Author: Rhys Gregory

Menter Môn has launched an initiative which sees the use of sustainable and natural alternatives to plastics in the construction of footpaths. In collaboration with the Isle of Anglesey County Council, under the ‘Made with Wool’ project, locally sourced Welsh wool is used as a base to cross wet areas and repair footpaths. The wool paths have been trialled in locations across Anglesey, with local community volunteers and Cwlwm Seiriol building paths near Aberlleiniog Castle and Rhos Llaniestyn in Llanddona. The paths are constructed by laying fleeces as an eco-friendly substitute for the synthetic membrane normally used as a foundation…

Savills, on behalf of private clients has completed the sale of Pentre Mawr Caravan Park, to UK Caravans Direct Limited for an undisclosed amount. The well-located holiday park extending to approximately 5.5 acres benefits from a prime location, situated within the North Wales coastal town of Pensarn and offers over 100 pitches. North Wales is popular with tourists due to the stunning scenery with many man-made and natural attractions, drawing visitors from the major cities and towns of the Midlands and North West England. Richard Prestwich, Director in the Leisure and Trade Related team at Savills, says: “We have worked…

The hunt is on for emerging Welsh musicians to enter the Green Man Rising band competition. Ever dreamt of sharing the bill with music legends at Green Man, with a chance of opening the 2023 festival on the iconic Mountain Stage? Green Man has a world-renowned reputation for launching talent, with many major artists starting their careers at this internationally famous Welsh festival. Now in its 17th year, the Green Man Rising band competition extends that influence to talented emerging musicians. The competition offers new acts the chance to bag a place on the GM23 line-up, record a live session…

AN OPTICIANS in Porthcawl has appointed a new director with almost two decades of optical experience. Louise Whiffin, a 38-year-old from Swansea, is the new retail director of Specsavers John Street store. Mrs Whiffin has worked for Specsavers for 18 years, joining the Swansea store in 2005 where she worked her way up to manager. Now stepping up to support optical director, Claire Edwards, she will focus on growing the business and ensuring the team is as well trained as possible. Also, she hopes to further improve the quality of service for customers and help the team to give back…

The master of the one-liner Milton Jones has been announced as the headline act for the returning Festival of Comedy, now in its third year, on Sunday 16th July at Tredegar Park. The previous Perrier Best Newcomer winner, British Comedy Award nominee, regular contributor on Mock the Week (BBC2) and with feature appearances on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1), Live at the Apollo (BBC1) and Dave’s One Night Stand (DAVE) will headline Newport’s Festival of Comedy this summer! He’ll be bringing his uniquely absurd one-liners after consecutive shows across the UK which has seen him perform to over 10,000 people…

Hundreds of walkers put their best foot forward and took on the 10-mile Llangollen Canal Walk on Sunday raising more than £20,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices.  The event saw walkers cross the start point at the Trevor Basin in Llangollen, before heading over the world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and following the canal all the way to The Poachers pub at Chirk for refreshments before heading back to receive their special medals.  The event was sponsored by the Principality Building Society and was supported by volunteers and marshals from the Wrexham and Erddig Rotary Club.  The event was rescheduled due to…

Welsh Seafood will double its presence this month at the industry’s largest global event – Seafood Expo Global (April 25th – 27th). Held in Barcelona, more than 80 countries will be exhibiting at the event, which in 2022 saw more than 1,550 companies vying for the attention of nearly 27,000 industry professionals looking for everything from seafood to processing equipment. The Spanish city is a major European seafood hub, and Seafood Expo Global is returning for a second year to Fira Barcelona Gran Via Venue – one of the largest exhibition venues in Europe. More extensive than any previous Expo,…

Peter Lynn and Partners solicitors have invested in the future of the firm with the appointment of four new junior members of staff. Mollie North, Nia Thomas, Amy Jeffreys and Callum Browne are all based out of the firm’s SA1 Waterfront head office, and the majority of the new additions have all joined one of the most in-demand departments as Peter Lynn explains. “Our Divorce and Family Law team are one of the most successful in the region and they have seen an exceptional rise in the demand for their services over the last 12 months,” said Peter.  “The addition…

Cardiff Council has appointed a new warden to look after Flat Holm island just off the Vale of Glamorgan coast. Simon will be looking after the unique habitat and historic buildings on the Site of Special Scientific Interest, 5 miles off the coast of Cardiff, in the Bristol Channel. Simon replaces the former warden Pierre. Life on the island can be tough, but Simon’s love of climbing, endurance running, wild camping and nature has previously seen him complete a hike from Mexico to Canada and clock up 110 miles in 24 hour running events, plus he’s volunteered on the island…

One of Cardiff’s largest secondary schools has received a positive report from Estyn inspectors who praised the high priority it places on pupils’ well-being. Eastern High, which moved to an innovative new £26m site in Rumney in January 2018, had been rated ‘unsatisfactory’ in its last Estyn report in 2014 and placed in special measures for two years in 2015. But the latest report emphasises the good work of the school in providing pupils with “high levels of care, support and guidance”. It added: “Teachers know their pupils well, and many plan their lessons carefully to capture pupils’ imaginations and…