Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police can confirm that the death of a 53 year old local man following an incident where a firearm had been discharged at the address in Mill Road, Ynysybwl, on Tuesday morning (27 April, 2021), is not being treated as suspicious. An investigation is continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death on behalf of the Coroner. Specially trained officers are continuing to support the man’s family.

Ascona Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing forecourt operators, is pleased to announce the completion of three service stations across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Somerset, taking its total portfolio to 59 sites across the UK. Ascona welcomes two sites in West Wales, the Texaco-branded Manordeilo Service Station in Manordeilo, and a Shell-branded Forge Service Station in St Clears. At Forge Service Station, the Group will run the Forge Lodge Motel and the rebranded restaurant “Fire House @ The Forge”, both set to re-open on 17th May. In keeping with the Group’s strategy to develop the next evolution of retail roadside destinations,…

Swansea’s leisure centres are gearing up to re-open as soon as their lockdown is over. Swansea Council’s centres the LC Swansea, Penlan, Penyrheol, Morriston, Cefn Hengoed and Bishopston – all operated by Freedom Leisure – will open the doors to their gyms, pools, sports halls and fitness classes from Monday, May 3. In fact, one leisure centre will be back in action just seconds after midnight! Penlan Leisure Centre will open at a minute past midnight on May 3 to welcome eager swimmers and gym users. Ivan Horsfall Turner, managing director of Freedom Leisure, said: “We thank all our customers…

Dog owners are being reminded the annual Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering Aberavon Beach and its promenade comes into effect on May 1st and lasts until September 30th , 2021. This prohibits dogs from entering a designated part of the beach and requires dogs to be on a lead at all times on the promenade. Dog owners can be prosecuted for failure to comply with the order. The PSPO allows authorised officers to deal with offences by means of a fixed penalty notice therefore allowing offenders the opportunity to discharge their liability to conviction by paying the fine. However,…

Roads across Bridgend County Borough will be resurfaced, repaired and improved as part of a £2.7m investment into the local highway network over the coming year. The local authority is carrying out work on 40 local roads as part of its highway improvement programme. Resurfacing works will be carried out on the following roads: A48 Pyle Cross B4281 Farm Road in Cefn Cribbwr A473 Felindre Roundabout and approaching roads in Pencoed A4064 Oxford Street in Pontycymmer A4061 High Street – Rhiwglyn Street junction to the fire station in Ogmore Vale A4093 Intervalley Road – Llangeinor Arms towards Llangeinor B4280 Penprysg…

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NFL diehard fans love to compete with each other in fantasy sports. This platform is created for fans worldwide who want to experience the excitement of being hands-on with every game. Not all of us are given a chance to train or to become a professional player no matter how good you think you are. If you are a fan who always has something to say about the player’s performance and change of players on each game, participating in online fantasy football can be your thing. The same goes with the NFL draft event. There is also an online fantasy…

Officers from the animal welfare charity were alerted after the badger was spotted laying down and struggling to move in shrubs and hedgerow at a location in the West Wales county. Inspector Jemima Cooper arrived to find the badger entangled in a snare around his chest. During the rescue on 19 March the officer faced a “difficult task” of safely securing the badger while freeing him from the vegetation; as the animal running off with the snare still attached could have had fatal consequences. RSPCA Cymru is opposed to the manufacture, sale and use of all snares and any traps…

A brand new touring summer festival brought to you by Adventure Cinema – Film & Food Fest 2021, which will visit 15 major city parks across the UK, has announced its first set of comedy hosts, with the likes of Ivo Graham and Eshaan Akbar set to deliver side-splitting sets. Also confirmed are local street food traders for guests to enjoy from the likes of Bad Boy Burgers and Nomad Waffles, accompanying open-air screenings of family favourites, cult classics and modern blockbusters.  The event will arrive in Cardiff’s ButePark in June and Swansea’s Singleton Park in July, making it one…