Author: Rhys Gregory

Santa and his amazing Toy Mine are returning to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park for 2022. The ever-popular event takes place from November 19 to December 24, allowing visitors the chance to enjoy a festive tour and experience and meet the man in red himself! As well as a magical tour filled with Christmas surprises, the event will also include themed activities, including write a letter to Santa, that will take place in small log huts scattered throughout the site. A Christmas photo and gift shop will be open so you can choose the perfect gift…

Newport City Council does not have its own social housing stock but manages the social housing register for the city. People can have different reasons for registering for social housing and this is not always because they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Homelessness or the risk of homelessness is something the council works hard to prevent as we know the terrible impact it can have on families and individuals. However, it is dealing with an unprecedented demand for both temporary and long-term housing. The availability of accommodation is simply not keeping pace with demand. During the pandemic, there…

Sixteen shops involved in the illicit sale of tobacco have been given closure orders this year following investigations led by Newport City Council. In the latest round of court action, four more shops received three-month ASB closure orders issued by Gwent magistrates in August. Superstore, 141 Commercial Street (closed to 10 November 2022) Jacobs, 61 Commercial Street (closed to 11 November 2022) Maleek, 61 Commercial Road (closed to 17 November 2022) Food Store, 155 Commercial Road (closed to 30 November 2022) Food Store unsuccessfully contested the application for the ASB closure order. Twelve shops were given three-month closure orders by…

The deadline for applications for membership of the Merthyr Tydfil Local Access Forum is being extended to 30 September. If you’re a local resident who’s interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces, this is a chance for you to play a role in doing so. There are 24 Local Access Forums across Wales, which were created in 2000 to advise the local authority, Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Government about public access to land for open air recreation and enjoyment. In providing advice, the forums consider important issues related to…

Applications are now open for children starting secondary school in September 2023, Powys County Council has said. Parents or carers of children who are now in Year Six have until Friday 11 November 2022 to complete their application. Cllr Pete Roberts, Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, said: “All parents/carers are encouraged to complete this application as soon as possible for a place in a secondary school in September 2023. “If it is not completed in time, then this has the potential to jeopardise their child’s place at their preferred school.” Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at Applying…

The Welsh Government’s Placemaking Grant funding for the mid-Wales region will see an investment of £5.08 million to help revitalise Powys and Ceredigion town centres over the next three years. As part of the wider Transforming Towns regeneration programme, the Placemaking Grant is designed to offer broad and flexible support for a wide range of projects aimed at rejuvenating town centres across mid-Wales. Projects that may be eligible for grant support can range from developing commercial and residential properties, developing town centre markets, improving the public shared outdoor spaces, and the installation and exploitation of digital infrastructure. Projects will…

A new plan to help develop Wales’ existing and next generation of talent in TV and film, music, and digital content has been launched today by the Welsh Government. Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden, has also launched a new £1m fund to support the new plan. The creative industries are hugely important to Wales’ economy and culture.  According to 2021 data, 35,400 people were employed by 3,423 businesses who make up the creative industries sectors in Wales, an increase of 6.4 per cent from 2018, while the industry generated an annual turnover of £1.7 billion in 2021,…

The Welsh Government has announced that free school meals will continue to be provided to children from lower income families in Wales during the school holidays, up until the end of next year’s February half term. The extension of the provision will support lower-income families through the cost-of-living crisis, as energy and other costs are expected to rise over the winter. £11m will be provided to fund the support, in an agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. In April 2020, Wales became the first UK nation to guarantee free school meals for eligible families during the school holidays,…

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The Ivy Asia, Cardiff has today opened the doors to its first Asian-inspired concept in Wales, located within the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s. Located within the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s Cardiff, and catering for 166 guests for both indoor dining and across its beautiful terrace, the restaurant will be open seven days a week, offering everything from lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, late-night cocktails, and weekend brunch. On arrival, diners will be met by The Ivy Asia’s signature green onyx flooring, whilst the restaurant will feature two large cherry blossom trees…