Author: Rhys Gregory

Aberystwyth has been rated the top university in Wales for student satisfaction according to the latest edition of the National Student Survey (NSS) which is published this week, Thursday 10 August. Aberystwyth University also features in the top five in the UK for ‘Academic Support’ and ‘Organisation and Management’, and in the top 10 in the UK for ‘Student Voice’, based on the higher education institutions featured in the latest edition of The Times / Sunday Times Good University Guide. Over 84% of Aberystwyth University students are satisfied with the quality of their course, 9 percentage points above the sector…

The Cambrian Line is one of the most attractive train journeys, with spectacular views making it a pleasure to watch the scenery outside the window go by. Whilst on your train journey, have you ever wondered what the landmark you’re passing is, or would you like to learn more about the geography, history and culture of the area you are travelling through? Passengers on the Cambrian Line can now connect to the world outside the train window as they travel on one of Wales’ most scenic railway lines with the launch of the first-ever Window Seater Audio Guide. Cambrian Railway…

A leading Welsh housebuilder has completed the purchase of land to unlock a major housing development on the outskirts of western Carmarthen. Persimmon West Wales has purchased the site at Pentremeurig Farm which is part of a strategic allocation in Carmarthenshire Council’s Local Development Plan, and has outline planning permission for the delivery of up 250 new homes for local people. The site, which will include 30 social homes to meet local housing need, will be well served by the relatively new Carmarthen West Link Road. Vast community benefit would also be delivered through the creation of new jobs, significant…

A Cardiff man has been disqualified from keeping all animals after he caused his dog to suffer with a large mammary mass which had become ulcerated and infected. Aman Kahssay appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 2 August for sentencing. He previously pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act in that he caused unnecessary suffering to his Staffordshire bull terrier type dog called Holly, by failing to provide a continuation of vet treatment for a large mammary mass which became ulcerated and infected. He also failed to follow vet advice to euthanase Holly. At sentencing he…

Joshua Lovering, has been sent to prison for 12 years after being convicted of a number of sexual assaults upon women. Lovering, 20, from Cwmbran, was sentenced for the main offence of an attack where he entered a woman’s home in Bridgend without her permission in September 2022.  He gained access to her home uninvited and attacked her and it was only down to the bravery of the victim that he stopped this attack. The victim fought him off and managed to bite him, scratch his face, kick him and threatened him until he stopped and eventually left. Lovering was…

A new park, named in honour of Wales’ first female professor, Millicent Mackenzie has officially opened to the public. The park sits behind the National Museum of Cardiff, between Park Place and Museum Avenue, close to what is now Cardiff University and was once theUniversity College of South Wales and Monmouthshire where from 1910-1915 Professor Mackenzie was a professor of Education. Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, said: “We’ve come a long way from the days when Millicent Mackenzie had to obtain special permission to continue working after she got married, but the achievements of women…

An historic Swansea building has a bright new future thanks to its new leaseholder. Swansea Council has just leased Singleton Park’s Swiss Cottage to city-based Tifa Properties. Swansea-born Michael Border, a Tifa director, plans to transform the location into a focal point for park users. He’s eager for more people to enjoy the grade two listed building and its spectacular parkland surroundings. He plans a café plus separate food and drink units – and plenty of undercover seating. To help him do that he’ll seek heritage funding and planning approvals. Agencies he’ll liaise with include the council and historic monuments…

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, has welcomed the completion of the latest phase of on-site preparation work at the multi-million pound Wildfox Resort in Port Talbot’s Upper Afan Valley. Cllr Hunt visited the site of the transformational tourism project, which is on track to be completed by 2027, on Wednesday August 9th 2023, where he was joined by local politicians and those from surrounding areas including Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf. Speaking at the visit, Claire Pearce, Director of Sustainability and Economic Development at Wildfox Resorts, said: “After an extensive period of works over several…

The walkway over Berw Road Bridge (White Bridge) will be temporarily closed from August 14, as scaffolding is removed and relocated for repairs to the final section of the bridge. Berw Road Bridge, known as White Bridge, was damaged by Storm Dennis, and closed with immediate effect in February 2020 to ensure public safety. The Council worked closely with Cadw to gain consent for major repairs to the Listed structure, which also supports a gas main through a pipe on the bridge. Following initial repairs, the bridge was temporarily reopened to traffic and pedestrians in November 2021 while the main…

Darllen Co. is an interactive Welsh reading book resource for primary school children, teachers, and parents across Wales. The business offers a platform where the Welsh books can be read and listened to. The books also allow readers to click on unfamiliar words for definitions and pronunciations. The company supports the Welsh Government objective to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050. Darllen Co. has been operating since 2022 and was set up by Alex Knott, who was a successful primary school teacher for 7 years when he had the idea for the company. Darllen Co. received £5500 from the…