Author: Rhys Gregory

The incredible team at the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, have done it again – extending the current season by another two weeks until October 17th! The much-loved Lido Ponty was set to close its doors for the main 2021 season on October 3, having welcomed over 85,000 visitors this year alone – despite the restrictions that remain in place due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. However, due to popular demand, it has been decided to keep the doors of Lido Ponty open for another two weeks, meaning fans have until October 17 to enjoy it. The timetable remains…

Following agreement by Cabinet, the Council will now adopt the proposed RCT Tourism Strategy to promote the County Borough to visitors – after the strategy was updated using feedback from a consultation earlier this year. At the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, September 23, Members considered an Officer report which outlined feedback from the consultation exercise and presented the updated version of the strategy. The strategy commits to a number of set priorities which will be delivered over the coming years. Thursday’s Cabinet report outlined the growth of the tourism sector over recent years, before the onset of the pandemic. In 2019, Rhondda Cynon Taf had 1.5…

Cardiff Council has confirmed its commitment to delivering recladding works to three of the authority’s high rise blocks, which had cladding removed after the Grenfell tragedy. Llandaff North’s Lydstep Flats are home to 126 households, and make up three of five council high rises which the local authority intends to reclad. Cardiff Council’s Cabinet met last week, Thursday, September 23 and agreed a way forward for the works to be carried out. Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Cllr Lynda Thorne, said: “We have a duty of care to our tenants living in Lydstep flats and following the removal of…

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething met global technology company Thales to see first-hand how work on the ResilientWorks test bed environment for electric and autonomous vehicles and energy infrastructure is progressing. ResilientWorks is set to be an industry leading magnet project, creating new, high-skilled jobs and economic opportunities whilst attracting organisations from start-ups to major international companies to help develop the next generation of low carbon technologies. The Welsh Government’s partnership with Thales is part of its £100m Tech Valleys investment programme. The programme has a commitment to create 1,500 sustainable jobs focused on Blaenau Gwent and hinterland by capitalising on…

On World Tourism Day, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, says he wants to grow Welsh tourism in a way that supports Wales’ communities, land and people Monday 27 September marks World Tourism Day, a day focused on driving global awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value. This year UNWTO (World Tourism Organisation) has designated World Tourism Day as a day to focus on Tourism for Inclusive Growth.  This is an opportunity to celebrate tourism’s unique ability to ensure that nobody is left behind and look to the future. Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, said: “Our ambition is to grow tourism…

Law enforcement officers face many threats every day to keep their people safe from harm. Among the many threats they overcome, firearms are the most dangerous and could prove to be fatal. The creation of ballistic-resistant body armor has proved to be very fruitful and has saved many lives. However, this has led to killers and terrorists becoming experts at targeting uncovered body parts leading to severe injuries and even death of law enforcement officers. Importance of a body armor Body armor is one of the most important safety equipment for law enforcement officers and professional’s protection. But their body…

WWE wrestlers are some of the world’s best-conditioned, shredded athletes. WWE superstars have acted in many of Hollywood’s biggest films Some of the company’s top performers have even found time to act in Hollywood blockbusters like ‘F9’. The film was about car customization. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become the highest-paid actor on the planet. After becoming one of the most popular wrestlers in the world, Johnson has now become an A-lister and a top-earning movie star. From major movie franchises like the Fast & Furious films to original action films to Rampage, Skyscraper, San Andreas, and much more. Dwayne…

Always leading the charge when it comes to drop- testing its phone cases, tech accessory brand Mous is celebrating the launch of the iPhone 13 with its speediest stunt yet at the world’s fastest zipline, Zip World, near Bangor in Wales. Most ziplining enthusiasts wouldn’t take their phone along for the ride, but Mous did, sending its CEO and co-founder James Griffiths hurtling over a quarry with a brand new iPhone 13. James dropped an iPhone 13 Pro in a Limitless 4.0 case at 100mph off of the zipline onto the rocky path below. Limitless 4.0 is one of Mous’s…

Cardiff Council has submitted a Listed Building Consent application for works to Roath Park Dam, prior to improvement works starting in Autumn 2021. Roath Park Lake, in the heart of Cardiff, is in one of the city’s most-loved parks. Although known as a lake, it is actually a manmade reservoir, formed by a dam structure along the promenade by the lighthouse and fed by the Nant Fawr Brook. The dam structure includes the reservoir’s spillway, which is the waterfall beside the café. It is a Listed Grade II Building of Architectural or Historic Interest. Cardiff Council is responsible for the…

South Wales Police can confirm that no further action is being taken against the 26 year-old man arrested as part of the investigation into the house fire on Tyntyla Road, Tonypandy on Tuesday (Sept 21). He has been released from police custody. Investigating officers are not looking for anybody else in connection with the incident. The 28 year-old woman remains in Morriston Hospital where her condition is described as critical. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lewis, said: “This is a terribly sad and tragic incident which has left a young woman fighting for her life in hospital. “Extensive enquiries which have…