Author: Rhys Gregory

Residents in Godreaman are advised about a local flood alleviation scheme, which will get underway next week and require a local trail path closure. Work activity will focus on the Dare Aman trail to the rear of Brynmair Road, plus the area to the rear of numbers 194-196 Brynmair Road. It will reduce the risk of ordinary watercourse flooding, having a knock-on effect of improving the risk along the length of Brynmair Road and the nearby Cwmaman Road – which is a key local transport route. The Council has appointed Hammonds ECS Ltd to deliver the works from Monday, September…

A local butcher has been convicted of selling out of date food products following a visit carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC). Craigs Meat Shack Ltd. running a butchers trading as Craigs Meat Shack out of Unit 10 in Trago Mills, Merthyr Tydfil, was convicted at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on 3rd September 2025 after the company’s Director, Mr Craig Wall, pleaded guilty to seven offences in relation to the sale of unsafe food, contrary to Regulation 4 of The General Food Regulations 2004. The company was fined £3,500 and ordered to pay…

Local housing leaders and Welsh Government officials came together in Ystradgynlais for a high-level meeting that focused on accelerating housing delivery and tackling key challenges across Mid Wales. The Mid Wales Regional Housing Cabinet, chaired by Jane Bryant, Minister for Housing and Local Government, was hosted in Ystradgynlais by Powys County Council and brought together councillors and officers from both Powys and Ceredigion. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore collaborative approaches to increasing the supply of affordable homes, streamlining the delivery of council housing, and addressing homelessness. As part of the day, attendees visited Ael Y Bryn / Pen…

“Good water quality isn’t just an environmental goal. It’s a foundation for a strong, resilient, farming future here in Wales” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies. Ahead of the Water Summit at the Pembrokeshire County Showground (Thursday 25 September) the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies calls for urgent action on water quality. During the Summit, the Deputy First Minister will outline how government, farmers, water companies and environmental groups must work together to clean up Wales’ rivers and coastal waters. The focus of Thursday’s summit will be on tackling agricultural pollution. Welsh…

Golley Slater, the award-winning independent marketing and communications agency with offices in Cardiff, Leeds, Cirencester and London, has announced its transition to an employee-owned business. This significant move sees the company held in trust for the benefit of all its 130 employees, through the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). It joins a growing number of UK businesses adopting the popular model of Employee Ownership, following in the footsteps of pioneers such as the John Lewis Partnership and Riverford. This sets the stage for a sustainable and prosperous future for the £22 million turnover business, while preserving the agency’s…

As we head into October, it’s the ideal time to start planning the perfect Halloween costume. Clothing experts at Superlabelstore.com have predicted the top Halloween costumes in 2025, based on the biggest pop culture moments from this year. Costumes for women Wednesday Addams (Wednesday Season 2) With Season 2 of Wednesday dropping on Netflix this month, gothic heroine Wednesday Addams will be one of the top Halloween costumes of 2025. Analysis of Google Trends data shows that searches for ‘Wednesday costume’ jumped 443% worldwide in September 2025, and are set to rise even further as we hit Halloween month (October).…

Smartphones have reshaped how we access and enjoy entertainment. With a pocket-sized device, we’re able to stream films, play games and communicate with loved ones on the go, while advanced technology is expanding the ways in which we can use apps to enrich our daily routines. However you use your phone to pass the time, one thing’s for certain – as cinema visitor numbers continue to fall, it’s clear that for many, entertainment has gone mobile. Traditional media goes digital Television, radio, and print used to dominate the entertainment landscape, with people gathering around the TV or flicking through newspapers…

Fast-growing global insurance group, Howden, has announced its move to a larger office in Cardiff as it plans for further growth. Located on the ground floor of Global Reach, Dunleavy Drive in the Bay region, the new office space signifies a statement of confidence from Howden in its South Wales operations, which has grown by 24 staff since it first launched in the region in 2023. In its first year, the staff doubled in size, with a current team of 25 across its Swansea and Cardiff offices. This growth is also reflected in Howden’s ambitious targets as they aim to…

A Tŷ Hafan family is getting ready to have some fang-tastic fun at the charity’s upcoming Dark Run sponsored fun run in Cardiff’s Bute Park this October and is urging others to do the same. Mum Hannah Hicks from Ely, Cardiff, whose family is supported by the children’s hospice, will be officially starting the 2km sponsored fun run on Saturday 18 October. This is the first time Tŷ Hafan is bringing its popular Dark Run sponsored fun run to Cardiff city centre and the event is kindly sponsored by Acorns Nurseries. James Davies-Hale, Head of Fundraising for Tŷ Hafan, says: “As well as…

Cardiff will see a number of road closures in place as the city gears up to host the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, October 5. Organisers are advising residents and visitors to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys, as thousands of runners and spectators are expected. Preparations will begin earlier in the week, with road closures starting on Wednesday, October 2, around the Civic Centre to set up and dismantle the race village. From 5am on Thursday, October 2, until just before midnight on Monday, October 6, Edward VII Avenue to Boulevard de Nantes, through to…