Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff is set to host an international street art festival this summer as more than 100 artists from around the world descend on the city for the first ever Meeting of Styles Cymru. Taking place from July 2 to 5, the international ‘paint jam’ will see artists creating large-scale artwork across Grangetown, Butetown and central Cardiff. The festival is being led by Welsh artist Amelia Thomas, also known as ‘Unity’, on behalf of Cathays Central Youth and Community Project. She said: “We want this festival to raise awareness of graffiti as an art form, changing the often negative narrative behind…

The new Welsh Government will ultimately be judged on whether it chose short-term fixes or long-term action to secure a better future for coming generations, according to Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker. As a new Senedd term begins, the commissioner is urging ministers and politicians across all parties to focus on decisions that will protect people from future crises in food, energy, nature and public health. Mr Walker is warning that short-term fixes that ignore the future are one of the reasons people are suffering now and that Wales must plan “not just for the next 100 days, but for the next…

Daniel, 27, from Cardiff has won a prestigious national award at a King’s Trust Celebration, in partnership with TK Maxx.  He scooped the NatWest Enterprise award which recognises a young person who has overcome barriers to create their own sustainable business or social enterprise. Dan was honoured last week at the event, which was an extraordinary, one-night-only event, celebrating the work of youth charity The King’s Trust and showcasing the limitless potential of young people as The Trust turns 50 years young. Held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, and hosted by Ant and Dec, this special evening saw performances from an all-star…

Welsh mid-market businesses could generate around £252m in additional annual economic output if key decisions were made more quickly, according to new research from advisory firm FRP. The findings suggest there is significant further growth potential for the Welsh mid-market, with faster decision-making able to support stronger revenue growth, improved efficiency and greater resilience in response to changing market conditions. The findings form part of FRP’s new Decision Economy report, a major new study delivered in partnership with research firm Development Economics to assess the importance of mid-sized businesses – those with between 50 and 499 employees – to the…

The Met Office says unsettled weather across Wales and the UK is set to give way to warmer conditions later this week, with forecasters predicting the warmest day of the year so far ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. After a mixed start to the week featuring heavy showers, strong winds and the chance of thunder, temperatures are expected to climb steadily from Thursday onwards, bringing brighter and warmer weather for many parts of the country. Tuesday is expected to bring a mix of sunshine and heavy, blustery showers across Wales, with some thunderstorms possible before conditions ease later in…

Newport City Council has revealed the next list of roads set to be resurfaced over the next two years as part of its ongoing Fixing Our Roads programme. The announcement follows increased investment in road repairs and maintenance as part of the council’s 2026/27 budget, with the authority saying it is responding directly to concerns raised by residents. So far, resurfacing work has already been completed on more than 30 major roads across the city, including Chepstow Road, Cardiff Road, the A467 Risca bypass and Malpas Road. Councillor Rhian Howells, cabinet member for infrastructure and assets, said: “When setting our…

Community groups, voluntary organisations and local partners across Swansea are being invited to apply for grant funding this summer to support food provision and activities for residents. Swansea Council has opened applications for a range of grant programmes under its #HereForYouThisSummer campaign aimed at helping children, young people and older residents, as well as supporting emergency food provision across the city. Almost £700,000 is available to support a wide range of activities, including holiday provision, community food projects and initiatives that help people stay connected, active and supported during the summer months. Jane Whitmore, from Swansea Council, said: “These grants…

he new Mayor of Neath Port Talbot says he is looking forward to serving the community, seeing the role as a culmination of a lifetime of connection to the area. Cllr Alan Lockyer, who has recently served as Deputy Mayor, has now officially taken up the main role following a ceremony at The Orangery, Margam Park. The Mayor has thanked outgoing Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr Wayne and Carol Carpenter, praising their exemplary service and expressing gratitude for their long friendship. Although born in England (Romsey, Hampshire), incoming Mayor Cllr Alan Lockyer strongly considers himself Welsh, having lived in Neath from…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after he was found to have a significant number of illegal weapons within his property. 51-year-old Maximin Carter had stored the weapons in a house on Commercial Street, Abergwynfi, and prompted a large-scale police response when the weapons were discovered in February. In March, Carter pleaded guilty to six counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a private place, and a further count of possessing a prohibited self-contained gas cartridge air weapon. He has today been sentenced to five and a half years in prison. Detective Sergeant Kristian Burt said: “This…

Kane Evans, 29, was arrested by police in Bristol airport on January 29, 2026, where he had returned from a holiday in Cyprus. At the time he was under investigation by officers from the Cardiff and Vale organised Crime team. Back in November, 2025, he was inside a flat in Mill Road when officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act. As officers forced entry, a rucksack containing crack cocaine had been thrown out of a bedroom window where they found Evans and arrested him. Officers seized two phones from the address,…