Author: Rhys Gregory

A man from Aberdare has been jailed after driving a bulldozer into a pub in Aberdare in December 2025. Daniel Morgan, 35 from Aberdare was sentenced on Thursday May 14 at Merthyr Crown Court to three years and six in prison. This sentence follows guilty pleas to aggravated vehicle taking and property damage over £5,000, dangerous driving and criminal damage that recklessly endangers life. This case stems from Thursday December 4, 2025, when Daniel Morgan had been drinking at the New Inn Public House, Aberdare. He left the pub making threats that he would attack the pub with a bulldozer.…

Transport for Wales (TfW) will have additional rail services and increased capacity this weekend (16 – 17 May) to support those travelling to Monster Jam, Gŵyl Fach y Fro and the Barry Island 10K. On Saturday 16 May, Monster Jam returns to the Principality Stadium, while Barry Island hosts Gŵyl Fach y Fro, a popular Welsh language festival. The weekend concludes on Sunday 17 May with the Barry Island 10K, which will see thousands of runners and spectators heading to the Vale of Glamorgan. To meet the expected demand, TfW has put on additional services and increased capacity across the network. Following the Monster Jam…

Hazlewoods, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, has strengthened its presence in Wales by significantly increasing its recruitment of Cardiff University students and graduates following the launch of its Cardiff office. Hazlewoods, which opened its Cardiff office in late autumn 2024, has seen the number of hires from Cardiff University increase threefold since establishing a base in the city. The firm has recruited a mix of placement students and graduates from the university, including six 12-month placement students, 15 graduate hires and two integrated work placements since 2024. The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship with Cardiff Business School,…

The proliferation of high-speed mobile connectivity has fundamentally recalibrated the temporal experience of modern travel, transforming idle transit periods into high-value windows of digital engagement. This evolution from passive observation to active, on-demand content consumption marks a significant shift in consumer psychology, where the quality of one’s digital ecosystem now dictates the overall satisfaction of the journey. In this context, mobile devices function not merely as communication tools, but as sophisticated, portable hubs for global entertainment and strategic leisure. The Rise of the On-Demand Transit Experience Modern travelers no longer view a long-haul flight or a cross-country train ride as…

UK property owners and businesses face an arson-risk conversation that affects both insurance and the broader operational outlook. The Office for National Statistics and police-recorded crime data together highlight a low conviction-to-incident ratio for arson cases. The choice of preventive investment sits at the intersection of premises security, fire-safety procedures, and incident-response planning. The right approach reads each property’s specific exposure profile before specifying a prevention plan. The same disciplined evaluation that informs other consequential operator decisions translates to arson prevention. Recent UK data shows that only 4.83% of UK arson cases result in a charge, meaning prevention investment matters…

Loungers, the West Country‑based café‑bar group, will open Morio Lounge at Nell’s Point on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, creating around 30 new jobs for local people. Morio Lounge will be open all day, every day, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks, with dedicated kids’, gluten‑free and vegan menus.  The unit at Nell’s Point is currently being transformed by the Loungers design team into a warm, eclectic “home from home” – their signature style.  The name ‘Morio’ – meaning ‘sea’ – is a nod to the Lounge’s location. Morio Lounge’s all‑day menu will cater for every taste, from hearty comfort food…

The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The stronger-than-expected performance comes despite growing uncertainty around the global economy and rising concerns over the ongoing Iran conflict and disruption to international supply chains. New data published on Thursday morning showed the economy also grew by 0.3% in March alone, outperforming forecasts from economists who had expected a contraction of between 0.1% and 0.2%. The ONS said growth during the first quarter was largely driven by the services sector, which increased by 0.8%.…

Visitors to Margam Country Park are being given the chance to discover parts of the historic castle that are not usually explored during a visit. The popular attraction is now hosting Living History Tours led by the Friends of Margam Park, offering guests the opportunity to step inside the castle and uncover the stories, spaces and history hidden upstairs within the grand building. Tours are taking place every Tuesday and Thursday at 11.30am and 2pm. Organisers say places are limited and visitors are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment. The experience aims to bring the history of the castle…

Members of the public are invited to view the emerging exhibition designs for the new Henry Tudor Centre which is due to open in Spring 2027 in South Quay, Pembroke. The exhibition designs will be on display at Pembroke Town Hall from May 22nd to May 29th. The Henry Tudor Trust, which will operate the new heritage centre, is inviting public feedback on how the story of Henry Tudor – son of Pembroke who became Henry VII and founded one of the most influential dynasties in British history, the Tudors – should be told. The designs have been developed by…

Residents are being advised of a temporary road closure on Llanwonno Mountain Road next week while emergency culvert drainage repairs are carried out. The closure will be in place from Monday, May 18, until Wednesday, May 20, affecting the section of road between Bryn Fynnon and Llanwonno Road, north east of the junction at Llanwonno, covering a distance of around 265 metres. The works are being undertaken by council contractor Hammond ECS Ltd and are required to complete emergency culvert repairs in the area. A signed diversion route will be in place for motorists during the closure. The diversion will…