Author: Rhys Gregory

Excellent progress continues to be made in the delivery of a range of exciting improvements to Dare Valley Country Park, with work on the Gravity Family Bike Park nearing completion. The Gravity Family Bike Park forms part of the wider £1.5m investment comprising of funding from both RCT Council and the Welsh Government’s Valleys Regional Park programme, with Dare Valley Country Park one of the designated Discovery Gateway Sites, which promote and celebrate the outstanding natural beauty and epic open spaces of the South Wales Valleys. As a Discovery Gateway Site, the Country Park is considered a top destination to…

Residents are urged to take extra care and to be vigilant following the theft of storm drain gulley covers in Rhondda Cynon Taf overnight. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a spate of gulley cover thefts in the Rhydyfelin and Llantwit Fardre. Other parts of the County Borough may also be affected. The thefts occurred overnight on Wednesday, March 17, and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is assisting South Wales Police with its investigation. The theft of gulley covers present an extreme danger to public safety as they leave large drainage holes…

The leader of Cardiff Council welcomed the news today that the BBC is to expand its operations outside London, with historic changes planned for how the organisation will deliver Public Sector Broadcasting in the future. Cllr Huw Thomas said: “This is really good news for Cardiff. It will see exciting, new job opportunities created, not only at the BBC, but across the city. Jobs which will benefit the production sector and the creative industries which are already flourishing in Cardiff. “The BBC’s decision is a vindication of this council’s creative industries strategy and of our decision to regenerate Central Square…

Every time you get in your car you are likely thinking about that email you forgot to send to your boss, what your girlfriend or boyfriend is doing, what you’ll eat for dinner, and what songs to play during the drive. What you likely aren’t thinking that much about is the likelihood of an accident, but car accidents happen every day, and at any time. This isn’t meant to scare you, but it’s good to remember that no matter how good or safe of a driver you are, that doesn’t mean everyone else on the road is as thoughtful and…

It’s Time To Take Charge Over Your Finances Even if the day has not come yet – everyone comes to a point in their life where they’ll be dealing with the looming threat of a very large purchase. These purchases – even just thinking about them – can lead to unnecessary stress and even contribute to troubled home life. That’s why it’s important to be prepared for these moments and uncover all of your options so when the time comes you will be as ready as possible. Whether this purchase is a new home, car, or even a wedding venue…

Bouygues UK has released drone footage showing the substantial progress made building the new Pencoedtre High School in Barry. Bouygues UK has been on site since spring last year and has made great progress on the £34.7m new state of the art, three-storey school building. The build also includes a four-court sports hall, all-weather hockey floodlit pitch and grass rugby and football pitches, as well as extra performance spaces for theatre and dance. Planning permission for the new school was granted in December 2019 and will provide more space and better sporting facilities for the staff and pupils, which will…

The first plots at the low-carbon Maes Maendu development in Brecon have been formally handed over to Powys County Council, by contractor, J.G. Hale Construction. Powys County Council began building the development – its first affordable housing development for social rent in over 40 years – in February 2020, as part of their wider target to build 250 low-carbon homes over the next five years, in line with Vision 2025. J.G. Hale Construction’s contracts manager, Andrew Collins, was joined by project manager for Powys County Council, Simone Hodges to mark the important milestone at the Brecon site. The £5.1m development is…

A new scheme has been launched to provide a fresh start for 30 unemployed young people who have suffered most during the pandemic. In North Wales the Gateway Kickstart programme will provide six-month job placements for 16 to 25-year-olds via a new partnership. It includes Mochdre-based Creating Enterprise who are working with housing associations Cartrefi Conwy and ClwydAlyn alongside North Wales builders Brenig Construction and Anglesey-based electrical contractors PF&S. The placements  will cover a range of skills including construction but also environmental and administrative roles. The aim is to help participants develop the skills and experience they need to find…

A 100-bedroom hotel being built as part of the Milford Waterfront development in Milford Haven will be managed and operated by the team responsible for the iconic Celtic Manor Resort, as part of its expanding Celtic Collection of properties. Celtic Manor, which made global headlines when it staged the 2010 Ryder Cup and the 2014 NATO Summit, brings its knowledge and expertise to operating the new hotel in partnership with the Port of Milford Haven, the venue’s owner. Forming part of the Celtic Collection’s new portfolio of Tŷ Hotels, the 46,000 sq ft property will be located at the entrance…

rganisers behind four headline gigs planned to take place in South Wales this summer have announced rescheduled dates as a result of ongoing Coronavirus restrictions. In both Cardiff and Swansea, Depot Live have rescheduled gigs with FOALS, Olly Murs and indie rockers The Kaiser Chiefs – the latter are due to headline DEPOT’s one day festival, DEPOT in the Castle. New dates confirmed FOALS at Cardiff Castle will now take place on Thursday 12th August (instead of 5thJune 2021). FOALS at Singleton Park will now take place on Saturday 14th August (instead of 4th June 2021). DEPOT in the Castle headlined by the Kaiser Chiefs…