Author: Rhys Gregory

Crisis, the national charity for people facing homelessness across Wales, Scotland and England, has warmly welcomed a new temporary addition to the law, passed by the Senedd this week The charity says this is a significant step forward for people experiencing the most visible and dangerous form of homelessness – rough sleeping.  The change in law will mean people who are sleeping on the streets in Wales will now legally be seen as one of the groups in priority need of rehousing support under Part 2 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014. This change, the charity says, is crucial as…

The woman who convinced King Charles to reinstate the position of royal harpist after a century-long gap is aiming to inspire a new generation to play the instrument. Renowned harpist Elinor Bennett is going on a 12-stop Wales-wide tour, The Dwylo ar Dannau’r Delyn (Hands on Harp Strings). The concerts, masterclasses and workshops will take Elinor, the Artistic Director of the Wales International Harp Festival, to places where she has close personal connections. Starting at Bangor on October 23, the tour will visit Pwllheli, Llangefni, Llanrwst, Swansea, Barry and Denbigh. Elinor will also be going to Llangadfan in Powys where…

Swansea’s 10 globes from its city centre public art trail are being displayed in one place for the first time to create a unique, educational experience. The free spectacle of The World Reimagined sculptures all together is perfect for people looking for some free time well-spent during October – Black History Month. They’ll be in their new location – between the St David’s and St Mary’s churches – until early November. The sculptures are an invitation to talk about how the past – particularly the former Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans – shapes the future. Until last week placed as…

RCT Cabinet has approved a new Empty Homes Strategy to continue the positive work that has helped bring 662 homes back into use in recent years – and to consult on proposals about Council Tax Premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes. At their meeting on Monday, October 17,Members considered two reports about the Council’s commitment to reduce the number of empty properties in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Empty homes are a financial expense and a wasted resource which could be used to provide much-needed affordable housing. Their appearance can be unsightly and they attract anti-social behaviour. The interventions, actions…

A touring exhibition telling the story of Wales’s contribution to the Battle of Britain opened this week (17 October) at Merthyr Tydfil Central Library. The Wales and the Battle of Britain Exhibition, created by the RAF’s Air Historical Branch to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the event in 2020, is touring Wales and will be at the library until Friday (21 October). Admission is free. The exhibition was opened by Mayor Cllr Declan Sammon and attended by Air Commodore Adrian Williams, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan Alyn Owen, High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan Maria Thomas, the Council’s Armed Forces…

A north Powys museum will be holding an event later this month to celebrate the arrival of new treasure acquisitions, the county council has said. As part of the Welsh Museums festival, Y Lanfa, Powysland Museum will be hosting “An evening at Powysland Museum” on Tuesday 25 October, from 6-7pm. The purpose of the event will be to officially unveil a new collection of archaeological treasure acquisitions, made up of, A Medieval silver annular brooch, found in Llandyssil. A gold Memento Mori ring from 1711, found in Caersws. Five Tudor silver coins, discovered in Churchstoke. Three gold coins, discovered in…

New and improved methods of managing Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis are benefitting people across Wales. Wellness coaches, voucher schemes, group coaching and discounted gym memberships are just a few of the ways health boards are providing support. The transformation across services aims to improve patient outcomes, better support those on waiting lists to manage their condition, and work toward equal access of care across Wales. MSK conditions can cause severe long-term bone and joint pain and include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain and osteoporosis. Currently 18% of people in Wales suffer from Osteoporosis and 974,000 people in…

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Police are continuing to investigate the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the A48 near the roundabout at Laleston heading towards Stormy Down at around 9.10 on Sunday, 16 October. Officers are now in position to name the cyclist who died following the collision. Lucy John was 35 years old and her family have paid the following tribute to her: “It is with much pain and great sadness that we as a family must announce the loss of the beating heart at the centre of our family universe – Lucy John (nee Chilcott). “Lucy John was painfully taken away…

A man and woman from Swansea have been handed suspended prison sentences after they pleaded guilty for causing unnecessary suffering to their dog by failing to get veterinary treatment for her tumour and weight loss. Terence Patrick Box and Melenie Jane Box, both of Brynawel Crescent, Treboeth, Swansea, were sentenced on Friday October 7 after previously pleading guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act. The offence was that they caused unnecessary suffering to Tilly-May by their failure to ensure that the pet received timely and appropriate veterinary treatment for a tumour and weight loss. At Swansea Magistrates’ Court…