Author: Rhys Gregory

Visitors to Margam Country Park are being given the chance to discover parts of the historic castle that are not usually explored during a visit. The popular attraction is now hosting Living History Tours led by the Friends of Margam Park, offering guests the opportunity to step inside the castle and uncover the stories, spaces and history hidden upstairs within the grand building. Tours are taking place every Tuesday and Thursday at 11.30am and 2pm. Organisers say places are limited and visitors are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment. The experience aims to bring the history of the castle…

Members of the public are invited to view the emerging exhibition designs for the new Henry Tudor Centre which is due to open in Spring 2027 in South Quay, Pembroke. The exhibition designs will be on display at Pembroke Town Hall from May 22nd to May 29th. The Henry Tudor Trust, which will operate the new heritage centre, is inviting public feedback on how the story of Henry Tudor – son of Pembroke who became Henry VII and founded one of the most influential dynasties in British history, the Tudors – should be told. The designs have been developed by…

Residents are being advised of a temporary road closure on Llanwonno Mountain Road next week while emergency culvert drainage repairs are carried out. The closure will be in place from Monday, May 18, until Wednesday, May 20, affecting the section of road between Bryn Fynnon and Llanwonno Road, north east of the junction at Llanwonno, covering a distance of around 265 metres. The works are being undertaken by council contractor Hammond ECS Ltd and are required to complete emergency culvert repairs in the area. A signed diversion route will be in place for motorists during the closure. The diversion will…

Spring Clean Cymru has officially come to an end, and communities across Caerphilly have once again shown their pride in their local area by coming together to tackle litter. Throughout the campaign, a total of 98 registered litter‑picking activities took place across the county borough, supported by 180 participants who generously gave their time to make a visible difference to their neighbourhoods. Together, volunteers contributed 275 volunteer hours, collecting 20 bags of recycling and an impressive 292 bags of waste, helping to improve local streets, parks and green spaces for residents and wildlife alike. The Council worked alongside environmental charity…

A Blaenau Gwent–based specialist health and safety training provider has taken a major step towards expanding into the fast‑growing wind energy sector, thanks to support from the Blaenau Gwent Business Development Grant. Pulse Safety Solutions Ltd delivers high‑level technical training to industry, alongside providing specialist technical rescue support to high‑risk industrial environments. Its work helps ensure employees across a wide range of sectors can operate safely in challenging conditions, supported by professional responders trained to manage complex and time-critical rescue situations. With funding from the Business Development Grant, the company has invested in new Working at Height equipment, Sea Survival…

A Merthyr Tydfil woman has been jailed after admitting selling counterfeit designer goods through social media platforms including Facebook and Telegram. Gemma Chinnery, 35, from Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, was sentenced at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on 7 May 2026 after previously pleading guilty to 21 offences under the Trademarks Act. Chinnery received a three-year immediate custodial sentence for each offence, with all sentences to run concurrently. The prosecution followed an investigation by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Trading Standards, which identified a Facebook page called “Gemma G’s Fashion Factory” advertising counterfeit products for sale. Investigators established that Chinnery was…

Cardiff Council has announced a major new three-year literacy initiative aimed at reducing the reading attainment gap across schools in the city. The programme will provide universal access to the Monster Phonics Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme for all Welsh and English-medium schools in Cardiff, including primary, secondary and special schools. The initiative forms a key part of Cardiff’s wider Reading Framework and is designed to strengthen early reading skills, support learners at risk of falling behind and create a more consistent approach to reading development across the education system. The council says up to 63,000 children across Cardiff could…

South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a vehicle reportedly driving the wrong way along Fabian Way in Swansea. The incident happened just after 9pm on Saturday, May 1, on the A483 Fabian Way heading towards Swansea. Four people were taken to hospital following the collision. Police said their injuries were not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening. A 37-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Investigators are now urging anyone who was travelling along Fabian Way or nearby between 8pm and 9pm…

Police investigating an incident involving reports of “loud bangs” like gun shots in Barry have arrested seven people as enquiries continue. South Wales Police were called to Park Road, near Porthkerry Park, at around 10.30pm on Monday, April 13, following reports that a person had been assaulted. Officers also received reports of loud bangs in the area, believed to sound like gun shots. Despite extensive enquiries, police say no victim has come forward or been identified. A total of seven people have now been arrested in connection with the incident. South Wales Police confirmed that Dominic Bily, 18, from Llanrumney…

Passengers across North Wales and West Wales will benefit from an uplift in rail services as Transport for Wales (TfW) prepares to introduce a new timetable from Sunday 17 May. This is a major rail timetable change for North Wales, bringing extra capacity and more services. In West Wales, extra trains will operate over the summer months, including on holiday routes and on Sundays, supporting the local tourism economy. Services on the North Wales Coast Line will increase by around 50%, supporting the growing demand for sustainable travel while strengthening connections between communities. Passengers will benefit from a standard hourly pattern introduced on key routes north…