Author: Rhys Gregory

A public consultation has been launched in relation to Cardiff Council’s plans for the transformation of Atlantic Wharf, Butetown, Cardiff.  Prior to the submission of the planning application in Autumn 2021, residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on the proposal which will create a new visitor destination. Anchored by a new public square and arena, Atlantic Wharf is set to become a destination address in Cardiff with a new cultural centre, retail and leisure facilities, hotels, multi-storey car-parking and new homes. Last year, Cardiff Council appointed a consortium of Robertson as developer and Live Nation and…

Children and young people living in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot will be able to use an anonymous digital counselling and support service designed to safeguard their mental health. In the wake of the pandemic, the health board has enlisted Kooth, a UK-based digital mental health and wellbeing company, to pilot a free, welcoming and confidential way for young people aged 11-18 years to access emotional wellbeing and early intervention mental health support. The pilot, which goes live in Swansea Bay on 24th May, will run for 12 months, has been partially funded by the Welsh Government. Designed as a…

Following the continuing uncertainty around hosting large scale events in regard to covid-19 regulations, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd have come to the difficult decision not to go ahead with the Rhyl Air Show in August 2021 as planned. The Denbighshire Leisure Events team had hoped to make this year’s show bigger and better than ever, but will now be focusing their energies into delivery a ‘comeback spectacular’ in 2022. Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd said “It is with much regret that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Rhyl Airshow.  Our entire team is devastated that the Airshow…

The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Tywyn, Mid Wales has re-opened to the public following the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions by the Welsh Government. The museum, which had been closed since December 4 last year because of lockdown, houses a unique collection, including six locomotives. It tells the story of narrow-gauge railways in the British Isles, their contribution to society and industry and the people who ran them. Visitors can also learn about the slate industry, which shaped the characteristic landscape of North Wales. The museum also has the study of the Rev Wilbert Awdry, writer of the Railway…

The 70th anniversary of the birth of heritage railways was celebrated at a ceremony in Mid Wales earlier this month. On May 14, 1951, the first ever train in railway preservation left Wharf Station in Tywyn for the short trip to Rhydyronen, establishing Talyllyn Railway as the world’s first volunteer run railway. To celebrate the 70th anniversary, five of the original members of Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society – Phil Sayers, John Smallwood, Olwyn Bate, John Bate and David Mitchell – boarded a commemorative train at Tywyn. The same ribbon cut by society chairman Bill Trinder for the first train in…

Staff and pupils have signed their names into the annals of one of Mold’s primary schools, as a major stage of the new extension is completed and part of the redevelopment starts to take shape.  Pupils and staff at Ysgol Glanrafon, along with members of Flintshire County Council, have written their names onto a number of the structured insulated panels (SIPs) which will make up the £4m extension and remodelling scheme being built by Wynne Construction. The Bodelwyddan-based company, which was appointed by Flintshire County Council, has been on site since December.  The completion of the SIP installation marks a…

Regardless of where you live, it’s important to know how things run. One of the most important things you need to understand is perhaps the law applicable to your area. Unfortunately, law is a broad field of study that includes personal injury law.  When it comes to personal injury law, you need to know that it deals with the compensation you are entitled to after you sustain injuries caused by someone else’s carelessness or intentional conduct. This article explains everything you need to know about a personal injury attorney. Personal injury law involves many things It’s important to understand that…

Three more men aged 18, 21, and 23 have been arrested in connection with violent disorder in Mayhill on Thursday, May 20. This bring the total number of arrests to seven and further arrests are expected over the coming days. Of the seven who have been arrested, two – aged 21 and 23 – remain in police custody and five have been released on bail with a number of strict conditions including a night-time curfew. There is a continued, enhanced police presence in the area and there have been no further incidents of violence or disorder since Thursday. Detective Superintendent…

Indoor and outdoor group activities will start to take place again at hubs and libraries across the city from next week. Covid-safe face-to-face events and activities will be reintroduced from Monday, May 24 on a phased basis, in line with Welsh Government guidance. The increase of services will include outdoor and indoor community events, recreational activities and groups for children.  Events to support residents’ health and wellbeing, such as Dementia Cafes, gardening groups, social coffee mornings & sporting memories sessions will also recommence. Information about all the activities and sessions will be available on the Hub Events website at www.cardiffhubs.co.uk…

South Wales Police is investigating the scenes of violent disorder which happened in the Mayhill area of Swansea last night (Thursday 20th May). The police response to the incident was immediate and officers trained to deal with public order incidents were deployed to the scene. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Gilmer said: “These are scenes we do not expect to see in our communities and our officers should not expect to have to confront situations like this when they go to work at the start of their shift. “I want to reassure the residents of Mayhill that we shall be maintaining…