Author: Rhys Gregory

Three key visitor locations in Powys are set for boost after the county council secured Welsh Government funding to carry out improvement works. Powys County Council has been successful in securing £210,400 from the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basic scheme for its Powys Visitor Experience Project, which will see a total of £268,000 spent improving the visitor welcome in Powys. The project focuses on key visitor locations in Brecon, Llandrindod Wells and Lake Vyrnwy. The council has recently completed visitor experience development plans to assess the impact of existing infrastructure on the current visitor offer and wider experience. The improvements…

The Welsh Government’s £7 million Summer of Fun returns for a second year to support children and young people across Wales. Building on the success of last year’s Summer of Fun and Winter of Wellbeing, the scheme will run from July 1st until September 30th to support children and young people to take part in a range of sporting, cultural and play based activities. The activities will be free and inclusive for children and young people aged 0-25, from all backgrounds and all parts of Wales, available in Welsh, English or bilingually. Last summer over 67,500 children took part in…

If you believe that someone has committed civil recovery fraud against you, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit against them. This type of fraud includes activities like embezzlement, money laundering, and racketeering. If you’re successful in your lawsuit, you’ll recover damages from the person or entity that committed the fraud. Filing a civil lawsuit can be complicated, so it’s important to understand the basics before you start. This guide will provide an overview of how to file a suit for civil recovery in the UK. Research the Different Types of Civil Fraud There are many types of…

Rising costs in energy, food and services mean that Cardiff Council is facing a £29m shortfall in its budget for 2023-24, a new report has warned. As the public battle their own cost-of-living crisis, with petrol and gas and electricity prices reaching unprecedented levels and inflation forecast to hit 11% before the end of the summer, the authority is under similar pressure. In March the council revealed that its 2023-24 budget gap – the difference between revenue and funds received from government and its predicted spending commitments – was almost £24m. Now, according to an update presented to Cabinet members,…

A go-ahead distribution company has invested more than £600,000 in five new state-of-the-art-trucks. The vehicles bought by Wrexham-based McCarthy Distribution are a home-from-home for drivers and fitted with mod cons including a fridge, microwave and a television. The new TG3 MAN tractor units include the 100th truck they have bought from AN Richards, from Froncysyllte, near Llangollen, in nearly two decades of collaboration. The two family-run companies have being doing business together since 2005, helping each other on the road to success. McCarthy, based on Wrexham Industrial Estate, have been in the distribution and logistics industry since 1950. The ambitious…

A courageous cervical cancer survivor has completed her most daring challenge to date – stripping off for a saucy charity calendar. Brave Ali Alcock, from Corwen, took part in a thrilling sky dive and acrobatic wing walking stunt in a week of charity exploits and she’s now setting pulses racing in a different way in aid of the MacMillan Cancer Support. Ali bared all along with 20 friends and family in a naked photoshoot in a friend’s back garden and a host of other locations – with just a prop or two protecting their modesty. The calendar, unveiled at a…

The experts at luxury wine and food hamper retailer Virginia Hayward have shared their suggestions for how to create the ultimate Wimbledon-themed picnic or garden party, covering décor, food, drinks, and dress code: 1. Choose a relevant colour palette for your décor Go for traditional Wimbledon colours of purple, green, and white, or opt for red, white, and blue for a truly British feel. 2. Lay out a gingham picnic rug or tablecloth A gingham picnic rug or tablecloth works well as a base for your picnic, and you can layer it up with different fabrics and cushions, depending on…

A swimming lifeguard from Swansea just missed out on a medal at an elite surfing competition. Isaac Heaher finished fourth in the Kneeling Class won by his Wales team-mate Llywelyn Williams, from Abersoch, at the Welsh Adaptive Surfing Championships at Adventure Parc Snowdonia in the Conwy Valley. Isaac, who only took up surfing three years ago after he visited the Surfability site on the Gower Peninsula, was impressed by the venue at Dolgarrog, on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. The keen swimmer was born without a thigh bone but has not that keep him out of the water…

The countdown has begun towards this year’s Get Connected Rali Ceredigion on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4. The event returns to Aberystwyth for a weekend of memorable motorsport against the spectacular backdrop of the Cambrian Mountains. After making its highly successful debut in 2019, the much-acclaimed rally returns bigger and better in 2022. The organisers are excited to announce a range of innovations that see this ground-breaking rally continue to set new standards for an event of its size and status. The rally has becomee a round of two national and two international championships: the Motorsport UK British…

South Wales Police is hosting a family fun open day for the public on Sunday 17 July from 10am to 4pm at the SWP headquarters in Bridgend. There will be several attractions, activities, and demonstrations, including a chance to meet the wellbeing dogs and see the latest operational equipment including police cars and bikes. As well as this, there will be a vintage car display, kids uniform dress up, police dog and technology demonstrations, and an opportunity to look around the new Police Learning Centre. Tours of the Heritage Centre can be booked by emailing [email protected]. There will be stalls hosted by SWP…