Author: Rhys Gregory

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Valley Hotel near Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey. The Valley Hotel is a 19-bedroom hotel and event venue which dates back to the 1800s. Situated close to the port of Holyhead, the hotel attracts ferry users and tourists, as well as hosting weddings and functions throughout the year. Anglesey Inns had owned and operated the hotel for 30 years, having acquired the site from Burtonwood Brewery in 1993. During this time, they aspired for it to be a focal point for the local community and offer…

The Development Bank of Wales is part-funding a third renewable energy project for community-owned energy developer YnNi Teg with a loan of £412,000 for the Penrhiw Fach Wind Turbine near Aberaeron, Ceredigion. Set to start producing clean energy in 2026, the 900KW Penrhiw Wind Turbine will generate enough power for 750 homes each year and reduce CO₂ emissions by 9,750 tonnes over its 25 year lifespan. Recycled from a site in Germany, the turbine has been fully refurbished by Renewable Facilities Management, a specialist South Wales firm that will also oversee its installation, helping strengthen the mix of renewable solutions…

A Flintshire family has transformed a disused warehouse in Chester into a state-of-the-art indoor golf facility, thanks to £100,000 of Start Up Loans funding. Pro Sim Golf, founded by couple Lucy and Geraint Davies, Geraint’s cousin Carwyn Davies and his partner and Sarah Edwards, has officially opened its doors with a mission to make elite-level golf training accessible to everyone – whatever their age or ability. Using the same training technology found in professional academies, visitors can practise their swing, analyse performance data in real time, and play on a selection of world-renowned digital courses. The technology replicates different bunker…

Wales is set for a cloudy and damp few days, with heavy showers at times and increasingly windy conditions, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Today, Thursday January 22, will bring another largely grey and unsettled day across much of the country. Rain and heavy showers are expected to be frequent and prolonged in places, although winds will be lighter overall compared to recent days. It will still feel blustery when showers pass through. Some brighter spells may develop later in the day across parts of Pembrokeshire. Despite the unsettled conditions, it will remain fairly mild, with…

The family of the 22-year-old man who died in a road traffic collision on the A487 near Cardigan on the 17 of January, have paid tribute to him. The family said: “Alfie was bright, happy, hilarious, adventurous, ambitious, kind and a gentle giant. He had a bright future and so many plans. “We will never stop missing him, always in our hearts.” Officers continue to appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the collision on the A487 northbound, near the junction of Caemorgan Road at around 1.05pm, Saturday 17 January. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dash-cam…

South Wales Police is appealing for information about the unsolved murder of taxi driver John ‘Jack’ Armstrong more than 40 years ago. Mr Armstrong was found murdered near Bridgend in October 1979 after he collected a customer from Cardiff in his taxi. His death has been regularly reviewed by the South Wales Police Specialist Crime Review Unit and detectives are currently investigating his death. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies said:“We have been working on reviewing this unsolved murder for several years and the case has been the subject of media coverage and featured in a TV documentary series. “Tragically, his…

Officers made over 200 drink and drug drive arrests in December as part of Operation Limit, our annual Christmas anti drink and drug driving campaign. From 1 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, North Wales Police supported the national policing operation, which is aimed at reducing fatal and serious road traffic collisions and protecting road users, by carrying out targeted activity to stop drivers who are driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. A total of 203 arrests were made – 74 for drink driving and 129 for drug driving. An increase of 12.77% compared to the same…

Proposals including new cafes, bars and beach sports shops at Swansea’s Civic Centre site are being shared for feedback at a public exhibition later this month. Award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash are putting the proposals on display at the Y Storfa community services hub in the city centre on Wednesday January 28 and Thursday January 29. An aquarium, a saltwater lido, apartments, workspaces and an events space are also part of the potential mix for a reinvented and repurposed Civic Centre site. Urban Splash was appointed by Swansea Council as part of a 20-year strategic regeneration partnership across seven city…

A Powys farmer has pleaded guilty for causing unnecessary suffering to 80 sheep and failing to provide them with sufficient levels of care. Guy Hodnett of Brook House, Knighton, Powys has been successfully prosecuted by Powys County Council. Mr Hodnett appeared before Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court this week (Tuesday, 20 January) where he pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The court heard that the defendant purchased a group of more than 80 lambs and, in November 2024, when the animals were over six months old, he applied elasticated rings to their tails in order to…

Wales will benefit from the Welsh Government receiving fairer funding and having stronger powers, the First Minister Eluned Morgan will say in a speech today. Speaking to the Institute of Government this morning, the First Minister will call for a fair share of UK funding for rail, research and investment. The First Minister will set out clear priorities for devolution reform, including calling for a Constitutional Reform Act to legally protect devolution. The First Minister will also propose an independent oversight process to ensure fair funding for Wales and the other devolved nations. The First Minister will reiterate that the…