Author: Rhys Gregory

Following a licence review hearing on Tuesday 7th April 2026 Ceredigion County Council has revoked the Premises Licence for Rominos, Cardigan. The licence review was called by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Team, who carried out four separate visits to the premises. Across these visits, officers identified a total of eight illegal workers employed at the business. The review was supported by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, who conducted fire safety inspections at the premises. These inspections uncovered multiple serious breaches of fire safety regulations, posing significant risk to staff, customers, and the public. As a result,…

Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month. Almost two million people are expected to repay their winter 2025 payment due to their annual income being more than £35,000 – for most, an automatic process. HMRC saw more than 25,000 Winter Fuel Payment scam referrals over the last 12 months and is warning that scammers may now use the recovery process as a hook to use texts, emails and phone calls to target this group. For most, the payment will be recovered through a change to their…

Wales Rugby League Wheelchair Squad is on the brink of a historic World Cup campaign – but without urgent financial backing, some of the nation’s top athletes could be forced to miss out simply because they cannot afford to play. The team needs to raise thousands of pounds to ensure every selected player can compete, starting with the Celtic Cup in Edinburgh this May, their only competitive preparation before the global tournament, which takes place in Wollongong, Australia, this autumn. Players and staff are currently being asked to self-fund their places at a cost of around £250 each. Team manager…

Welsh cinemas are celebrating a significant anniversary this spring, with the first known film screenings taking place in Cardiff 130-years ago, in April 1896. Wales’ big screens have been home to the pioneering Welsh films of William Haggar and Arthur Cheetham from the early 1900s, right through to the latest anticipated releases of 2026, such as Effi o Blaenau and Madfabulous. To mark the occasion, Film Hub Wales is running activity throughout the year, including sharing the results of an industry wide survey which lays out the Welsh screen industries’ hopes for the future of Welsh film and a similarly…

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in Cardiff after officers seized a large quantity of cannabis and an illegal electric bike. Neighbourhood policing teams were on foot patrol in the Ely area on April 10 when PCSOs spotted a man riding an illegal Sur-Ron bike along Heol Trelai in Cardiff. Officers intervened, with a PCSO tackling the rider from the bike after he attempted to make off. He then tried to flee on foot but was quickly detained by a neighbourhood officer. A 29-year-old man from Cardiff was found to be in possession of around 314g of cannabis. He…

Two people have been arrested following a late-night incident in Barry, with police continuing to investigate reports of an assault. Officers were called to Park Road in Barry at around 10.30pm on Monday, April 13, following reports that a person had been assaulted. However, South Wales Police say no victim has come forward or been identified at this stage. Checks have been carried out with local hospitals and enquiries are ongoing. An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were later arrested in connection with the incident. They were detained in the Roath area of Cardiff at around 11pm and remain…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of rape and assault, both against the same victim. 30-year-old Adam Ezalden, from Waun Wen, punched and kicked his victim on a number of occasions after the victim had made clear that he did not have her consent. The victim was only able to escape the assault, which took place in April 2024, after elbowing Ezalden to the face and taking the opportunity to run away. Ezalden was found guilty of rape and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in March 2026. He has this week been sentenced to…

A man has been jailed following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a child. The court heard how 18-year-old Kaylem Longhurst, was riding the motorcycle when he struck the child, causing serious injuries, before fleeing the scene. Following a thorough investigation, Longhurst, of Morgan Walk, Nantwich, was identified and admitted dangerous driving. He was also convicted by a jury at Mold Crown Court in February of conspiring to pervert the course of justice. Members of Longhurst’s family were also found guilty, including his mother, Terry Follows, 43, of Clwyd Street, Shotton, who was convicted of perverting the course of…

Young people from Denbighshire’s Youth Council have met with senior council leaders to share their vision for the future and highlight the issues that matter most to them. Members of the Youth Council recently visited council offices in Ruthin, where they met with Helen White to discuss their work, achievements and ambitions for young people across the county. During the visit, Youth Council representatives showcased their work to date, including engaging with hundreds of young people, collaborating across North Wales and delivering innovative projects such as podcasts and digital events designed to amplify youth voices. The group also outlined their…

A new Thermal Imaging Camera loan scheme has been launched by Cardiff Hubs and Libraries to help residents identify heat loss in their homes, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy bills. Residents can now borrow a Thermal Imaging Camera for up to three weeks from any Cardiff hub or library using their library card.  Residents who aren’t library members can sign up for free. The camera makes it easy to spot cold spots, draughts, and areas with poor insulation, empowering residents to make simple changes that lead to warmer, more energy‑efficient homes. Everyone who borrows a camera will be provided…