Author: Rhys Gregory

Emergency services were called to woodland near Brookfield Drive at 7.13am today. [aoa id=”1″]Although formal identification has not been carried out, the body is believed to be that of a 32-year-old Cardiff man. Next of kin has been informed and they are being supported by specially trained liaison officers. Detectives are carrying out house to house enquiries and scenes of crime officers are conducting forensic examinations of the woodland. An incident room has been set up at Cardiff Central Police Station and an appeal for information has been issued. [/aoa] This is not linked to the on-going murder investigation of…

Towergate’s group charity, The Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT), has given £4,000 to The Hollies, a primary school for children aged 3-11 years, who have special education needs in Pentwyn, Cardiff. The grant from ACT will go towards a replacement ‘Nest Swing’ for the children’s playground. Headteacher Lisa Marshall said: “Children with autism often prefer solitary play. To help further develop their play skills, the nest swing will encourage turn taking and social interaction but most importantly to have fun! With limited funds available to replace worn out equipment we are so pleased at the amount of money Towergate has given…

Around 100 Swansea City Centre businesses have signed up to a fantastic Golden Ticket competition this year, giving shoppers the chance to ‘win Christmas’, while encouraging people to shop locally. Swansea Bid (Business Improvement District) is behind the Golden Ticket competition, via its Big Heart of Swansea brand, which is offering a massive £500 worth of prizes for one lucky winner. Tickets are available in up to 100 Swansea City Centre shops and outlets – from big retailers like Ann Summers, New Look, Top Shop, Marks & Spencer and Top Man, to much loved small businesses like Madame Foner, Lee…

Detectives are carrying out a murder investigation as there have been no sightings of Mohamed Megherbi (pictured) since Tuesday, October 9 in Roath. A 26-year-old man from Llanedeyrn was arrested on Tuesday, November 20 on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody at Cardiff Bay Police Station. Despite extensive enquiries, Mr Megherbi, who has strong links to northwest London, has not been found and there is no proof of life. A property in Pennsylvania, Llanedeyrn has been subject of a full forensic examination and the surrounding area has also been searched as part of the on-going police investigation. An…

In the final game in the Under Armour Series at the Principality Stadium, Wales will be taking on South Africa on Saturday in the hope of being unbeaten in the series, following the wins against Scotland, Australia and Tonga. [aoa id=”1″] The game will kick off at 5.20pm, so the gates of the stadium will open at 2.20pm with a full city centre road closure between 1.45pm and 8.15pm. These are the advertised times when the council is able to close the roads. If the city centre isn’t as busy as we expect at 1.45pm the road closures will be…

Founder, Helen Wynn, hopes her cow’s milk kefir will bring customers the same positive health benefits she has seen in her own family. [aoa id=”1″] Helen, who is from Y Felinheli in Gwynedd, balances producing her kefir milk drink with her job as a television production manager. She first came across kefir as a way of easing her husband Gwyn’s inflammatory bowel disease and since drinking it has seen an improvement in his health. “He’d been managing his condition with medication, but about five years ago we came across an article about kefir, and so we set about finding how…

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday are expected to kick off an explosion in online shopping ahead of Christmas, with consumers expected to spend £8bn on deals, too many Welsh shoppers are still not protecting themselves online. As a result, 17% of online shoppers in Wales are losing money due to a combination of internet scams, weak passwords and misplaced trust in websites. New research from Sophos by Atomik Research shows Welsh consumers remain at risk of online cyber-attacks as they make some basic security mistakes: Nearly two-thirds (63%) of survey respondents don’t choose a different password for each online…

The hospital was the first in Wales to appoint an advanced radiography practitioner in CTC (Computerised Tomography Colonography), a specialist examination of the large bowel. [aoa id=”1″] This is a diagnostic technique that provides 3D images of the large bowel and rectum to help identify polyps and cancerous areas. The new service saw the department shortlisted for a 2018 NHS Wales Award. The advanced radiography practitioner role came about as a result of higher demand for CTC, which is a new diagnostic technique, without any additional resources. This, coupled with a national shortage of qualified consultant radiologists, meant it was…

With no owner to be found, the black and tan cross was rescued by Friends of the Dogs Wales, a charity that supports stray and abandoned dogs, and later cared for by the team at Valley Vets in Cardiff. [aoa id=”1″] On examination the charity’s vets found she was suffering from a hernia and lumps were discovered on her glands. Details from her microchip revealed she was 17 years. It was touch and go whether they would operate or put her to sleep due to her old age, but because she had a wonderful nature the charity decided to operate.…

CAT, which is fully equipped with everything needed for a great day out, is waiving the entry fee this winter. Visitors can explore working examples of renewable energy, discover sustainable buildings and techniques, walk round organically managed gardens and learn about land management and the history of CAT on the Quarry Trail Walk through sustainably managed woodland. CAT’s chief executive Adrian Ramsay said: “Waiving the entry fee to the CAT visitor centre will help inspire, inform and enable more people to engage with our work and access the important information about climate change and sustainable living.’’ [aoa id=”1″] CAT’s shop…