Author: Rhys Gregory

Katrina Mahoney, 34 has been jailed for causing death by careless driving, while drunk, after she struck Ron Fealey, 82 on Christmas Eve last year. Mahoney drove her vehicle along Avenue de Clichy at 40mph in a 20 mph zone and had drunk twice the legal limit, when she collided with the victim Mr Fealey who was crossing the road on the crossing. She has failed to stop at the scene to offer assistance to Mr Fealey. She drove away with a smashed windscreen leaving bystanders to step into help Mr Fealey and provide emergency care. Mr Fealey sadly died…

World-famous musician Sir Brian May has shared the experience of efforts to eradicate tuberculosis on a farm he sponsors in a lecture at Aberystwyth University. Backed by Sir Brian May, south Devon milk producer Gatcombe Farm has been testing strategies to combat the disease. Working with the guitarist and anti-cull campaigner, the farm has trialled a series of alternative tests for detecting TB, as well as improving biosecurity measures and slurry management. Speaking after addressing an audience of vets, farmers and academics at Aberystwyth University, Sir Brian May said: “I began researching bovine TB ten years ago, when I founded…

A new ‘destination’ skatepark in Llanrumney has been granted planning permission. Developed by award winning consultants VDZ+A and Newline Skateparks in consultation with the local skateboard community, the new skatepark will replace the existing timber-framed skate facility next to Eastern Leisure Centre. Constructed from concrete, which will result in a lower noise, lower maintenance and higher quality facility, the new skatepark aims to provide an inclusive space for residents and skaters of all ages and abilities. The design was developed following public consultation with local skateboarders and residents. Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, said: “Now…

This week, Cardiff’s newest secondary school opened its doors to pupils and staff for the very first time, as Fitzalan High School commences the start of the new term in its brand-new home. The opening of the impressive new school in Leckwith, marks the completion of the £64m project which has been delivered by Kier Construction after it was first given planning approval in November 2020. Jointly funded by Cardiff Council and Welsh Government, it is Cardiff’s latest scheme to be delivered under the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and includes a three-storey high school, community swimming pool and provision…

More than 65,000 free meals have been served to children and young people as part of Swansea Council’s support for families during the school summer holidays. The council made £250,000 available to projects that helped feed children and young people during the six weeks they were off school. Groups and charities said it had been lifeline to families and had prevented young people going hungry. All 43 applications for funding were successful and 37 different groups and organisations served up an estimated 66,000 meals or provided food vouchers. Among them was Sketty Lunch Club run by Sketty Mosque and Community…

Final preparations are under way at Margam Country Park which this Sunday (September 10th) hosts the start of the spectacular final stage of the Tour of Britain 2023 cycling race. To watch more than 100 of the world’s finest top professional cyclists set off from Margam to the finishing line in the shadows of Caerphilly Castle, if coming by car, you are advised to pre-book a parking space. After the teams in the long awaited race finale (stage 8) are introduced from the start podium, set against historic Margam Castle, Councillor Cen Phillips, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for…

Next week, Newport City Council’s cabinet will consider a proposal to demolish the current Millbrook Primary School building in Bettws. Parents and staff have already been informed that the intention is to build a new school and an application for match funding will be made to the Welsh Government under the next phase of the Sustainable Communities for Learning programme. In the meantime, the school will remain at its temporary home in the former Adult Training Centre in Brynglas as the priority is to ensure the children’s education continues in a safe environment. The Bettws site was closed after potential…

Whilst the state-of-the-art school, built on the former Vaynor & Penderyn School Site in Cefn Coed, opened its doors to learners in September 2021, the site was officially opened this week by actor and writer Steve Speirs. Since 2021 the school has achieved several accolades, including the Platinum Eco Schools Award, which is supported by the development of their grounds to deliver Forest Schools, the Silver Cymraeg Campus Award and an Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching Award. The school is truly a Community Focused School, with its own separate community room on-site where parents and the…

Welshpool Town have officially opened the Cymru Football Foundation (CFF) and UK Government’s latest successful project, the Wayne Evans Playing Fields.  Through the Football Association of Wales’ Grassroots Facilities Investment Fund, the CFF – with support from UK Government – were able to support the installation of three new junior pitches through a grant of just over £65,000, coupled with club’s fundraising efforts. After losing their previous junior pitches to a school build in 2018, Welshpool Town were left with half of their previous pitch access and struggling to cope with the demand of playing and training opportunities for their senior…

Two years on from Barbarian Women beating South Africa Women’s XV 60-5 in front of a then-record crowd of 29,581 at Twickenham Stadium, the club has announced the Women’s side will be embarking on a two-match – and two hemisphere – autumn tour. With 631 caps from eight nations and featuring Rugby World Cup winners as well as Premier 15s champions, the squad of 24 will be coached by Premier 15s-winning Gloucester-Hartpury Sean Lynn, the King of Hartpury, who will prepare Barbarian Women for two fixtures: South Africa and Munster. He will be assisted by former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap…