Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government has this week introduced a bold and ambitious Bill which aims to transform our response to homelessness. The Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill will fundamentally change our homelessness system, so it is focused on prevention and providing more tools to support people into longer-term homes. The Bill focuses on a multi-agency response to homelessness, bringing public services together to respond to the varied causes and consequences of homelessness. It is rooted in evidence and the lived experience of those who have been homeless and is a vital step towards achieving our long-term ambition of ending…

If you’re anything like us, you love the idea of a weekend escape that doesn’t involve airports, passports, or hours stuck in traffic. So when we were invited by the lovely team at Oxwich Bay Hotel to try out their new stays, we jumped at the chance. Tucked away on the stunning Gower Peninsula, just a short drive from Cardiff, and it genuinely felt like we’d struck gold. A Holiday Home by the Sea We stayed in one of the family caravans at Beach Walk Parc, which turned out to be the perfect base for our little break. And when…

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170 million in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shotton. The landmark development will produce more than 100,000 tonnes of non-combustible rock mineral wool insulation per year and create approximately 140 direct jobs, with more in local supply chains. The announcement coincides with the UK-EU Summit taking place today (Monday 19 May) underscoring the UK Government’s commitment to fostering economic growth through its Plan for Change and attracting inward investment to strengthen the economy. Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: “This £170 million…

From Friday 23 May, Dyffryn Gardens near Cardiff will host Helios, a breathtaking seven-metre artwork of the sun by renowned artist, Luke Jerram. The immersive installation combines detailed solar imagery, glowing light, and a NASA-inspired soundscape and offers a surreal opportunity to experience the sun, up close. Dyffryn Gardens, cared for by National Trust Cymru, is the only location in Wales where visitors will be able to see Helios during its UK-wide tour. Visitors will be able to experience Helios outdoors on the South Lawn at Dyffryn Gardens from Friday 23 to Monday 26 May and Thursday 29 May to…

Da, the well-loved independent coffee shop with homes in both Cardiff and Swansea, is launching a new matcha menu featuring 100% Ceremonial grade matcha tea. With matcha consumption rising by over 200% in the UK since 2023 and consumers increasingly seeking healthier alternatives to traditional coffee drinks, Da’s timing couldn’t be better. This new menu highlights what Da does best, creating quality drinks (and in Cardiff, delicious food too) using local ingredients and making items from scratch rather than using pre-made mixes. What makes Da different from your typical coffee shop isn’t just their Coaltown Coffee (roasted just up the…

Following a fabulous first festival appearance last year, the team from Blood Bikes Wales will once again ride into this year’s Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival (May 25-26th), giving festival goers a chance to learn more about the vital role this fantastic charity plays in relieving pressure on our massively overstretched National Health Service. Blood Bikes Wales volunteers provide a completely free courier service for the NHS in Wales, relying solely on volunteers and public donations; working around the clock to deliver among other things, essential blood supplies and samples, plasma, donor milk for specialist baby units and medication between…

A much-loved village pub in Cardiff has been rescued from the brink of corporate takeover thanks to a ground-breaking property deal led by Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors. The purchase of The Three Horseshoes in Peterston Super Ely marks a major win for community ownership and highlights the critical role of specialist legal expertise in complex commercial property transactions. The Three Horseshoes pub, a familiar fixture in the heart of Peterston Super Ely, was at risk of being lost to a larger operator. Instead, thanks to a remarkable collective effort – and the expertise of Peter Lynn and Partners’ Commercial…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he committed sexual assaults against a child spanning a number of years. 60-year-old Peter Brock, from Ynysforgan, sexually assaulted the victim by touching and caused them to engage in sexual activity between the ages of 9 and 11 years old. Brock then manipulated the child to ensure they didn’t tell anyone about the sexual touching. However, years later, the victim had the courage to tell someone what happened. After pleading not guilty, Brock was found guilty of seven counts of sexual touching and inciting a child under the age of 13 to…

The family of the man who died following a road traffic collision in Capel Curig last weekend have paid tribute to him. “Carwyn Huws of Bethesda, tragically passed away, aged 20 years, on May 10th 2025 following road traffic accident near Capel Curig. “Loving son to Georgina and Hefin and brother to Arlun. All who knew him and loved him, Carwyn was the kindest most loveable person and would always be there for everyone. “As a family, we would like to thank ALL for their support and kind words and request that our privacy is respected at this devastating time.…

TWO of Swansea’s longest-serving councillors have become Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor at a special ceremony staged at Swansea’s Guildhall on May 16. Cllr Cheryl Philpott succeeds Paxton Hood-Williams to become Lord Mayor for 2025/26 and her deputy will be Cllr Penny Matthews. Cllr Philpott, who has been a ward member for Sketty since 2004, has taken up her post following an inauguration ceremony at the Council Chamber, The Guildhall. As Lord Mayor Cllr Philpott will have an important civic and ceremonial role as the city’s official ambassador. She will also be involved in raising money for local good…