Author: Rhys Gregory

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed for his dangerous and threatening behaviour towards a woman. 43-year-old David Smith, from Blaengwynfi, brandished a knife towards the woman while both were driving in separate cars near to the victim’s address on March 2 this year. He then proceeded to follow the victim’s car before dangerously cutting her off and then getting out to again brandish the knife. This happened repeatedly, with Smith swerving to attempt to knock the victim’s car off the road. The victim ultimately was forced to drive into a ditch while trying to escape him, before…

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 34-year-old man in Barmouth yesterday, Monday 25 May. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Emergency Services responded to reports of a man in the water at the beach shortly after 3pm. Despite the best efforts of those who attended, the man was sadly later pronounced dead. A 24-year-old man from the Birmingham area was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody whilst enquiries are ongoing. The man’s family and coroner have been made aware. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Chris Bell, said: “An…

Craig Bellamy has announced a 26-player squad ahead of Cymru’s matches against Ghana and Romania in June. Cymru welcome back Connor Roberts, who returns to the squad for the first time in a year after injury. Ben Davies also returns to the squad after missing out on the last two international windows. The matches will see Craig Bellamy’s side begin preparations for the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign in the autumn. Cymru will be in League A and will face some of Europe’s strongest teams in Portugal, Norway and Denmark. The game against Ghana will be the first time the…

Popular Swansea attraction Blackpill Lido has been forced to close for several days following a technical issue which has led to damage to parts of the pool flooring. Swansea Council confirmed on Tuesday morning that the lido had been drained after issues were discovered, with a later update revealing that sections of the flooring had come away in some areas. In an update issued at 1.30pm on Tuesday, the council said repair work would now take place over the coming days before the pool can be refilled. The council said it is aiming to complete the repairs as quickly as…

Ceredigion County Council, working in partnership with Powys County Council, has secured funding through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme, delivered by the Growing Mid Wales Partnership, to support the regeneration of key town centres across Mid Wales. Aberystwyth is one of six priority towns in Ceredigion benefiting from the programme, alongside Aberaeron, Cardigan, Lampeter, Llandysul and Tregaron. The initiative is administered by the Cynnal y Cardi Team at Ceredigion County Council and is focused on revitalising town centres through targeted capital investment. A key project supported through the Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant is the regeneration of the historic Cambrian…

On Tuesday (26 May), 21-year-old Heledd Wynn Newton from Cardiff has been announced as the winner of the Main Composer Medal at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn. The Medal is presented this year by Rheinallt and Rowenna Thomas, Cardiff (formerly of Llanfairpwll and Porthaethwy), and the Glynne Jones prize is given by Cronfa Ymddiriedolaeth Pendyrus (£400). A former pupil of Ysgol Pwll Coch and Ysgol Gyfun Glantaf, she is studying for a degree in Music at Oxford University. Under the guidance of her harp teacher, Catrin Finch, Heledd has won a scholarship to study for a master’s degree at the…

Popular Cardiff restaurant chain Toby Carvery Cardiff Gate is set to temporarily close its doors this week as it undergoes a major refurbishment. The well-known carvery restaurant will close from Wednesday, 27 May 2026, while work takes place on an extensive makeover of the venue. The restaurant is expected to reopen on 18 June with a fresh new look for customers. During the closure period, customers are being directed to their nearest alternative branch at Toby Carvery Caerphilly. The Cardiff Gate branch has been serving customers for decades and forms part of the wider Toby Carvery brand, which this year…

The UK has provisionally recorded its hottest spring day on record for the second consecutive day, with temperatures soaring to 35.1°C at Kew Gardens as the heatwave continues across England and Wales. The Met Office confirmed that Tuesday’s reading at Kew Gardens surpassed Monday’s provisional record of 34.8°C, also recorded at the London site. Before this week, the previous May and spring temperature record stood at 32.8°C, set in both 1922 and 1944. Heathrow also reached 35.0°C on Tuesday, exceeding Monday’s previous high. Wales also saw its May temperature record broken again for the second day running, with Cardiff’s Bute…

A long-established Merthyr Tydfil manufacturer has completed a management buy-out (MBO) backed by the Development Bank of Wales, securing the future of 65 jobs and continuing nearly four decades of local ownership. Design & Supply, a specialist manufacturer of industrial steel doors, has been acquired by an experienced internal management team comprising Tom Grother, Scott Davies and Damien Regis. Notably, Scott Davies began his career with the business as an apprentice more than 25 years ago. The £3.1 million deal was supported by £1.9 million from the Wales Business Succession Fund and a further £1.2 million from the Wales Flexible…

Alun Williams, the current longest-serving building society Chief Executive in the UK, is celebrating 25 years at the helm of Swansea Building Society with the announcement of a £25,000 charitable fund to support good causes across Wales during 2026, alongside the release of a landmark filmed interview reflecting on his quarter-century leading the Society. The funding will be distributed to charities and community organisations throughout the year and is in addition to the Society’s ongoing charitable giving, including its support for Prostate Cymru, the Society’s official charity partner for 2026. The announcement comes as the Society marks a remarkable period of…