Author: Rhys Gregory

The Guide Dogs charity has teamed up with Cardiff Airport, which is aiming to be recognised throughout the UK as a flagship airport for accessibility. Guide Dogs has been training staff at the airport to help passengers with sight loss, including guide dog owners, long cane users and young people. Staff have learnt skills including sighted guiding techniques, how to recognise when someone may need support, and how to offer this safely. A behind-the-scenes video of a training day is available on the Guide Dogs YouTube channel. It shows a member of staff helping Gary, a long cane user who…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault. 71-year-old Stewart Read, from Gorseinon, intentionally touched two separate victims on multiple occasions. He was ultimately found guilty of nine counts of sexual assault on a female victim. Read has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison. Detective Constable Sarah Cook said: “Stewart Read is clearly an incredibly dangerous man who repeatedly lays his hands on women in a sexual manner without their consent. “He obviously derived a sick pleasure from what he was doing, and his not guilty pleas…

The construction of the new £60 million Willows High in Splott has reached a major milestone with a traditional “topping out” ceremony marking the completion of the highest point of the build. To honour the occasion, a ceremonial tree was gifted to the school, symbolising growth and new beginnings. The event was jointly hosted by Cardiff Council and Morgan Sindall Construction, the contractor responsible for the design and delivery of the state-of-the-art facility. The new Willows High is one of the latest projects delivered as part of Cardiff Council and Welsh Government’s Band B Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. Once…

A vibrant new Gaming Den has opened at St Mellons Youth Club, bringing a safe, modern space with digital technologies to young people in East Cardiff. The project has been delivered by Kier in partnership with Cardiff Youth Service and Wates Group as part of the Community Wellbeing benefits associated with the construction of the new Court School, to be known as Ysgol Cynefin. It highlights the building contractors ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful social value alongside its core construction work. Volunteers transformed the space into a dynamic and inclusive environment, complete with a state-of-the-art media wall and gaming area.…

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced its support for a voluntary ban on the sale, purchase, and use of plastic flying ring toys on council-owned beaches, to protect marine wildlife from the dangers posed by discarded plastic. A full meeting of the council on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, approved a notice of motion calling for voluntary action to discourage the use of the rings specifically at Aberavon Beach and the associated Small Beach (Little Warren). As part of the notice of motion the council also endorsed the national campaign for a UK-wide ban on flying rings and formally requested that…

Pembrokeshire County Council has informed residents and visitors that Narberth Castle will remain temporarily closed beyond the initial conservation period, as additional essential safety works have been identified. Following the recent programme of stabilisation and conservation, further inspection has revealed additional structural concerns that require urgent attention to ensure the long-term safety and preservation of this important heritage site. The site, including the public footpath, will remain closed while further works are undertaken. These will include reinforcement of unstable masonry, removal of hazardous debris, and installation of protective measures to prevent future deterioration. Due to the nature of the terrain…

The Welsh Government has signed an agreement with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to support businesses and help drive greater investment in creativity and innovation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recognises the important role that effective intellectual asset and intellectual property (IP) management has in stimulating economic growth. It sets the foundations for the two organisations to work closer together to provide targeted IP support and guidance for innovative Welsh businesses.  This will deliver social and economic benefits for people across Wales. This agreement forms part of the Welsh Government’s vision to create and nurture a vibrant innovation culture for…

Cardiff Council is restricting junk food advertising on all Council owned assets, following the approval of an updated advertising policy by Cabinet at its meeting last week. The policy, aimed at supporting public health, sustainability, and community wellbeing, sets out new standards and has a particular focus on the promotion of healthier food and drink options. Advertising products and services that are harmful to health or the environment, vehicles powered by fossil fuels, payday loans, and tobacco products including e-cigarettes and vapes are also prohibited under the policy. Alcohol and religious advertising are subject to strict controls and must comply…

As many people across Wales return to the grind after summer, a new report reveals sickness absence in the workplace is climbing at an alarming rate. According to the CIPD’s latest Health and Wellbeing at Work report, employees are now taking an average of 9.4 days off each year. This is a sharp increase from 7.8 days in 2023 and 5.8 in 2022 – a near doubling of absence in just three years. The findings come at a time when more organisations than ever are adopting wellbeing strategies. Some 57% now have a formal wellbeing plan in place, up from…

A by-election will take place in Caerphilly next month to fill the vacant Senedd seat left by the sudden death of Labour politician Hefin David. A by-election happens when a seat becomes vacant between general elections, giving local voters the chance to choose a new representative. The Welsh Parliament has confirmed that the vote will be held on Thursday 23 October 2025. Mr David, who had served as the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly since 2016, died suddenly on 12 August at the age of 47. Labour has held the Caerphilly seat since the Senedd, then known as the…