Author: Rhys Gregory

A man has been sentenced and fined over a fly-tipping offence, after loose knives and household waste was found dumped in Neath. Investigators located several black bags on Foundry Road, adjacent to the steps linking to Meadow Road, in an area commonly known as Eaglesbush Valley and frequently used by nature lovers. As the waste was being inspected, an individual in a Range Rover approached inspectors expressing frustration and using abusive language. Both Council officers left the area as the individual was entering their yard next to where the fly-tipping had occurred. That individual was later identified as 26-year-old Arron…

A 17-year-old female has sadly died following an incident in Llanddulas. Shortly before 9.30am today, 13 April, the teenager was found in the area of Craig Nant Dulas on Rhydyfoel Road. Emergency services, two air ambulances and mountain rescue volunteers attended the scene, where she was sadly pronounced deceased. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed. Chief Inspector Steve Pawson said: “My deepest thoughts and condolences are with her family, who have been informed of the tragic incident. “We kindly ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this difficult time.”

On his first event in a Castrol MEM Rally Team Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, Osian Pryce got his challenge of a second British Rally Championship title off to the best possible start with victory on the Severn Valley Stages (Saturday 11 April). Co-driven by James Morgan, the 2022 British Rally Champion set the fastest time on his first competitive stage in the Michelin-shod Yaris – and was never knocked off the top spot as he took no big risks to win the event for the second time. It was, however, a close battle with team-mates Meirion Evans/Dale Furniss, as they fought…

Signage has now gone up at St David’s Shopping Centre ahead of the highly anticipated arrival of POP MART in Cardiff. The global designer toy giant is set to open its first ever Welsh store at the city centre shopping destination later this year, although an official opening date has not yet been confirmed. Located on the upper floor of St David’s 2, the new store will sit next to Apple, placing it in one of the busiest areas of the shopping centre. POP MART is known worldwide for its character-led collectibles and blind box figures, which have become hugely…

An unlikely online star and his viral videos have helped his family-run trailer company pull in over four million views on social media. At 76, Tone Skeggs may not be your typical internet influencer – but there was a serious reason behind the laughs when he first stepped in front of the camera. The fun-loving grandfather began filming the tongue-in-cheek clips to shout about the fact that SB Trailers had become an official distributor for North Wales maker Ifor Williams Trailers which has factories in Denbighshire and Deeside. What started as a light-hearted way to promote the firm’s new partnership…

It will be the biggest ever ABP Newport Marathon Festival with thousands of runners expected to descend to the city for a fun filled day of running activity. More than 10,000 people have signed up to take part in the marathon, half marathon, 10K and junior races, which will return to the city of Newport on Sunday 19 April. The running festival will be kicking off on the Saturday with the return of Welsh Athletics’ women’s running conference in the University of South Wales, followed by the event’s first ever pasta party at Newport Market – a ticketed event allowing…

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has honoured exceptional staff, contractors, volunteers, and cadets at its first ever Beacon Awards, held at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as part of the Service’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The ceremony brought together colleagues, partners, families and community representatives to recognise the remarkable individuals and teams who go above and beyond in serving the communities of South Wales. Among those honoured on the night were Yvonne Edwards, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of an outstanding 50 years of dedicated service to SWFRS. Oscar Logan was named Fire Cadet…

The Welsh Dental Awards (WDA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the inaugural 2026 Welsh Dental Awards. The WDA’s have proven to be incredibly popular, with a huge number of applications from across Wales. The finalists are as follows: Patient Experience of the Year Dr Sean – Friars Dental Clinic Wyndham House Dental Practice Ruabon Road Dental Practice Whitland Dental Co Hayden Dental Y Bont Faen Dental Centre Oral Health of the Year Wyndham House Dental Practice Dr Sean Roberts – Friars Dental Clinic Kirsty Chappell – Luna Dental Cardiff – Kirsty’s Smile Academy Compassionate Care of the Year…

Employers should lead on support and education for young savers to capitalise on their engagement with pensions, according to Quantum Advisory, the leading pensions and employee benefits consultancy for small and medium sized schemes and employers. New research from Pensions UK has perhaps surprisingly revealed that younger pension savers are more likely to understand and proactively engage with their defined contribution pension investments than older colleagues. 31% of savers aged 18 to 34 stated that they knew what their pension was invested in, compared to 21% in the next age bracket. The research also found that younger savers were more…

A small village community hub that has become a lifeline for residents is set to expand its activities thanks to a funding boost from local energy company, Pennant Walters. The Glynogwr Hub, based at St Tyfodwg’s Church, has received £11,000 which has allowed the purchase of new chairs that will replace the pews and transform the way the space can be used by the local community. The Hub opened in 2023, and is managed by a dedicated group of local volunteers with support from Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO). Since then, it has quickly established itself as an important…