Author: Rhys Gregory

Two men – one from Neath Port Talbot and one from Swansea – have been jailed following domestic violence offences. 36-year-old Nathan Jones, from Aberdulais, attacked his victim (whom he only met for the first time in December 2023) while they were asleep. The victim was able to escape and gain the attention of a neighbour, asking them to contact the police. The neighbour banged hard on the door of the address, finally bringing Jones’s assault to an end. Jones has been sentenced to 19 months in prison. Sergeant Hannah Campbell-Todd said: “Thanks to the bravery of the victim, a…

Rail passengers at Cardiff Central Railway station were treated to the sounds of Pink, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters and Billy Joel – but with a classical twist! The global stars will be playing live in the Principality Stadium over the coming weeks, with Pink “getting the party started” this Tuesday. To celebrate them coming to the city, Transport for Wales teamed up with young musicians from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, which is celebrating its 75th birthday this year, so they could blast out their most famous tracks – but on a classical piano! Chloe Clayton and…

Pentyrch Primary School will celebrate a remarkable milestone this week, as Hazel Davies marks 50 years of service as a lollipop lady. Known for her motto, “Safe Journey Home” Hazel has dedicated her life to ensuring the safety of children and their families on the roads and, regardless of the weather, she has become a consistent and reassuring presence at the school. During her time as a Cardiff Council School Crossing Patrol, Hazel has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her services and her commitment and inspirational spirit have made her a beloved figure in the community. She has…

Work to redevelop the junior play area at Sanatorium Park in Canton is due to begin at the end of June. The work is due to be completed by the autumn and will see a new, natural play area created on the site of the existing play area. To allow works to be completed as quickly and safely as possible, the nearby toddler play area will be closed for approximately three weeks, at the start of the works. The toddler area will re-open in time for the summer holidays. The new natural play area will feature a grassed mound, approximately…

Rhondda Heritage Park Museum has announced the opening of a brand-new, free, interactive exhibition! Part funded by the Welsh Government Culture Division, the new exhibition features amazing footage from the archives of when coal from the Rhondda powered the world. Over 140 mining and Welsh history artefacts are on display making this the biggest ever exhibition to be held at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum.  Combined with the incredible footage, touch screens, quizzes, puzzles and digitalised artefacts, this could arguably be called the definitive exhibition on the history of the South Wales valleys. The artefacts on display are accompanied by digital…

Family Volunteering Club are appealing for children and their families to help out as part of an upcoming event in Abergavenny. Family Volunteering Club makes it easy for children aged 0-9 and their family to help out at important causes on their doorstep – creating a society in which every child grows up feeling connected to their local community and understands the positive role they can play in helping change issues that matter to them. The next event on the Family Volunteering Cub calendar in Abergavenny is the Big Backstage Sort Out at Melville Centre for the Arts. A fun-filled…

The Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning, Julie James, recently visited the Housing First Project and some of its vital support workers in Anglesey. Housing First operates through The Wallich, Wales’s largest homelessness and rough sleeping charity. The Wallich works with more than 7,000 people across Wales every year and its service in Anglesey is the longest running Housing First project in Wales. The project helps support getting people off the streets and into their own accommodations, maintaining their tenancies long-term and creating opportunities for people. The support extends to people who are sleeping rough, sofa surfing, leaving…

Tenby Golf Club is proud to announce that its restaurant, The Links, and its accommodation, The Dunes, have been honoured with prestigious awards from the AA Hotel and Hospitality Services. The Links restaurant has achieved two Rosette Awards, while The Dunes has been awarded four Silver Star Awards. The AA’s team of inspectors, renowned for their extensive experience in quality assessment, bestowed these accolades, marking a significant achievement within the industry. The Pembrokeshire-based restaurant The Links, led by Head Chef Duncan Barham, was celebrated for its “well-balanced and imaginative menu showing great technical skill from the kitchen team – AA…

Irish flat racing has long been a source of national pride, producing some of the most celebrated racehorses in the sport’s history. These equine legends have left a lasting mark on the racing world, inspiring passionate fans and those using horse racing betting sites. Here, we take a look at five iconic horses that have shaped Irish flat racing. Galileo Galileo, a bay colt foaled in 1998, is often regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. Trained by the legendary Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle, Galileo’s racing career was marked by exceptional victories, including the Epsom Derby, the…

A 36-year-old man who raped a teenage girl has been jailed. Robert Llewellyn Price of Llaneilian Road, Amlwch, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court last week (Thursday, June 6th) where he was sentenced to six years and eight months for two counts of rape. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life. The victim, who was 16 at the time, reported the incidents to police in April earlier this year. Having twice lured her to his home, Price raped the victim on both occasions before she later told him she was worried she might be pregnant. He…