Author: Rhys Gregory

A South Wales property firm will revitalise a dormant brownfield site outside Merthyr Tydfil with the backing of a £4.1 million investment from the Welsh Government and Development Bank of Wales. MKR Property Developments Ltd has started construction on Paisley Business Park, on the site of the former ICI works at Pant Industrial Estate. The disused site will be turned into a dynamic business park of 14 modern factory units, providing a space for small and medium-sized businesses in the area. The £4.1 million investment is made up of a £2.6 million Welsh Government Property Development Grant coupled with a…

A cat with her two female kittens have been abandoned in a box in Rhymney, Tredegar. They were found by a member of the public in a grey carry container just behind some bins on High Street on 8 November at around 3pm. The finder kindly took them in and kept them safe overnight until they were collected by the RSPCA the following morning. RSPCA animal rescue officer Paula Milton said: “These poor cats must have been so frightened being left inside a carrier behind some bins. Luckily they were found and we’d like to thank the finder for looking…

The Old Point House at Angle has been awarded a Good Food Award in recognition of its food quality, service, and value. The iconic pub, which is reached via a tidal causeway in Angle, Pembrokeshire, specialises in fish, seafood and seaweed harvested off the Pembrokeshire coast or grown in its Secret Sea Garden. Jonathan Williams took on the Old Point House last year after years serving award-winning food from Café Môr, a street food outlet made from a former fishing boat. He took it on the road to festivals and served loyal customers from its regular spot at Freshwater West…

People looking forward to attending this Sunday’s Christmas parade in Swansea city centre are being urged to plan ahead. It will feature a vibrant mix of local community groups, dancers, bands, choirs, floats, inflatables, light-up characters, princesses and superheroes – all joining Santa Claus to switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights. The council is encouraging those planning to attend to check arrangements beforehand as some roads will be closed to allow the parade to start at 5pm. The parade will start from Victoria Road with an anticipated finish time of approximately 6.30pm at the end of the Kingsway. Council…

The finalists for the 2023 Sport Pembrokeshire awards have been announced. The judging panel considered the 296 nominations and has named 39 finalists following a selection meeting.  Matt Freeman, manager of Sport Pembrokeshire, said: “Once again, the quality of the nominees was enormously high and it was a challenge to narrow it down to three finalists in each category. “We are pleased that people took the time to nominate so many deserving winners.” All 39 finalists will be invited to a grand presentation ceremony at Folly Farm on Friday, November 24th, where the winners will be announced. The ceremony will…

Good progress has been made in the early stages of building a new school for Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn in Ferndale – and a group of pupils and staff were recently invited to the new site for a closer look. Contractor Wynne Construction started work on site in June 2023, to deliver the new facilities for the existing Welsh Medium Primary School. It will include a first-class school building with 270-pupil capacity which includes a 30-place Cylch Meithrin, a Multi Use Games Area, a grass sports pitch, external play areas, a staff car park and a drop-off/pick-up car…

A 6 week consultation focusing on the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre will commence next week. Caerphilly county borough council’s Cabinet has this week agreed to seek feedback from the community on plans to permanently close the facility. The consultation will launch on Monday 20th November and run until Wednesday 3rd January 2024. The council will organise a number of face-to-face and online drop-in sessions, as well as targeted engagement with existing users of the 3G facility and other key stakeholders. In addition, a dedicated web page with frequently asked questions will be launched and hard copies of the survey…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is excited to announce its comprehensive events programme for 2024-25, featuring a variety of engaging events that have been crafted to provide something for everyone. This lineup will see the return of a number of popular events starting next spring. Below, we take a look in more detail regarding what we can expect from this programme. Some of the highlights include: Ystrad Mynach & Blackwood Spring Fair’s – Featuring food and craft stalls, alongside a selection of funfair rides for children – the towns will be brought to life as springtime arrives! Flying Food Festival Risca…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is appealing to residents, staff and local businesses for donations to support local foodbanks this festive season. Foodbanks provide emergency food and support to families and individuals who find themselves in financial crisis. They rely heavily upon donations, particularly over Christmas, and have seen demand for their support increase because of the current cost of living crisis. The Council is collecting cash donations as part of this year’s appeal to enable foodbanks to purchase the supplies they desperately need. Donations can be made online, via the Council’s website. For more information on local foodbanks contact the…

With the help of Monmouthshire County Council’s Strategic Partnerships Teams Cohesion lead, people are coming together to create the Abergavenny Meghala Malayali Association (AMMA) to connect the Indian Malayali residents of Monmouthshire. The new community group aims to create social solidarity and cohesion within Monmouthshire by uniting the Malayali community. Their aims include: Empowering members of the Malayali community in Abergavenny and across Monmouthshire Improving the quality of life for the members of the Malayali community Providing a safe, friendly and familiar environment for community members, targeting, in particular, those who find it harder to integrate because of language and…