Author: Rhys Gregory

Visitors to Oystermouth Castle are set to receive a royal welcome in a special Princes and Princesses Day on Monday 28 August. The event, which is part of the castle’s summer programme, will feature a range of activities for children and families, such as storytelling, crafts, games and a costume competition. Visitors are encouraged to dress up as their favourite royal characters and join in the fun. Oystermouth Castle, which dates to the 12th century, has been conserved in recent years with improved access to the chapel and added visitor facilities. Swansea Council is presenting Princes and Princess Day at…

The final arrangements are being put in place for Neath’s iconic Great September Fair which has been running for more than 700 years – making it one of the oldest chartered fairs in Europe. The historic fair is made up of two main events, the fun fair (at Milland Road Car Park) and the street fair (in the town centre streets). The 2023 Street Fair, which this year will feature approximately 80 stalls, will run from Wednesday, 13th September to Saturday 16th September. The Fun Fair, run as usual by the Showman’s Guild of Great Britain, will be open from…

Residents are advised that there will be increased works activity at the Ynys/Sobell Leisure Centre car park in Aberdare for six days, starting from Saturday, August 26. Transport for Wales and Amey continue works to construct a new platform to serve Aberdare Railway Station, using a site compound at the Ynys car park. The Council has been informed that, to make necessary progress with the works, a large crane will be situated on site and will occupy much of the contractor’s compound. This will result some of the heavy machinery that usually operates within the site compound will need to…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has launched a new policy to support people waiting for treatment, which will help prevent some of the 6,000 last-minute cancellations of treatment on the NHS in Wales. The 3Ps Waiting Well Policy will ensure that support and information is easily accessible to those who waiting for treatment. The 3Ps are: Promoting healthy behaviours, Preventing deconditioning whilst waiting, and Preparing for treatment and recovery. People waiting for treatment will get one single point of contact at the health board, who will listen to their concerns, advise on healthy behaviours to better manage their symptoms and signpost…

As the Education and Welsh Language Minister announces an increase in the financial hardship support for eligible FE learners, find out about the support you could be entitled to if you are starting A-levels, an apprenticeship, or in employment. Financial Contingency Fund (FCF) The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced a 6.5% increase to the Financial Contingency Fund for 2023/24 to help alleviate some of the issues faced by vulnerable learners in the cost-of-living crisis. The FCF provides financial support for eligible learners at FE colleges. It can be used for childcare costs, transport, meals, equipment and learning…

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has praised the impact of the second Young Carers’ Festival in Wales. Building on the success of the inaugural event last year, this year’s festival has attracted even more young carers for three days of activities, fun and relaxation in Builth Wells. It provides young carers with a chance to relax away from their day-to-day duties, meet new friends and enjoy new experiences. Information to help them tackle challenges they may face is also on offer. Held at the Royal Welsh Showground, this year’s event is bringing together 330 young carers aged…

Cardiff Bay’s leading entertainment venue, The Red Dragon Centre, is hosting a superhero takeover this August bank holiday weekend. On Monday 28 August, the Centre will be receiving a visit from Iron Man and Spider-Man whilst life-size superhero statues will be on display across the mall. Guests will also have the opportunity to win a day out at the Centre for four by taking a marvel-lous selfie with one of the characters, tagging The Red Dragon Centre on socials with the hashtag #RDCsuperherosummer. The Super Summer Hero Quest, a free and unique augmented reality trail, is also taking place, seeing…

A man from Merseyside who was stopped by West Mercia police on the 12th of June 2023 as part of a joint operation run by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for Southern Wales, and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) has been sent to prison for seven years. Ronald Grimes, 46, from Sefton in Liverpool was carrying 105kgs of Amphetamine with a street value of over £1 million pounds in the boot of his car. Detective Constable Adam Griffiths of Tarian’s Regional Disruption Team said: “Grimes was stopped while travelling from Liverpool to South Wales.  In his…

Team GB Age-Group triathlete, Nick Barton, had to learn to walk again after a stroke and brain haemorrhage in 2019 — a monumental challenge made possible by his dedication and help from brain injury charity, Headway. Now fully recovered, the Cardiff based triathlete will represent Great Britain next month, at the World Championships triathlon in Pontevedra, Northern Spain— all with the aim of raising money for the charity that helped get him back on the track. In support of this, Barratt Developments South Wales has announced that it will kick-start Nick’s fundraising efforts — with a donation of £1,000. What’s…

Ahead of new Welsh legislation coming into effect, the head of one of the UK’s largest food waste recycling companies is urging businesses to be aware of the changes to ensure they are compliant from day one.  Keenan Recycling, which works with businesses and local authorities to deliver food waste to anaerobic digestion plants, is encouraging organisations to understand the importance of the incoming Welsh Government regulations.  Under the new laws, from 6 April 2024 it will be a legal requirement for all businesses that generate more than five kilograms of food waste to recycle it.   The bill, which…