Author: Rhys Gregory

The Rhyl Pavilion Theatre is back open to show-goers, following a period of closure due to Covid-19. While customers have been away, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd have given the ground floor mall a dazzling new makeover, including a new entrance area; Costa Coffee install; new bar with lounge, plus a redesigned sweet shop and box office. A new and exciting VIP area has been designed, complete with private bar and balcony with beachside views – coming soon, and is available to book for pre-show parties and other special occasions. Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “I’m thrilled that…

National Trust Cymru cares for some of Wales’ finest woodlands, gardens, and parklands where you can see show-stopping displays of daffodils that start to appear in early March – just in time for Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant or ‘St David’s Day’.  The yellow daffodil is synonymous with Wales and is a proud National emblem most associated with the celebration of St David’s Day on 1 March, a special day in the Welsh calendar, honouring the patron saint, St David or Dewi Sant. There are many stories to how the daffodil became an emblem for Wales but it all started with…

One of the country’s top business leaders is to leave Rolls-Royce, eight years after he was parachuted in as Chief Executive Officer. Warren East CBE, an Old Monmothian and Monmouth Schools Charitable Trust trustee, has been at the helm of Britain’s aerospace champion during the most turbulent period in its illustrious history. He will leave Rolls-Royce later this year as the company faces the challenge of moving away from fossil fuel-powered products and achieving a net zero carbon business. “This is the biggest technological shift for the group since the arrival of the jet engine,” he said, announcing his departure…

A rugby player whose leg has ‘never been right since’ being infected by dog poo 17 years ago, urges dog owners to do the right thing and pick up after their pets as part of a national dog fouling campaign from Keep Wales Tidy. Darryl Adams was hospitalised in 2005 after his shin was stamped on with rugby boot studs, covered in dog poo, in a Blaenau Gwent playing field. The studs cut the skin on his shin and the dog poo caused a cellulitis infection. Darryl Adams said: “I ended up having a week in hospital and the Doctor…

This spring, iconic Welsh brand Cadwaladers is launching a new Bara Brith, made with the company’s own, unique blend of Welsh tea, just in time to celebrate St David’s Day. Supplying local customers and holidaymakers alike, Cadwaladers is committed to celebrating their Welsh roots by working with local suppliers to create their product range, and their new Bara Brith is no exception. The Bara Brith will be available from 1 March at Cadwaladers’ nine stores across Wales, including in The Red Dragon Centre Cardiff Bay, Barry Island and Criccieth. Gemma Hammacott, Managing Director of Cadwaladers Cardiff, said: “We are delighted…

The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative £2 coin celebrating Dame Vera Lynn’s legendary life and career. Dame Vera Lynn’s iconic renditions of classic songs such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’ earned her eternal residency within the hearts of many. The reverse design of the £2 coin features a beautifully detailed portrait of Dame Vera as she appeared during the height of her fame, accompanied by her name and the dates denoting the years of her life. In reference to what was arguably her most famous release, the coin features an edge inscription that reads ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’. Synonymous with Dame…

Transport for Wales (TfW) is celebrating the completion of work to refurbish its fleet of Class 158 long-distance trains. Work has been ongoing at Arriva TrainCare’s facility in Crewe since the start of 2020 to refurbish the fleet of 24 trains, which operate on routes throughout the Wales and Borders network, including the Cambrian Line in Mid Wales and services to North and West Wales. Since the first train re-entered service in February 2020, customers have been benefiting from improved facilities, including USB charging points, re-covered seats, new carpets and new interior fittings. The trains have also been rebranded on…

Business confidence in Wales rose three points during February to 29%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.    Companies in Wales reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up three points at 27%.  When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up four points to 31%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 29%.   The Business Barometer, which questions 1,200 businesses monthly, provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide. This month’s survey captured responses between 1st and 15th February before the removal of various Covid restrictions across the UK’s nations.   A net balance of 13% of businesses in the region expect to create new jobs over the next year, up one…

Contractors are being sought to carry out the rebuilding of the culvert at Castle Drive in Cimla, Neath, which collapsed due to a torrential rainstorm towards the end of last year. Neath Port Talbot Council secured Welsh Government funding of £100,000 in December to design a replacement for the vital culvert and that work has now been completed. Tenders for the construction work are about to be issued and after funding approval is obtained, a start on rebuilding the culvert is due to be made at the beginning of May this year. The £100,000 Welsh Government funding has also been…

RCT Council is Delighted to announce that live shows are set to make a welcome return to both the Coliseum Theatre and Park & Dare Theatre for the first time since the global pandemic. Kickstarting the 2022 season at the Coliseum is Wales’s favourite funny man Owen Money with his rescheduled show Owen Money’s Juke Box Heroes 3 Tour on Saturday, March 5 (7:30pm). All tickets purchased for the original date are valid for the new date. Following his hugely successful tours in 2016 and 2018, Owen is back with an evening of music and laughter featuring his band, The…