Author: Rhys Gregory

A heart attack survivor from Cwm-y-glo, near Caernarfon has organised a fundraising Elvis tribute concert to raise awareness of the condition and give back to others in support of life-saving heart research. Vera Price, 74, believes she owes her life to the care she received at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool after her heart-attack and subsequent triple heart bypass last September. Having made a good recovery, she wants to raise money for the British Heart Foundation to fund lifesaving research. Vera is 74 and lives with her husband Dafydd, 77. She believed herself to be fit and healthy, regularly…

Glanamman grandad is one of seven neighbours who are celebrating after winning £210,000 with People’s Postcode Lottery The cash windfall comes after the Welsh postcode SA18 2BE was announced as a winner with the lottery on Sunday 13th March. Seven of the neighbours living on the winning street of Maes Llewelyn won £30,000 each. Byron Davies (75) and his wife Delith plan to put some of the money towards elevating both their daughters’ and grandsons’ new businesses in the local area. When People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson revealed the cheque, Byron’s wife, Delith said: “Diolch yn fawr” in her native Welsh tongue…

Essential maintenance on the M48 Severn Bridge continues this weekend, with surfacing repairs, gantry work and welding all taking place. National Highways will carry out these works, which started on Saturday, with surfacing and pothole repairs helping to ensure safe and smooth journeys for motorists, while maintaining the gantry components will allow inspection and maintenance activities to be carried out and ensure the bridge stays in good working order. To carry out the work safely and efficiently, the eastbound and westbound carriageways will be closed as follows: Westbound from 7pm to 6am on 14 March for two nights Some of…

Moving aid and donations to the people of Ukraine will be made easier thanks to a customs easement, the UK Government has announced. The simplification of customs processes will apply to goods intended to support those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine which are exported from GB. Provided the goods are not exported to, or through, Russia or Belarus, then these simplified processes apply to qualifying goods regardless of the destination to allow maximum flexibility to get aid to where the need is greatest. The Government still recommends that organisations and people who would like to help donate cash…

New anti-social behaviour rules will help Swansea city centre become a more welcoming place to live in, work in and visit. A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been promoted since December – and formally came into force this month. It applies to behaviour such as going to the toilet in public, drug-taking and drunkenness – and everybody is being asked to comply. People who are vulnerable due to circumstances such as homelessness will be treated sensitively; housing and outreach services will be involved. The PSPO – part of a broader and coordinated Swansea approach to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB)…

A Llanharry NHS worker of 34 years is one of six neighbours who are celebrating after winning £270,000 with People’s Postcode Lottery. The cash windfall comes after the Welsh postcode CF72 9NJ was announced as a winner with the lottery on Saturday 5th March. Three of the neighbours living on the winning street of Heol Yr Onnen won £30,000 each. Three more neighbours doubled their winnings to £60,000 by playing with two tickets. Vanessa Townsend (54) scooped £30,000 just before her planned retirement from her occupational therapy job with the NHS Swansea Bay health board later this year. When People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador…

WAYWARD sea fearers, a band direct from the streets of Bollywood and a wandering pilot were snapped by the paparazzi in this year’s first free major event in Rhyl. Residents and visitors got together for a day of fun and games on the high street to mark the Mayor’s March Day. Typically held in May, Rhyl Town Council’s annual event is an opportunity for the mayor to thank local people for their support. This year’s special day had been brought forward due to the local May elections. For current Rhyl mayor Cllr Diane King, the fun-filled day had been a long…

Brackla Primary School in Bridgend is set to substantially cut its energy bills after installing solar panels in January, this year. The new solar panels are designed to generate low carbon, renewable electricity which supplies energy to the school and offers an approximate cost saving of £2,800 per year. With an estimated life span of 20 to 25 years, it is hoped that the solar panels will continue to generate savings at the school for years to come. The school is also eligible to claim for any surplus energy exported to the national grid, which will also go towards the…

Work continues on the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site that’s due to become a new visitor attraction for Penderyn Whisky this year. The Swansea Council scheme will bring new life to the historic site’s powerhouse and outbuildings. An on-site distillery will add to the Wales-based company’s existing facilities. Main contractor John Weaver Contractors, based in Swansea, has forged ahead with work in line with government restrictions throughout the pandemic. The powerhouse roof is well advanced, meaning a weatherproof space for Penderyn’s future on-site distillery. Fellow South Wales firm Hayes Engineering & Cladding Ltd has fabricated – and is putting up – the…

A New Zealand-based company behind proposals to build an outdoor adventure park including ziplines, a sky swing, luge runs and a cableway system on Swansea’s Kilvey Hill is in the final stages of completing its due diligence. Despite the global pandemic having delayed progress, Geoff McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Skyline Enterprises, says design work and land assembly is on-going. Proposals also include F&B offerings and a panoramic viewing platform on Kilvey Hill with views across Swansea Bay as part of an attraction which is aiming to open in 2025. Positive discussions with Swansea Council continue to take place alongside…