Author: Rhys Gregory

The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is busy producing thousands of pumpkins in time for a spectacular Halloween celebration. Visitors will be able to pick their own organic pumpkin and enjoy a series of ghoulish attractions and activities, including an inclusive and accessible ‘spooky tunnel’ under the A5. There will also be refreshments, games, and lots of frightening fun for all the family. Farm Estate Manager Emyr Owen, from Llanrwst, says they planted pumpkin seeds in a 1.5-hectare block on-site and they are growing nicely. “The dry weather didn’t help at first, but a period…

Cardiff’s newest family entertainment destination, Fun HQ Cardiff, has officially announced its opening date. The exciting new climbing and play experience on Olympian Drive will open today (Tuesday, September 19). Fun HQ Cardiff features over 30 exhilarating climbing challenges, from ‘The Stairway to Heaven’ to ‘Astroball,’ for climbers ages 4 and up. The massive indoor playground spans over 17,000 square feet, with climbing walls up to 7.5 metres tall. Guests 12 years and under can also enjoy the exciting Play Zone, a soft play area across 3 floors where they can slide, jump, and swing! Fun HQ Cardiff offers refreshments…

A Bridgend mum has been described as “an inspirational person” after starting a nursing degree following the sudden death of her teenage son. Elinor Ridout’s second child, Will, passed away suddenly when he was 13 years old, from a rare and acute illness. Following Will’s death, Elinor was keen to restart her life and wanted to make a positive impact as a legacy to her son. Having previously worked as a nursery nurse, and parent carer support officer, looking after others was something Elinor was already passionate about. However, following her experience in and out of hospital with Will, she…

With young people across Wales starting a new adventure at university this month, St John Ambulance Cymru are sharing their top tips to stay safe during Freshers Week. Thousands of people will be partying and socialising as they move into university accommodation in a new city, and the first aid charity for Wales want to ensure this is done safely. Be vigilant when out and about When enjoying the various events going on in bars and nightclubs, St John Ambulance Cymru advise you remain vigilant of drink spiking. Never leave a drink unattended and if you see a drink being…

Leading vendor managed inventory (VMI) provider TFC, an AFC Industries company, has opened a service centre in South Wales to help manufacturers in the region ensure their C-Class components are in the right place at the right time. The new 900 m2 facility, based in Ebbw Vale, is in striking distance of South Wales and South West England industrial hotspots, meaning that TFC can help local manufacturers drive productivity, profitability and growth with its VMI supply chain solutions. The new site’s opening was attended by Blaenau Gwent Borough Council representatives Councillor John C Morgan, executive member for regeneration and economic…

A new project by Menter a Busnes will give 24 aspiring Ceredigion entrepreneurs a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insight and to learn from the very best entrepreneurs at home, and abroad. Project SPARC Ceredigion, a brand-new venture funded by the UK Government, driven by Levelling Up and managed by the leading economic development company Menter a Busnes kicks off this September, with applications for the first round due in at the start of October. The first cohort of twelve individuals will enjoy a host of learning experiences, including seminars, workshops, and mentoring opportunities. As part of the 18-month project,…

Cardiff’s share of the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) – designed to replace funding previously provided by the EU – has been spent benefiting hundreds of people and projects across the city. The fund, part of the Government’s levelling up strategy, was launched in November last year to compensate for the loss of Structural Funds in Wales. Now, a new report to the Council’s Cabinet has outlined how Cardiff’s share – overseen by the Council – is being distributed. In the period up to the end of March this year, more than £5.2m has been spent on projects including: More…

The Director of a Neath Port Talbot raw pet food manufacturing business, supplying dog owners and breeders across South Wales and the English border, has been prosecuted by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council for supplying unsafe pet food and operating in unhygienic conditions. Happy Hounds (Wales) Limited, based at Cwmgors Industrial Estate, Cwmgors, Gwaun Cae Gurwen had been monitored by Neath Port Talbot Trading Standards & Animal Health over a number of years. The business bought waste meat and offal from a number of sources, such as slaughter houses, cutting plants and meat packers to reprocess and sell as…

The £1.4m surface water pumping station in Glenboi is now fully-operational, to help protect the community during heavy rainfall. In a recent test run, the system successfully coped with conditions that replicated a large storm event. Work throughout 2023 has focused on installing a large upgrade to the existing pumping station at Glenboi, which is intended to provide long-term flood resilience and reassurance to the community. Enabling works in January and February were followed by the main scheme from March – which has now been delivered on time having been commissioned in early September 2023. The scheme has targeted a…

The final set of restoration works at the historic Newport Market Arcade begins this week. The restoration project, which began back in 2018, has seen the council transform the once declining arcade into a vibrant and viable commercial attraction within the city centre. Located next to Newport Market and on High Street, the arcade has occupied an important spot right at the heart of the city centre for generations. The work will see internal refurbishments to several of the units in the arcade, as well as the remaining external refurbishments. The internal refurbishments will include replacing floors, walls and ceilings…