Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police has arrested an 86-year-old man in connection with the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze more than 30 years ago. The couple were found dead with gunshot wounds at their Ty Ar y Waun farmhouse in Llanharry on July 26 1993. The force commenced a forensic review of the case in 2023 and detectives have now made an arrest for the undetected murders of Harry, aged 64, and Megan 67. The man was arrested earlier today and is currently in police custody. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Mark Lewis, said: “While this arrest is clearly a significant…

The search is officially on to find the city’s most innovative, resilient, and successful enterprises as the inaugural Newport Business Awards open for entries this week. Designed to celebrate the diverse and thriving economy of Newport, the awards are open to all businesses operating within the city, from ambitious start-ups and independent retailers to established international corporations. The awards feature 17 distinct categories, ranging from Start-up of the Year to Innovation and Technology awards. The program aims to shine a spotlight on the hard work and dedication that drives Newport’s local economy. Reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and local growth,…

A courier driver and mental health practitioner from Mid-Wales are experiencing their own Christmas miracle with a second £1,000,000 win, seven years after they won their first £1M. Richard Davies (49) and Faye Stevenson-Davies (43), who first celebrated a £1M win in June 2018, have magically matched five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on 26 November banking an extra £1M. While according to experts at Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, the odds of Richard and Faye winning both the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker and then five numbers and the bonus ball on Lotto are over 24 trillion to one, the couple credit the power of positive thinking. Faye said, “We always believed winning was possible, and once we scooped £1M and met hundreds of other lucky winners, we realised fairytales do come true and there are winners everywhere! We knew the odds of it happening again were outrageous, but we’re proof…

Sheriff’s Biltong, co-founded by Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend Ken Owens and West Wales food producer Ruth Davies, has secured a major retail rollout in 50 Tesco Superstores and Extra stores across Wales. Made exclusively with the finest PGI Welsh beef and produced in a dedicated state of the art facility in West Wales, Sheriff’s Biltong champions local farming and food heritage. Using only minimal natural ingredients, Sheriff’s Biltong provides 16 grams of protein per bag with no additives. The idea was born when Ken and Ruth, long-time friends, were talking over the garden wall. Ruth, who has over…

Cash seized from criminals has helped secure the future of a much-loved community café run from a church in North Wales. A vital grant has safeguarded the Community Café and wellness project at Holy Trinity Church in Rhyl which has been offering warm spaces, creative sessions and home-cooked food to local residents since July. The Trinity Outreach Project, which welcomes more than 20 people each week for crafts, conversations, a hot lunch can now continue into the New Year thanks to a grant from the North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT). A pilot project was set up in the…

A new neighbourhood restaurant and natural wine shop called Ogof will open on Thursday 18th December on Kings Road, Cardiff. Following months of work behind the scenes, the team has transformed the space (formerly Poca / La Cuina) – which is now almost unrecognisable. The downstairs of the two-story restaurant now boasts a central bar area with counter seating lit by a beautiful, low hanging Bocci light fixture, and an internal window which looks directly into the bright kitchen, connecting it to the dining room for a fluid, lively service. Sanded back floors and a simple, pared-back design scheme are…

St Illtyd’s School in Cardiff recently hosted an exciting and inspiring careers session that gave pupils a hands-on introduction to the creative industries. The interactive event, coordinated by Careers Wales and delivered by Screen Alliance Wales on Thursday 11 November 2025, was designed to bring the world of work to life and showcase opportunities within one of Welsh Government’s priority sectors. Pupils explored a library of videos highlighting a range of roles in film and television and discovered the diverse career pathways available. They also took part in a practical activity creating special effects make-up – an experience aimed at…

Labour has fallen further behind in the latest Senedd voting intention poll, with Plaid Cymru now holding a clear lead over Reform UK, according to new research from YouGov/Cardiff University. The poll shows Labour’s projected Senedd vote share has dropped to just 10 percent, placing it level with the Conservatives and well behind both Plaid Cymru and Reform UK. Plaid Cymru leads the field on 33 percent, while Reform UK sits close behind on 30 percent, unchanged since the September ITV Wales YouGov poll. The findings highlight a significant shift in Welsh political behaviour. Rather than voters moving between left…

A Rhondda Cynon Taf man has been disqualified from keeping all animals for life after he admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog he kicked and hit. Christopher Michael Pillage and Julie Pillage, both of Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash, appeared at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 October and pleaded guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Christopher Michael Pillage pleaded guilty to four offences, in that he caused unnecessary suffering to a male Jack Russell terrier type dog known as Snoopy by kicking and hitting him. His third and fourth offences were joint offences with Julie Pillage in…

Cardiff will head into 2026 in a stronger position than this time last year to create jobs and attract foreign investment (FDI), according to the latest study from law firm Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The Investment Attractiveness Index compares 48 UK cities and offers a comprehensive view of where investment opportunities are emerging and where challenges persist. Cardiff has recorded an overall score of 38.9, securing 13th place among UK cities. The latest Irwin Mitchell report attributes this rise primarily to improving qualification levels, which continue to enhance the city’s competitiveness and talent…