Author: Rhys Gregory

Spotnails, a leading Welsh importer and distributor of industrial tools, nails and fasteners for the UK construction sector, has secured almost £3 million in joint funding from the Development Bank of Wales and HSBC UK to support the next phase of its growth. The Caerphilly-based company, which has operated for more than 70 years, has received a £1.7 million loan from HSBC UK and a £1.2 million loan from the Development Bank through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund. The refinance allows Spotnails to restructure existing facilities, including the buyout of earlier Development Bank equity, while sustaining its long-term relationship with…

A Cardiff drug dealer who was caught in possession of a zombie knife and crack cocaine worth up to £5k was jailed today. Balaclava-wearing Levi James – a known drug dealer – was spotted by officers riding his Sur-Ron bike through Gabalfa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The known drug dealer was detained in Lydstep Park by officers who were taking part in Operation Auklet – a series of warrants and patrols in response to concerns about drug dealing. The body-worn video footage captured the moment a Taser-armed officer responds to a call for back-up. The officer sprints along a…

Transport for Wales (TfW) has unveiled a new community art initiative at Colwyn Bay railway station, transforming a previously tired platform wall into a celebration of local creativity and sport. The project, highlights Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC) as the latest in a series of community-led art initiatives designed to improve the station environment for passengers and the local community. In August 2025, a creative workshop was held at Parc Eirias, where players and coaches traded their rugby training for spray paint and developed a range of designs that reflect the heritage and passion of rugby in North Wales. The final…

Denbighshire County Council has secured a development partner to deliver new affordable homes on the site of the former older persons’ flats at Maes Emlyn in Rhyl. The council has agreed the sale of the site to Wales & West Housing, paving the way for the construction of energy efficient homes for social rent. Maes Emlyn was previously home to council owned accommodation for older residents. However, maintaining the ageing flats to an acceptable standard would have become increasingly difficult. As a result, residents were relocated to more suitable homes elsewhere in the Rhyl area. The redevelopment marks a significant…

Cardiff Council has confirmed detailed travel arrangements and road closures for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations matches at the Principality Stadium, with disruption expected across the city centre on match days. After the closures for Wales v France on February 15, the next fixture against Scotland this Saturday (February 21) will see roads around the stadium shut from 12.30pm until 9pm, as part of safety measures for supporters and local traffic. Kick-off is at 4.40pm. Major closures will also be in place for Wales v Italy on Saturday March 14, listed as running at the same times. Traffic around…

A major road resurfacing and repair programme is making strong progress across Swansea, with several schemes already completed and more set to get underway in the coming weeks. Swansea Council says its resurfacing blitz, which began in January, has been boosted by an additional £300,000 investment. The extra funding has allowed more teams to be brought in to speed up repairs and increase the number of projects delivered. Recent works have included full resurfacing at the busy Peniel Green Road M4 roundabout, along with junction improvements at Frampton Road and Carmarthen Road. In the next couple of weeks, further road…

Work has begun on the brand new, state of the art Welsh-medium primary school in Port Talbot, with spades entering the ground this week. The impressive new development will replace Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhosafan and the Tir Morfa training centre, which will be demolished once the new facilities are completed. The project will deliver a modern and environmentally sustainable learning environment for up to 511 pupils, including nursery and childcare provision, an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Unit, and part-day places for a Welsh Immersion Unit (WIU). The development will feature a part single storey and part two storey school building,…

Projects essential to the next stage of integrating health and social care in Powys have received a £7.1 million boost, with agreement reached on funding priorities for 2026-27. The decision by the county’s Regional Partnership Board will see money directed towards key aims of the Health and Care Strategy, focused on: Children and young people Prevention and early help Helping people return home from hospital/out-of-county placements Integrated, whole system working Short-term cost avoidance and system enablers (e.g. workforce) This investment represents the final year of guaranteed support from Welsh Government’s Regional Integration Fund and, as well as investment in testing…

New replacement ambulances and response vehicles will soon be on the road thanks to a £23.1m investment by the Welsh Government. The funding will pay for 160 vehicles for the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust – 50 new emergency ambulances, 40 single responder vehicles, 67 Non-Emergency Patient Transport Vehicles, and three specialist Hazardous Area Response Team vehicles. Replacement vehicles meet the latest emissions standards, reflecting Wales’ commitment to cleaner air and lower carbon emissions. The Welsh Ambulance Service continues to expand its electric vehicle charging network and has introduced solar panels, hybrid engines, and battery electric vehicles across parts…

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