Author: Rhys Gregory

The vision for a c.489 acre green energy park in the Vale of Glamorgan has taken a significant step forward – through Cardiff Capital Region City Deal’s (CCR) completion of purchase of the Aberthaw coal-fired power station that once symbolised fossil fuel energy production in Wales. Completion of purchase of this site brings closer the demolition and remediation of the decommissioned power station – opening up a wide number of opportunities to establish a centre of excellence for green energy production capable of driving sustainable, clean economic growth across South East Wales and beyond. Cllr. Anthony Hunt, Chair of the…

With over 60 years of producing cheese, South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC), Wales’s leading farmer owned dairy co-operative, recently launched their new and improved Dragon website as cheese online sales grow at an exponential rate in the dairy market. Since the COVID-19 pandemic online sales of dairy continue to soar, and figures from 2021 show that online sales in cheese were at an all-time high of 64% compared to 2% in physical stores (Source: Kantar). In this buoyant online market, the creamery’s flagship award-winning Dragon brand produces over 17,000 tonnes of cheese per year at its dairy near Pwllhelli, and is…

All the homes at a new housing development that will deliver funding of more than £1 million in Monmouthshire have now been sold. Buyers have purchased all 108 new houses for private sale at Greystone Meadows, in Undy, where Bellway is delivering a total of 144 properties, including 36 affordable homes for rent or shared ownership. Construction work began on the 34-acre site off Parkhurst Drive in 2019. During the course of the build programme, Bellway teamed up with a local professional landscape garden designer to transform the back garden of one of the homes at the development, in a…

One of Wales’s leading law firms, JCP Solicitors, has advised on dental practice transaction deals with a combined value of £78 million in just over four years. The firm, which has offices across south and west Wales, has achieved this impressive total since its specialist healthcare team was established in 2018. This figure is set to increase even further as another £25million of dental transactions are due to be completed by the law firm later this year. JCP Solicitors is one of three law firms in Wales to have an associate member of the National Association of Dental Accountants and…

Blind Veterans UK has unveiled a new ‘smart’ system at its centre of wellbeing in Llandudno in Wales which uses Amazon Echo devices to give veterans more independence and staff new ways to communicate. The system, called Alexa Smart Properties, has been installed by Amazon and Solution Provider Vocala, and enables the blind veterans to get assistance with orientation around the centre; access information like menus, entertainment, and services; and to call reception with Alexa-to-Alexa calling, using only their voice. It also benefits the care team by enabling them to make announcements and voice and video calls to other Alexa-enabled…

Bridgend County Borough Council welcomes its Cabinet’s approval of modifying the construction contract for works at Cosy Corner, Porthcawl. Plans for the site include an array of up-to-date features, ranging from community facilities, space for retail units, changing provisions for users of the nearby marina, to outdoor children’s play areas and more.  These ambitions for the area have been facilitated by additional funding of £1m from Welsh Government. A financial uplift to the construction contract has been necessary to accommodate the plans for the development, as well as for the safe removal of asbestos discovered on the site following in-depth assessments…

Close to 240,000 visitors have enjoyed Swansea Arena since it first opened to the public a year ago. Developed by Swansea Council and run by Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the arena sits at the heart of the city’s £135m Copr Bay district that also includes a coastal park, the new bridge over Oystermouth Road and many other features. Following a series of test events at the arena, comedian John Bishop was the first star to take to the stage at the new venue on March 15 last year. He’s been followed by many other major performances, including Jersey Boys, Alice Cooper…

A council worker who was the first person to enter the remains of a house to rescue a family after a devastating explosion in Morriston on Monday has been hailed for his bravery. Keith Morris fought his way through thick dust and debris to reach a mum who was trapped in the wreckage and guided her out before helping her into the arms of fellow rescuers. He returned into what was left of the building to look for her son who had been in a room upstairs but fortunately the youngster had been helped to safety by others who had…

A week-long careers fair is being held at The Riverfront this March where young people will be able to get information and advice to help them plan for the future. Delivered by Newport City Council’s education and youth services, schools and young people have been invited to meet with local training providers, talk face-to-face with employers and speak to careers advisers for advice and support about the next steps in their education and/or career. Cabinet member for education, Councillor Deborah Davies, said: “This event is an excellent opportunity for young people, who will be thinking about what to do when…

Caerphilly County Borough has started the countdown for the first Pride Caeffili event. There are only 100 days left until Pride Caerffili, a day-long celebration taking place in Caerphilly town centre, from 12pm-7pm on Saturday 24th June 2023. The event is the first of its kind to take place in Caerphilly County Borough and visitors can expect a family-friendly event, recognising and celebrating the contributions made by LGBTQ+ people in our society. On the day, there will be live music and entertainment including the award-winning drag queen Miss Tina Sparkle, along with activities from local comprehensive schools and youth services.…