Author: Rhys Gregory

Drivers are being warned of a full weekend closure on the M48 as essential bridge maintenance works get under way. Traffic Wales has confirmed that the M48 eastbound between Junction 2 at Newhouse Roundabout and Junction 1 at Aust will be closed overnight from Friday, February 27 through to Sunday, March 2. The closure will be in place each night between 8pm and 6am, with the full weekend shutdown allowing engineers to carry out bridge maintenance works safely. A signed diversion route will be in place while the works are carried out, and motorists are advised to allow extra time…

South Wales Police has confirmed that Live Facial Recognition technology will be deployed proactively in Cardiff today, Friday, February 27. The force says the move is aimed at locating suspects, wanted individuals and high risk missing people as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent and detect crime. Officers will be using clearly marked vehicles and recognition zones during the deployment. Members of the public who want to know more about the technology are encouraged to speak to the team on the ground. Officers say they are happy to explain how the system works and, where possible, provide demonstrations. What…

A mystery man from Cardiff has scooped up £10K a month for a year on The National Lottery Set for Life draw, matching five main numbers on Thursday 1 January 2026. Speaking on his win, the lucky Cardiffian said: “I had to look and check my app about 10 times before I fully realised how much I had won. It’s totally surreal! “I plan to use my winnings to enjoy a few extra holidays and complete some home improvements!” Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, commended the Cardiff-based prize winner, saying, “Congratulations to our lucky Cardiffian! We hope he enjoys receiving a dream payday every month for a year and wish him the best on his…

No less than five support artists and special guests are being added to the bill for House music tastemaker Chris Stussy’s headlining show at Cardiff Castle this summer. The Dutch superstar heads to the city on Saturday June 6 kicking off a packed season of 24 live music and gigs at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. And joining this huge dance party will be a blend of DJs and multi-instrumentalists – Chloé Caillet is special guest with support also coming from L.P.Rhythm, Locklead, Lauren Lo Sung and Lewis Taylor. Chloé Caillet is a globally renowned DJ, producer…

Actor and comedian Mike Bubbins is embarking on a personal mission – and with plenty of laughter and joy along the way – he is learning Welsh in just one year for his children. His journey is captured in Mike Bubbins: Welsh Learner, available on BBC iPlayer and airing on BBC One Wales this St David’s Day. The programme follows Mike as he reconnects with his roots, revisits the places that shaped him, and meets the people who inspire him to embrace the Welsh language. On his first return to Gladstone Primary School in Barry, Mike reflects on his upbringing and education, and…

FOR Cardiff has announced a free, live St. David’s Day performance by The Gentle Good at National Museum Cardiff, on Sunday 1st March between 2:30–3:30pm. The gig forms part of FOR Cardiff’s Little Things campaign which celebrates Welsh culture through small, joyful moments across the city centre spotlighting five themes: gastronomy, music, literature, Welsh language and family. The Gentle Good is the moniker of Cardiff-based songwriter Gareth Bonello, who is known for crafting modern folk music in Welsh and English and previously won the Welsh Music Prize. The Gentle Good is widely regarded as a leading contemporary Welsh-language songwriters. Carolyn…

Three social care heroes from Wales were hailed as “truly magnificent” by King Charles when they met him during a special reception at Windsor Castle. Taurai Zimbi from Barry, Shiny Skaria from Rhayader in Powys and retired nurse Carol Dight, who were all gold winners at last year’s Wales Care Awards, also had a chance to chat with Queen Camilla at the prestigious event. The trio were among invited guests at the reception celebrating the extraordinary contribution of the nation’s social care workforce. They were accompanied by Mario Kreft MBE, chair of Care Forum Wales which runs the Wales Care…

A WELSH Government Minister visited Coleg Cambria to see first-hand how a major new skills partnership – the Advanced Skills Hub (ASH) – is set to reshape education and workforce development across north east Wales. Vikki Howells, Minister for Further and Higher Education, visited Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, meeting with staff and learners and touring its state-of-the-art facilities. During her visit, the Minister met with Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology and Site Lead at Bersham Road, and Nick Tyson, Vice Principal for the Institute of Technology and ASH Project Lead, to hear first-hand about…

Swansea Building Society will continue as an Official Partner of Glamorgan Cricket for the 2026 season, as the Club prepares for an eagerly anticipated return to Division One of the County Championship. This follows two successful years of collaboration and comes at a landmark moment for Welsh cricket, with Glamorgan stepping back into the top tier for the first time in two decades. The partnership, which began in 2024, brought together two historic Welsh organisations committed to supporting communities and strengthening sport across Wales. Following that initial year of support, both Swansea Building Society and Glamorgan Cricket are looking forward to…

Yesterday (Thursday 26 February) Wales unveiled its first comparative demonstration of hydrogen and electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), marking a major milestone in the nation’s ambition to accelerate cleaner, greener transport solutions. The trials will be delivered in partnership with Ricardo, Hyppo, Caerphilly County Borough Council and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Welsh Government’s Climate Innovation scheme and Circular Economy are supporting this important feasibility and demonstrator work to the value of over £420,000. This demonstration is part of a whole systems “challenge” which brings both zero‑emission technologies together side by side for the first time, marking a significant…