Author: Rhys Gregory

One of the top vegan festivals in the UK is coming to Swansea on Saturday 7th March 2026 – the Swansea Vegan Festival. This unmissable event is packed full of stalls, entertaining talks, demos and best of all, lots of delicious plant-based food. In fact everything you could possibly want, whether you’re vegan curious, vegetarian or vegan. It’s family friendly too with free entry for under 16’s. And every visitor will receive a free pack of Clearspring organic silken tofu. There will be a spectacular array of vegan products including beauty products, toiletries, homeware, pies, cakes, chocolates, cheeses, sandwiches and…

What could turn out to be an ingenious way to boost accommodation space at a trio of existing Welsh city apartment blocks is on the market at auction. What’s planned and is now for sale is three lots of ‘space’ above the existing apartment blocks in which to construct another layer of accommodation. Planning permission has been granted to create the fourth layer of living space, three, two-bedroom dormer apartments, on top of the three existing, three storey buildings at Cranleigh Rise, Rumney, in Cardiff. Angie Davey, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “What is being sold are three lots of…

Bridgend-based housing association Valleys to Coast and home builders Persimmon Homes West Wales have marked the transfer of 20 high-quality new homes for social rent at Michaels Grove and Morgans Walk. The package of homes at the Parc Llanilid site comprises a mix of two-four bed homes to accommodate individuals, couples and families looking to build a life in RCT. This brings the social landlord’s total number of properties at the Parc Llanilid site to 33, forming part of Valleys to Coast’s wider commitment to provide safe, sustainable homes inside and outside of Bridgend County Borough and to grow within…

Around 50 manhole covers have been reported stolen from the St Mellons and Trowbridge areas of Cardiff. South Wales Police said the thefts were reported on Saturday and warned that missing manhole covers pose a serious risk to road users, pedestrians and cyclists. Replacing the covers also comes at a significant cost. Cardiff Council’s highways department has been made aware of the issue and is working to address the safety concerns. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information that could help identify those responsible. Anyone who can assist is asked to contact South Wales Police quoting reference number…

South Wales Police are currently at the scene of an incident on Rover Way in Splott, Cardiff, with road closures in place. The road is closed southbound at the junction with Tesco and northbound at the junction with Seawall Road while officers deal with the incident. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible, as delays are expected. South Wales Police thanked the public for their patience and cooperation while the incident is ongoing. No further details have been confirmed at this stage. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

An end of terraced house in the Gwent valleys is primed and ready for renovation after being stripped back and extended. The property, at 1, Mydrian Place in the town of Tredegar, is under starter’s orders with some conversion work already completed and a range of materials needed for other refurbishment, to be included in the sale. Angie Davey, of Paul Fosh Auctions said:” Situated in a popular location this end of terraced house has been partly stripped back and extended in readiness for renovation. “The property currently provides an extension area which was planned by the current vendor to…

Tickets are now on sale for Llangollen and Corwen Railway’s popular Branch Line Gala, taking place from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 April 2026, with three days of intensive services, visiting locomotives and activities designed to appeal to both enthusiasts and families alike. The event will recreate the atmosphere of a classic branch line, with frequent services operating throughout the 3 days. The 2026 gala will feature a strong and varied line up of steam and diesel power, including an exciting visiting locomotive in the form of 1924-built Great Western Railway Small Prairie No 4555. This will be joined by…

By 2035 how, when and where finance professionals work, as well as the nature of the work itself, will look very different. In a major new survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) 55% of UK respondents said flexible career paths will replace linear paths within the next decade. A further three in ten (30%) in the UK expected the two approaches to coexist equally. More than 2,600 ACCA members and future members – along with 145 employers – took part in global research to identify the relevant skills sets finance professionals should nurture for future career success.…

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is hosting its next Skills and Training Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff on January 28. The event will be packed full of engaging workshops and talks from key members of CITB’s executive and senior leadership team, including Tim Balcon, CEO, Deb Madden, Executive Director Customer Engagement and Operations, and Julia Stevens, Engagement Director Wales. Highlights from the day’s packed agenda include Medr’s Director of Research, Innovation and Skills, Harriet Barnes, discussing the ongoing and upcoming priorities related to construction and the built environment; and Mark Tambini, Head of Building Regulations Policy for…

Cold water swims returned to Lido Ponty on Saturday 24 January, with the popular sessions once again welcoming swimmers to the much-loved outdoor pools. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council confirmed the weekend swims will run every Saturday and Sunday until early March, with pool temperatures set at 15 degrees. Tickets are on sale now, and the sessions are open to swimmers aged 16 and over. The cold water swims attracted visitors from across the UK last year and follow the success of the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebration swims, which both sold out again in 2025. The sessions mark…