Author: Rhys Gregory

Emergency services are continuing their response following a house fire on Lady Street in Kidwelly. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that joint enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, with the fire now extinguished. Officers, alongside other emergency services, remain at the scene while work continues to make the property and surrounding area safe. The cause of the fire is currently being treated as unexplained. Lady Street remains closed and is expected to stay shut for some time, with a small number of nearby properties still affected and access restricted for safety reasons. Police are now appealing for witnesses who…

A multi-agency programme to tackle long-standing issues linked to serious organised crime in an area of Swansea has now begun. The Swansea Public Services Board has launched its flagship Dyfatty Clear Hold Build project, working under the title Building a Better Dyfatty. The launch event took place last week at Tramshed Tech in the former Palace Theatre on High Street; the building sits within the project area. The approach builds on successful Clear Hold Build activity delivered elsewhere across the South Wales Police force area, including Merthyr Tydfil, Adamsdown, Roath and Butetown. Clear Hold Build is a recognised approach to…

Global technology company Genesis Biosciences has welcomed the revised EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 which has explicitly recognised detergents containing microorganisms for the first time. Genesis Biosciences, whose European technical facility is located in Cardiff, has created and delivered innovative, environmentally responsible and scientifically validated microbial solutions for over two decades. Microbial products use microorganisms such as Bacillus as functional raw materials and active ingredients. Despite being commonplace for several decades, microbial-based cleaning products have reshaped the market in recent years, emerging as a green alternative to chemical-based cleaning products. The updated legislative framework governs the safety, composition, labelling and environmental impact of…

As millions of Brits start booking and heading on their 2026 getaways, fresh analysis of 2025 flight data reveals which UK airports were most plagued by cancellations. The team at Luxury Group Stay delved into the latest Air Transport Movements data published by the Civil Aviation Authority, covering the whole of last year to uncover where travellers faced the highest disruption, and which airports proved the most reliable. An Air Transport Movement is defined as “any landing or take-off of an aircraft engaged in the transport of passengers, cargo or mail on commercial terms.” The study examined all UK airports…

The A470 is currently closed in both directions following a collision between Newbridge on Wye and Rhayader. Traffic Wales confirmed the incident earlier today, warning motorists that the route is shut while the situation is dealt with. In a post on social media, Traffic Wales North and Mid said: “⚠️Collision A470 Newbridge on Wye – Rhayader ⛔️Road closed both directions at this time Please find an alternate route.” Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and plan alternative routes where possible. There is no confirmation yet on how long the road will remain closed or if there are any…

A man who raped two teenage girls as they slept has been jailed. Stefan Dobandi, 20, of no fixed abode, appeared for sentencing at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday 24 March. At a separate hearing in February, he admitted three counts of rape and two counts of taking an indecent photograph/ pseudo-photograph of a child. Dobandi was jailed for 10 years, with a two-year extended license period. He was also handed 10 year restraining orders to protect the victims, an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and subject to notification requirements for life. Between May and June last year, Dobandi raped…

Over £1.6m in new funding has today (24th March) been announced to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support in schools over the next three years. It will fund a mental health programme developed by Anna Freud, a mental health charity for children and young people, for primary and secondary schools across Wales. Anna Freud uses the latest evidence to design new approaches to mental ill health prevention and intervention, including for schools, in partnership with children, young people, families and communities. The funding will introduce the Strategies for Safety and Wellbeing programme, to learners in Year 5 and Year…

The iconic Man versus Horse Race, held every summer in the Mid Wales town of Llanwrtyd Wells, has a new headline sponsor this year. Leading Welsh work-based learning provider, Cambrian Training Company and sister business Trailhead Fine Foods, manufacturers of Welsh Salt Beef and Get Jerky beef and venison snacks, have agreed to sponsor the 45th running of the event on Saturday, June 13. The challenging 22-mile race route, which rises to 4,000 feet, takes in Tarmacadam roads, forestry tracks, farm tracks, bridleways, open moorland and rivers. This year, the race has a brand new course and the organisers are…

Drivers are being warned of congestion on the A470 southbound between Nantgarw and Coryton, with delays possible. According to Traffic Wales, traffic is currently building along the route, which is a key commuter link into Cardiff. Motorists travelling in the area are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible. There is no confirmation at this stage on what has caused the congestion.

Craig Bellamy says he is determined to continue the legacy of former Wales manager Gary Speed, as he reflects on the profound influence Speed had on his career in a new and exclusive documentary on S4C that offers an intimate and honest portrait of Bellamy, manager of the Wales Men’s National Football Team. In the programme, Bellamy describes a defining moment when seeing the mural of Speed on the way to Cardiff City Stadium confirmed his decision to follow in his footsteps and build on the foundations he left behind. In 2011, the football world was shocked by the news…