Author: Rhys Gregory

In his centenary year, Richard Burton’s granddaughter will be in Swansea to provide a unique personal perspective on the legendary actor. Charlotte Frances Burton will deliver this year’s annual Richard Burton Lecture at Swansea University’s Taliesin Arts Centre on Wednesday, November 12 at 6pm. The free event is part of an annual series of prestigious events led by the Richard Burton Centre in collaboration with the Cultural Institute at Swansea University. It is particularly significant as November marks the centenary of Burton’s birth. Charlotte Frances Burton is an actor, director, and writer from New York City, and the family representative…

This autumn, volunteers across the capital once again came together as part of the Big Cardiff Tidy 2025, collecting 1,165 bags of litter. From 26 September to 12 October 2025, Cardiff saw a surge of community action as the Big Cardiff Tidy returned after last year’s success. Organised by Keep Wales Tidy in partnership with Love Where You Live (Cardiff Council) and Cardiff Rivers Group, the two-week clean-up event brought together volunteers from all corners of the city to make a real difference in their local environment. 114 litter picking and clean up events took place in areas around the…

Since March 2024, Faith in Families’ Cwtch Mawr Multibank has freely distributed one million essential items to families and individuals across Swansea Bay. The initiative supplies items to partner organisations, who assess need and give them directly to the people they support. Led by Faith in Families and supported by Amazon UK, Cwtch Mawr connects surplus goods from responsible businesses with community partners who know where help is needed most. Cherrie Bija, Chief Executive of Faith in Families, said: “Cwtch Mawr was built for hard times — and these are hard times. One million essential items given out for free…

Steven Craig Vonk, aged 51 from Swansea, attacked Timothy Matthews outside the Mill public house in Brynmill on July 25 this year. Vonk has been sentenced to three years in prison after appearing at Swansea Crown Court having pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Matthews in a one-punch incident. Detective Inspector David Butt of the South Wales Police Major Crime Investigations Team said: “This case shows what devastating consequences a one-punch attack such as this can have. I would urge others to think about how easily a decision can affect the rest of your life and potentially end someone…

A 34-year-old woman who attacked a man with a broken glass bottle has been jailed. Cassie Evans, of Watery Road, Wrexham struck the victim to the neck with the piece of glass following an unprovoked attack. The incident on Lord Street, Wrexham happened shortly after 7pm, on 18 August. The victim was taken to hospital where he received treatment for his injuries. Evans admitted charges of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon and at Mold Crown Court today, Monday 3 November, she was jailed for two years and nine months. She was also issued a five-year restraining…

Families can now travel more easily and affordably with the launch of family ticketing with Transport for Wales. These new tickets will improve the family travel experience by allowing up to two children (under 16) to travel free of charge with every paying adult. The new bundled family tickets will be available digitally for the first time via the updated TfW app (Version 2.0) and on the web, as well as through ticket machines, ticket offices, and from the train manager on board. Key benefits include: Free anytime travel for accompanied children aged under 16 (available off peak only, until…

People heading out to Bonfire Night events across Wales this week (Wednesday, 5 November) are being urged to prepare for wet and windy weather, with heavy rain and flood warnings in place. The Met Office has warned of persistent rain and gusty winds, particularly in southern parts of the country, while Natural Resources Wales has several flood warnings currently in force. After a day of unsettled weather, heavier downpours are expected to move into south Wales by dusk, affecting firework displays and community bonfire events. The Met Office says: “A cloudy and often wet day is ahead with heavier rain…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is introducing a new textiles recycling collection service to help residents give unwanted clothes and household fabrics a second life. From Monday 17 November 2025, reusable textiles such as clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, towels, bed linen, and curtains will be collected from households and sent to a specialist off-taker that redistributes quality items both in the UK and abroad. This ensures the items can be reused by people who need them, whilst also helping to reduce waste and carbon emissions. The launch of the new service also coincides with Wales Climate Week 2025. Residents in…

A series of road closures and travel measures will be in place in Cardiff city centre for the Autumn International rugby matches at Principality Stadium. Fans are being urged to plan their journeys, arrive early, and make use of park and ride options to avoid congestion and delays. Match day road closures Wales vs Argentina – Sunday, November 9Kick off: 3.10pmRoad closures: 11am until 7.15pm Wales vs Japan – Saturday, November 15Kick off: 5.40pmRoad closures: 1.30pm until 10pm Wales vs New Zealand – Saturday, November 22Kick off: 3.10pmRoad closures: 11am until 7.15pm Wales vs South Africa – Saturday, November 29Kick…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae aelwydydd ledled Caerdydd yn lleihau eu costau ynni ac yn helpu i greu dyfodol glanach, gwyrddach drwy gofleidio ynni’r haul trwy bartneriaeth Cyngor Caerdydd â’r cynllun arloesol Solar Together. Hyd yn hyn, mae 120 o aelwydydd yng Nghaerdydd wedi gosod paneli ynni haul drwy’r cynllun prynu ar y cyd, gan gynhyrchu ymhell dros hanner megawat (614 kW) o ynni glân, adnewyddadwy ar eu toeau. Ochr yn ochr â phaneli ynni haul, mae 124 o gartrefi yng Nghaerdydd wedi ychwanegu batris storio, gan ddarparu 839 kWh o gapasiti storio…