Author: Rhys Gregory

As the sun graces us with its warm embrace across the UK, it signals the perfect time for an exciting adventure. While Wales may not always be the first destination that springs to mind for summer travels, this hidden gem nestled on the western edge of the UK offers a wealth of captivating landmarks awaiting exploration. Despite not boasting tropical beaches or the same renown as other popular destinations, embarking on a journey to Eryi National Park from London is a popular choice for a road trip. As you traverse the scenic route, you’ll discover that Eryi serves as an…

In the wake of Foreign Secretary James Cleverly’s recent visit to Beijing, debate has surged about the direction of the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit trade relationships. While the economic might of China is alluring, it brings with it a complex array of challenges, including ethical concerns related to human rights and geopolitical stability. This potential overreliance on a single major power like China—or for that matter, Saudi Arabia—can prove detrimental. Economic dependency can curtail diplomatic manoeuvrability and create lopsided power dynamics, often at odds with the UK’s foreign policy principles and ethical imperatives. In such a landscape, Africa presents an often…

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Landmark hotel and spa, voco St. David’s, Cardiff, is proud to have appointed Joseph (Joe) Procak as its new Executive Chef. Joe joins to lead the culinary team of the hotel’s ‘Tir a Môr’ restaurant, which has become a destination for dining in Wales. Welsh native, Joe, has worked as a professional chef since he was eighteen years old. With over thirty years of experience, he has previously held Executive Chef roles at establishments in Wales, and he joins voco St. David’s, Cardiff from The Old Custom House, Penarth. Known for his talent and passion for developing inventive, seasonal dishes,…

When Ian Cummins became critically unwell whilst participating in the Long Course Weekend challenge in Pembrokeshire this year, the quick reaction of those nearby saved his life. Ian was in the cycling stage of the event when he suddenly collapsed, suffering a cardiac arrest. Ian had travelled down from his home in Prestatyn, North Wales, with his wife for the event which took place on the first weekend of July. Ian never expected to find himself in such a frightening situation, but the quick reaction of those around him saved his life that day. Ian has always been into fitness,…

The FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff delivered an epic night of action on Saturday, which saw Slovakia’s Martin Vaculik top the podium in the 21st FIM British Speedway GP staged at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Fans in the Welsh capital were treated to a fantastic night of racing at Britain’s biggest indoor motorsport event, which saw Great Britain star Robert Lambert reach his first-ever Cardiff semi-final, finishing fifth in the final classification with 12 championship points. It was a cruel night for GB’s triple world champion Tai Woffinden, who crashed out of the event in heat 16 after…

Neath Port Talbot Council is warning residents to beware of traders “cold calling” at their homes. The warning comes after the Council’s Trading Standards team received reports of cold callers operating across the county, approaching residents to carry out work on their property. Consumers have more rights when purchasing over the doorstep. For work carried out at a resident’s home that is more than £42 in value, traders are required by law to provide cancellation rights. This gives 14 days for contracts to be cancelled. Councillor Cen Phillips, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for Trading Standards and…

Spaces for the award-winning New Year’s Eve event will be released in September. As with previous years, they will be released in stages, to ensure  as many people as possible has a chance to secure a much sought-after space. This is your chance to join one of the most unique and celebrated sporting events in Wales, taking to the streets of historic Mountain Ash to celebrate the legend of Guto Nyth Bran Spaces will be released as below: Monday, September 11 – 10am Monday, September 18 – 1pm Monday, September 25 – 6pm Join elite mens’ and womens’ races, fun…

From Monday, 4 September, tree felling and scrub clearance works along the old ex-MOD railway line between the Cornfield (Portskewett) and Caldicot Castle Country Park are planned to commence. The work is part of the Caldicot Links Active Travel Project that aims to develop a traffic-free Active Travel route for pedestrians and cyclists along the old railway line. Working with an appointed ecologist, the impact of the works has been thoroughly assessed, and the work incorporates ecological protection measures and procedures to minimise/remove the ecological impact on the resident wildlife. A compensatory replanting scheme will be implemented once all the…

Following new information over the weekend, all 22 local authorities in Wales are assessing RAAC in education buildings. Two schools on Anglesey have been identified as having RAAC, Ysgol David Hughes and Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi. There are no immediate risks or concerns. Both schools will now temporarily close so that further safety inspections can be carried out and that alternative planning can take place. We are undertaking further work to verify the position across Wales and a review of the latest information held by local authorities is underway. We expect to have the results of that within the next two…