Author: Rhys Gregory

Swansea Council would like the city’s St Helen’s sports ground to become the new home of top-flight rugby region The Ospreys. The Ospreys are looking for a new home, having stated that they no longer plan to play at the Swansea.com Stadium after the 2024-25 season. A proposal for a new operating model at St Helen’s – currently run by the council – would see it redeveloped as a location for regional and community sport. The council would want any approved plan to accommodate the successful relocation of Swansea Cricket Club in a manner agreed by them and others. Council leader Rob Stewart said: “St Helen’s needs to…

Following the resounding success of his pop-up ventures across Cardiff, Chef Tom Waters is set to open his first permanent restaurant, Gorse today (May 28th, 2024). Having earned his stripes in prestigious London kitchens, including stints at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, The Square and Bonhams, Chef Tom Waters returned to his Welsh roots with his pop-up concept Gorse, eighteen months ago. Originally hailing from Newport but with long-held ambitions to open a restaurant in the Welsh capital, Tom soon captivated diners with his ‘Modern Welsh’ tasting menus which utilise his close relationships with farmers and producers. Combined with exacting technique and attention to detail, Tom says Gorse…

Visit Wales has launched an innovative campaign showcasing the country as the destination for dog friendly staycations this year… by targeting dogs themselves. Aimed at capturing the attention of dogs up and down the UK, the tourism body for Wales has unveiled a new marketing campaign including a TV ad designed specifically for them, using imagery and sounds that they will love, in the hopes to inspire holidaymakers to choose Wales as their next dog-friendly holiday destination. The unique tourism campaign hopes to reach its four-legged audience with a range of immersive features that will appeal directly to dogs including…

The early jazz music of legendary composer Sir Karl Jenkins will feature at this year’s Swansea International Jazz Festival. As part of his 80th birthday year celebrations, Sir Karl, who is also Patron of the Festival, has arranged the works with bassist and composer Laurence Cottle, whose All-Star Big Band will perform. Returning to the genre for the first time in fifty years, Sir Karl will also introduce the concert. The concert, entitled Back, Down Another Road: The Jazz Music of Sir Karl Jenkins, will feature jazz tunes by Sir Karl including “Down Another Road”, “Elastic Rock” (the title track…

Rhys, 16 from Conwy has won a prestigious national Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Award.  He scooped the Ascential Education Award which recognises a young person who has demonstrated significant personal growth and overcome barriers to improve their future through a Prince’s Trust Education programme.​ He attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to meet His Majesty The King, Founder of The Prince’s Trust, who congratulated the award winners on their achievements. Rhys was honoured on Tuesday at the star-studded awards ceremony, hosted by Ant and Dec, and attended by many celebrity supporters and Ambassadors of the youth charity. He was presented…

Over two decades of conservation work has handed an important lifeline to an under-threat bird. Since the 1990s countryside rangers have worked on Denbighshire Moorlands to provide a helping hand to Black Grouse. The Black Grouse, an upland animal, is a priority species for conservation action in Wales. One of the main reasons the species remains under threat is the degradation of habitat. Black grouse require a mosaic of habitat including young and mature heather, farmland, bog and scattered trees. To safeguard the Black Grouse on Denbighshire Moorland a partnership including Denbighshire County Council Clwydian Range and Dee valley National…

A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after being found guilty of 28 counts of child sex offences. 77-year-old Brian Doye, from Ystalyfera, has received a sentence of 28 years in custody, with an extended two years’ licence period, for the offences against three separate victims. Doye abused his victims over a span of four decades. In 2021, one of his victims bravely came forward and reported the matter to police. During the ensuing investigation, Constable Eleanor Dallas identified two further victims of Doye. Detective Inspector Sharon Gill-Lewis said: “I hope that the sentence Brian Doye has received…

A team of pupils from Woodlands High School have been crowned the ALN (Additional Learning Needs) Minecraft Esports Champions of South Wales after a close competition held at the Principality Stadium. The Woodlands Esports Team made it to the final which challenged them to build virtual environments based on themes such as Welsh myths and the Six Nations. Involving special schools from across South Wales, the team of 10 learners from Woodlands in Years 10 to 14 reached an intense final showdown against Trinity Fields Schoolfrom Hengoedwhere they created the Six Nations in Minecraft. The Minecraft Esports Cymru competition is…

There is an opportunity for residents to share their views on the possible relocation of Library and face-to-face customer services in Aberaeron. Ceredigion County Council is currently undertaking a review into the use of its buildings in an attempt to provide more central and efficient services to the people of Ceredigion. One area we are currently exploring is the use of County Hall in Aberaeron, which offers a library service and face-to-face customer service, offering advice and assistance to the public. The proposal would modernise library provision with the inclusion of a makerspace. This is a dedicated area where library users…

The rolling hills, the rugged coastline, and the rich cultural tapestry of Wales create a unique backdrop that has captivated artists for generations. Posters, with their vivid depictions of these landscapes and cultural elements, have become a popular choice in interior design. These posters offer a way to bring a piece of Wales into homes around the world, providing both aesthetic pleasure and a connection to Welsh heritage. The growing popularity of Welsh posters can be attributed to their ability to capture the essence of the country. From the iconic red dragon of the Welsh flag to the serene vistas…