remove half of the roof and fail to replace it. In total,…

A man from Swansea has been handed an extended 30-year prison sentence after being found guilty of a significant number of child sex offences. 36-year-old Adam Davies, from Hafod, committed these offences against multiple victims over a period spanning numerous years. In July 2023, one of Davies’ victims made an allegation that she was sexually assaulted by Davies when she was younger. The offences against this victim and a second victim took place over a number of years. Both girls were under 13 at the time of the abuse. As part of the investigation into this allegation, Davies’s devices were…

Tŷ Hafan’s Every Precious Life Appeal ended at 10pm on Tuesday night with a massive  £430,860 raised in just 60 hours. The target was smashed at 8pm that evening (25 November) with an extra £30,000 raised by the time the match-funding window ended at 10pm that night. Tŷ Hafan’s Every Precious Life Appeal focused on stories of families who have experienced baby loss and who are being supported by Tŷ Hafan. Gwenno George, who together with her husband, Luke Nicholas, shared their son Emrys’ story, said: “We are blown away by everyone’s support, kindness and generosity during the appeal. Every…

Black Friday is here and Christmas is coming, bringing store shelves and websites packed with tempting items, TV adverts and promotions to get us spending to ensure we have a perfect festive season. But what happens if you haven’t got the money to make those purchases? Rather than going without, many shoppers are turning to buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) schemes – laying down a small amount and committing to pay the rest in instalments With more of us choosing to shop online, it has never been easier to buy things at the touch of a button, with the option to pay in…

NORTH WALES is set to break new ground in boosting home-grown produce with the launch of a trailblazing ‘Machinery Ring’ for the agriculture sector. Menter Môn’s Machinery Ring scheme uses an innovative, collaborative approach, designed to encourage growers and farmers to grow more, allowing them to access and use the equipment needed while reducing the financial risk of purchasing their own equipment. Four Local Food Partnerships – Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, and Denbighshire – have joined forces in a push to scale up horticulture across the region. Their motivation is to increase homegrown produce in the public sector, retail and hospitality.…

Mermaid Quay is set to sparkle this winter as the Cardiff Bay waterfront destination unveils its 2025 Christmas programme, bringing a full line-up of live music, family activities, festive workshops and seasonal dining. Visitors can expect twinkling lights, festive entertainment and atmospheric evenings in Tacoma Square, including performances from the Northern Lights Choir on 28 November and a series of live shows from the Cardiff University Show Choir on 7, 11 and 13 December. For younger visitors, the popular free Elf Workshops return across four dates in December, offering Christmas letter writing, games, crafts and character meet-and-greets inside Unit 2…

The doors are swinging wide open at Llangefni’s Market Inn as the restaurant and pub gets set to open its upstairs accommodation. The Market Inn, which has undergone a £1m refurbishment over the past 12 months, is now accepting bookings for its eight spacious, modern ensuite bedrooms, offering tourists the perfect place to rest after a busy day exploring the Welsh landscape. Bought by experienced publican, Derek McKeon in 2023, the Market Inn has been open for food and drinks since December last year, but with funding stretched following the extensive modernisation of the downstairs space, and Derek keen to open…

This Sunday, Caerphilly will play host to a huge South Wales elimination match for control of the company, as ‘WE WILL RISE’, presented by Brilliance Pro Wrestling (a No Mercy Wrestling Event Production), hits Caerphilly Leisure Centre on November 30th. The afternoon of family-friendly entertainment will see top UK and international wrestling talent compete in front of a local audience, with the future of the company at stake. The the elimination match, each member of a team must be eliminated before victory is won. Two teams of four will battle it out as Team Brilliance, featuring Heavyweight Champion MJ Grayson…

The former Wilko superstore on Holton Road in Barry has been given a festive makeover to kickstart a series of transformation works following the recent purchase of the site by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Six local artists have been commissioned to produce a number of artworks to turn the empty shop windows into delightful winter-themed displays. The artists worked at pace to have the window displays completed in time for the Barry Christmas Lights Switch-On. Work is also underway to replace the signage on the front and sides of the building, signaling the beginning of a new era to…