Author: Rhys Gregory

A man who dumped concrete hardcore on Ffordd Amazon in Crymlyn Burrows has appeared before Swansea Magistrates after being traced by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Waste Enforcement Team. Joseph Anthony Salmon, 41, of Willow Court, Newbridge, appeared before Swansea Magistrates Court on Thursday 7th August 2025 for sentence in relation to an offence of illegally depositing controlled waste, contrary to the Environmental Protection Act 1990, having previously pleaded guilty on 24th July 2025. He was ordered to pay costs of £3,025, a victim surcharge of £114 and was given a 12-month Community Order with a requirement that he completes 80…

Important work to rectify damage to a large retaining wall next to the A4058 in Porth will get underway shortly. Residents and road users are assured that the main element of the work, which will require traffic management through a lane closure, will be completed at night to significantly reduce disruption. The pictured retaining wall is positioned next to the A4058 Coedcae Road, between its junctions with Llwyncelyn Road and Brook Street. The large structure also supports Clifton Row, the residential street located above it. A section of the wall has developed a significant bulge, indicating a lack of stability…

The University of South Wales (USW) has announced a groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Dragon Recycling Solutions (Dragon RS), a specialist recycling company, to develop intelligent systems which will transform battery recycling. The £197,600 project, led by Dr Nildo Costa – who is the project’s principal investigator and will oversee the knowledge transfer from USW to Dragon RS – will support the creation of a state-of-the-art recycling plant for spent batteries. Based in Tredegar, Dragon RS will work closely with USW to enhance its recycling processes through the integration of smart technologies. Dragon RS currently manages large volumes of…

Strike action by 450 Unite members at Cardiff City Transport Services Ltd, more commonly known as Cardiff Bus, have been suspended to allow them to vote on an improved offer. Workers at the firm including drivers were set to strike from Sunday 17 August until the morning of Sunday 7 September in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. Staff at publicly-owned Cardiff Bus had previously rejected an offer which left driver pay below levels in the rest of the UK, while timetabling issues had left workers unable to take proper breaks and workers also had unsatisfactory sickness terms. Cardiff…

Newport Council has announced that headlining the fantastic chef line up at this year’s Newport Food Festival will be TV chef and presenter, Matt Tebbutt. Visitors can watch Matt showcase his culinary skills and even get to taste his creations. Matt will also be joining food festival patron, Hywel Jones, as part of the judging panel for the final of the Teenchef competition which will kick off the chef programme at 10am. Born in south Wales and educated in Newport, Matt owned and ran The Foxhunter restaurant in Nantyderry near Usk in South Wales for over 10 years. The restaurant…

With thousands of students across Wales set to receive their A-level, GCSE, and vocational qualification results in the coming days and weeks, apprenticeships are being highlighted as a valuable pathway for young people who want to combine work with learning while gaining practical skills for their future careers. Apprenticeships are made possible through the commitment of employers across Wales, who play a vital role in offering meaningful opportunities for young people. Through the Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, we’re working to support and encourage more employers to recruit apprentices helping to ensure that high-quality, work-based learning routes remain accessible to…

FinTech Wales, the independent membership association and champion of the fintech and financial services industry in Wales, has today welcomed Mastercard, the global leader in payments and technology, as its newest Partner. With a long-standing commitment to fostering innovation, Mastercard plays a vital role in accelerating fintech growth through partnerships, investment, and infrastructure. By supporting early-stage and scaling fintechs with access to its global network, advanced technology, and deep industry expertise, Mastercard is helping shape the future of payments ensuring it’s inclusive, secure, and sustainable. Its extensive experience in financial services will provide invaluable insights and collaboration opportunities among FinTech…

PureGym, the UK’s largest gym operator, is delighted to be expanding its presence in Wales with a brand-new gym in Rhyl at 12pm on the 1st September. Advancing PureGym’s mission to inspire a healthier nation, PureGym Rhyl will provide members with 24/7 access to flexible, affordable fitness – all through its flagship low-cost, zero-contract memberships. Located on the Clwyd Retail Park, nearby to Argos and Curry’s, the 11,000 sq. ft gym will supply members with access to everything they need to achieve their fitness potential and enhance their overall wellbeing, including: Over a hundred pieces of state-of-the-art equipment A free…

Crimestoppers is offering an enhanced reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kevin Parle – one of the UK’s most wanted fugitives. The independent charity, which allows people to report crime completely anonymously, is urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the Liverpool-born suspect, now aged 45. Standing at around 6ft 5in tall, with ginger hair and a stocky build, Parle is wanted in connection with two murders in Liverpool – the killing of Liam Kelly in 2004 and Lucy Hargreaves in 2005. Despite international manhunts and appeals over…

Beacon Foods, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ingredients and ready-to-eat products, is busy working with its customers to secure and contract garlic requirements through to September, 2026. The award-winning, Brecon-based company has 32 years’ experience of Spanish garlic products, processing in excess of 60 tonnes into a diverse range of ready-to-eat formats every week. Garlic products include sliced, diced, whole cloves, puree, chopped, roasted, smoked roasted, fire-grilled slices, pickled and candied. The company also makes garlic infused oil, relish, ketchup, aioli and confit. You name the garlic format, it’s almost certain Beacon Foods does it. “Our expertise, reliability…