Author: Rhys Gregory

A North Wales swan experienced catastrophic and fatal injuries following a dog attack in Conwy. The attack has prompted the RSPCA to issue a reminder to dog owners about the importance of keeping their pets under control near wildlife. RSPCA Cymru was alerted after the swan was attacked on the estuary on Friday lunchtime (14 August), at an RSPB reserve near Conwy castle. Friday’s attack came from a dog being walked off the lead, and led to the whole back of the swan being ripped off, exposing the bird’s entire dorsal musculature. The swan did not die following the attack…

Cardiff International White Water is reopening to pre-booked visitors from tomorrow, August 19, following the completion of thorough checks and the implementation of measures to ensure customer health and safety. To help with social distancing, a one way system has been created, signage displayed, and four marquees installed for use as temporary changing rooms, with the changing rooms in the main building temporarily closed. All boats are routinely cleaned and sterilised following each use. As well as being cleaned, the wetsuits and buoyancy aids provided are quarantined after each use. Hand sanitiser is provided around the facility, and at the…

Cardiff Martial Arts have moved their range of classes to the temporary outdoor courts in Bute Park near Blackweir changing rooms due to their regular indoor venues being closed due to the pandemic. Restarting the classes and adapting to the outdoor environment has been a great boost to the martial arts community, who can now safely resume their training in line with social distancing guidelines. The five temporary courts at Bute Park are part of a scheme to support organisations and business with private outdoor space for group activities that usually happen indoors but are unable to go ahead under…

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A new programme worth up to £9.5m million will reduce the carbon footprint of existing social housing in Wales, make energy bills more manageable for residents and provide new job and training opportunities. The Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP), part of the Innovative Housing Programme, will fund the fitting of energy efficiency measures in up to 1000 existing homes owned by registered social landlords and councils.  The investment package will lead to better homes, help tackle fuel poverty and contribute to decarbonisation. Julie James, Minister for Housing and Local Government, launched the Optimised Retrofit Programme during a visit to Craig Cefn…

When most people think of Wales, they think of the dragon on the flag. But what if that connotation was upgraded for the 21st century? Rather than thinking of the tale of Celtic king Vortigern’s red dragon, people might automatically think of the dragon that represents modern gaming – such as a drake from League of Legends. Wales is putting itself forwards to be a contender in the field of eSports – which takes gaming and turns it into a sports-like competitive tournament. The dragon may exist in League of Legends or Fortnite, as well as the Welsh flag. Could Wales…

Blackwood and Risca High Streets may become hot spots for alfresco dining as outdoor areas are set to host seating in certain parts of the high street. After overwhelming support from local members and traders, the council has taken the decision to assist businesses to introduce outdoor seating along the existing highway or parking bays on the high street in both Blackwood and Risca. The approach has been replicated across Wales in an effort to support local businesses to comply with social distancing rules when trading while recovering from the economic impact of Covid-19. Customers will be able to order…

Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced nearly £32m to speed up result turnaround times. The investment will deliver faster results for contact tracing and ensure Wales is prepared for any increases in cases during the autumn and winter. The money will pay for Extra staff and equipment for the Public Health Wales regional laboratories based at University Hospital Wales, Cardiff, Morriston Hospital, Swansea and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Rhyl, so they can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Creation of six Hot Labs at acute hospitals across Wales, which will have rapid, under four hour, testing equipment and…

A SHARPSHOOTING student will jet out to the United States this week to begin a soccer scholarship. And former Coleg Cambria learner Ricardo Chinea will be across the Atlantic after receiving the results of A Levels he completed in Geography and Business. The 18 year-old, who also has an A Level in Spanish, was a member of the triumphant Connah’s Quay Nomads Under 18s and the Under 19s squad that led the JD Cymru Premier Development North League before the season was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. He now looks forward to attending Concord University in West Virginia to…

The first Bellway homes have been released for sale at Plasdŵr, a new community in north-west Cardiff. The five-star builder is providing 120 new homes at Rhiwlas, located just off Llantrisant Road near Radyr, which will make up part of the first 630 at Plasdŵr. The Bellway sales office opened to the public by appointment only earlier this month, with people now able to book a dedicated time slot to visit the development. The wider Plasdŵr development, described as Cardiff’s 21st century garden city, will comprise up to 7,000 homes, as well as a secondary school, four primary schools, health…