The Regeneration Team at Pembrokeshire County Council are hosting a community engagement event on 19th and 20th July at Haverhub (the old Post Office building) to gather your ideas and input on shaping the future of our town. The engagement event is the first of a series of engagement events, ensuring that the public’s voice is heard. For years, our county town has held a special place in the hearts of its residents. Like many town centres, it faces challenges and this event is a key step in defining the response to ensure that Haverfordwest realises its future potential. Local Authority plans…
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Rhys Gregory
Editor of Wales247.co.uk
A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road will close from July 22, until the end of October 2024, to safely rectify hillside damage previously caused by a major fire. The closure is essential due to the complex nature of working on large areas of rockface, the use of heavy machinery and specialist access equipment to reach the full height of the rockface, and the possible risk of debris falling onto the road. The fire in summer 2022 damaged a significant area of the mountainside, along with wire netting, plastic netting and fencing. Emergency work that immediately followed the incident enabled the road to…
Cwtch Mawr is Wales’ first multibank, which helps struggling families in Swansea. The multibank sees businesses donating surplus items so they can be given for free to people who cannot afford them. This includes cleaning products, household items, toiletries and furnishings. In the first two months since its launch, Cwtch Mawr supported more than 15,000 people, as well as hosting community events, cooking courses, drop-in events and celebrations like International Women’s Day. Cwtch Mawr now has a strong network of 60 registered partners who collect donated items and deliver them to the people who need them. Social workers, health professionals,…
Sport Caerphilly is excited to announce that nominations for the Sport Awards 2024 officially opened on Monday, 8th July, and will close on Friday, 23rd August. These prestigious awards offer a unique opportunity to recognise and reward the outstanding contributions of volunteers, coaches, and clubs across all levels of sport in our community. The Sport Awards celebrate excellence in various categories, including Community Coach of the Year, Inclusive Coach of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement to Sport, and Club of the Year. Each category highlights the exceptional efforts and achievements that individuals…
Many young footballers dream of playing in the Premier League. Some talented Welsh players are living this dream. Welsh football has a rich history with stars like Ryan Giggs, Gareth Bale, and Aaron Ramsey. Now, a new generation is emerging, determined to succeed in one of the world’s most competitive football leagues. As these rising Welsh stars make waves in the Premier League, they are also defying the Premier League odds, proving that talent and hard work can overcome any challenge. Let’s look at some rising Welsh stars making waves in the Premier League. Neco Williams Neco Williams is a…
Are you looking to secure your dream home? If so, then you know that the process marks a significant milestone that requires careful planning and informed decision-making. The journey to homeownership can be intricate, with many financial aspects to consider. Financial advice is pivotal in navigating this process, ensuring you make the best choices to achieve your homeownership goals. Let’s explore how financial advice can guide you through each step and help you secure your dream home efficiently and effectively. Benefits Of Consulting A Mortgage Broker A mortgage broker acts as an intermediary between you and potential lenders. They help…
A star-studded entry, made up of competitors from six major UK championships and several of the top Probite British Rally Championship drivers who are using the classic mid-Wales stages as a gravel test, will gather in Builth Wells this weekend for the Nicky Grist Stages (Saturday 13 July). The quality of the Quinton Motor Club-organised event’s entry has been enhanced by the Castrol MEM Rally Team, with the 2019 FIA European rally champion Chris Ingram (co-driven by Alex Kihurani) making his competition debut in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 alongside stablemates Meirion Evans/Jonathan Jackson. Four-time British rally champion Keith Cronin (co-driven by…
A community open day is being held by The Strata Florida Trust on Saturday, July 14 when visitors can talk to archaeologists, tour excavations and see the latest finds from the site in the Cambrian Mountains. The trust’s annual archaeology field school at Strata Florida, a former Cistercian abbey at Ystrad Meurig, nearPontrhydfendigaid, ends at the weekend. Archaeologists are excited to have uncovered more of the courtyard following last year’s early radiocarbon dating results. There’s still plenty of ways for people to get involved over the last week of the excavations, including the open day, from 11am to 3pm. In…
Dear Editor, You may have seen the news this week that more than 107,000 children and young people across the UK are waiting to join Scouts. These are the highest numbers since Scouts began recording this information and the reason they are on the waiting lists is that, simply, we need more volunteers. Not being able to welcome every child who would like to join Scouts is a situation we know all too well in Wales. Every week, more than 18,000 four to 24 year olds take part in Scouting activities across Wales. But we have more than 4,000 children…
Bellway Wales has opened the doors to an innovative property which will give house-hunters in Cardiff the chance to see exactly how a new home is built. The housebuilder unveiled a ‘House to Home’ plot at Longwood Grange in Lisvane on Saturday (22 June) to offer potential purchasers a behind-the-scenes insight into the various stages of construction. A new three-bedroom Cedar showhome was also opened on the day. The ‘House to Home’ – which has been created within a three-storey, three-bedroom Juniper house type – showcases the first-fix stage, when blockwork, plumbing and wiring are visible, the second-fix stage, when…