Author: Rhys Gregory

Savills, on behalf of MVJ Capital, has completed the sale of In ‘N’ Out Centres, Drive Thru MOT and Servicing Centre in Cardiff to a private property company for £1.35m. The sale price represents a net initial yield of 6.80%. The 3,682 sq ft property comprises a steel framed modern construction arranged on the ground floor providing a reception area, glazed customer lounge and 5 car servicing bays. The site has 27 car parking spaces, which are suitable for further development. In ‘n’ out is situated on Cowbridge Road West (A48) in Culverhouse Cross, 8 miles west of the city…

Equipmake is partnering with local bus service provider, Newport Transport, in a fleet deal that will see eight of the operator’s double deck buses repowered with Equipmake’s state-of-the-art electric drivetrain technology. Operating throughout the city and surrounding areas of Newport, South Wales, this innovative transport operator is committed to environmentally sustainable local transport, currently operating 49 electric buses and coaches in fleet, further building on this with an Equipmake partnership which will electrify ICE buses for use on school and city routes. The eight buses scheduled for repowering consist of five diesel ADL E400s and three hybrid Volvo B5LHs with…

They say everyone has a story to tell. Well, Cardiff Council’s Child-Friendly team has created nine trails that prove some of the city’s most fascinating areas have amazing stories all of their own. Each of the story trails is a unique adventure and presents an exciting, fun-filled way for families to explore our beautiful city. They take you from the bustling and historic Cardiff Bay to the serene surroundings of Bute Park, from the lush Forest Farm to the ancient and mystic Caerau Fort and even more amazing locations in between. Every path is not just a trail, but a…

Shakespeare comedy Twelfth Night is due to play in the grounds of Oystermouth Castle on Wednesday, August 9. The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, adapted from stories by Beatrix Potter, will be performed at the same venue the following day. Both are being organised by Swansea Council. Cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “We’re looking forward to the outdoor theatre returning to Oystermouth Castle, with those attending having the opportunity to make the most of Mumbles’ many excellent restaurants, bars, shops and ice cream parlours.” Twelfth Night is presented by Immersion Theatre who stage shows across the UK. The…

Swansea Council is investing an additional £250,000 in supporting projects to provide food for children and young people during this summer’s school holidays. The extra cash will help provide around 50,000 extra meals to children in Swansea at risk of going without. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Welsh Government introduced temporary payments during the school holidays to families receiving free school meals, but these have now ended. To help support families, the council is funding projects that offer breakfast and lunch clubs as well as other food initiatives such as meals, food bags and vouchers. Existing foodbanks can…

THE LEADER of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, has congratulated Neath Cricket Club for attracting senior Glamorgan cricket matches to its Gnoll Ground for the second year running. The ground played host to two games, Glamorgan versus Lancashire and Glamorgan versus Hampshire at the Gnoll last Summer – and this year there are two more attractive games to look forward to. On Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, Glamorgan are due to take on Durham at the Gnoll and two days later the county will face Warwickshire in Neath – both games are part of a one day cup competition.…

Tourism projects across Wales have won a share of the Welsh Government’s £5m Brilliant Basics Fund to help deliver a first-class holiday experience, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Dawn Bowden has confirmed this week. 29 tourism infrastructure projects in north, mid & south west and south east Wales have received investment from the fund, which helps deliver small-scale tourism infrastructure improvements. The fund, which is open to local authorities and national park authorities, also supports projects that improve accessibility and those that make their destinations more environmentally sustainable. 2023 is Wales’ Year of Trails which presents the tourism sector…

The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth will be at the centre of the National Eisteddfod from August 5-12, offering a warm welcome to everyone to the stand at the Boduan site. A special exhibition will look at the history of the Welsh Women’s Peace Petition and the work of local photographer Guy Hughes, exploring the links between the two collections.  Hughes’ amazing collection of photographs includes the faces of some of those local women who signed the petition in 1923, bringing this amazing story to life.  For those looking for somewhere to have a break and entertain the children, there will be…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has boosted the funds of mental health charity, The DPJ Foundation, with £50,000 after just over three years of fundraising. The charity was announced as the FUW’s presidential charity at the Royal Welsh Show in 2019 and the Union has held various fundraising activities in that time including farmhouse breakfast events, mountain climbs, walks and bingo nights to name a few. The FUW has worked with the DPJ Foundation since its inception in 2016, helping to not just raise funds but vital awareness of mental health issues in rural and farming communities. Former FUW President Glyn Roberts, who…

Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the representative trade body for the underwater industry, has announced the appointment of Andy Williamson as Business Development Director, and also Regional Manager for the South of England and Wales. With 30 years’ experience in the underwater sector and renewable energy industry, Mr. Williamson is responsible for driving new business and delivering the GUH strategy across the South East, South West, East Anglia, East and West Midlands, and Wales. Andy is an experienced commercial, major projects and economic development energy professional with a strong track record working with large corporations, start-up innovators, R&D institutes and governments,…