Author: Rhys Gregory

A driver has had their vehicle seized in Machen after tailgating an unmarked police car and committing a series of traffic offences. The incident took place on Commercial Road, where officers in an unmarked vehicle noticed a car following dangerously close behind them. Police said the driver then proceeded to drive on the wrong side of the road before parking on double yellow lines at the corner of a junction. Officers stopped the vehicle and quickly established that the driver was working as a food delivery driver at the time. However, further checks revealed the driver was not insured for…

Transport for Wales has partnered with Heartbeat Trust UK to support the installation of 18 bleed control kits to stations across Cardiff. This is the first time equipment of this kind has been available in the capital. The kits, donated by the Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales have been integrated directly into existing defibrillator cabinets to ensure they are clearly visible and accessible to the public in an emergency. The project uses the Daniel Baird Foundation’s critical bleed control kit and is the principal model widely adapted across England. It’s equipped with military-grade medical supplies that can be used by members…

A NEW Chief Officer has been appointed to lead the organisation supporting charities, volunteers and community groups in Denbighshire. Janine Downing has stepped into the role at Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC), bringing more than 16 years of third sector experience. Speaking about her appointment, Janine said she was proud to take on this key position and build on work already underway across the county. “I’m incredibly proud, DVSC is an amazing organisation that does so much to support community groups, charities and volunteers in Denbighshire,” she said. “We already have a committed and passionate team here, and I’m excited…

South Wales Police have confirmed that threats which led to the closure of two Cardiff schools are now being treated as malicious communications. The force said it first received a live chat at around 8.30pm on Sunday, March 15, making threats to harm people with weapons at Llanishen High School and Eastern High School. As a precaution, both schools were closed while investigations were carried out. Further communication was then received late on Monday, March 16, relating to St Illtyd’s High School. Police say extensive enquiries have since been conducted, including thorough searches at all three schools. Officers carried out…

The Sinclair Group has strengthened its presence as Wales’ largest automotive retail group with the opening of its second Škoda dealership in Newport. Following its acquisition of the previous Škoda franchise in Newport operated by Mon Motors, the Group has relocated the business to Corporation Road. Here the all-new Sinclair Škoda Newport will operate alongside its well-established sister Volkswagen retailer in the wake of a significant investment programme on the four-acre plot. Owned and operated by the Sinclair Group for more than 30 years, the Newport site has been completely transformed to accommodate both brands, offering the very finest facilities…

A brand-new food and drink festival, which is a celebration of Welsh produce and drinks, will be held at DEPOT, Cardiff from July 9th to 11th. The three-day festival, organised in collaboration with the Welsh Government Drinks Cluster, Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) and DEPOT, will bring together some of Wales’ top food and drink producers under one roof. It will showcase home-grown wine, spirits, cider and beer, alongside a selection of Welsh food and entertainment. One highlight of the event is Indie Beer Wales, where festival-goers will have the opportunity to sample some of Wales’ best brews, meet their passionate producers, and discover…

Paul Popham Running Club (PPRC) has announced a nationwide expansion across Wales, following growing demand and the continued success of its flagship Swansea running club. The rollout is being supported by partnerships with Freedom Leisure and Legacy Leisure, enabling the club to strengthen and grow its community-based running network across the country. PPRC President and Popham Kidney Support CEO, Joanne Popham, is calling on runners and anyone looking to get fit in 2026 to join the club, highlighting the benefits of physical activity for overall wellbeing and helping raise awareness of kidney disease. New clubs are set to launch at…

From optimising solar power to installing energy efficient lighting, Flintshire firms and community organisations are advancing towards net zero. Nearly a dozen beneficiaries have been empowered to implement key low carbon infrastructure thanks to a grant from the Flintshire Fund, delivered by Antur Cymru and backed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This builds upon previous support delivered via the social enterprise’s Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund, delivered in partnership with Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd, which helped participants identify where and how to minimise their emissions. One such recipient is Cambrian Aquatic Sports Centre in Connah’s Quay, which has…

The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2025/26 report, published today, highlights a challenging year for business dynamism in Wales, with declines in the number of private sector businesses and a contraction in equity investment activity. While smaller businesses remain central to employment across Wales, the report finds lower levels of business creation and investment. Despite these pressures, targeted investment programmes and growing activity in innovation-led sectors such as artificial intelligence continue to support opportunities for future growth. Equity investment deals and values decline in Wales Equity investment activity in Wales fell significantly in the first three quarters of…

28 projects across Wales have secured over £15million (£15,186,716) to protect wildlife and biodiversity across land and sea. The projects, which include initiatives to protect the brown long-eared bat, restore wetland habitats and safeguard important plant species, will all benefit from grants between £50,000 and £1million from the Nature Networks Fund. Delivered by the Heritage Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government and in partnership with Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the fund aims to strengthen the resilience of Wales’ protected land and marine sites and accelerate nature’s recovery. Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change said: “This significant investment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our international targets such as 30by30 which are increasing the scale and pace…