Author: Rhys Gregory

More than two thousand people took to the streets of Rhyl this weekend to call for an independent Wales, as the seaside town hosted the tenth March for Independence – a landmark event in the growing campaign for Welsh independence. Organised jointly by YesCymru and AUOBCymru (All Under One Banner Cymru), the march drew participants from across Wales, filling Rhyl’s streets with Welsh flags, banners and music. The event began at the Rhyl Events Arena before winding through the town centre and returning to the seafront for a rally featuring live music and speeches from campaigners, politicians and performers. Families,…

The Met Office has warned of an unsettled few days ahead for Wales, with heavy and at times thundery showers expected across the country. Monday will begin windy, with coastal gales likely in southern areas. There will be sunny spells between frequent blustery showers, some of which could turn heavy with hail and thunder. Winds will ease gradually through the afternoon, with temperatures around average for the time of year, reaching highs of around 15°C. Tonight, showers will ease for a time, allowing for a few clear spells before more showers arrive from the west later in the night. These…

Former Wales internationals Duncan Jones, Dan Lydiate and Rhys Patchell will join Steve Tandy’s back-room team on an interim basis for the 2025 Quilter Nations Series. Fifty-seven-cap and double Grand Slam winner Jones has been coaching with the Ospreys since 2018. He will operate as scrum coach when he joins up with Wales this autumn on secondment from the club he made 223 appearances for as a player. Lydiate and Patchell, who both retired from professional rugby at the end of last season, come on board from Dragons where they are both part of the coaching team. Lydiate, who won…

South Wales Police are investigating an incident of disorder that took place in Trowbridge, Cardiff, on Saturday, October 18. At around 5pm, a group of three males reportedly approached a male cyclist with weapons near the junction of Aberdaron Road and Trowbridge Road before leaving the area in a white van. Officers are working to identify all those involved and are appealing for information from the public. They are also keen to trace the man on the bike to check on his welfare. He is described as white, of average height and slim build, and was wearing a grey tracksuit…

South Wales Police are currently at the scene of a collision on North Road in Cathays, Cardiff. The road is closed in both directions between the junctions of Canada Road and Colum Road and is expected to remain shut for some time while emergency services work at the scene. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said:“We’re at the scene of a collision on North Road, Cathays. The road is currently closed in both directions between the junction of Canada Road and Colum Road. It is expected…

South Wales Police can confirm a 38-year-old woman injured in a collision in Caerau, Cardiff, last month has died and a man has been charged with her murder. Emergency services were called to Heol Trelai just before 12.30am on Saturday September 27 to a report that the driver of a car had collided with several pedestrians. Shelley Davies, 38, from Caerau, was injured during the incident and died at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, on the weekend (Saturday, October 18) Following the collision, an 18-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and causing serious injury…

A 31-year-old man has today been found guilty of the manslaughter of John Ithell. Paul Ince, of Cefn Road, Abenbury, Wrexham, denied killing the 59-year-old from Wrexham, but a jury last week (Friday 17 October) found him guilty of manslaughter following an eight-day trial at Mold Crown Court. In the early hours of June 12, 2023, Ince punched John to the face in an unprovoked attack outside a block of flats in Pont Wen, Wrexham. John fell backwards into a fence and hit his head on the concrete floor which caused a severe head injury. He sadly died later that…

Over 1.5 million pay as you go rail journeys have now been made on Transport for Wales (TfW) routes in South Wales. The tap on, tap off technology was launched in November 2024 and has become Transport for Wales’ fastest selling rail product. TfW became the first train operator outside of London and the South East of England to introduce this payment system and is leading the way in the UK rail industry. The pay as you go system is currently available across 95 stations as part of the South Wales Metro project, ensuring customers receive the maximum discount for…

Ten roads within the county are being proposed for speed limit changes following a review by the Vale of Glamorgan Council in line with new Welsh Government guidance. Four roads could move from 20mph to 30mph: Pentir Y De in Rhoose and part of Llantwit Major Road and Cardiff Road (Primrose Hill) in Cowbridge, along with a section of Hayes Road in Sully. Leckwith Road in Llandough, Main Road in Ogmore-By-Sea and part of Lavernock Road in Penarth are proposed to change from 30mph to 20mph. In addition, consideration is being given to variable 20mph restrictions along Aberthin Road in…

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a new bilingual children’s book, Aled Afal Explores Neath Port Talbot, at an event held at Neath Library during the NPT Children’s Book Festival. The book, developed by the Council’s Education Development Team in collaboration with author Delyth Owen, follows the adventures of Aled Afal – a curious happy apple who journeys across Neath Port Talbot, discovering some of the area’s most iconic and heritage-rich locations. From the historic grounds of Margam Park to the peaceful trails of The Gnoll and the golden sands of Aberafan Beach, Aled’s journey is a celebration of the…