Author: Rhys Gregory

As Wales’ winemakers reopen their vineyards and cellars to the public, the 4 June will see Welsh Wine Week return to encourage consumers to explore vineyards producing the finest vintages the nation has to offer. During the height of the pandemic’s 2020 lockdowns, the inaugural Welsh Wine Week saw vineyard owners and their hospitality partners take to social media and online platforms on mass to engage with new and existing customers in their homes. That effort was credited by vineyards and hospitality experts for generating a vital boost in online sales to aid businesses that had been forced to close…

Cardiff-based Letterbox Lab becomes the first children’s subscription box service to be accredited by the British Science Association (BSA). The ‘laboratory in a box’ kits aim to foster a love of STEM from an early age by helping children engage in science, through play. The boxes come with everything parents and children need to start building their lab and have fun with a range of cool experiments. Letterbox Lab’s Explore and Investigate science boxes have been accredited by the BSA’s CREST programme, meaning they promote diversity and inclusivity within science and can be used by educators as part of students’…

A student from Jamaica has beaten off the challenge of 40 other hopefuls to win a coveted, full £20k scholarship to study at Swansea University. The scholarship for the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), was introduced to reward an individual that showed the biggest potential in becoming a progressive and innovative, future leader. While all the applicants were exceptional, Sashauna Perkins, of St Andrew, Jamaica, stood out with her unique, creative application which clearly outlined how she would use her MBA to benefit the community in which she grew up. Sashauna hopes to become a chief executive officer in the…

Additional CCTV equipment is now live at Rhyl’s Botanical Gardens following recent reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. Denbighshire County Council has already taken measures to improve security on site to stamp out anti-social behaviour at the gardens. The Council commissioned the service of a local security company to patrol the area and lock the gates at 9pm, reopening at 8am the following morning. To support the continuing work to halt anti-social behaviour at the gardens, the existing CCTV system has received an upgrade which is fully operational. Councillor Tony Thomas, Lead Member for Housing and Communities, said: “We…

Cardiff’s newest street food kitchen and cocktail bar, Neighbourhood Kitchen & Bedrooms, will be opening its doors for indoor dining on Wednesday 2nd June! Located a short walk from Central Station, in the shadows of Principality Stadium, the soon-to-be foodie hotspot will be hosting some of Wales’ best independent chefs and street food traders. Neighbourhood Kitchen & Bedrooms will be open weekly, Wednesday through ‘til Saturday, hosting you for breakfast, lunch, dinner and your favourite weekend drinks. With a whole load of Welsh street food talent still to be announced, Neighbourhood Kitchen & Bedrooms will see the likes of Pimp…

A NEW Rhyl project aimed at combating loneliness has proved to be just the ticket after securing funding to carry it on for 12 months. The Rhyl Read – a free magazine created by Rhyl Town Council – was distributed for the first time at the beginning of the year. Aimed at older people and those most affected by lockdowns, the magazine included recipes, activities such as puzzles and colouring along with ideas for things to make. The magazine was free to download with printed editions sent to anyone who requested one. However, the council knew some people wouldn’t be…

Police in Pontypridd are appealing for information following a serious assault earlier on Friday, 28 May, 2021. A 25 year-old man sustained puncture wounds to his legs during the incident which occurred near Pontypridd train station at approximately 11.30am. He remains in hospital with what have been described as superficial injuries. An investigation into the incident is underway – officers would like to speak with anybody who may have witnessed the incident, or to anybody who was in the vicinity of the train station at the time, who may have seen anything suspicious. Detective Inspector Emma Hampton, said: “We are…

Pennant Walters, renewable development arm of the Walters Group based in Hirwaun, is in the early stages of preparing an application for a new wind farm at Mynydd Llanhilleth, north west Torfaen, a company spokesperson has confirmed. Mynydd Llanhilleth wind farm could generate approximately 48MW of renewable electricity – enough to power 24,000 homes – and contribute to tackling the climate emergency, helping move Wales closer to achieving the targets for renewable energy generation set by Welsh Government. The proposals, which are still in the early stages of being developed, will be deemed a ‘Development of National Significance’ (DNS) under…

Work to complete the new Splash Pad attraction for children and families at the Aberavon Seafront is progressing well and it is due to open in a Covid compliant way when restrictions allow. The new attraction, a replacement for the former Aquasplash facility on the same site, will include a range of more than 30 exciting water features including fountains, jets and “waterfalls”. The new Splash Pad has replaced the old paddling pool and the new water fountains, jets and waterfalls, spread over a central play area. Work on the Splash Pad began on February 1st this year and the design includes…

Discussions are ongoing between Bridgend County Borough Council and Bridgend Athletics over the management of the running track at Newbridge Fields. The club is looking to take over the long-term management of the running track under the council’s Community Asset Transfer (CAT) programme. It also has plans to redevelop the clubhouse. Through the CAT programme, the local authority works with sports clubs, and town and community councils to transfer the running of community facilities to help protect them for future generations. As the primary user of the track, Bridgend Athletics is best-placed to preserve this facility for the community at…