Author: Rhys Gregory

Adventure Travel has taken over two key Swansea City Centre bus routes from First Cymru as well as extending a popular Porthcawl service due to customer demand. By the end of October, Adventure Travel will take over operation of Route 14, initially for a six month period, during which time the passenger numbers and long-term sustainability will be closely evaluated, and Route 24, which will operate the existing timetable without any changes for the foreseeable future. The popular ‘Valley 2 Beach’ Route 404 service, which was extended during the summer months to provide transport from the South Wales Valleys to…

The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth is changing and developing services whilst remaining cautious about the risks associated with COVID-19. From November 1, visitors will not need to pre-book a visit to the library building and open access will be provided to exhibitions, Pendinas Café and shop, along with the Reading Room, although valid readers ticket are required. The building will be open between 10am and 4pm from Monday to Friday, but the Reading Room will be closed from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. As part of a wider plan to develop public spaces, current reading room services will be permanently relocated to…

A mystery EuroMillions winner, known only as Miss L from Gwent, has become a millionaire after scooping the whopping £1,000,000.00 Millionaire Maker prize in the EuroMillions draw on Friday 17 September. The Gwent local, who played a Lucky Dip via The National Lottery website, has become one of over eight million players that win each week on The National Lottery’s range of games. Interactive winners have the opportunity to release their name, remain anonymous or like this winner, release some details through partial publicity. Camelot’s Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at The National Lottery, said, “Massive congratulations to Miss. L for…

A new franchise business has been launched in the Cardiff area. Rise offers a range of activities for the health and social care sectors based on adapted games, sports and dance for people of all ages. These activities are tailored to a participant’s physical ability or cognitive capacity to bring health and wellbeing benefits. Matt Davis, 33, from Cardiff is heading up the new venture along with support from his colleague and Rise Co-Founder Rob Oyston both of whom have delivered community sport programmes in and around the Cardiff and Bristol areas for many years. The pair have already received…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is once again looking to recognise an individual who has made a great contribution towards the development of the dairy industry and has become an integral part of the dairy industry in Wales. To recognise such a person the Union is seeking nominations for its FUW Outstanding Service to the Welsh Dairy Industry award. The winner will be announced, and the presentation made, at this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair on Monday 29 November. FUW Carmarthen county executive officer David Waters said: “There are a number of very worthy individuals in Wales who deserve…

Last week (October 11 – 17, 2021) police forces in Britain took part in a County Lines Intensification Week. Tarian, which is formed of officers from South Wales, Dyfed-Powys and Gwent Police, worked with British Transport Police and other partners to share intelligence and disrupt county lines criminals. County lines is a term coined originally to describe a business model adopted by organised crime groups to transport drugs from larger cities to smaller suburban areas, in which they use a phone ‘line’ to take orders for drugs. Children and vulnerable adults are often the most targeted by these criminals, exploited…

Wales’ haunting history will rise again this autumn, as Cadw monuments play host to a selection of hair-raising Halloween events – suitable for the whole family. From Haunted History and Folklore Evening Tour at Blaenavon Ironworks, to Mysterious Maud’s Chambers of Fantastical Truth at Castell Coch, here are Cadw’s 11 Halloween events on offer this year – inviting visitors to explore the spooky stories of Wales’ past. 1. Haunted History and Folklore Evening Tour – Blaenavon Ironworks As night falls, Halloween fans can gather at Blaenavon Ironworks for an evening of mystery and intrigue. Once filled with the sounds of…

Investment to provide flexible new options for occupiers is paying dividends at Capital Tower, Cardiff’s tallest office building, where Capital on Tap has expanded its presence and signed up for a longer lease. The 270 feet tall multi-let Capital Tower, in Greyfriars Road in the centre of Cardiff, was acquired by Trinova for £25 million in 2018. The new owners have developed a range of office options at Capital Tower tailored to accommodate the needs of businesses of all sizes. As well as office space under traditional lease agreements, it has introduced new flexible options for tenants from a few…

North Wales Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to do the right thing and pick up after their pets as part of a new national campaign from Keep Wales Tidy. Although an estimated nine out of ten dog owners pick up after their pets, dog poo remains a persistent issue in neighbourhoods across the country. Keep Wales Tidy’s campaign aims to raise awareness of the health risks associated with dog poo; not just for humans but also for livestock and other pets. Dog poo that’s left behind can carry harmful bacteria which can remain in soil long after it has…

Toolstation, one of the UK’s fastest growing and largest suppliers of tools and more, announces the opening of the Carmarthen branch on Monday 25th October, based at Parc Pensarn Retail Park – creating seven new roles in the area and bringing essential products to local trade and DIY customers. The opening follows on from Toolstation’s recent 500th UK branch opening in New Malden, Surrey, as the multi-channel business continues to move forward with growth ambitions of opening over 60 branches in 2021, creating over 450 job opportunities. Toolstation offers a wide range of leading brands and trade quality products at…