Author: Rhys Gregory

Three people have been arrested following dawn raids carried out by South Wales Police as part of an investigation into organised crime in Swansea. Officers from the Swansea organised crime team, supported by specialist officers, executed three warrants yesterday morning. A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, both from Mount Pleasant, along with a 49-year-old woman from Townhill, were arrested in connection with organised crime offences. All three remain in police custody. South Wales Police said tackling organised crime remains a priority for the force and warned it will continue to pursue those involved in criminal activity. A spokesperson said:…

South Wales Police have renewed their appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with the murder of a teenager in Cardiff more than 16 years ago. The charity Crimestoppers has also renewed a reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Mohammed Ali Ege, who remains wanted over the murder of 17-year-old Aamir Siddiqi. Aamir died at his home in Ninian Road, Roath, on April 11, 2010, after suffering multiple stab wounds. Although two men have since been convicted of Aamir’s murder and continue to serve life sentences, detectives say they remain committed to tracing…

Votes cast in the 2026 Senedd election will begin to be counted during the daytime on Friday 8 May, following polling day across Wales on Thursday 7 May. Polling stations will remain open from 07:00 until 22:00 on election day, giving voters across Wales the chance to cast their ballot in what is expected to become one of the most significant and unpredictable Senedd elections since devolution began. Once polling stations close at 10pm, sealed ballot boxes from across Wales will be transported securely to local counting centres, where preparations for the official count will begin overnight. Unlike UK General…

Wales’ standout events company, Genero Group, have today announced the appointment of Stuart Gunnarson as their new Commercial Director. Strengthening its senior leadership team, Stuart joins Genero with over 25 years of global experience leading strategic accounts, client services, and large-scale operations across EMEA, APAC, and Africa. Throughout his career, he has worked with big brands such as EE, Milk & More (Müller), and Concentrix. And now, he adds Genero into the mix. Stuart’s strong commercial background means he is highly regarded for his leadership, relationship-building and guiding businesses through periods of change. His appointment comes at an exciting time…

Wales is heading into what could become the most significant Senedd election since devolution began, with major changes to how people vote and how seats are allocated set to reshape Welsh politics. For many voters, the 2026 Senedd election will feel very different to any Welsh election that has come before it. Since the creation of devolved government in 1999, Wales has elected 60 Members of the Senedd through a mixed voting system combining first past the post constituency seats with proportional regional seats. Over the past 26 years, while the institution itself has evolved from the National Assembly for…

UK holidaymakers are increasingly turning to Wales’ quieter coastlines for their domestic breaks. Ceredigion operators report growing demand for nature-led, slower-paced stays, with self-catering accommodation along the Cardigan Bay coast seeing particular interest. Tourism in Ceredigion already contributes around £331 million annually to the local economy, supporting 5,400 jobs and attracting more than 2.73 million visitors a year, according to figures from MWT Cymru, the regional destination marketing body. Operators along the Cardigan Bay coast say the appetite for unhurried, scenery-led holidays has continued to grow. Log cabins, lodges and self-catering stays are seeing particular interest from couples and families…

Polling stations across Wales will open from 7am on Thursday 7 May as voters head to the polls to take part in the 2026 Senedd election. The election will decide who represents communities across Wales in the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, and who could go on to form the next Welsh Government. Voters will be choosing from political parties and independent candidates standing in their local constituency as parties battle for seats in the newly expanded 96-member Senedd. With polling suggesting a potentially historic and closely fought election, many people across Wales are expected to cast their vote on Thursday…

Plaid Cymru is projected to emerge as the largest party in the Senedd for the first time, according to YouGov’s final MRP model for ITV Cymru Wales ahead of the 2026 election. The projection points to a major shift in Welsh politics, with Labour set for its worst major election result in Wales in more than a century and Reform UK making substantial gains across the country. Under YouGov’s central estimate, Plaid Cymru is projected to win 43 seats in the newly expanded 96-member Senedd, leaving the party just six seats short of an outright majority. Reform UK is projected…

A traditional stone-built mid terraced house on a sloping South Wales street a short distance from the high street could make a perfect renovation project. Providing two reception rooms, a kitchen, a single bedroom and a large bathroom, all the potential is present for a renovation revival. The house, where preliminary renovation and improvement works have already started, is listed at auction with a guide price of £31,000. Angie Davey, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “In an eye-catching location in the centre of a terrace of similar houses on this typically south Wales village sloping street, charming number eight, Division…

Twenty-seven finalists have been selected by an independent judging panel for a leading Welsh work-based learning provider’s prestigious annual awards in June. The Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of employers, learners and practitioners from across Wales who have excelled in apprenticeship programmes delivered by Welshpool-based Cambrian Training Company and its partners. Three in each of nine categories are shortlisted for the awards which will be presented at a ceremony to be held at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells on June 2. Through its network of five offices across Wales, Cambrian Training Company is the leading independent…