Author: Rhys Gregory

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Ar ôl ymgysylltu â chymunedau lleol, bwriedir i wasanaethau trên gyda’r nos ar y Cambrian barhau i weithredu ar ôl newid yr amserlen ym mis Rhagfyr. Mae’r gwasanaethau canlynol wedi’u cynllunio i fod yn rhan o’r amserlen ar ôl newidiadau eleni: Dydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn 20:26 Pwllheli – Machynlleth 21:47 Machynlleth – Pwllheli Roedd y gwasanaethau hyn i fod i gael eu dileu yn ystod misoedd y gaeaf ar ôl dangos nifer isel o deithwyr yn eu defnyddio dros y gaeafau blaenorol. Fodd bynnag, yn dilyn ymgysylltu cadarnhaol…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. After engagement with local communities, evening train services on the Cambrian Line are intended to remain in operation after the December timetable change. The following late evening services are planned to still be part of the timetable after this year’s changes: Monday to Saturday 20:26 Pwllheli – Machynlleth 21:47 Machynlleth – Pwllheli These services were due to be removed during the upcoming winter months after showing low numbers of passenger use over previous winters. However, following positive engagement and discussions between Transport for Wales and local community groups, the…

As Bonfire Night approaches, many of us head out to pick up fireworks for the celebrations. But behind those colourful displays lies a strict set of laws on who can sell fireworks, when they can be sold, and what licences are needed to do it legally. To help explain the rules, we spoke with Dave Roberts, Fireworks Consultant at Cardiff Fireworks, one of Wales’ few year-round firework retailers. “Fireworks can only be sold by people who are properly licensed,” says Dave. “There are two types of licences: a seasonal licence and an annual licence. A seasonal licence allows you to…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after pleading guilty to all four charges against him. Callum Randall, aged 27, from Portmead was sentenced for two counts of assault by beating, criminal damage, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and attempt to cause GBH. The offence of controlling and coercive behaviour took place over a number of years, including stopping the victim from sleeping and eating. He appeared before Cardiff Crown Court on Friday October 24, 2025, where he was sentenced to a total of 5 years in prison. He is also subject to a restraining order lasting 15 years. Sergeant Draisey…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae grŵp talentog o ddisgyblion o Ysgol Gynradd y Drenewydd yn Notais, Porthcawl, unwaith eto wedi cynrychioli Cymru ar y llwyfan cenedlaethol ar ôl cael eu dewis i berfformio yng Nghystadleuaeth Cyfansoddi Caneuon Genedlaethol Ysgolion y DU yn Llundain am yr ail flwyddyn yn olynol. Allan o fwy na 350 o ysgolion ledled y DU, Ysgol Gynradd y Drenewydd yn Notais oedd yr unig ysgol a wahoddwyd i berfformio eto, gyda 15 o ddisgyblion a dau aelod o staff yn teithio i Lundain i berfformio eu cân wreiddiol ‘We…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. A talented group of pupils from Newton Primary School, Porthcawl, have once again represented Wales on the national stage after being selected to perform at the UK Schools National Songwriting Competition in London for the second consecutive year. Out of more than 350 schools across the UK, Newton Primary was the only school invited to perform again with 15 pupils and two staff members making the trip to London to perform their original song ‘We Believe In You’ in front of a live audience and a panel of music…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Bydd parc sy’n ffinio castell hanesyddol Caerffili yn gweld gwelliannau sylweddol i’w mannau cyhoeddus a hynny mewn ymateb i angen a fynegwyd gan bobl yn y dref. Caiff Parc Dafydd Williams, gyda llwybrau cerdded yn cysylltu Heol y Cilgant, Park Lane, a Ffos Caerffili, ei ailddatblygu i drawsnewid y mynedfeydd o amgylch y parc, gwella goleuadau stryd, creu mannau eistedd deniadol a chroesawgar, a gosod gwaith celf newydd ac offer chwarae i blant. Mae’r prosiect yn rhan o Tref Caerffili 2035, y cynllun creu lleoedd a gynlluniwyd i helpu’r…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. A park bordering Caerphilly’s historic castle will see significant improvements to its public spaces in response to need highlighted by people in the town. Dafydd Williams Park, with walking routes connecting Crescent Road, Park Lane, and Ffos Caerffili will undergo redevelopment work to transform entrances surrounding the park, improve street lighting, create attractive and welcoming seating areas, with the installation of new artwork and children’s play equipment. The project is being delivered as part of Caerphilly Town 2035, the placemaking plan designed to help the area reach its full…

There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in Wales making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets.  The drop has prompted a specialist at the firm to warn that local businesses should use the valuable tax relief support – or lose it.   Chris Dale, a partner with UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets, issued the warning after analysing the latest HMRC figures for 2023-24, with the previous year’s data in brackets for comparison. There were 1,140 claims [1,595] made in Wales with a total cost of £70m…

David Spear Commercials has been named Autotrader’s Van Retailer of the Year 2025, following a prestigious awards ceremony held in London. The award recognises exceptional performance across customer service, digital engagement, and business excellence. Around 14,000 Auto Trader retailer partners were considered, with just 69 finalists selected across nine award categories. Of those, 29 were crowned winners, following in-depth analysis of millions of data points, independent expert judging, and results from the UK’s largest consumer mystery shopping programme in automotive retail. With less than 1% of Auto Trader’s 14,000 retailer partners recognised for their retailing excellence, David Spear Commercials has…