Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police is appealing for information on a robbery which happened near to McDonalds at the Capital Retail Park, Leckwith, Cardiff. A 21-year-old man was stabbed, and his blue electric bike was stolen. CCTV shows the two suspects fleeing on bikes, including the stolen bike, in the direction of Lawrenny Avenue. It happened around 10.10pm on Wednesday, September 18. CCTV shows the two suspects fleeing on bikes, including the stolen bike, in the direction of Lawrenny Avenue after a 21-year-old man was stabbed. Detective Constable Carys Mansfield said: “Fortunately the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, but this level of…

Over the past months, Transport for Wales has increased its engineering work along the Coryton line in preparation for electrifying the line in early November 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the South Wales Metro programme and will allow TfW to introduce new trains on the Coryton line from spring 2025. In preparation for the electrification of the line and to enhance the efficiency of planned infrastructure work, TfW will temporarily close the Coryton line for two weeks. The Coryton line will close from Monday 7 to Sunday 20 October. During this time, no rail services will run from Coryton,…

Pembrokeshire County Council is looking to secure a stronger economic future for the county with the approval of the Celtic Freeport final business case on Thursday 3rd October. The Freeport represents a new opportunity to help Wales continue to develop a globally competitive, inclusive and sustainable economy. Deputy Leader Cllr Paul Miller, cabinet member for Place, the Region and Climate Change, said: “Approval on Thursday will represent the next step in our journey to delivering the Celtic Freeport. “The Celtic Freeport is part of our close collaboration with both UK and Welsh Governments and is designed to create the right conditions for…

The leader of Newport City Council, Councillor Dimitri Batrouni, joined council officers, Gwent Police and other partners out and about in the city centre last week as part of a community safety week of action. Officers from a number of council teams, led by our community protection team, were out engaging with residents and businesses about issues such as anti-social behaviour and community safety. It follows on from the first day of action the teams carried out last month, and is the latest in a regular series of actions, patrols and partner days planned for the city centre. Regular patrols…

Sport Caerphilly is excited to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated Caerphilly Sport Awards 2024. The event, which celebrates the exceptional contributions of local coaches, athletes, volunteers, and clubs, will take place at Bryn Meadows Hotel and Spa on Friday 8th November. The awards honour the dedication and achievements of individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to the development of sport across the borough. The finalists, selected across various categories, represent the very best of our sporting community. Below are the finalists for each category: Community Coach of the Year This award recognises coaches who have made a…

Wales & West Utilities will start work to upgrade gas pipes in the Pontygwindy Road area of Caerphilly next month. The £350,000 investment work, which begins on 7 October, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come. Barring any engineering difficulties, it will complete by the end of April next year. Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Caerphilly County Borough Council, and work will take place on Pontygwindy Road, Virginia View and Ross Street. It has been agreed that temporary traffic lights will be…

More than a quarter of a billion pounds of Welsh Government investment has helped older people be cared for in their own homes and avoided thousands of unnecessary hospital stays. Three key funding programmes have boosted care in the community across Wales and prevented ambulance callouts and hospital admissions. £146.2m has been invested through the Regional Integration Fund (RIF) to help Regional Partnership Boards provide early intervention and community services – supporting 600,000 people in the last year. Alongside this, £70m has been invested into developing community hubs across Wales, and a further £60.5m has also been provided to support…

17 innovative projects from across Wales have been awarded up to £125,000 each as part of the Creative Skills Fund, Minister Jack Sargeant has announced this week. The fund, now in its second round, aims to nurture new and existing talent by training and upskilling individuals across several creative sectors, including screen, music, immersive tech, animation and games. The first round, which opened in 2022, has already benefitted over 27,000* people with almost 500 training courses and 435 upskilling placements provided. Some of the award recipients announced today include: Creative Sparc by Menai Science Park – a cross-sector project delivering…

In association with the Creative Swansea Network, a unique and exciting opportunity awaits fans and aspiring creatives alike: In Conversation with Michael Sheen will take place on Saturday, October 5th at 12:30pm at the Dylan Thomas Theatre. This special event is part of the inaugural Swansea Arts Weekend and promises to be one of the weekend’s standout moments. The 50-minute Q&A session will feature one of Wales’ most celebrated talents, Michael Sheen, who will dive into his experiences in the word of film, television, and theatre, discussing the inspirations behind his most iconic roles, his passion for the arts, and…

Today (Thursday 3 October) the UK’s leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, has launched a powerful new campaign to shed light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact of a lack of support, creating an unignorable case for dementia to be made a political, health and care priority. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, yet almost half of people living with dementia in Wales (44%) don’t have a diagnosis. The charity’s latest campaign aims to bring out from behind closed doors the hidden reality of the UK’s leading cause of death Alzheimer’s Society is calling on people across…