Author: Rhys Gregory

Bellway Wales has built nearly three-quarters of the 120 new homes at its development within Cardiff’s growing Plasdŵr garden city. With 87 of the homes completed at Rhiwlas at Plasdŵr, off Llantrisant Road, construction is now entering its final phase within this part of the wider neighbourhood. Bellway has sold a total of 81 of the 102 new private properties it is delivering, with 77 of these now completed. The developer has also finished and handed over 10 of the 18 affordable homes it is building at the site. These properties, for local people and available through low-cost rent or…

Get some joy in your diary for 2024! Cabaret is back for more this Spring to once again bring the very best in drag, comedy, burlesque, live music and more to Wales Millennium Centre. Cabaret became a firm fixture in Cardiff’s nightlife and cultural scene in its first year, and promises to continue serving emerging and eclectic talent like nowhere else in Wales. Tickets are on sale now for Spring’s shows at wmc.org.uk/cabaret. Welsh talent will once again take centre stage. Emily Davis comes home to Wales as Blodwen – often mistaken as the lovechild of Tom Jones and Victoria…

PROSPECTIVE pupils will experience the exciting new chapter being written at a leading independent school. Following a period of significant investment and redevelopment, St Gerard’s School will host a taster day for learners and families tomorrow (Tuesday). The cherished Bangor institution – which produces among the highest GCSE and A Levels results in Wales – has organised a series of lessons, workshops and activities covering a range of subjects including Science, Art, English, RPE (Religion Philosophy and Ethics) and Maths. Past months have seen a transformation of the gardens, access, redecoration of buildings, and there is more to come, according…

ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection have joined independent industry body, isla, as a venue member, cementing the portfolio’s commitment to being environmentally responsible and continuing to develop an environmentally sustainable business. As a member of isla the portfolio will have access to sector-specific action groups which provide a voice for members to help drive change within the industry, policy and planning templates, and a progression pathway review and action plan with three bespoke training modules. The ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection teams will also have the opportunity to attend isla-run educational and networking events. Commenting on ICC Wales…

A Brunel University tech spinout specialising in Counter Current Chromatography has relocated to Mamhilad Park Estate as the company scales-up to meet growing demand from major multinational pharmaceutical companies. Dynamic Extractions Limited was first established to commercialise the unique and world leading Hydrodynamic Counter Current Chromatography (HdCCC) technology developed by the Brunel Institute of Bioengineering (BIB) team led by Professor Ian Sutherland. In addition to offering a range of hydrodynamic HPCCC processors, the team of five now specialises in the  extraction, separation, purification and provision of high purity target compounds. With a client list that includes Pfizer, Unilever and Roche,…

A six-week public consultation on a new on-street parking scheme for Cardiff has been given the go-ahead and will launch early this year, following Cardiff Council’s Cabinet meeting on Thursday, January 18th. The proposals – to introduce ‘parking zones’ within Parking Management Areas – could give residents a better chance to park on their street, or on adjoining roads close to their home – while reducing opportunities for commuter parking. As well as increasing the number of parking spaces available to residents, blue badge holders, cycle & car clubs, and local businesses could also benefit from the plan. Under the…

Wales will be taking on Scotland on Saturday 3 February at Principality Stadium. With the kick-off taking place at 4.45pm – there will be a full city centre road closure from 12.45pm until 8.45pm to ensure all ticket holders can get into and out of the stadium safely. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy – please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park & ride at Toy’s R Us car park in the Sports Village. Gates open at 2.30pm, those attending the rugby match are strongly advised to plan their journey…

A new safe walking and cycling route could be created along a main route into Swansea city centre. Swansea Council previously received funding from the Welsh Government’s Active Travel programme to help design a walking and cycling route, linking Sketty and Uplands to the city centre. The Council has now come up with a design option which would see pavements and pedestrian crossings upgraded along Walter Road and Sketty Road as well as in Uplands. The proposed scheme would also include a continuous segregated two-way cycle path along the route, making it easier for people to cycle between the city…

Ben Taylor, 32, from Horton near Swansea, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday, January 16, to 40 months’ imprisonment for offences including: Fraud by false representation Fraud by abuse of position Make off without payment Breach of suspended sentence The court heard that between October 2019 and October 2021, whilst working as a car salesman, Taylor fraudulently obtained over £80,000 from a victim by falsely advertising a vehicle for sale. In February 2023, Taylor made off without payment from a hotel in London after accumulating a bill of over £11,000. This put Taylor in breach of a previous…

A Cardiff man has been jailed for more than four years for terrorism offences after sharing extreme right-wing propaganda videos. Kristen Persen, 22, from Fairwater in Cardiff, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday January 18, where he was handed a four years and eight months sentence, he was ordered to serve a minimum of two thirds of the sentence. Persen had previously appeared at court last month where he pleaded guilty to 10 charges; six counts of Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (sharing terrorism material) and four counts under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (collecting…