Author: Rhys Gregory

An inspirational young man whose passion in life is music has taken big steps towards fulfilling his dream to become a top DJ. Terry Tuffrey, 22, who lives in Cae Clyd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, has moderate learning difficulties and has already overcome many obstacles in his life and he’s now reaching for the stars. A film crew from Caernarfon-based production company Cwmni Da followed Terry as he graduated from college, hosted acts at a prestigious music festival and co-presented a popular show on Radio Cymru. The resulting documentary, Drych: DJ Terry, can be seen on S4C on Sunday, April 23, at…

The south Wales branch of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club is bringing its ‘Duty to Ride’ fundraising campaign to Pembrokeshire and is naming its event in honour of the late Gordon Prime who recently passed away at his Pembrokeshire care home. The Gordon Prime Memorial Ride will take place on Sunday 16 April 2023 starting at the Carew Cheriton Control Tower at 11am.  Riders will then travel approximately 50 miles around Pembrokeshire before returning to the Tower. Formerly of Jameston, Pembrokeshire, Gordon was a despatch rider on D-Day and took part in many other significant battles during WWII. He was…

Forest Feasitval, the street food festival in a woodland, near a castle by the sea, opens Easter weekend among the trees at Candleston Woods, Merthyr Mawr. With two bank holidays for its opening weekend, there’s a family focus to the first four days. To keep the little ones entertained, rope walker extraordinaire, Chris Bullzini, returns to Forest Feastival and will be performing at every session across the weekend. And to help families make the most of all of the street food available, many traders have created special £5 ‘fiver feast’ dishes. These include Bao Selecta’s vegan crispy ‘beef’ baos, Kindle’s…

St John Ambulance Cymru’s Zip into Spring fundraising event took place last weekend, and saw a collection of St John Ambulance Cymru members, volunteers and supporters come together to raise funds for a brilliant cause. On Saturday 25th March, 30 thrill-seeking fundraisers took on the fastest seated zip line adventure in the world at Phoenix Zip World Tower in Aberdare. The zip line travels up to 70mph, taking participants down the Rhigos mountain and across the Llyn Fawr reservoir. Participants were full of adrenaline and excitement as they zip wired down the mountain, taking in the beautiful views of the…

Two popular businesses have temporary new homes as essential work is carried out to strengthen the Mumbles sea defences. The Gower Seafood Hut and coffee van Bibby’s Beans have moved off the prom to pitches in the neighbouring Southend Park as contractors Knights Brown undertake the work for Swansea Council. Both are open and ready for a busy Easter holiday. Another prom business – Village Creperie – plans to reopen in a new nearby location soon. Council cabinet member Andrew Stevens said: “We’re delighted that these popular food and drink businesses can continue to serve customers within a few yards…

A new build net zero carbon school – as part of the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Schools Challenge – is to be established in Neath Port Talbot. Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhosafan will be packed with energy efficient technology including a ground source heat pump system and photovoltaic panels plus the use of local supply chains and local materials. The use of carbon intensive materials will be discouraged where practicable in favour of natural and renewable materials and the use of recycled materials, where appropriate, will be encouraged. Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhosafan will be completely rebuilt and will include a Welsh Language…

A realistic exercise tested the emergency response to a major incident at Haverfordwest Airport last month. Using a scenario of a light aircraft colliding with a vehicle on approach to the runway, the exercise examined procedures of joint working and coordination between the airport and blue light services for aviation emergencies. The exercise gave participants invaluable experience of responding to a situation involving realistic sights, sounds and smells. In the unlikely event that crews need to respond to a real emergency at the airport, all involved will be in the best position to respond effectively. Such exercises are critical to…

RCT Council will begin preliminary work this week near the A4119 in Tonyrefail ahead of a major scheme later this year – to realign the river channel, carry out embankment repairs and replace the Tynybryn footbridge. The River Ely has caused significant scour damage at a location near the A4119 in Tonyrefail, between Tynybryn Road and Park Lane. Important work is required to realign the river away from the direction of private properties. The Council has appointed Balfour Beatty and their subcontractors to deliver the works – which also include other protections to the river and embankment. The Tynybryn footbridge…

Caerphilly County Borough Council unveils finalised renderings and branding of new market as the ambitious redevelopment of the town takes shape. Caerphilly County Borough Council have announced further information around the branding of the first of their regeneration projects, Ffos Caerffili, a modern market which is the first major project as part of the wider Caerphilly 2035 masterplan, with funding support from Welsh Government’s Transforming Town’s initiative. The new space has been lovingly named Ffos Caerffili, which translates to ‘moat’ in English, reflecting the town’s rich heritage and iconic medieval fortress that is Caerphilly castle. Ffos Caerffili will celebrate Caerphilly’s…

South Wales Police are investigating a serious sexual assault in Cardiff. Officers investigating a serious sexual assault which was reported during the early hours Saturday morning in central Cardiff have arrested two men on suspicion of rape. The men, a 20-year-old from Bridgend and a 19-year-old from Cardiff, are now on bail pending further investigation. Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.