Author: Rhys Gregory

Matthew Battenbough, 33, has been charged with the murder of Leanne Williams.  He is due to appear at Swansea Magistrates Court today, Wednesday March 5 at 10am. No further action is being taken against a 41-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation and he has been released from police custody. South Wales Police’s Major Crime Team launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body at an address in Townhill on Thursday, February 27. Leanne Williams, 47, was found by police officers at her home in Gomer Road at approximately 2pm. A Home Office Postmortem, which was carried…

A UK home grown electric powered all-terrain vehicle is set to take to the hills of Denbighshire and the surrounding areas. Denbighshire County Council’s Fleet Department has secured a Munro Series M electric 4×4 vehicle to support the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscapes team. The vehicle has been supported in part by gap funding from the Welsh Government’s Energy Service. Currently in production, the Scottish produced all-terrain vehicle will replace a fossil fuel powered pick-up truck that has come to the end of its fleet life. It will be based at Loggerheads Country Park. Countryside rangers will use…

Welsh football superstar Gareth Bale has a new title to add to the five UEFA Champions Leagues he won playing for Real Madrid. The former Wales captain was appointed as a new Cardiff Conference Ambassador due to his investment in Cardiff’s leisure & tourism sector, through his co-ownership of Elevens Bar & Grill and Par 59. He accepted the accolade at a special Wales Week London event called ‘Game Plan Cardiff – Scoring big on investment and growth’ that was organised by Cardiff Council’s Invest in Cardiff and Meet in Cardiff teams. The event showcased the emerging investment opportunities in Cardiff up…

Newport City Council has issued an update on its ongoing 20mph listening exercise, which was launched in response to concerns from residents and businesses about the implementation of the new speed limits across the city. The listening exercise, initiated in November 2024, was introduced to gather public feedback on how the 20mph speed limit, which was rolled out in September 2023, has impacted road users. The council has since received a significant number of responses and has been working to assess the views expressed. According to the latest update, Newport City Council has identified several roads where changes could be…

The Senedd has approved the Welsh Budget 2025-26, releasing £1.6bn of extra funding for the NHS, councils, schools and public transport, benefitting people and communities throughout Wales. In total, the Budget sets out £26bn of spending commitments with substantial increases across all government departments. More than £3bn of capital funding will be allocated in 2025-26 to upgrade vital equipment in the NHS and schools and to build new homes, modernise public transport and support economic growth. Cabinet Secretary for Finance Mark Drakeford said: “Passing this budget is a significant moment for Wales – it unlocks a real uplift in funding…

A Turkish restaurant brand, led by three women, has expanded with the opening of a 100-cover venue in Cardiff city centre, creating a further 16 jobs. Longa, which first opened the doors to its Whitchurch Road café in 2019, has gone on to become a firm favourite go-to eatery for local people and those living further afield. Quickly becoming renowned for its menus which celebrate and share the rich, diverse flavours of Turkish cuisine, the new Park Place restaurant offers an all-day breakfast menu, whilst expanding to capture an evening clientele with a separate menu. Longa, which was founded in…

A thriving North Wales holiday park that had its business funding support removed by the banks, is now accelerating growth plans and eyeing a bright future after securing an £890,000 funding deal. Tyn-Y-Ffridd Farm, which provides holiday and private residential lettings across 70 acres of woods and farmland in Bangor, near Snowdonia, is now set for further expansion after receiving an alternative finance solution from Reward Funding. Owned by entrepreneurs Sarah Thomas and David James, the farm was heavily impacted by COVID but has since invested in redevelopment work to expand its offering, spanning holiday cottages, camping and corporate events…

Brecon Carreg has been announced as the new headline sponsor of the Porthcawl 10K, in what is looking to be its biggest race yet. The water company is no stranger to running events. It has been a long-standing partner of Run 4 Wales sponsoring the CDF 10K in September and ensuring runners are kept hydrated across the various water stations and finish lines across all Run 4 Wales events. Now, it is taking over sponsorship at the popular 10K race in the seaside town on Sunday 6 July. Eleri Morgan, Brecon Carreg’s Brand Manager, said: “Brecon Carreg is extremely proud…

BLUETTI, a leader in clean energy solutions, releases its Handsfree Series, an innovative combination of portable power stations and multi-functional backpacks for hands-free charging on the move. Designed for hikers, photographers, campers, and adventurers, the new backpack power stations keep their devices charged without slowing them down. All-in-One Backpack Power Solution The Handsfree series features two models: the Handsfree1 and Handsfree2. The Handsfree 1 includes a 42L BluePack1 backpack and a 300W/268Wh power station, providing enough storage and power for short trips of 1-3 days. The Handsfree2, with a 60L BluePack2 and a 700W/512Wh portable power bank, supports more extended…

BLUETTI, a leader in portable power stations and eco-friendly energy solutions, launches the Elite 200 V2, a 2KWh all-powerful portable power station designed for easy and convenient home backup power and outdoor activities. Building on the remarkable success of the AC200P—praised by CNET as the “Best Overall Power Station”—the Elite 200 V2 is BLUETTI’s refined upgrade, created in response to valuable customer feedback after selling over 200,000 units of the AC200P. As the world’s first portable power station to use LiFePO4 battery technology, the AC200P set new standards in the industry. Its successor, the Elite 200 V2, redefines portable power…