Author: Rhys Gregory

Back by popular demand, music legend and TV personality Martin Kemp is returning to South Wales this October with not one, but two massive 80s-themed shows. Following a string of sold-out appearances across the UK, the Spandau Ballet star will bring his ‘80s Gold! The Ultimate 80s DJ Set’ to Swansea’s Patti Pavilion on Thursday 17 October, before heading to Tenby’s De Valence Pavilion on Friday 18 October. Fans can expect an unforgettable night packed with the biggest hits of the decade, as Martin takes to the decks for a high-energy celebration of all things 80s. From Duran Duran and…

The Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) has officially welcomed its very own on-site hive of native Welsh honeybees as part of an innovative Sustainability Programme developed in partnership with Welsh company Bee1. The initiative aims to promote biodiversity, support local pollinators and celebrate the role of bees in Welsh culture and heritage. The hive, located on-site at the iconic Cardiff Bay venue, will be home to a thriving colony of honeybees cared for by trained staff and volunteers. As part of the programme, participants are undertaking beekeeper training designed not only to enhance environmental awareness but also to support health and…

This Halloween, Scream Time, a spooktacular fright fest lands at Margam Country Park ready to give visitors goosebumps and the event organisers have worked closely with the ecologist to make sure that they do not disturb the hundreds of resident bats. Margam Country Park in Port Talbot Wales provides a home to one of the largest variety of species of bats in the UK alongside other wildlife including barn owls. The country estate has recorded species of the three different types of Pipistrelles, Brown Long-Eared bats and Lesser Horseshoe bats, which are named because of the horseshoe shape on their noses which…

If Wednesday Addams ever decided to relocate to Wales, we think we’ve found her dream home. Maes Y Bryn, a vacant 20-bedroom former care home in Port Talbot, is giving serious haunted-house energy — think creaking floorboards, endless corridors, and enough empty rooms to make even the bravest estate agent glance over their shoulder. With peeling paint, gothic-style detailing, and that eerie stillness that only truly old properties can pull off, this grand building could easily double as a film set for a Halloween special. And the best part? You could own it. It’s going under the hammer with Auction…

This Halloween, something wickedly good is heading to Llandovery as the community cinema hosts a special screening of the critically acclaimed Welsh-language horror Gwledd (The Feast). The event takes place on Friday 31 October at Rhys Prichard Memorial Hall, promising an evening filled with horror, community spirit and Welsh culture. Doors open at 5.30pm, with a community meal at 6pm included in the ticket price (or you can bring your own), followed by the film screening at 7pm. Thanks to funding from Ffilm Cymru, Llandovery Community Cinema is showcasing a range of Welsh-language and environmentally themed films throughout the year,…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing indecent images of children. 26-year-old Darren Rogers, from Alltwen, uploaded one Category A indecent video of a child to his Snapchat account in January 2024. Officers arrested Rogers at his home address, before further child sexual abuse material was found on devices belonging to him. Rogers pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing an indecent photograph of a child, one count of possessing a prohibited image of a child, and one count of possessing an extreme pornographic image showing sexual activity involving an animal. He also…

A burglar from Swansea has been jailed after he repeatedly targeted homes and vehicles in his area, including twice targeting the home of woman in her nineties. 22-year-old Brandon Williams, from Morriston, entered multiple addresses in the Morriston area in November 2024 and July 2025, taking money and keys from inside and also occasionally making off with vehicles which were parked outside. After pleading guilty to non-violent burglary and theft, Williams has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison. Detective Sergeant Samuel Stanway said: “Brandon Williams is the kind of selfish criminal who makes people, especially elderly…

Swansea Arts Weekend lit up the city centre this past weekend, 11-12 October, with a spectacular showcase of creativity, community, and culture. Over 180 artists and performers took to 15 venues and outdoor spaces, delivering more than 300 hours of free cultural entertainment that captivated residents and visitors alike. From the historic grandeur of Swansea Castle to the welcoming charm of St David’s Place, the city itself became an artistic playground. The iconic castle served as the dramatic backdrop for Limbic Cinema’s Vessels, a monolithic pyramid of light, lasers and smoke that drew over 600 mesmerised attendees. Meanwhile, St David’s…

Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival Day will take place from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturday 25 October in the Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot, with lots to see and do during the free event. Events and activities will include the launch of the Royal British Legion Port Talbot’s Poppy Appeal and dedication of the Garden of Remembrance. A flag raising ceremony will take place starting at 10.45am, including The Last Post and a 2-minute silence will be observed at 11am. This will be followed by the presentation of prizes for two children’s art competitions. ‘The Art of being a…

This year’s Newport Food Festival drew bustling crowds which filled the city centre with energy and a buzzing atmosphere – with footfall in the city centre up an impressive 66 per cent compared to the previous Saturday. Councillor Emma Corten, cabinet member for communications and culture said: “I would like to thank everyone involved in this year’s festival who helped make the day such a massive success including our fantastic traders, our talented chefs and entertainers, our volunteers and site staff. It was amazing to see the city centre so busy and events like this prove Newport has so much…