Author: Rhys Gregory

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has today confirmed that it has achieved a major strategic milestone, surpassing 20,000 registered women’s and girls’ players across the country, marking an extraordinary period of growth and national momentum. This achievement, which the FAW originally targeted for 2026 in its Our Wales strategy back in 2021, has been reached ahead of schedule, underlining the rapid expansion of women’s and girls’ football and the collective effort across clubs, leagues, volunteers and FAW staff. Record Participation Growth Across All Age Groups Over the last three years (June 2022 to December 2025) participation in the female…

Wales’ leading mechanical, electrical and compliance company, Riverside, donates over £5000 for the second year, to charities across South Wales in time for Christmas. Based in Bridgend, Riverside delivers mechanical, electrical and compliance services for businesses across South Wales and the rest of the UK. Each year, the team reach out to the community to nominate charities for their annual Christmas initiative. This year, Riverside are donating over £5000 to local charities, including Friends of Heronsbridge, Cardiff Dogs Home: Rescue Hotel, Banc Bwyd Port Talbot Food Bank and Fostering Together Bridgend. Over the last few weeks, the team has been…

The £140 million revamp of Cardiff Central railway station has been given the green light as funding is approved. Improvements will include modernising the station to support long-term passenger growth, while still complementing the history and heritage of the building. Customers will benefit from a larger concourse to increase capacity, improvements to passenger flow and access, work to alleviate overcrowding and providing better accessibility for those with reduced mobility. Other customer benefits include improved waiting areas, enhanced retail offerings and cycle storage facilities. The station will remain open while the construction works are delivered. The scheme to improve the station…

Swansea city centre is set to sparkle this weekend as blazing fire and glistening ice take over the streets in a festive winter spectacle. Visitors can follow a trail of dazzling ice sculptures, capture magical moments in the giant snow globe on Portland Street, and try their hand at interactive ice carving. There’ll also be fire and ice shows at St David’s Place and dynamic fire performances on Oxford Street. Families can meet bouncing snowmen and characters from hit movie Frozen roaming the streets throughout the day, while music lovers can sing along at The Caroler’s Cabin, which is sponsored…

Churchill’s Fish Bar in Risca have really got into the festive spirit this year and have put the design of their shop window into the hands of talented local children. Young members of the community were invited to get creative and design a Christmas window display for this popular fish and chip shop, which opened under new management earlier this year. The quality of imaginative entries did not disappoint and business owner, Laura Ellis, and CCBC Town Centre Support Officer, Rhiannon Taylor, were thrilled with the number of entries they needed to judge. After much consideration, 11 year old Ariya’s…

Wales must urgently shift towards a prevention-first approach to health to address stagnating life expectancy and mounting pressures on its health services, according to the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report published today. The report, “Reflecting on our Health,” notes a decline in life expectancy especially in deprived areas with people now living for more years of their life with ill health. It highlights that around 75% of deaths in people under the age of 75 in Wales are preventable but that successful prevention initiatives, such as tobacco control, have demonstrated the potential for significant improvements in population health over time.…

A new transitional relief scheme will help businesses manage rates changes from next April. The Welsh Government has announced an additional £116 million of support, as business rates in Wales will be updated to reflect current property values. From 1 April 2026, the revaluation will mean many will see their bills fall, while others will see them go up. Any business whose bill increases by more than £300 next year because of the revaluation will have the rise phased in gradually over two years, rather than paying the full increase immediately. For the first time since 2010, the multiplier will be…

South Wales Police are appealing for information after a suspicious incident on Beach Road in Pyle on Wednesday evening. The report was made just before 8pm on 3 December. Witnesses said a young woman wearing a long dark puffa coat appeared to be forced into a white Seat Leon by a man dressed in dark clothing and a baseball cap. A second woman is understood to have got into the car before it drove away. A function was taking place at the nearby rugby club at the time and officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area. Police are…

South Wales Police have issued an appeal to help find a 16 year old boy from Merthyr Tydfil who has been reported missing. Owain was last seen at around 1pm on Tuesday 2 December and concerns are growing for his welfare. He is described as being 5ft 11 with a shaved head. Officers believe he may have travelled to the Cardiff area. The police are asking anyone who may have seen Owain, or who has any information on his whereabouts, to get in touch as soon as possible. If you can help, contact South Wales Police and quote reference 2500383042.…

A stretch of the A48 in Cardiff is affected by heavy surface water this morning, with police urging drivers to slow down and take extra care. According to South Wales Police, the issue is on the section between the University Hospital of Wales and the Llanedeyrn interchange. The build up of water is making conditions tricky and motorists are being reminded to adjust their speed and leave extra room for braking. Officers have thanked road users for their patience while the weather clears and conditions improve.