Author: Rhys Gregory

Well known Pembrokeshire dairy farmer, Dai Miles, who farms just outside of Haverfordwest has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) award for the person who has made an outstanding contribution to the Welsh Dairy industry. The award recognises an individual who has made a great contribution and has become an integral part of the dairy industry in Wales. The judges were impressed with the contributions Mr Miles has made and continues to make to the dairy industry. Presenting the award at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on Monday 29 November, FUW President Glyn…

Annest O’Neill of Ysgol Treferthyr, Criccieth and Rhian Morgan of Ysgol Llandinam, Newtown beat off competition from hundreds of entries from across Wales in the Farmers’ Union of Wales Christmas card design competition. Their designs were chosen as the winners of the Welsh version and the English version respectively. Now, both girls’ designs which had to include a scene from a farm will be printed and sold by the Union in aid of the DPJ Foundation which supports mental health in farming communities. The winners received Gift Cards as a prize as well as a cash prize for their schools.…

Wonderwool Wales, the award-winning show that celebrates all that’s great about Welsh wool and natural fibres, is planning to return in style in 2022 following a pandemic enforced absence of two years. Buoyed by support from the Wales Cultural Recovery Fund, the organisers are pressing ahead with plans to hold the 16th show on April 23 and 24 next year at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, subject to any restrictions at the time. Tickets for the show, which traditionally attracts more than 6,000 visitors, must be purchased online in advance at wonderwoolwales.co.uk and will be available mid-December. Tickets…

Hosted by Eddie Butler, the inaugural Older Person’s Awards organised by Age Connects Wales took place via Facebook Live on Wednesday 17th November 2021. Selected by an independent judging panel, worthy winners of the Regional Later Life Hero category were the team of volunteers at the Wellbeing Centre on Holton Road in Barry. Nona Hexter, who manages the Age Connects Wellbeing Centre and was responsible for nominating the team of volunteers for the awards explains “We have a loyal and dedicated group of volunteers who help run the Wellbeing Centre, most of whom are of older age. Following the easing…

A new link made of up three archways is being constructed as part of Swansea’s emerging Copr Bay district. Aimed at generating better connections between the city centre and the waterfront, the link will lead from the Swansea Arena site to the Maritime Quarter. The archways replace a narrow tunnel that was in place there beforehand. It’s among the new features of the £135m Copr Bay phase one district being developed by Swansea Council and advised by development managers RivingtonHark. As well as the Swansea Arena, the district also includes a 1.1-acre coastal park, the new bridge over Oystermouth Road,…

A man who carried out substandard work on a shed in north Pembrokeshire and became unpleasant when challenged has been ordered to pay over £19,000. Benjamin Michael Davies, trading as BMD Agricultural Sheds, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Monday 22nd November, for a case brought by Pembrokeshire Trading Standards. Davies, aged 31, was charged with and admitted five offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Davies pleaded guilty to: one count of engaging in a commercial practice which was a misleading action; one count of engaging in a commercial practice which contravened the requirements of professional…

Following the written statement from the Minister for Education this week (Monday), all secondary school learners and staff will be required to wear face coverings indoors where physical distancing is not possible. Due to the uncertainty of the new Omicron variant and the need to keep learning going, Pembrokeshire County Council has taken the decision to put this Welsh Government Ministerial Decision into effect from today, Wednesday 1st of December. Cllr Guy Woodham, the Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning said: “Continuing to support learners and staff safety is our top priority. “Given that there is still much to…

Bridgend County Borough residents are being warned not to put highly flammable items with the kerbside recycling or bin bag collections. The warning comes after a small fire broke out in a recycling truck while the crew were on collection duties. The crew were alerted to the blaze by a loud popping sound and were able to remove the burning items from the truck to control the flames until South Wales Fire and Rescue arrived on scene. After clearing the damage, the cause of the fire was found to be a discarded power bank as well as a battery-operated drill…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Caerphilly Town Centre as it prepares for the Winter Food and Craft Market. As the penultimate market in a series of Winter Food and Craft Markets being held throughout the Borough, Caerphilly Town Centre is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 50 food and craft stalls. There will be cakes and brownies from regular attendees Popty Cara and Good and Proper Brownies as well glazed nuts, Indian produce, mulled wine and cider. There will also be a selection of Christmas decorations and gift stalls a plenty, to…

RCT Council has confirmed that FREE festive parking from 10am each day will return to Aberdare and Pontypridd this December, as we encourage residents to Shop Local this Christmas in support of our high street traders. For the eighth successive year, parking charges will be ceased for the whole of December – Wednesday, December 1, to Friday, December 31 (from 10am each day). Throughout the pandemic, businesses have responded to various restrictions to protect the NHS and to keep us all safe, including the closure of non-essential businesses at key times. So it’s even more important that we consider shopping…