Author: Rhys Gregory

The redevelopment of an iconic Abergele town centre site has moved a step closer with designs being drawn up. Housing association Cartrefi Conwy say they will be consulting local people later this year over the proposals for the long derelict Bee Hotel and the adjoining former Slater’s Citroen and Nissan dealerships. Slaters closed suddenly in March 2018 after 100 years of trading and then went into administration. The shock collapse left 74 people out of work and ended the company’s century-long association with the market town. Cartrefi Conwy have joined forces with contractors Anwyl Partnerships to breathe new life into…

A flagship research and development centre has opened in Welshpool thanks to a £1.98m investment by the Welsh Government, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced today. Automotive manufacturer YASA Ltd will significantly expand its operations from the new centre, based at Offa’s Dyke Business Park, creating up to 40 new jobs. YASA, a leading manufacturer of advanced electric motors and motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, anticipates it will almost treble its workforce at its new base. The building, which has been constructed by mid-Wales building contractors Pave Aways, will include rooms designed for high velocity impacts which will…

Most adults in Wales will now only need to see their dentist once a year, in a shake-up to improve access to NHS dentistry Wales’ new Chief Dental Officer Andrew Dickenson today set out changes, which will make it easier for people to see an NHS dentist and for dentists to focus on those who need help. Changes to NHS dental contracts and to the outdated practice of recalling people for check-ups every six-months will help free up dentists’ time and enable practices to take on up to 112,000 new NHS patients a year. Over the last two decades there…

The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford and Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden have sent a message of good luck to Team Wales before the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Ahead of the opening ceremony of the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the First Minister and Deputy Minister said Team Wales will inspire the next generation of athletes and para-athletes to compete for their nation at the highest level. The Commonwealth Games are an opportunity for Wales’ athletes to compete as a nation in its own right, alongside 72 other nations. 199 Welsh athletes and…

A boy who died from a brain tumour is the inspiration behind a book to help families impacted by the deadly disease. Finn McCabe from Barry in Wales was just 12 when he died from a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a year after he was diagnosed. Sister-in-law, Alana Frassinelli, 25, took to writing through her grief publishing ‘A Guardian In The Sky’ which shares Finn’s memory with the nephew he never got to meet. The mum of one said: “It took around 18 months after Finn’s death for me to complete the book. I found the process cathartic, helping…

Swansea’s amazing summer of entertainment is set to continue with a fantastic weekend line-up of top class music. Global stars Nile Rodgers and CHIC, Anne-Marie and Paul Weller are set to play Singleton Park over three consecutive days from this Friday, July 29. Rodgers – with hits such as Le Freak and Everybody Dance – plays the Friday, Anne-Marie (2002 and Friends) the Saturday, and Weller (That’s Entertainment & The Changing Man) the Sunday. The weekend is brought to Swansea by promoters Orchard Live and supported by Swansea Council who are working with promoters to prepare the venue. A limited…

Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau in Hengoed, Caerphilly has been awarded a Siarter Iaith Gold Award for their work promoting the use of the Welsh Language. The Siarter Iaith, is a project introduced by the Welsh Assembly to all schools in Wales, to promote the Welsh language, develop a Welsh ethos and encourage pupils to improve their Welsh language skills, with the aim to increase the social use of Welsh by children and young people. There are three Siarter Iaith awards: bronze, silver and gold, with each having separate targets. Some of the targets for the gold award include: Pupils are able…

Cardiff Council has been honoured with a prestigious Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) gold award for its support for the Armed Forces. The highest award in the ERS, it is presented to those employers that employ and support those who serve in the Armed Forces or the Reserves, veterans and their families and was launched in 2014 by then-Prime Minister David Cameron to ensure serving personnel and veterans are treated fairly. Minister for Defence People Leo Docherty said: “Regardless of size, location or sector, employing members of the Armed Forces community is good for business and these awards…

16 prestigious Green Flags have been awarded to parks and green spaces managed by Cardiff Council, Keep Wales Tidy have announced. Hendre Lake Park in St Mellons has become the latest park to achieve the coveted international accolade, which are judged by independent green space experts against a range of strict criteria including biodiversity, community involvement, cleanliness and environmental management. With 19% of the city being publicly accessible green space, Cardiff is home to some beautiful Green Flag sites, and a total of 35 awards were made in total. The full list of green spaces managed by Cardiff Council to…

The Ivy Cardiff, one of the city’s most popular restaurants has brought back its seasonal menu for the summer. It has been almost three years since The Ivy opened its doors in November 2019 and it has been delighting diners ever since, quickly becoming a place that you must visit in Cardiff. Throughout the year, The Ivy adds carefully selected additions to their menu for guests to enjoy and this summer is no different with their signature twists and refreshing enhancements. Visiting The Ivy always feels like a special occasion. There is just something about it that gives off the…