Author: Rhys Gregory

Serving up pure freshness from the coast and countryside, dulse is a vibrant new bar and restaurant coming to Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront in April 2022. Named after the edible variety of seaweed which grows in abundance around the Pembrokeshire coast, this must-try destination will deliver memorable dining experiences that emulate the coastal sights, sounds and sensations of this beautiful part of the world. Inspired by the fresh seafood and sparkling tides of his Pembrokeshire childhood, Executive Head Chef Simon Crockford is the heart and soul behind the restaurant. Returning to his roots after an extensive culinary career with the Celtic Collection,…

Soft services provider, A&R Services is set for an almost 50% increase in staff this year, following the recent announcement of a Management-Buy-Out. Based in Bridgend, the business has seen significant success year-on-year, closing 2021 as the sixth year of consecutive growth. Now with ambitious plans for 2022, A&R is planning to create 150 new jobs across south Wales and the south west of England as the business looks to expand its footprint further across these regions. Co-founder and Managing Director, Ashley Davies said: “After announcing the MBO at the start of the year, Dora, Chloe and I are delighted…

A Valleys family motorcycle business will be looking to rewrite history as part of Yesterday TV’s national television series, Secrets of the Transport Museum. Mark Wardill, owner of the Rhondda Cynon Taff-based Wardill Motorcycle company will be retracing his Grandfather’s tracks in a reenactment of a 1927 test-ride of the original Wardill Motorcycle at the famous Brooklands Museum – a venue synonymous with British motorsport. Initially established by Mark’s great-grandfather as a maintenance and repairs company in Surrey, 1903, the Wardill Motorcycle company developed into a prominent figure in British motorsport, with its Wardill 3 featuring a patented supercharge engine.…

The newly refurbished Café R at Ruthin Craft Centre is bringing the town an exciting outdoor dining experience this Spring. Following a successful re-launch of the café last year, Al-fresco dining is the next stage in taking Café R’s refurbishment to the next level. A friendly atmosphere, a range of delicious food and a family friendly restaurant (including the dog!), Café R is becoming the place to dine in Ruthin. Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “Since re-opening, we’ve been delighted with the fantastic feedback received for Café R at Ruthin Craft Centre.  Popularity of the café…

A COLOURFUL taste of Bollywood will lift the winter blues and bring a ray of sunshine to a seaside town. The stage is set for a day of free fun and games on Rhyl’s High Street and taking centre stage will be a global musical act. Bombay Baja Brass Band – based on the concept of traditional brass bands combined with inspiration from the Indian sub-continent – have played worldwide and even performed for HM The Queen. Usually seen marching through towns and villages dressed in their military outfits, the band features musicians from various backgrounds and styles ranging from…

St David’s Day should be made a bank holiday, Welsh Conservative members will tell the Senedd during a debate this week. Making the 1st of March a bank holiday would be a fitting way to celebrate the heritage and culture of Wales as well as giving the economy and tourism industry a much-needed boost. The Welsh Conservative motion, which has been co-submitted by Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Lib Dems, will be debated in the chamber on Wednesday (2nd March). There would be huge economic benefits for Wales if it were to happen, with a 2018 study finding that a…

A performance programme focusing on what it means to be a young person in Wales is to hit the stage with the production’s star-studded team urging the region’s young talent to sign up and act out a Welsh BAFTA-winning writer’s latest script. The production, entitled ‘A Day In The Life Of Us’, is to run at Denbigh-based Theatr Twm o’r Nant on 2 and 3 April, with young Welsh actors aged between 14 and 24 encouraged to sign up to perform. Critically acclaimed writer and director Janys Chambers and combat artist and assistant director Tom Conwy are looking to bring…

Key parts of Swansea’s £135m Copr Bay phase one destination will open to the public this Friday (March 4). Local people and visitors will be able to enjoy walking or cycling across the stunning new bridge over Oystermouth Road and spending quality time in the 1.1-acre coastal park. They’ll also be able to book tickets for Swansea Arena events by taking a first look at the venue’s elegant foyer area. Comedian John Bishop will be the first star to perform at the 3,500-capacity arena on Tuesday March 15, with rock band Royal Blood then taking to the stage on Saturday…

Specialist radio station m4d Radio is celebrating St David’s Day on Tuesday, March 1 2022 with an hour-long playlist of Welsh music, introduced by actor Michael Sheen. Best known for starring in Frost/Nixon, The Queen and Good Omens, Michael was born in Newport and recently moved back to Port Talbot. This is Michael’s first time on m4d Radio, which is a specialist streaming platform designed for people living with dementia and their carers. The St David’s Day playlist will be broadcast at 8am, 11am and 2pm featuring classics old and new, with some traditional Welsh music and some popular anthems.…

A nine-year-old girl from the Vale of Clwyd over-ruled her mum to book a place at show-jumping’s blue riband event, the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead this summer. Georgia Hogan, from Trefnant, a pupil at Myddelton College, Denbigh, produced a flawless final round in the Winter Qualifier at South View Equestrian Centre, near Winsford, to earn a trip to the sport’s ‘headquarters’. She was one of only two riders to go clear in the first two rounds of the competition but that wasn’t enough for four-foot-tall Georgia, barely higher than the fences she and her 20-year-old mare Darth Moll…