Author: Rhys Gregory

Principality Building Society has surpassed £2 million in grants with the launch of its fifth Future Generations Fund to empower young people alongside the second Retrofit for the Future Fund to strengthen community facilities across Wales. This new £500,000 contribution will provide up to 20 grants to community organisations across Wales. Previous recipients have included groups that support young people to access vital mental health resources, healthy food and essentials, financial education, careers, and skills support, and living more sustainably. This reflects Principality’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people with the aim of helping to build a better, more inclusive…

The iconic “It Could Be You” advertising tagline, which was used to launch the UK’s first ever National Lottery in November 1994, is making a comeback this Autumn. The slogan, along with the giant gold hand, has not been seen on screens for more than 26 years. They have been reimagined to reach new audiences to support the nation’s millionaire-making game, Lotto. As The National Lottery’s flagship game, Lotto has created over 3,500 millionaires since the first draw in November 1994. Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, will be using the ad to showcase real people winning and support…

SNC Mission Systems UK’s (SNC MS UK) Managing Director, Hywel Baker, has been appointed to the Board of Manufacturing Wales, a collaborative consortium, as its first defence supplier representative. Mr Baker will use his extensive experience in UK defence and security to optimise and strengthen his home nation’s contribution to Britain’s manufacturing capability with a “whole-of-society” approach, directly supporting a key priority highlighted by the UK government’s recent Strategic Defence Review (SDR). He will work with consortium colleagues to build a stronger, more agile and future-ready defence ecosystem within Wales, beginning with establishing an approved suppliers list, and encouraging others…

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Pentre Farm, a rural site with the potential to create an exclusive high-end lifestyle retreat. The site has lapsed planning permission for the development of luxury accommodation, food and beverage offerings, and spa facilities, nestled within a unique spot in the South Wales countryside. The site offers the potential for a new owner to develop a premium rural retreat, with a range of uses from holiday lets, hotel stays, spa days, retreats, weddings and private functions. Sam Roberts, Senior Agent at Christie & Co, commented, “Pentre Farm offers…

The Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir is set for a busy September, with a special BBC Radio 4 feature and two unmissable concerts celebrating the best of Welsh choral music. On Sunday, 14 September, the internationally renowned choir will appear on Sunday Worship on BBC Radio 4, broadcasting live from the Calon Lân Centre at Mynyddbach Chapel, Swansea, at 8:10am. The service, themed “The Invitation of Heaven”, will showcase a blend of hymns and choral pieces performed by the choir. Although the service is not open to the public, listeners across the UK will be able to tune in and…

A South Wales Police led operation has seen over 100 illegal e-bikes seized from the streets of Cardiff, making town centres safer this summer. Following concerns in the community and local intelligence, the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) applied for and received additional funding from Police and Crime Commissioner to tackle the issue in Canton and Cathays. The multi-agency operation between police, Cardiff Council, and Immigration, had eight operations deployed throughout August, aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour. In total, 135 illegal MPVs have been seized and will be safely destroyed by Cardiff Council. On average, the confiscated bikes were adapted…

A woman has sadly died following a collision on the A55 at Ewloe, Deeside, on Monday 1stSeptember. North Wales Police officers attended the area following a report of a single vehicle collision at around 10.45am. Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the 70-year-old woman died at the scene. The woman’s next of kin have been informed. The coroner has been made aware. Sergeant John Prichard of the Roads Crime Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family at this difficult time. “Our investigations into the incident are ongoing, and I would ask anybody who witnessed the…

From this week, young people aged 16-21 can get £1 bus fares across Wales by applying for a free mytravelpass The one-year pilot scheme is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable, helping young people connect with education, employment and social opportunities. In addition to the £1 single fare, an unlimited day ticket is also available for just £3. To take advantage of these reduced fares, young people will need to apply for their free mytravelpass. The program will be extended in November to include young people aged 5-15, ensuring even more children and families benefit from lower travel…

With thousands of runners expected to take part in the Brecon Carreg Cardiff 10K and the final phase of the Lloyds Tour of Britain finishing in Cardiff on Sunday, September 7th, there will be a series of road closures in place to facilitate these events. With the Cardiff 10K starting at 10am, there will be a rolling road closure in place from 9am until 1pm along the route to facilitate the race, with further road closures in place from 3am until 6pm to prepare for and facilitate the last leg of the Tour of Britain, when Geraint Thomas will be…

A vacant, former chapel has been given a new lease of life and will provide a much-needed service to the local community in Cwmgwrach, thanks to funding received from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Owners Samuel and Megan Fender have overseen the renovation project, which has become a real labour of love over the last three years. They are now ready to open the doors to Croeso Day Nursery, which will provide a bilingual (Welsh and English) day care service to Cwmgwrach and its neighbouring villages. The former Calfaria Welsh Baptist Church, located at High Street in Cwmgwrach, although not…