Author: Rhys Gregory

Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Cardiff where offenders have entered homes while residents were inside and asleep. South Wales Police say four so called “creeper” burglaries have been reported in the Riverside area since Friday, March 20. The incidents have taken place at properties on Littleton Street, Wyndham Place, Neville Street and Craddock Street. A creeper burglary involves someone gaining entry through an unlocked door or window while occupants are at home, often during the night. Officers have confirmed that in each of the recent cases, entry was gained through insecure doors. Residents are now being urged…

A busy junction in Cardiff has been closed following a collision, with motorists urged to avoid the area. South Wales Police confirmed they are currently at the scene of an incident at the junction between Penarth Road and Clare Road. The road has been closed in all directions while emergency services deal with the situation. Drivers are being advised to plan ahead and use alternative routes, as the closure is expected to remain in place for some time. A map of the affected area shows the closure centred on the busy junction, which is a key route for traffic travelling…

Next steps are being planned to explore the future development of a zero-emission fast ferry service between Swansea and South West England following overwhelming public support for the idea. A new feasibility report commissioned by Swansea Council and delivered by Ocean Prime Industries Ltd found that almost 98% of more than 4,300 respondents support the proposed service across the Bristol Channel. The research examined the potential for a high-speed passenger ferry linking Swansea with destinations in Devon and Cornwall using zero-emission hydrogen-electric vessels. With the study demonstrating clear public appetite for the concept, attention will now turn to the next…

An 18-year-old man has been charged after police seized crack cocaine and a number of vehicles during an incident in Cardiff. Neighbourhood officers from South Wales Police were on foot patrol on Monday morning (March 23) when they spotted an off-road bike being ridden along Ball Lane and the Rhymney River Path. When an officer attempted to challenge the rider, the individual made off, leading to a foot chase. A suspect was subsequently arrested. Following the arrest, officers recovered 31 wraps of crack cocaine, four bags of cannabis and three mobile phones. A scrambler motorbike, e-bike and e-scooter were also…

An 18-year-old man has been jailed after he admitted to killing his mother in Prestatyn last year. On the morning of 24 October 2025, the body of Angela Shellis, 45, was found in undergrowth by a member of the public in the Morfa Nature Park. She had sustained significant head injuries during a brutal attack, committed hours earlier by her son, Tristan Roberts. A murder investigation was immediately launched by North Wales Police detectives, and Roberts, of Coniston Drive, Prestatyn, was quickly identified as a suspect. He was subsequently arrested at his home address and charged with murder following four…

Roads policing officers at South Wales Police stopped 63 vehicles last week as part of an operation to tackle illegal driving in south Wales. They joined forces with National Highways and the Drivers Vehicle Standards Agency in the week-long operation which began on Monday, March 16, and ended on Thursday, March 19. A heavy goods vehicle (HGV) provided by National Highways was used by officers to keep an eye on drivers – the elevated seated position in a HGV cabin being ideal for officers to see into vehicles and spot unsafe driving behaviour. A total of 63 vehicles were stopped;…

The Senedd has voted in favour of new regulations that will establish a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales from October 2027. The decision marks another important step in Wales’ journey towards a circular economy and tackling litter. A Deposit Return Scheme works by adding a small deposit to the price of drinks in eligible containers when they are bought. Members of the public will get that money back when they return the empty container to a designated return point, such as a machine in a supermarket or shop. The containers are then collected and recycled or reused, keeping valuable…

Get Jerky Rally North Wales roars back onto the calendar on Saturday with a fresh format, a revamped route and one of the strongest entry lists in recent years, setting the stage for a blockbuster 2026 edition of the event. After its unfortunate cancellation in 2025 due to storm damage, the Welshpool-based event returns with renewed energy, once again centred around the town’s livestock market service area. The Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Car Club organised rally also reconnects with the town itself, with a mid-day regroup and end-of-event celebrations in Welshpool town centre offering fans a unique opportunity to get…

An award-winning, above and below ground visitor attraction complex in Mid Wales is all set to reopen today (Wednesday) after winter hibernation. Corris Caverns at Corris, near Machynlleth is packed with things for visitors to see and do, including King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris Mine Explorers the Welsh Legends Maze and Corris Craft Centre. Whilst the craft centre workshops don’t reopen fully until April 1, some will be open on March 25. The nine workshops are occupied by craftspeople, artists, designers and makers. Returning after a few years’ absence is Spellbound Herbals, offering herbal lotions and remedies, while completely new is…

Work is moving forward to help safeguard and restore one of Swansea’s most recognisable historic buildings. Thanks to grant funding support from Swansea Council, funding has been provided to support the next phase of activity at Danbert House in Morriston. Privately-owned, the Grade II-listed Victorian townhouse on Morfydd Street has stood derelict for decades but remains a well-known local landmark. The current owner is committed to ensuring an accurate and comprehensive record of the building’s condition. This will then be deposited with the Royal Commission, helping ensure future restoration efforts are in line with the building’s approved Listed Building Consent…