Author: Rhys Gregory

Nearly two-thirds – 66 per cent – of British driving licence holders don’t understand that sports utility vehicles pose a greater danger to pedestrians and cyclists than smaller cars, according to new research. And the Swansea University team behind the study say this rises to 86 per cent among people who currently own SUVs. Even after being told that SUVs pose increased risks to vulnerable road users, just 3.6 per cent of people who intended to buy or lease an SUV as their next car said they would change their mind. As a result of this research, academics from the…

Cardiff Castle was rocked to its historic foundations on Monday night as Garbage and Skunk Anansie delivered an unforgettable evening of live music at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. The two iconic bands have joined forces for a six-date UK tour, with Cardiff hosting one of the standout shows of the run. First to take the stage were Skunk Anansie, fronted by the formidable Skin, who thrilled the crowd with an explosive set featuring fan favourites including Weak As I Am, Lost Not Found, Shame and Tear The Place Up. The energy continued into the evening as…

With Wales facing an unprecedented spell of extreme heat, many parents are asking whether schools could be forced to close as temperatures are forecast to climb close to 40C. The question comes after the Met Office issued a red warning for parts of Wales on Wednesday and Thursday, warning of an exceptional period of hot and humid weather that could see temperatures exceeding 37C and potentially reaching between 38C and 40C in some locations. An amber warning remains in place for Tuesday before conditions intensify later in the week. The Met Office has warned that significant disruption to daily life…

Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following a fatal collision on the A40 between St Clears and Whitland. The collision happened at approximately 12pm on Sunday, June 21, and involved four vehicles: a grey Audi, a blue Seat, a grey Vauxhall and an orange KTM motorbike. The rider of the KTM motorbike sadly died as a result of their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed that the rider’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by…

Extensive clean-up and restoration works at Litchard Playing Fields are now nearing completion following the departure of an unauthorised caravan encampment that took place last week. Council staff attended the site soon after the last caravan left the field and the work is now close to being completed, with the play area expected to reopen today following a final safety inspection. Specialist contractors along with council staff, have spent the weekend cleaning, disinfecting and restoring all identified affected areas along with addressing matters highlighted by members of the public. Final checks are now in the process of being carried out…

Music fans travelling to Cardiff for Metallica’s concert at the Principality Stadium on Sunday, June 28, are being urged to plan ahead as extensive road closures and transport changes come into force across the city centre. A full road closure will be in place around the stadium from 3pm until midnight to facilitate the event, while Scott Road and Park Street will close from 7am to allow preparations around Gate 5 and to manage fan queues. With tens of thousands of fans expected to descend on the Welsh capital, authorities have warned that the M4 motorway is likely to be…

Skateboarders, BMX riders and scooter users are already making the most of three new wheeled sports facilities that have recently opened in Swansea. The new street plaza-style facility at Victoria Park, along with upgraded skate parks at the Phoenix Centre in Townhill and Mynydd Newydd in Penlan, mark another major milestone in Swansea Council’s £3 million investment in skateboarding and wheeled sports across the city. Designed in partnership with specialist company Curve Studio and delivered by experienced contractors Wheelscape, Bendcrete Leisure and Canvas Spaces, the facilities provide modern, inclusive spaces for people of all ages and abilities. Official openings will…

Neath Port Talbot Council is welcoming the first of its new electric recycling vehicles, making it the only local authority in the UK to transition to a fully electric recycling fleet. The new fleet will consist of 21 vehicles which are partly powered by on-site solar panels. They will replace the existing diesel vehicles, improving air quality across the county. A larger capacity means they can also hold more recycling waste than previous vehicles, helping Neath Port Talbot Council to continue surpassing the Welsh Government’s 70% minimum recycling target. They’re also expected to offer improved maintenance efficiency. The first batch…

Motorists are being advised of a series of road closures in Pontypridd town centre on Sunday evening as two new food and drink kiosks are installed at the town’s riverside plaza. The temporary closures will be in place from 5pm to 10pm on Sunday, 28 June, to allow the kiosks to be delivered and lifted into position by crane at the public space on the former Marks & Spencer site. The kiosks have been constructed away from the site and will be transported to Pontypridd before being craned into place. To facilitate the operation, Taff Street will be closed between…

A Pontypridd shop has been ordered to close for three months following a successful investigation into the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards team. A Closure Order has been granted and enforced at Gold Mini Market on Taff Street, with the premises now boarded up following a lengthy investigation into unlawful trading activity. The order was granted at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on 28 May 2026 under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. According to the council, the business had been subject to significant monitoring and enforcement action since April…