Author: Rhys Gregory

Work has started on a multi-million-pound development that will significantly reduce the risk of power failures at Swansea’s Morriston Hospital. The problem lies with two electrical substations which fully complied with British Standards when installed in the 1980s. However, they required urgent investment as hospital services grew in size and complexity – far beyond what anyone could have originally envisaged. This left them at risk of overloading, potentially disrupting vital clinical locations such as theatres, theatre recovery areas and radiology. Now work is under way on a new substation, funded by the Welsh Government and fully compliant with all technical…

A Labrador from Swansea who has seen her owners through the hardest times, including supporting the youngest family member who has leukaemia, has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious Kennel Club Hero Dog Award. Launching the world’s biggest celebration of dogs, Crufts, today (Wednesday 22 February), The Kennel Club and broadcaster Kay Burley announced the five hero dogs that will compete in the public vote for the award, with the winner being announced at Crufts 2023. Two-year-old Beauty the Labrador, named as the finalist in the Best Friends category of The Kennel Club award, has helped her owners…

Wales will be taking on England on Saturday February 25th at Principality Stadium. With the kick-off taking place at 4.45pm – there will be a full city centre road closure from 12.45pm until 8.45pm to ensure all ticket holders can get into and out of the stadium safely. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy – please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park & ride at County Hall in Cardiff Bay. Gates open at 2.15pm, those attending the rugby match are strongly advised to plan their journey and get in early. Please pay…

Nazir Ahmed, from Albany Road, Cardiff was ordered to pay just over £1,500 at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (February 15th) for fly tipping waste in East Bay Close in Butetown. On January 19th last year, a waste enforcement officer visited East Bay Close, following reports that five black bags, two suitcases and general waste had been dumped on waste land. Following further inspection, delivery notes, personal letters and even an address tag on one of the suitcases clearly identified that all the waste belonged to Mr Ahmed. A letter was sent to Mr Ahmed’s address to invite him to an…

To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 (27th February to 12th March) groups across Monmouthshire are holding events designed to engage, inform and educate people on the urgent threat to the future of food grown overseas. The events are part of the Fairtrade Foundation’s annual campaign to celebrate the farmers abroad who grow some of Britain’s everyday staples. Fairtrade Fortnight will once again shine a spotlight on the climate crisis and the increasing threat it poses to some of the planet’s most beloved food products as well as the livelihoods of the farmers and agricultural workers who grow them. It will show…

Merthyr Tydfil is set to play a prominent role in a new national tourism promotional campaign coinciding with the launch of the Council’s online tour of our fantastic landscape. Virtual Merthyr – A 360° Tour guides visitors to the county borough’s key attractions and points of interest with cultural significance, focusing on the Taff Trail and its connections to facilities, attractions and businesses. This year has been designated Llwybrau/ Wales by Trails by Visit Wales, which is the latest in the ‘series of themed years – following Adventure, Legends, Sea, Discovery, and Outdoors. The Llwybrau campaign is currently running on…

Exciting plans for a new school that will transform education for vulnerable learners in Powys have been unveiled, the county council has said. Powys County Council is to build a new £9.1m school for Brynllywarch Hall School as part of its Transforming Education programme. The school, located in Kerry near Newtown, provides education for pupils from 8 to 19-year-olds, with a wide range of complex emotional, behavioural and social difficulties. A pre-application consultation for the proposed development has started, which allows interested parties to comment on the plans before a planning application is submitted. The pre-application consultation will close on…

A new £22.9m Farming Connect programme will be available for farmers in Wales over the next two years to support them as they prepare to move to the new Sustainable Farming Scheme, Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths announced today. Farming Connect offers business support, improves resilience, provides access to the latest innovations and helps develop farm businesses. It plays a key role in helping farms reach net zero carbon emissions through advice and support. Since its launch in 2015 the current Farming Connect programme has supported over 26,500 individuals, including 12,615 businesses. The new programme will run for two…

Professional Rugby Board (PRB) chair Malcolm Wall has confirmed agreement has been reached with Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) CEO Gareth Lewis which removes any doubt over player participation in Wales’ third round Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Principality Stadium on Saturday. The PRB has moved quickly to hear requests made by the WRPA to be included in its regular meetings, to agree a reduction to the 60-cap rule which governs international selection and to revise the fixed-and-variable contract offer being made to players as part of the proposed new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA). Lewis will now attend…

Thornbush Hill, a producer of premium home fragrance products, and Grapevine Event Management, a top event planning and management company, have announced a new partnership. The partnership is aimed at enhancing the event experience by combining the expertise of both companies. Grapevine Event Management is a leading Welsh company specialising in corporate event management. With extensive experience in the industry, they have a proven track record of delivering high-quality events, from concept development to execution. With a keen eye for detail and offering a tailor made service, Grapevine is dedicated to ensuring that every event is a memorable and impactful…