Author: Rhys Gregory

A surprising number of UK motorists could be unknowingly breaking the law, risking hefty fines and points in the process. Over half (52%) of British drivers are unaware that road rage, including swearing and displaying rude or offensive gestures to other drivers, is a crime and can result in potential fines of up to £1,000. It’s estimated that over two fifths (43%) of drivers have been victims of road rage1. The study, conducted by CarParts4Less, also found that a similar number (54%) did not know that playing loud music deemed to be alarming, distressing or annoying can result in a £100…

A North Wales military college is to go on manoeuvres – to a new location within an army barracks. The Wrexham Military Preparation College – one of 35 across England and Wales – is to move from its existing site, at Wrexham Technology Park, to the town’s Hightown Barracks. And the move will not only provide a superior teaching and learning environment but also a greater emphasis on military training. Military Preparation Colleges provide a range of academic, functional and health and fitness courses along with training in physical fitness, public speaking and communication. They are unique in that all…

A Cardiff coffee shop owner has expanded into new premises in Cardiff Bay to serve office and government workers in the area. Laura Wiltshire has opened her second branch of MooMoo’s Coffee Shop in Discovery House at Brittania Quay, which is part of the Parmer Cardiff Waterside development. It will cater for staff in the 400,000 sq ft of office space across seven office buildings, including 3 Assembly Square, Caspian Point and Scott Harbour, which are home to a number of high-profile private and public sector tenants. MooMoo’s has taken a five year lease on the premises at an annual…

From Saturday (July 17) one ticket will be valid on buses all across North Wales. Once passengers have bought their 1bws ticket from the bus driver on their first journey of the day, the ticket will then be valid for travel on busses across North Wales. An adult ticket will cost £5.70, a child (or young person with a My Travel Pass) will pay £3.70 and holders of English and Scottish concessionary bus passes will also pay £3.70. A family ticket is available for just £12. One of the reasons non-bus users are reluctant to give the bus a try…

FLINTSHIRE based Anwyl Group has donated more than £50,000 to food banks across North Wales and the North West of England with support from its suppliers and contractors. The family business, based at St David’s Park, Ewloe, has marked its 90th anniversary by boosting the coffers of 16 local food banks within the Trussell Trust network, helping families in need across its operational areas of North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire. Half of the money was raised through ticket sales for Anwyl’s anniversary celebration event, which sadly had to be cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. Fortunately, many of the…

Super fit Shane has reinvented himself as a fanatical endurance sportsman since retiring from rugby, competing in triathlons and ironman competitions, and bagging a Guinness World Records™ title for the Most castles visited in one week by bicycle when he completed a staggering 736.71 miles and visited 50 Welsh castles this year. Shane said: “We know there’s a big focus on getting people out and active as we emerge from the pandemic, and I’m doing what I can to inspire and encourage people of all ages to get on a bike and keep fit. My new AGILIS clothing venture reflects…

The Welsh Government has announced it will fund fire safety surveys for multi-occupied buildings over 11 metres to ensure the highest standard of safety for residents. Minister for Climate Change Julie James confirmed the surveys will be funded by the Welsh Building Safety Fund and called on the UK Government to confirm when further consequential funding will come to Wales. All buildings over 11m will be eligible to apply with high rise buildings (18m+) prioritised initially. The surveys will go beyond cladding issues including assessing internal issues such as ineffective compartmentation. Minister for Climate Change, with responsibility for housing, Julie…

A unique ‘Dear Mum’ garden, designed to help young children cope with the loss of a loved one, and provide a place of remembrance for parents who have lost a baby, has opened at Western Cemetery, in Cardiff. The ‘Dear Mum’ garden is based around the story of a young mouse called Dora, who wishes she could tell her mother how much she misses her. Dora’s friends in the village of ‘Little Wiggle’ encourage her to write a letter to her mother and post it in a special post-box. The garden, which is the first at this scale in the…

RCT Council has finalised arrangements for the upcoming scheme to deliver drainage improvements at Standard View in Ynyshir – including details about a necessary road closure and a free shuttle bus service for residents. Last month, the Council announced it has appointed DT Contracting to carry out the £100,000 scheme, for which an 85% contribution has been secured from Welsh Government. Three weeks of work, starting from Monday, July 19, consists of lining works to an existing drainage network, to improve its condition and ensure it performs efficiently in periods of heavy rainfall. In order to carry out the improvements,…

Dream Alliance, a former champion racehorse, has been celebrated in a film. The champion, 19, rose to victory in the 2009 Welsh Grand National and is currently enjoying his retirement. He is reported to be enjoying life in Somerset with former stable girl Clare Sandercock. Meanwhile, the 2022 Gold Cup is fast approaching and you can learn more about the great entertaining opportunities offered for the Cheltenham event. Dreamy would have fancied his chances in the race, but he seems to be enjoying his new celebrity status. His story is inspirational as he started from humble beginnings and triumphing over adversity that…