Author: Rhys Gregory

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Colin Richards, in Ely, Cardiff. The men aged 26 and 18, both from Cardiff, were arrested in the Stoke area and are in police custody. Colin Richards’ family has been updated and continue to be supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Mr Richards, 48, was found unconscious in Snowdon Road, Ely, following a report of a disturbance in the Heol-Y-Berllan and Heol Trelai area of Caerau shortly before 11.30pm on Sunday, April 7. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the father-of-seven died from a fatal stab wound.

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has today confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to build resilience to the potential impact of climate change. The package of measures is part of the commitment under Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, to work with the farming community in the deployment of the regulations to improve water and air quality. £20m has been committed for two schemes to support farmers reach compliance with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021. The Nutrient Management Investment Scheme and the Small…

A dystopian animation series and an adult animated supernatural comedy are among fledgling projects given a financial boost this week as the Welsh animation industry hits Cardiff. Thirty-one Wales-based digital media and TV projects have received funding from Creative Wales as part of a drive to help home-grown production teams fully develop projects, offering a greater chance of getting concepts commissioned, green-lit and into production. With a maximum of £35,000 available per project, around £840,000 has been awarded to the different projects across Animation, TV, Gaming and Immersive Tech companies, including new animations from Riot Times Pictures and Pokedstudio, as…

When you decide to work with a marketing agency, you can either choose to work with a local company or a more distant marketing team that works nationally or globally. Both options offer their own advantages and drawbacks, but the former tends to be a more favourable choice. Whether you work with a local PPC agency in Manchester or a more SEO-focused business, choosing to stay local with your marketing aid can be beneficial in a number of ways. It can promote a better online presence and local credibility, build trust in your target audience and increase leads and sales.…

Knowing when you have a problem with your gambling is so important. A self-assessment tool that has been introduced by GambleAware was launched in 2023. It’s now been accessed by over 100,000 users. GambleAware is a charity that commissions both prevention and treatment services. Of the 100,000 plus individuals that have used the self-assessment tool, 28,000 had later sought further support for their problem gambling. This was via a trained advisor at the National Gambling Helpline. When using the self-assessment tool, a series of statements are visible. The users must then decide how much each statement applies to the way…

Sport has always been popular in Wales. However, in recent times, the intersection of sports and online betting in the UK has also made the need for safe and secure online sportsbooks a must. According to Ian Bruce, there is not a single UK online bookie that does not accept football bets. He says that coverage of football eclipses all over sports markets at UK bookmakers, with football bonuses, promotions and enhanced odds deals very common (source: https://safestbettingsites.co.uk/). This means Welsh fans have plenty of opportunities to bet on footballs like those we’re looking at today as well as any…

The shortlist for the Moondance Cancer Awards – Wales’ only dedicated cancer awards – has been announced, celebrating the achievements of individuals and teams across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services. Over 110 nominations have been shortlisted down to 55 organisations, teams and individuals across 10 categories in areas including early detection and diagnosis, patient experience and cancer treatment. Finalists include teams and leaders from all seven health boards in Wales, Velindre Cancer Centre, Tenovus Cancer Care, Life Sciences Hub Wales and Maggie’s, among others. The second ever awards will be held on Thursday…

Canaletto’s masterpiece, ‘The Stonemason’s Yard’, is returning to Wales for the first time in over 80 years. The ‘Idyll and Industry’ exhibition, including National Treasures: Canaletto in Aberystwyth, will open in the Gregynog Gallery at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth on May 10. The exhibition tells the incredible story of ‘The Stonemason’s Yard’ and how it came to Wales as a ‘refugee’ from bombing during the Second World War to be safely protected in the cavernous Manod slate mines. This painting and the wider ‘Idyll and Industry’ exhibition coincides with the National Gallery’s 200th anniversary. The National Treasures project celebrates this special occasion by placing…

Big Banquet has announced the full trader line-up for its return to Caldicot Castle, starting with the late May Bank Holiday weekend. For the two half-term weekends of 24 May – 27 May and 31 May – 2 June, Big Banquet will be bringing its unique mix of gravity-defying high wire acts, family circus fun and the best street food that Wales has to offer. Throughout the day, one of the UK’s best known aerial acts, Chris Bullzini, will be performing on his custom-built high wire rig eight metres above the crowds below. In the evenings, Big Banquet After Dark…

A property developer has started construction on two new green homes on the site of a former bungalow, thanks to help from the Development Bank of Wales. Developer Andrew Smith has a strong track record of turning old properties into new modern homes in and around Cardiff, with successful projects in Whitchurch, Treforest and Penarth. Keen to start work on greener developments in the area, Andrew sought help from the Development Bank to finance a new project at Brynawelon Road, Cyncoed. Work is ongoing at Brynawelon Road, on two new four-bedroom, semi-detached homes, with the aim that the new development…