Author: Rhys Gregory

RCT Council will soon consult residents on a potential project to redevelop the former Mayhew Chicken Factory site in Trecynon – which could bring the unused land back into use, supporting the growth of local small businesses and the future South Wales Metro delivery. The proposal, being developed by the Council’s Prosperity and Development department, explores the possibility of delivering a mixed-use development complementing the proposed extension of the passenger rail line between Aberdare and Hirwaun as part of the Metro project. The development would include modern business units and a park and ride facility comprising a car park, EV…

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has seen for himself how Welsh Government funding is helping local entrepreneurs develop new, high-quality accommodation in Swansea and Mumbles. The Oyster House, Mumbles has opened its doors in time for half-term, after receiving loan funding of £2m from the Wales Tourism Investment Fund. The 16-bedroom boutique-style hotel and restaurant has created 29 full-time equivalent jobs. Developer James Morse said: “Having developed phase one at Oysterwharf and seeing the number of visitors it attracted, I realised an upmarket boutique hotel was needed in Mumbles. The hotel and restaurant, which are operated by City Pub Group, provides individual designer-style…

Unpaid carers in Wales will benefit from a support scheme helping them to buy basic essential items during the cost-of-living crisis. Carers, who provide care for an adult or disabled child, will be able to apply for grants of up to £300 to pay for food, household items and electronic items. Support services, such as counselling, financial advice, well-being and peer support will also be available It comes as part of a £4.5m Welsh Government investment in the Carers Support Fund over the next three financial years, made up of £1.5m each year. The funding will support unpaid carers who…

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has officially opened a brand-new Tasting Lodge at Llanerch Vineyard and seen the grape work taking place as Welsh Wine Week 2022 starts. Now in its third year, Welsh Wine Week celebrates the wonderful wines produced at vineyards in Wales. The annual event is organised by the Welsh Drinks Cluster, supported by the Welsh Government, and works with vineyards, retailers and wholesalers to promote the sector and its first-class products. Several events are taking place until Sunday 12th June including expert guided tours and tastings. Since the last annual event, Wales’ wines have become recognised…

More than 9,400 young people in Wales started their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 2021/22, newly released figures reveal.  Young people gave an amazing 49,842 hours of volunteering in communities across Wales through their DofE, with an equivalent value of £230,270 – showing their capacity to be a powerful force for good, despite the challenges of recent years.  Across the UK, 321,622 young people started their DofE in 2021/22 – the highest in the charity’s 66-year history.  The record-breaking numbers, published today, show a surge in appetite for extracurricular opportunities like the DofE, as young people continue to navigate challenges…

Amsterdam is the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Besides being the seat of government, it is mostly renowned for being top of the must-visit tourist destinations in Europe. Amsterdam is a fun place with many interesting activities available to blow visitors’ minds. Amsterdam retains Europe’s medieval history and culture, and it is also a rich site for modern-day infrastructure and architecture. On the website things to do in Amsterdam, the city is described as one of the most authentic cities that draw tourists all year round. Amsterdam has something for everyone who visits, from its historic buildings to…

WALES’ first LGBTQ+ fringe festival will take place throughout June in Cardiff, marking Pride Month with a city-wide programme of theatre, comedy, live music, film, drag, visual art exhibitions, dance and digital arts. Headed up by the team behind The Queer Emporium, the festival is set to host events at over 40 venues across the city, with the Morgan Quarter acting as a central hub for the activity. The Queer Emporium has been located in the historic Morgan Arcade since 2021, and sits amongst some of the city’s best quality local and independent retailers. The Morgan Quarter will be joining…

Cardiff Bus has unveiled its summer service plans which launch Thursday 2nd June. For days out in Cardiff Bay, there will be additional Baycar services which will run every 15 minutes, 7 days a week, from 5th June until 3 September. The increased services will allow passengers easy travel to enjoy all that the Bay has to offer including boat rides, great food and drinks in the variety of cafes and restaurants, Techniquest, the Wales Millennium Centre, The Norwegian Church, Senedd and much more. The service will also allow passengers ease of access to the popular Cardiff International Food and…

A leading civil engineering company has set the highest of health and safety standards for a 14thconsecutive year. Ruthin-based Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has been awarded a 14th successive gold award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Jones Bros has also been named among the recipients of the President’s Award, given to companies that earn gold award status for 10 or more years in a row. The RoSPA health and safety awards are one of the most prestigious and recognised schemes in the world with almost 2,000 entries every year from 50 countries and a…

Thirty new jobs have been created at a trailblazing adventure centre in North Wales where staff perks include free accommodation at a plush Hilton hotel. It’s among a raft of extra fringe benefits at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, in Dolgarrog, Conwy, which are designed to help the workforce combat the cost of living crisis. The team can also enjoy free surf sessions and take advantage of a 25 per cent discount on food and other activities. And when they go on holiday themselves they can benefit from discounts of up to 80 per cent when they stay at any other Hilton…