Author: Rhys Gregory

S4C will broadcast live coverage of this year’s FIM British Speedway Grand Prix in Cardiff on September 2nd, the British leg of Speedway’s world championship. The racing will take place at the Principality Stadium, with 16 of the best Speedway riders in the world battling for a top place on the podium. They will go wheel-to-wheel around the track in 23 high-intensity races, on bikes with one gear and no brakes. The roof of the stadium will be closed for the racing and organisers are promising a very noisy evening full of thrills and spills in the capital city. For…

A trailer firm has teamed up with luxury car maker Bentley to create a new record with a difference – powered by straw. With the help of a tiltbed model from Ifor Williams Trailers, a Bentley Bentayga set a landmark time for the famous hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex. Winding its way through the grounds, the challenging course has been the centre of the action since the festival’s inception 30 years ago. The Bentayga EWB (extended wheelbase version) completed the 1.16-mile hill climb in just 1 minute 21 seconds while towing 2.5 tonnes of straw.…

A former yoga teacher and trained beauty therapist is pursuing her passion for producing hand crafted, sustainably sourced aromatherapy products from her home in Pontypool after receiving a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank. Summer Birbeck, 25, owner of Lila Alchemy, is creating a range of wellbeing products for both body and home, made from 100% natural ingredients and essential oils, including English grown lavender oil, eucalyptus extract and coconut wax. Her products include body oils, pillow sprays, room mists, candles, anti-stress sprays for dogs and her best-seller, poo drops, which are intended to be dropped into the…

Edwards of Conwy’s butchers shop is celebrating coming first in Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’s ‘Put Your Best Sausage Forward 2023’ competition, with their Edwards Firecracker Celebration sausage crowned as the very best banger in Wales. Founded by Ieuan Edwards in 1983, the Conwy based award-winning butchers were delighted with the victory, taking the coveted award for the first time. Specialists in sausage and pie making, using as many traditional methods and recipes as possible, Edwards of Conwy will now automatically qualify for the ‘Champion of Champions’ sausage competition at the UK-wide Butcher Shop of the Year 2024…

Business confidence in Wales fell five points during July to 27%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in Wales reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up one point at 42%.  When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, down 11 points to 13%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 27%. Walsh businesses identified their top target areas for growth in the next six months as investing in their teams (44%), introducing new technologies (36%) and diversifying into new markets (27%). The Business Barometer, which surveys 1,200 businesses monthly, provides early signals…

Construction is set to begin on the development of two new Community Living Schemes that will provide flexible, sustainable, low-carbon accommodation for older residents to help maintain their independence in their own homes for longer. A total of 86 new council apartments, that form part of the Council’s ambitious housing development programme, will be delivered across the two schemes in Butetown and on Leckwith Road. As well as boosting the supply of much-needed council homes in the city, the two schemes will also deliver a range of community-focussed facilities for the local areas. Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Cllr…

Swansea boasts more than 120km of some of the most scenic cycle and pedestrian routes in Wales, with more planned in the coming months. In addition to that it’s also set up low-cost dedicated bike hubs at the park and ride site and at Quadrant car park for keen cyclists looking to keep their bikes safe and secure from theft and the elements. Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said the Quadrant bike hub is aimed mainly at visitors and people who work in the city centre, while the Fabian Way option is aimed at commuters who fancy…

The long summer holidays are here and if you’re thinking of having a family adventure – look no further! There’s lots going on at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum to keep the kids entertained throughout the Summer. In addition to the Black Gold Underground Tour and interactive exhibitions, from Tuesday 1st August, there will be FREE activities for kids every day with special guided sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays between 11am – 12pm and 2pm -3pm. Activities change weekly so you can keep returning over the summer to find new things to do. There’ll be creation stations, fossil making and so…

A variety of activities are planned for the School Summer Holidays to keep children and families entertained across Caerphilly County Borough. This summer, Caerphilly Council are offering a range of activities including play, recreational and sport and leisure. Families can look forward to free swimming sessions, adventure days, storytelling, sports camps and more. These activities are being run by a variety of organisations including: Leisure Lifestyle, Sport Caerphilly, Caerphilly Adventures, Libraries, Adult Community Learning and Caerphilly Early Years Service. Please find a full list of activities and how to book below. Leisure Lifestyle Swimming Crash Course available at Newbridge, Heolddu,…

The Welsh Government has teamed up with police forces to help educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, September 17 Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads. To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh Government and the police are working with the fire service, Go Safe (Wales’ Road Casualty Reduction Partnership), local authorities and other community groups to educate motorists. At roadsides across Wales, fire service staff will work with partners, to stop speeding motorists in 20mph areas and…