Author: Alice Gregory

Thirty poodle type dogs were in total rescued after they were found in an unsuitable environment where their owner also failed to provide grooming and vet care. Twenty-three dogs were signed over to the RSPCA and permission was given by the owner for the remaining seven dogs to be removed and boarded. They were subsequently taken into RSPCA care and following a veterinary check were transferred to RSPCA centres, RSPCA branches, and five young male and one female poodles went to Greenacres Animal Rescue. Many of the poodles have been happily rehomed, and following the conclusion of the court case…

Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor announced Billy Ocean and Stone Foundation will join Tom Jones and special guest Gabrielle at the inaugural Chepstow Summer Sessionson Saturday 6 July. The latest additions add to the already stellar lineup for Chepstow Summer Sessions, including Shania Twain and Hozier, who will take over Chepstow Racecourse this summer. Tickets for the show are on general sale now, with a multi-day pass also now available at smmrsessions.com / ticketmaster.co.uk. Fans can follow @smmrsessions for the latest news and updates. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, GRAMMY and Ivor Novello…

Site in Swansea to become solar and green infrastructure facility that supports ongoing farming on-site Opportunity for local community to own 10% of the scheme which will help reduce carbon emissions equivalent to taking 4,000 petrol cars off Welsh roads every year. Statutory consultation has opened for proposals to develop a renewable energy scheme with significant green infrastructure in Swansea, which will generate enough energy to power up to 11,500 homes in South Wales each year. The proposals for Parc Solar Caenewydd (PSC) in Gowerton, Swansea will support the continued operation of Penyfodau Fawr Farm and its popular farm shop,…

A brand-new stage adaptation of Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s best-selling children’s book, The Lion Inside, launches its world premiere tour this spring. Adapted and directed by Sarah Punshon with original music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer, The Lion Inside comes to Newport for the Easter holidays, playing at the Riverfront from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 March, with 5 performances. The cast includes Caitlin Mallory (Lion), James Keningale (Mouse), Clarke Joseph-Edwards (Storyteller), and Esmée Cook (Understudy). The creative team includes Sarah Punshon (Adapter & Director), Eamonn O’Dwyer (Music & Lyrics), Oli Townsend (Set & Costume Design), Laura Cubitt (Movement…

The nearly £150,000 funding from the Wolfson Foundation, gifts from Welsh charitable trusts including the Vronhaul Charity and Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust as well as significant investment from National Trust Cymru will help to protect, celebrate and share Tŷ Mawr for everyone, for ever. Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant came into the care of the National Trust in 1951. The farmhouse was restored and re-opened in 1988 to celebrate 400 years since the Bible was translated into Welsh by William Morgan, who was born at Tŷ Mawr. His 10-year endeavour played a vital role in standardising the language and ensuring Welsh is still…

One of the UK’s leading providers of industrial electronic repairs has announced the appointment of Catherine Demaid as its new Director of Commercial and HR. Kontroltek, being the largest independent firm of its type in the UK, covers the whole of the UK, specialising in Industrial Electronic Repairs, working with all sectors of manufacturing and servicing businesses across the UK and globally. With her extensive experience and expertise, Cath will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic growth initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence. Cath brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her new role, having…

Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS.  He will be joined by Safeena Ladha as Annabella Schmidt / Pamela / Margaret, Eugene McCoy as Clown 1 and Maddie Rice as Clown 2 (the first time this production has cast a female identifying actor as one of the Clowns), with Jacob Daniels and Hannah Parker as the understudies. Tom Byrne played Prince Andrew in The Crown series 4 and appeared in Bridgerton, A Discovery of Witches and Black Mirror.  He can currently be seen in BBC 3’s Dreaming…

Writers, performers and storytellers from across Wales will come together in Llandeilo this April for the Carmarthenshire town’s seventh annual Gŵyl Lên Llandeilo Lit Fest. Kate Humble, Owen Sheers, Dafydd Iwan, and John Devereux will lead this year’s programme of storytelling through fiction, discussion and performance. Authors include National Eisteddfod Prose Medal winners, Meleri Wyn James and Sioned Erin Hughes, and Wales Book of the Year category winner Lesley Parr. Celebrated writers Julian Dutton, Sophie Buchaillard, Eloise Williams, Sian Northey, Myfanwy Alexandra, Alun Ffred and Bethan Gwanas are also presenting. The festival will open with broadcaster Kate Humble exploring what…

Barry Island is once again abuzz with excitement as Gŵyl Fach y Fro, the beloved Welsh arts and culture festival, prepares to make its triumphant return on Saturday 18 May 2024. This vibrant event, organized by Menter Iaith Bro Morgannwg, promises a day filled with music, creativity, and community spirit—all in the beautiful Welsh language. What to Expect: Live Performances: From a stage for primary schools including choirs to renowned bands like Fleur De Lys, Lowri Evans, Sage Todz & Parisa Fouladi, Wigwam and Gwcci. Also a fantastic new stage showcasing folk artists such as Bethan Nia, Brigyn and Lo-Fi Jones, everyone gets…

A large collection of UK commemorative gold coins, most of which were in mint condition and cased, sold for more than £19,000 at a leading Shropshire fine art auction house Wednesday 20th March. The collection was consigned by the owner, who lives on the Mid Wales coast, to Halls Fine Art’s successful books, coins and stamps auction in Shrewsbury. Derek Ainsworth, Halls Fine Art’s coins specialist, said the coins, many of which were contained in capsules, were originally collected by the owner’s late father. They ranged from £5 and £2 denominations to sovereigns and half sovereigns. Top price for a…