Author: Rhys Gregory

The family of a man who died following a serious assault at a property in St Mellons have paid tribute to a “gentle, loving” family man. Emergency services were called to the incident on Cypress Crescent shortly after 8pm on Friday (October 16th). Despite their best efforts, and those of members of the public who came to his assistance, Michael Gayle, 54, died at the scene. Paying tribute to Mr Gayle, his devastated family said: “Michael was a gentle, loving man who doted on his lifelong partner, Amanda, and their four children. “He was an adoring grandad with the kindest…

ODEON Cardiff at The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff’s leading entertainment venue, has announced that Cineworld Unlimited Members will be able to use their Cineworld Membership card to purchase half price tickets to any ODEON showing. Following the news earlier this month that Cineworld will be closing, ODEON is offering Cineworld Unlimited Members 50% off their cinema tickets throughout October. To take advantage of the offer, Members just need to present their membership cards when purchasing their tickets at the cinema. The offer is valid on 3D, IMAX, Premier and all other premium seats. Nick Price, General Manager at ODEON Cardiff,…

A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man at an house in Cardiff. South Wales Police was called to reports of a serious assault at an address in Cypress Crescent, St Mellons, at approximately 8pm on Friday, October 16th. Despite the best efforts of emergency services the victim, a 54-year-old man, died at the scene. A woman was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, where she currently remains, with serious injuries which aren’t believed to life-threatening. A 21-year-old man, who is known to the victims, was arrested on Newport Road a short time after the incident…

Cardiff Bay’s leading entertainment destination, The Red Dragon Centre, has this week unveiled a brand-new venue taking residence within the iconic centre, Volcano Japanese Restaurant. The restaurant, which opened its doors on Tuesday (13 October), is Cardiff’s only all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant and offers an unrivalled selection of authentic cuisine for customers to choose from, including fresh sushi, hot teppanyaki and miso soup. Volcano will employ eight members of staff, including four experienced Japanese chefs, and is pushing ahead with the launch despite the difficult economic climate. With a number of steps implemented, such as an advanced table ordering system and…

Following on from the successful launch of Carmarthenshire Theatre’s programme of digital shows last week, the ever-popular Llanelli band, The Wurlitzers, have been announced as the next music act to take to the stage as part of the virtual programme. The Live from the Ffwrnes series of music gigs aims to re-create the magic of a live music gig while Carmarthenshire Theatres remains closed in line with Welsh Government restrictions. Each performance is recorded live from the state-of-the-art Ffwrnes Theatre in Llanelli before being streamed to audiences at home for free, via YouTube. As an established rock and roll party…

That’s the question Save a Life Cymru is asking the people of Wales as it encourages us to learn lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with its ‘touch someone’s life’ campaign, which launched today on Restart a Heart Day. Receiving prompt CPR can help save a life and makes a huge difference to survival rates for cardiac arrests in the community. With every passing minute, the chance of a person surviving a cardiac arrest drops by 10% unless CPR is performed quickly. Everyone can learn CPR, but only 56% of adults in Wales say they are trained in CPR. A huge 80%…

A popular South Wales school uniform supplier has reported a successful trading period this year, despite the uncertainty of school closures during the pandemic, thanks to a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK. YC Sports, which supplies school uniforms to 40,000 school children across South Wales, used the HSBC UK funding to purchase stock to ensure there were enough uniforms for the 90 schools it supports. The seasonal business also used the funding to guarantee its three stores in Cathays, Canton and Whitchurch were fully equipped and ready to adhere to social distancing measures. YC Sports was also able to deliver…

Two rural public houses in Ceredigion have been required to improve the measures they take to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus at their premises. The Ffostrasol Arms public house in Ffostrasol, Llandysul and the Vale of Aeron public house in Felinfach, have both been served with an improvement notice after visits by officers from Ceredigion County Council’s Public Protection Team and Dyfed-Powys Police. The Premises Improvement Notice, served under the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions)(No. 2)(Wales) Regulations 2020, was issued at both public houses on Wednesday 14 October 2020. The officers during their visit to the Vale of Aeron…

The Welsh Independent Restaurant Collective (WIRC), which represents over 300 registered supporting cafes, pubs and restaurants across Wales, has sent an urgent letter to Welsh Government Ministers asking for clarity on proposals to impose a ‘circuit breaker’ shutdown of hospitality. The letter is co-signed by Brains Brewery and Castell Howell. The letter highlights that any decision taken by the Welsh Government on whether to enforce the circuit break in Wales will have very direct and profound impacts on thousands of Welsh businesses and jobs, and as such, urgent and immediate support is now essential to their survival. Natalie Issac of…

Awen-Haf and Llion Harding, aged 9 and 7, from Church Village, Pontypridd decided to double the One Million Step Challenge between July and September this year, raising £315 for Diabetes UK Cymru for their efforts. The children’s father, Scott lives with type 1 diabetes and this is the third time the family has taken on the walking challenge. Their mother, Marie Harding, a nursery teacher, said: “As a family, we usually take on similar challenges and take part in annual fundraising activities for a cause close to our hearts to raise funds and awareness. The children have journeyed with their…