Author: Rhys Gregory

Swansea Grand Theatre has launched a brand new website and new branding reflecting the changing character of the theatre and the city. Easy to navigate and book, the website has lots of new features and functions showcasing the variety of entertainment and accompanying activities of the exciting projects and performances that will be on offer once the theatre re-opens to the public when allowed to safely do so under Welsh Government guidelines. The theatre’s branding has had a much needed makeover to bring it in line with the personality of the venue. Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and…

Work on regenerating the Harbourside Strategic Employment Site in Port Talbot’s former docks area is to begin next week (March 22nd). Improvement work at the site will be the catalyst for Neath Port Talbot Council’s redevelopment of the town’s former docklands into a thriving waterfront business and industrial centre attracting further private investment to help drive employment growth. Once the improvement work is completed by experienced Port Talbot based contractors Andrew Scott Ltd, the site will provide land for industrial and office users maximising the advantage of the site’s closeness to the town centre and to excellent transport links. The…

Two new collections of art created by people across Swansea have gone on show in the city centre. The work brightens up safety hoardings around the £135m Copr Bay project that will help regenerate the city. Those involved in the new artworks include young people from the YMCA Swansea’s Young Carers Service plus refugees and people seeking asylum who attend the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery’s Welcome Group. Robert Francis-Davies, the council’s cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: “I applaud all those involved in these two new collections. “It’s refreshing to see more public art on the streets of…

RCT Council can confirm that the Community Testing programme currently in operation across Rhondda Cynon Taf and the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board area will be extended to four further locations in RCT from Sunday, March 21. Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Pontypridd and Treorchy will all see Community Testing Outreach Centres operating in each locality, which will be available to residents over the age of 11 who do NOT have symptoms of COVID-19 to attend, with no appointment necessary. Sunday, March 21 – Tuesday, March 23 (9am – 7pm) Pontypridd – Llys Cadwyn (Building B), Taff St, Pontypridd, CF37 4TR. Treorchy –…

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…