Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government’s First Supplementary Budget 2026-27 will be published later today, setting out targeted allocations of extra revenue and capital to fund the Government’s key priorities. The budget will make early progress on the Government’s commitments to reduce NHS waiting times, expand childcare provision, extend free school meals to secondary school pupils on Universal Credit, and invest in social housing and schools. The Finance Minister will make an oral statement to the Senedd today, framing the budget as an expression of the new Government’s priorities and values and setting out the approach to spending for the year ahead. The…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs. 38-year-old Leighton Burgess, from Port Talbot, was in possession of a mobile phone which was tied to messages detailing drug supply when he was arrested in April. His number had been identified during phone downloads of another three men arrested for drugs offences earlier this year. In May, Burgess pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, diazepam and pregabalin. He has been sentenced to three years in prison. Detective Inspector Richard George said: “Leighton Burgess may have enjoyed a…

A 25-year-old man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman in Eirias Park. Tyler Evans, of Colwyn Bay, grabbed a lone woman as she walked her dog on 6 October last year. His genitals were exposed during the incident. Evans was arrested two days later during a plain clothes operation in the area following the offence. He was subsequently charged with sexual assault and exposure. He denied both offences, but he was convicted on both counts at Mold Crown Court in May. Evans appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing yesterday, 22 June, where he was jailed for three…

A serving North Wales Police officer has been suspended from duties following an incident in the Colwyn Bay area earlier this month. Detective Constable Harshey-Jones was arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Thursday, 11th June. He was later charged with the offence of operating equipment beneath clothing without consent, contrary to S.67A(1) and (4) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. DC Harshey-Jones was subsequently remanded to appear at court 16 June and was granted bail. He will next appear for a plea hearing at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, 14 July.

The UK online casino market has never been more competitive than it is today. Players have access to hundreds of platforms and know exactly what they want. Today, if you only offer convenient access to games, you may not appeal to them. In highly discerning markets like Wales, players expect much more. They want fast payments, smooth mobile experiences, stronger security measures and engaging promotions. Failure to meet these demands could negatively affect your platform’s reputation and quickly push players towards competitors. Picture a player who encounters slow withdrawals or clunky navigation on a casino. Given that switching platforms takes…

It’s time to have the Time of Our Lives, as St David’s Cardiff is celebrating the arrival of Pitbull on Saturday 4th July with unmissable in-centre events. Gig-goers and music fans can celebrate Mr Worldwide himself, known for his infectious positivity, catchy hits, and – of course – striking style, with a number of pop-up flash mobs throughout the day at the shopping centre. Set to a megamix of Pitbull hits and taking place between Sephora and River Island, the must-see dance sets will take place at 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm. Having become tradition for fans to pay homage…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. Speaking about his time leading Labour, Starmer said he inherited a party that was “politically, financially and morally bankrupt”. He said he had been told “time and time again” that Labour was “finished”, but insisted he had “proved those people wrong”. Starmer also pointed to changes he had made within the party, including “ripping out the poison of anti-Semitism”. “Restoring trust on the economy, defence and national security,” he added. Confirming his departure, Starmer addressed questions about his future leadership.…

AWARD-winning interior designer Mairead Turner has established a striking new studio in the heart of Bangor, expanding her team as demand grows for commercial, heritage and high-end residential projects across Wales and beyond. The founder of Mairead & Co Interiors has moved the business from Penmon on Anglesey to a remarkable Victorian property in the city – a six-bedroom building that has already attracted a significant online following as Mairead carefully restores and decorates the space. The building is already being eyed as a location shoot venue, with a French fashion brand set to use it for photography and video…

Unsung community heroes from across Wales have been shortlisted for the 2026 BBC Make a Difference Awards in Wales. The BBC Make a Difference Awards, which launched in Wales for the first time last year, celebrate acts of kindness, extraordinary contribution, and recognise people who do incredible things for each other and their local communities. 32 finalists have been selected from almost 500 entries across eight different categories. Among the finalists are a man in his 80s who fundraises by rowing from Connah’s Quay to Chester, a charity who have contributed thousands of hours of support to farmers and their families across Wales, and a young advocate from Ebbw Vale who turned a discovery of hedgehogs in…

Welsh food and drink producers will take centre stage at one of the world’s most influential trade events later this month, as the Cymru Wales stand returns to the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. Taking place from 28–30 June 2026, the Summer Fancy Food Show is North America’s largest specialty food and beverage exhibition, attracting more than 47,000 industry professionals and over 2,500 exhibitors from across the globe. The event provides a key platform for Welsh businesses to grow their presence in the United States, Wales’s largest food and drink export market outside the EU. Cabinet Minister for…