Author: Rhys Gregory

Scientists are deploying an early warning system to closely monitor how rapidly the Greenland ice sheet is melting and help predict potential climate tipping points. For the first time, a comprehensive network of seismic sensors will be installed in Greenland to ‘listen’ to the vibrations caused by flowing water. The system will allow scientists to continuously monitor meltwater runoff from major glacier outlets in almost real time. Measurements currently provided by conventional monitoring systems tend to be sporadic as well as expensive, while the new seismic instruments are low-cost, less prone to damage and easier to deploy. Meltwater runoff from…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after carrying out violent attacks against two female victims. 29-year-old Scott Miller, from Aberdulais, assaulted the two victims on multiple separate occasions. He pulled the first victim to the ground by their hair before repeatedly punching her to the face, causing her to strike her head on a door frame. He left this victim with a number of injuries. While on bail for the above offences, Miller assaulted his second victim on more than one occasion, including putting his hands around this victim’s throat, causing her to suffer a panic attack.…

A motorcyclist and pillion passenger have sadly died following a road traffic collision in Wrexham. Shortly before 11pm on Friday, 21 March, police were notified by the ambulance service of a single vehicle collision on Wrexham Road, New Broughton, involving a yellow Honda 125cc motorcycle. Emergency services attended and two casualties, aged 18 and 19 years old, were taken to hospital in Wrexham where they sadly died. The road between Coed Efa lane and Dale Road was closed for some time to allow investigations to be carried out at the scene but has since reopened this morning. The coroner, and…

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved that 1 September 2026 will be the revised delivery date for Coety Primary School’s extension, which will coincide with the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Following a consultation process, plans were confirmed to increase the school’s capacity from 420 to 525 places for pupils aged four to eleven years, with some of the features of the expansion to include a four-classroom extension, additional facilities such as toilets, cloakrooms and storage space. A multi-disciplinary design team led by Powell Dobson Architects has been appointed to take forward the concept design through the following…

Work on the modernisation of the Hall wing at Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant in Rhyl is progressing well. Built in the mid-1960s, the Hall wing is seeing improvement works and upgrades which will see the wing transformed and modernised. The works that are currently being undertaken will ensure its continued suitability and adequacy for educational purposes, and its use by the wider community. The renovation, which began at the start of the year, includes upgrading the insulation and energy efficiency of the building, which will not only enhance the comfort for the pupils, but also help to reduce the school’s…

Cardiff Council is announcing a major change in its waste management services – the resumption of fortnightly garden waste collections will now be year-round. Garden waste collections across the city began again this week following the winter break, but now residents will be able to have their garden waste collected every fortnight for 50 weeks of the year. That’s 25 garden waste collections a year – up from 18 a year. The service will pause for two weeks over Christmas to redirect resources and manage the increased amount of recycling caused by the festive season. Councillor Norma Mackie, Cabinet Member…

World-famous RAF team The Red Arrows are set to thrill crowds at Swansea’s Wales National Airshow this summer. They are the first big name to be confirmed for the free-entry spectacular, due to take place over Swansea Bay on Saturday 5 July, and Sunday 6 July. The annual show, which takes place over the bay using its 4 miles of coastline and attracts over 200,000 residents and visitors from across Wales and the UK, is organised by Swansea Council. The Red Arrows, renowned for their breathtaking aerial displays and precision flying, will perform on both Saturday and Sunday this year,…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is asking members of the local community to give their views on proposals to develop affordable homes on an unused site in the Risca area. Caerphilly Homes, the Council’s housing division, is proposing to redevelop the former library and community centre site at Brookland Road, Pontymister into up to 23 affordable energy efficient homes across a mix of apartments, houses and later living properties. The plans also include public green spaces, landscaping, sustainable drainage, and car parking for residents. These plans will breathe new life into the presently vacant site, whilst helping to meet ever increasing…

Later today, the Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent. In a UK first, the Act will end private profits being made in looked after children’s care, in the future. Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden will say: “This landmark law represents a fundamental shift in how we care for our most vulnerable people in Wales, whose voices have been central in our decisions. “By removing profit from the care of looked after children, we’re ensuring that funding goes towards improving outcomes for young people and I’m proud that we’re the first UK…

One of the UK’s longest standing initiatives connecting businesses and organisations with academia is celebrating 50 years of delivering value to the Welsh economy. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme drives growth and innovation by solving real world ‘business’ challenges in partnership with academics across Wales and the UK. The resulting partnerships are focused on creating solutions that deliver innovation, economic growth and social or environmental benefits, leading to changes that improve people’s lives. Over the last few years alone, Welsh KTP projects have resulted in 78 new jobs, and a £6.5m investment in innovation – including £1.8m in funding…