Author: Rhys Gregory

Osian Pryce remains at the top of the British Rally Championship standings after finishing third on last weekend’s Borders Competitions Jim Clark Rally (22/23 May) in his Castrol MEM Rally Team Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. Competing on his first asphalt rally in the Toyota, Osian and co-driver James Morgan made an immediate impact by setting the fastest time on the opening stage. The pair ended Leg 1 in second place after four stages, firmly in contention for victory. However, Osian’s unfortunate run of bad luck on the Jim Clark Rally continued on Saturday morning when a delay before the start…

With Feast On Cardiff taking place this weekend, the festival has shared everything visitors need to know ahead of its debut festival in Bute Park, taking place from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May 2026. Founded in Bristol in 2024, Feast On is an award-winning food festival celebrating the best of independent food, drink and local culture across the South West. Now, for the first time, the festival is coming to Wales, with Feast On Cardiff set to bring together standout restaurants, street food traders, artisan producers, live demos, talks, wine tastings and entertainment for a three-day celebration of Cardiff’s…

Loungers has confirmed a delay to the opening of its new Barry venue, Morio Lounge, with no revised launch date currently announced. The West Country based café bar group had originally planned to open the new venue at Nell’s Point on Wednesday, May 13. That date was later pushed back, with the company announcing a new opening date of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. However, Loungers has now confirmed that further delays have impacted the project due to issues with utility installations. Kate Eastwood, Lounge Managing Director, said: “We’re sorry to say that we need to push back the launch date…

Glamorgan Cricket is delighted to announce a new partnership with Brains Brewery, who will become the Club’s official ale partner for the 2026 season. The agreement also includes matchday sponsorship as part of a one‑year deal, strengthening the connection between two historic Welsh institutions. As part of the partnership, Brains will hold pouring rights at Sophia Gardens across matchdays as well as the venue’s year‑round conference and events programme. Supporters will be able to enjoy a range of Brains products, including the popular Barry Island IPA, enhancing the matchday experience for fans in the summer sun. Founded in Cardiff in…

Improvements, including a new 2G pitch surface and external cladding on the sports hall, which will cut energy use, have been completed at Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre. The works costing more than £500,000 have been carried out at the site, which is operated by Freedom Leisure, acting as an agent, on behalf of Powys County Council. The funding came from the council’s capital budget. The previous astro turf pitch was more than 20-years-old and had begun to flood regularly, while defective brickwork had made the sports hall unsafe. The new modern 2G pitch is designed to support multi-sport use and…

Yesterday (Wednesday, 27 May 2026), it was announced from the stage of the White Pavilion at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn that Glain Llwyd from Tal-y-bont near Aberystwyth is the winner of the Drama Medal. This year the competitors were required to write a play or monologue suitable for staging in a theatrical space for 1, 2 or 3 performers (not necessarily characters), for a duration of between 15-30 minutes. According to the judges, Gareth Evans-Jones and Mared Llywelyn, 15 plays were received in a “fiercely competitive contest,” with every script described as “interesting and distinctive,” with the judges enjoying…

South Wales Police are continuing to search for a missing man from Tonypandy. Specialist search teams have been carrying out searches at Glyncornel Lake, while officers are also reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding areas as part of the ongoing investigation. Stephen Faulkner, 66, was last seen at around 4pm on Sunday, May 24, at Glyncornel Lake on Nant-Y-Gwyddon Road. Police have released what they say is the last known image of Stephen as they continue efforts to trace him. Stephen is described as having a stocky build with tattoos on both arms. When he was last seen, he was wearing…

An investigation has been launched by South Wales Police following an incident which took place on Aberdulais Crescent, Gabalfa at approximately 4am yesterday (Wednesday, May 27). A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The victim – a 47-year-old woman – is currently at the University Hospital of Wales where she is receiving treatment for serious facial injuries. Both are understood to be known to each other. A police cordon remains in place at the scene of the incident. Detective Inspector Phillip Marchant, said: “I am urging anyone who may have been driving through the area at…

Traffic lights have been introduced on the Menai Bridge as Welsh Government steps up efforts to prevent overweight vehicles from crossing during one of the busiest periods of the year. The changes came into effect on Wednesday evening (27 May) and will remain in place for the duration of the Urdd Eisteddfod. The move follows recent breaches of the bridge’s 7.5 tonne weight restriction, with only vehicles under that limit now permitted to use the crossing. Operatives will be stationed on the bridge to turn away vehicles exceeding the weight limit, while police and Welsh Government Traffic Officers will also…

A former South Wales valleys church dating back almost 160 years which went for auction with a price tag of just £7,000 sold after fierce bidding for almost seven times that figure. The Calvinist Methodist Bethel Chapel, on Ruperra Street, in New Tredegar, Gwent dating from 1860 complete with pews and fabulously intricate and colourful gallery balustrades, was sold for £47,000 by Paul Fosh Auctions. Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “The former church, which is crammed with a host of original features, certainly grabbed the attention of potential buyers with a total of nine competing to win the…