Author: Rhys Gregory

In celebration of 850 years since the first Eisteddfod a procession will follow a giant puppet of founder of Lord Rhys around west Wales. Arglwydd Rhys, built by Small World Byd Bach, will arrive in St Davids on 19th June, before travelling to communities across Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion as part of Milestone Las: Lord Rhys’ Journey. Friday 19 June – St Davids & Oriel y Parc, 5.45pm Saturday 20 June – Cenarth 12pm & Castell Newydd Emlyn, 4.30pm Sunday 21 June – Talgarreg, 12pm & Llangrannog, 6pm Thursday 25 June – Goodwick, 6pm Friday 26 June – Maenclochog, 6pm Some…

Residents and bus users will soon have the opportunity to help shape plans for future improvements at Pontypridd Bus Station. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced a public consultation to gather views on how the station’s infrastructure could be enhanced, with feedback helping to inform the design of a future improvement scheme. The consultation follows the award of funding from the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Grant, which will support investigation and design work for the proposed project. The consultation will launch on Tuesday, June 23, and remain open until Monday, July 20. Bus users and residents will be able to…

A new flexible workspace designed to support entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and growing businesses has launched in Caerphilly County Borough. The Bridge Business Hub aims to provide a modern, affordable and professional environment where businesses can connect, collaborate and grow. Located in the heart of the community, the hub has been developed to meet the changing needs of modern working, offering a range of flexible options including hot desks, private offices, meeting rooms and event space. Businesses can access desk space from £15 per day, while private enclosed office space is available from £25 per day. Fully equipped meeting rooms can…

A major new £110 million education campus in Cardiff is continuing to take shape, with pupils already benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities ahead of its full opening later this year. Cantonian High School students have now spent six months learning in part of the new Fairwater Community Campus, a landmark development that will eventually bring together three schools on one site. Woodlands High School and Riverbank School are due to open at the campus in September, expanding specialist Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision and helping to meet growing demand across the city. The purpose-built facilities for learners with additional learning needs…

A new public square is being developed on Kingsway, to createa tree-lined boulevard with seating, landscaping and open space, as part of a wider scheme to improve active travel routes and public transport to the eastern edge of the city.Cabinet Members have now approved for the project team to start the tender process to appoint a contractor for Phase 1a of the scheme at its meeting on 18 June, allowing work to commence on site at a later date. The new public space will prioritise people rather than traffic by introducing step-free crossings, wide footways and new cycle routes to…

One of Wales’ biggest celebrations of Welsh language culture returns to Cardiff Castle this weekend as Tafwyl marks its 20th anniversary. Taking place on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, the free festival will bring together music, arts, literature, food and family entertainment, with organisers promising one of the biggest programmes in the event’s history. More than 40 artists are set to perform across the two-day festival, including headline appearances from Candelas and Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog. The celebrations will culminate in a special musical extravaganza on Sunday evening to mark two decades of Tafwyl. This year’s festival will also…

South Wales Police is appealing for information to help locate a missing woman from the Glyncoch area. Alison Lloyd, 50, was reported missing and was last seen at around 6am on Thursday, June 18, on Porcher Avenue, Glyncoch. She is described as having short red hair and was last seen wearing a grey striped cardigan, black leggings and a red capped T-shirt. Officers are urging anyone who may have seen Alison, or who has information about her whereabouts, to come forward as efforts to find her continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police quoting occurrence number…

Three stolen vehicles have been recovered in and around Newport following a series of police operations carried out by Gwent Police’s Roads Policing and Dog Section. Officers located a stolen Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and Fiat 500 during separate incidents, with one arrest made and enquiries continuing to identify a driver who fled the scene. The first vehicle, a Volkswagen Golf, was found parked in Caerleon displaying false registration plates. Following an inspection, officers confirmed the vehicle had been stolen from the Avon and Somerset area. The car was recovered for forensic examination and handed over to Avon and Somerset…

South Wales Police will deploy its Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Cardiff city centre on Friday, June 19, as part of efforts to support local neighbourhood policing. The force says the technology is used to help locate wanted suspects, identify high-risk missing people and find individuals who may pose a risk to themselves or others. Police have confirmed that the operation will be clearly advertised, with signage in place and marked vehicles present in areas where the technology is being used. Officers from the Live Facial Recognition team will also be available to answer questions from members of the…

The attacks were over a four month period last year A Rhyl man who attacked five strangers over a four-month period last year has been jailed. 24-year-old Colin Cambell of Rhyl, appeared before Caernarfon Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday June 16th, where he was jailed for seven and a half years. Cambell had previously admitted assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, GBH with intent and two counts of assault. He was found guilty after trial of another charge of GBH. The first attack happened in March 2025 outside a Public House in Rhyl. His victim suffered a fractured skull. A…