Author: Rhys Gregory

Four men have been jailed after they were caught selling class A drugs on the streets of Swansea. 58-year-old Barry Iylett, from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, was intercepted by plain-clothed officers from the Organised Crime Team when he was in the middle of a drug deal in the St. Thomas area on September 9 last year. Officers’ investigation quickly tied Iylett to the ‘Marlow’ drugs line and established the AirBNB he had been staying in. On approaching the AirBNB, three further men were seen fleeing the property with bags of their clothing, before entering a taxi which drove them to Swansea train…

Drivers heading through parts of Cardiff and the surrounding area are being warned to expect delays during Monday afternoon’s rush hour due to congestion on two key routes. According to Traffic Wales, there is currently congestion on the A4232 northbound between Culverhouse Cross and Junction 33 at Capel Llanilltern. The busy stretch of road, which links the western side of Cardiff with the M4 motorway, is experiencing heavier than usual traffic as commuters make their way home. Traffic is also building on the A470 northbound near Nantgarw, with congestion reported around the off slip. Delays are possible in the area…

A road in Coytrahen, near Bridgend, has been closed following a serious collision. South Wales Police confirmed they are currently at the scene on Oak Terrace, where the road has been shut between Oak Terrace and the junction of Heol Clawdy. Emergency services remain at the scene and the closure is expected to remain in place for some time while the incident is dealt with. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible, with delays expected on surrounding roads. South Wales Police said officers are continuing to manage the scene and thanked motorists for…

A man has been jailed for assaulting three children in the park, following a South Wales Police investigation. Luke Jancouski, 39, of Trecynon has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Thursday March 5 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court where Jancouski pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing ABH and one further count of assault by beating. The court heard how, in early January 2026, three 11-year-old children were playing in Aberdare Park when they were approached by Jancouski. He then proceeded to assault the children. One child was poked…

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, has led a multi‑million‑pound follow-on investment into South Wales‑based medical device company IQ Endoscopes, alongside the Development Bank of Wales This latest round of funding will be used to support IQ Endoscopes’ early commercial rollout in selected UK centres, strengthen manufacturing and supply chain capability, and build a robust commercial pipeline, as the company prepares for future scale‑up in the UK and overseas. The investment will also support further regulatory work and market validation in the US. Founded in 2020, IQ Endoscopes is developing a single‑use gastrointestinal endoscopy platform designed…

Caerphilly is bidding to become the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture with an appeal for local people to unleash their creativity and help shape a vision for the town’s future. As part of a new national competition launched this year, one town will be selected as UK Town of Culture for 2028 and receive £3 million to start a year-long programme of cultural celebrations. Cynefin Caerffili is holding its first event under the initiative “Calon Caerffili” for the people of Caerphilly to take part in the creation of the cultural programme which will be submitted in the competition bid on…

Welsh businesses, universities and colleges can now access new opportunities in the growing defence sector through Wales Regional Defence and Security Cluster, which was launched today (9 March). The cluster brings together organisations — from small businesses to global prime contractors — to strengthen Wales’s defence supply chain, develop new technologies, and create skilled, well-paid jobs. Wales’s combined defence and aerospace sector directly employs 16,000 people, turnover of £3.7bn and contributes approximately £1.5 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the Welsh economy. The launch follows the signing of the Wales Defence Growth Deal Memorandum of Understanding, which allocates £50…

A popular online platform for Welsh-language live music is expanding, with the launch of a new Awni? mobile app. First launched as a website in January 2025, Awni? (meaning ‘Shall we go?’) brought together Welsh-language and bilingual gigs on one interactive map for the first time. Developed with Welsh Government support and in partnership with Sain Records, the site has already attracted over 35,000 visits, more than 17,000 users, and is widely used by artists, promoters and venues to promote upcoming shows. Now, the new app builds on that success, putting Welsh-language gigs directly into people’s pockets. Users can follow their favourite artists, see…

Denbighshire-based Wynne Construction is celebrating 100 years of excellence, commitment, and growth, as it looks toward the future with renewed ambition. Founded in 1926 by Charles Wynne, the fourth-generation business has expanded from its roots in public-sector housing into a leading innovative, multi-sector contractor, now delivering landmark projects across education, healthcare, leisure, and commercial developments. Under the leadership of managing director, Chris Wynne, the company has experienced substantial and sustainable growth increasing its turnover by 250 per cent in the past two years. Last year, the firm earned recognition as one of Wales’ 50 fastest growing businesses. Since its inception,…

A mum who feared she “wouldn’t still be here” is abseiling 84ft down a cathedral to thank the charity she says saved her life. Sarah Jones-Wallace, 28, from Denbigh, has signed up to scale down St Asaph Cathedral on April 25 in aid of Blossom & Bloom which supported her through severe postnatal depression. The administrator at Lock Stock Self Storage says she was “walking the streets crying” and terrified to leave the house with baby son, Macsen, before finding a lifeline at the charity’s mother and baby hub in Rhyl. Colleagues at Lock Stock have been so impressed by…