Author: Rhys Gregory

After winning Taylor Wimpey South Wales’ bedroom design competition, The Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School student, Darcey’s vision has been brought to life in the newly launched Dale show home at the Parc Llandaf development. The Year 7 student was announced as the winner earlier this year, after entering the competition which invited students at Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School  to submit their ultimate bedroom concepts. As part of her prize, Darcey’s winning design has been recreated in one of the bedrooms in the new show home at the Taylor Wimpey development in Cardiff.…

Following two successful years of flavour, farming and community, the Vale Food Trail is back for its third edition. Running from Sunday 25th May to Tuesday 3rd June 2025, this ten-day celebration promises a packed schedule of inspiring, delicious and thought-provoking events for all ages and interests — many of which are free to attend. This year, over 20 local producers, farms, food businesses and venues are taking part, offering a vibrant programme of tours, tastings, demos, workshops, exhibitions and more — all focussed on food that’s good for people, planet and place. Whether you’re a curious foodie, a keen…

Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing Wales, on Wednesday 16th April, charged Shazad Ali, a 20-year-old male from Commercial Road in Newport, Gwent with offences under Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2011 (belonging to a proscribed organisation, namely the Islamic State). He was also chsrged with S12 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (Inviting support for a proscribed organisation, namely the Islamic State), S1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (encouragement to commit, prepare or instigate acts of terrorism), and S58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (possession of material likely to be of use to a person preparing or committing an act…

Menter Môn is celebrating 30 years of making a difference across north west Wales this year. From re-establishing the red squirrel on Ynys Môn (Anglesey) to developing Wales’s first tidal energy scheme, supporting thousands of businesses, and promoting the Welsh language – the social enterprise has played an important role in the community and economic development of the region since 1995. To mark the occasion, a series of activities will be held throughout the year  – including an exhibition showcasing the organisation’s work over the past 30 years, a film capturing community memories, and an evening to celebrate the success…

Today marks 30 years since the launch of the first leading online dating website and comes as the Barclays Scams Bulletin reveals that romance scams are continuing to rise. Just as the popularity of online dating and dating apps has increased over the decades, so too has the number of fraudsters targeting potential victims. Barclays data shows romance scams were up 20 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to Q1 2024, with the majority of these scams originating on social media sites and online dating platforms. Barclays is calling for more protection for consumers to guard them…

On Sunday March 17, 2024, officers were flagged down by a member of the public reporting that two people had been run over on Merthyr Road in Pentrebach. The victims were walking towards Merthyr town centre when a grey Audi A3 also travelling in that direction, swerved onto the wrong side of the road, mounting the kerb, and hitting them both. One of the victims had a bleed on both lungs and broke two bones in their leg which required surgery. Located on the pavement after the collision was a wing mirror cover and a detached mirror with an Audi…

Brand-new electric tram-trains are now being tested on the recently electrified Valleys railway lines, as TfW take another step forward with delivering the next phase of the South Wales Metro. Part of an £800 million investment into brand-new trains across Wales and the Borders, the Stadler Class 398 CITYLINK tram-trains will revolutionise transport in South Wales. With the ability to run on both rail and tram lines, they can operate on overhead electrical lines and battery power, and with three carriages can carry more than 250 passengers. Over £1 billion has been invested into transforming rail infrastructure in South Wales,…

Visitors and residents are being reminded to stay at least 100 metres away from marine wildlife, including dolphins, seals and birds, along Cardigan Bay. The North and West Wales Marine Code in Cardigan Bay advises people to stay at least the length of a football pitch away from any wildlife on the water, cliffs or shore. Now is an important time for nesting seabirds and disturbance can cause their eggs or chicks to get knocked off the cliffs into the sea. Melanie Heath, Marine Protected Area officer for Cardigan Bay, said: “If you encounter any sick or injured wildlife, such…

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways was judged the ‘Best Attraction’ at the recent National Tourism Awards for Wales. The highly anticipated awards, hosted by Visit Wales, celebrated the best of the tourism industry throughout the country. The railways qualified for the national awards after winning the ‘Go Attraction of the Year’ award at the Regional Go North Wales Tourism Awards last November. Paul Lewin, the railways’ general manager and Stephen Greig, the railways’ visitor experience manager, were delighted to pick up the prestigious national award. “Receiving this award is a huge honour and is testament to the hard work…

Detectives investigating the murder of Paria Veisi have discovered her body at an address in Penylan, Cardiff. A 41-year-old man from Penylan, Cardiff, has been charged with murder; preventing lawful and decent burial of a dead body and assaulting a person occasioning them actual bodily harm. A 48-year-old woman from Australia Road, White City Estate, London, has been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial of a dead body and conspiring to pervert the course of justice. They both appeared at Cardiff Magistrates Court on Saturday April 19.  Both have been remanded in custody until their next appearance at…