Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales is set to enjoy a spell of warm and sunny weather over the coming days, although chilly nights and early morning fog could catch some off guard. According to the Met Office, Thursday will remain bright and sunny across much of the country once any early cloud clears. Conditions will turn slightly hazy from the south later in the afternoon, but lighter winds compared to earlier in the week will help temperatures climb to around 20°C. Despite the pleasant daytime conditions, temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight. Clear skies and light winds will allow for patchy cloud to…

Emergency services in Bridgend have issued a warning to motorists after a joint operation in Porthcawl highlighted the dangers of inconsiderate parking. The operation, carried out earlier this week by the neighbourhood policing team alongside the fire service, ambulance service, parking enforcement and the Bridgend Community Safety Partnership, focused on vehicles blocking access for emergency responders. A fire engine was taken to key locations across Porthcawl to demonstrate the real challenges crews face when trying to navigate streets obstructed by poorly parked cars. Officers and partner agencies also spoke with residents and drivers, offering advice and handing out information on…

Emergency services have been called to a fire near Rhondda Golf Club, with residents urged to take precautions. South Wales Police confirmed that both police and fire crews are currently in attendance at the scene following reports of a blaze in the area. As a precaution, local residents are being advised to keep their windows closed while emergency services deal with the incident. The extent of the fire and any potential impact on surrounding properties has not yet been confirmed. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.

Two men from Carmarthenshire have been jailed after being caught supplying Class A drugs. 23-year-old Jac Cadman and 31-year-old Jamie Cook, both from Ammanford, were identified when two officers on mobile patrol in Blaenymaes, Swansea on Friday March 13 spotted that the vehicle they were in was registered and insured to a provisional licence holder. Cadman and Cook’s suspicious behaviour within the vehicle prompted the officers to carry out a Misuse of Drugs Act search, during which a snap bag containing white powder was found in Cadman’s pocket, alongside £470 in cash and bank cards belonging to other people. Four…

The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K have sold out for the second year running, with record numbers set to take part in one of the town’s biggest annual sporting events. Organisers have confirmed that 2,500 runners will line up for the 10K, alongside a further 1,200 participants in the 2K race, when the event returns on Sunday 10 May 2026. The continued sell-out success highlights the growing popularity of the event, which has become a firm fixture in the local running calendar, attracting participants from across the region. This year’s 10K will feature a newly designed route, introduced following…

A storage company will help put North Wales on the global football map this summer. Lock Stock Self Storage has been named official storage parter for the UEFA Euro Under 19 tournament. The company will see its branding showcased to millions worldwide as Europe’s brightest and best you footballers compete across four venues, Central Park in Denbigh, Bangor City Stadium, the Oval in Caernarfon, and Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground. The tournament runs from June 28 to July 11 and promises glimpses of the game’s next generation. Wales was selected to host the prestigious competition during the 150th anniversary years of the…

A talented West Wales chef is ready for the biggest culinary competition of his life on home soil next month, with a global honour at stake. Sam Everton, 26, from Llangeler, Llandysul, will be representing Wales in the Global Chefs Challenge final at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo which is being held at ICC Wales, Newport from May 16–19. He and his commis chef, Tyler Richardson from Y Seler, Aberaeron, will be competing against 15 of the world’s best chefs in the final on Sunday, May 17. Supporters are being urged to go along with their Welsh flags to cheer…

Cardiff-headquartered Acuity Law has strengthened its Corporate Healthcare team with the appointment of Holly Goacher as Partner. This addition further enhances the firm’s ability to deliver commercially focused legal advice to healthcare clients. It will provide strategic solutions to those involved in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and business growth within the community pharmacy market. Holly brings over a decade of experience advising within the community pharmacy sector, supporting clients at every stage of their business journey, from first-time buyers entering ownership, to established operators growing their portfolios, through to successful exits and retirement. Her appointment reflects Acuity Law’s continued…

Welsh businesses are increasingly competing on a UK-wide and international stage, but maintaining a London presence can be a significant overhead for companies based in Cardiff, Swansea, or elsewhere across Wales. A virtual office address in London offers a practical solution. For the cost of a monthly subscription, Welsh businesses can register at a Central London address, have their mail handled and forwarded, and in many cases access meeting rooms and workspace when they need to be in the capital. The result is a professional London business address without the cost of leasing London office space. Below is a guide…

The next two big long weekends are already sitting on the calendar for Wales, with the Early May bank holiday on 4 May and the Spring bank holiday on 25 May. That matters for more than travel plans and pub bookings. It also changes how a lot of people browse for entertainment once the weather turns unreliable and home starts to win the argument.  That is one reason bonus pages tend to look more useful at this point in the year. A bank-holiday weekend does not create interest from nowhere, but it does change the way people compare their options.…