Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 15-year-old girl. Shyla was last seen on Friday, 13 September, in Drury, Flintshire. It is now believed that she may be in South Wales. She is described as being around 5ft tall, of average build, with dyed red hair. When last seen, she was wearing grey jogging bottoms, a brown woollen hoodie and white trainers. Shyla has known connections to Barry, Penarth and Cardiff Bay. Police are urging anyone who may have seen her, or who has information that could help locate her, to get in touch. You…

The next Senedd election will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026 – and voters across Wales will be using a brand-new system at the ballot box. Biggest change since devolution For the first time, all 96 Members of the Senedd will be elected through a proportional system designed to better reflect the way people vote. The old mix of ‘first past the post’ and regional representation is being scrapped in favour of what’s called a closed proportional list system. How the Senedd election will work Wales will be divided into 16 new constituencies Each constituency will elect six Members…

With the weather so unsettled at the moment, summer feeling like a distant memory and the nights already drawing in, it can be tricky to know what to do when the heavens open. The Met Office seems to be issuing yellow weather warnings every other day, so how do you keep the kids entertained without climbing the walls yourself? Here are our top picks for things to do in Cardiff when it’s windy, wet and miserable outside. Head to the cinema There’s nothing like escaping the rain with a big tub of popcorn and a blockbuster. Cardiff has plenty of…

The achievements of 11 winners of this year’s prestigious Inspire! Adult Learning Awards in Wales were celebrated at a ceremony in Swansea. Each award winner demonstrated how learning can offer second chances, create new career opportunities, build confidence and help communities become vibrant and successful. The annual awards ceremony was held at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea on Thursday night – one of the highlights of Adult Learners’ Week in Wales. The ceremony also had a sprinkle of Hollywood when Michael Sheen sent a surprise video message congratulating all the winners, encouraging them to never stop learning – the slogan for Adult…

Polestar has been growing rapidly in the UK, with bold expansion plans that are already shaking up the electric car market. Despite the brand not yet having a dedicated dealership in Wales, it is quickly gaining attention with drivers thanks to a series of pop-up events across the country. For drivers in south Wales, the closest permanent Polestar Space is just over the bridge in Bristol. This weekend, the Swedish performance brand brought its line-up to Gilestone Manor in the Vale of Glamorgan, giving visitors the chance to get behind the wheel and experience its latest models. We headed along…

Britain’s top-selling boy band, Take That, have announced a spectacular stadium gig in Cardiff as part of their upcoming summer tour. The show at the Principality Stadium is one of 11 massive UK & Ireland dates confirming the return of their iconic The Circus Live tour in Summer 2026. The Circus Live was originally staged in 2009, and its return has been much anticipated. The original tour broke records as the fastest-selling in UK history, with over 600,000 tickets sold in under five hours. Their 2026 run promises to be even more ambitious, with full production, big stadium venues, and…

Reform UK has won its first seat on Cardiff Council, comfortably gaining the Trowbridge ward in a by-election held on 18 September 2025. The seat became vacant after former Labour councillor Chris Lay resigned, having moved to Telford, Shropshire for work. Edward Topham stood for Reform UK and secured 1,142 votes, about 40 per cent of the vote, enough to take the seat. Liberal Democrat candidate Chris Cogger came second with 681 votes (24 per cent), followed by Labour’s Gary Bowen-Thomson with 615 votes (21 per cent). Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives trailed behind. The result marks a sharp reversal…

Welsh 3D printing firm Lunia 3D celebrates five years in business with major investment in cutting-edge technology, positioning the Cardiff-based company for its next phase of expansion. Founded in 2020 by childhood friends Ken Pearce and Yousef Ahmed, Lunia 3D has grown from a single garden-shed printer to an established 3D printing facility based in Cardiff – and has just installed its most advanced machine to date: a Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printer. The new MJF printer allows Lunia 3D to offer faster, higher-volume batch production using powder-based technology. Unlike traditional resin or filament printers, MJF enables production of engineering-grade…

South Wales developer Llanmoor Homes has unveiled exciting plans for one of its largest housing developments, which will bring up to 850 new homes and a school to Bridgend. Llanmoor plans to build up to 850 properties on approximately 90 acres of land on the western edge of the town, between Bryntirion and Laleston. The Parc Llangewydd development will include a new primary school as well as large areas of public open space, a multi-use games area and areas with play equipment. Some 20% of the homes will be designated as affordable housing and transferred to a local housing association.…

Cardiff University is the No 1 university in Wales, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. It also wins Welsh University of the Year 2026. The Russell Group university has climbed four places in the national rankings, rising from 32nd last year to joint 28th, securing itself a place in the UK’s top 30. Swansea University is the Runner-up Welsh University of the Year. Other winners in Wales include University of Wales Trinity Saint David for the University of the Year for Teaching Quality and Aberystwyth University is named Sustainable University of the Year 2026…