Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh housebuilder, Llanmoor Homes, are delighted to announce its brand-new development, Rossers Field in Govilon, Monmouthshire. Located just off the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road, Rossers Field  will be home to a selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes and is situated in a semi-rural location; offering the perfect setting for both country pursuits and modern living. Under the recently approved plans, 51 homes are to be constructed on site, including 17 categorised as Affordable housing. Tim Grey, Sales Director of Llanmoor Homes said: ‘I am extremely excited at the prospect of our bringing our multi award winning…

Tesco has closed its St Mellons superstore following a medical emergency earlier this evening. Speculation on social media has suggested that the male customer had earlier visited Brynderewen Surgery before entering the supermarket and collapsing. Local residents believe that the customer has since sadly passed away. In a customer announcement, a spokesperson for Tesco said that the store was suddenly closing and that it would not reopen for the remainder of the day: “Due to an incident in store we will not be reopening today. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIkBFyY3iTE The Welsh Air Ambulance along with other emergency services…

Wales will kick-off their 2020/21 Nations League campaign on Thursday, September 3, with a tough looking trip to face Finland. The two sides have been drawn in Group 4 alongside Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland in League B of the tournament which was designed by UEFA to replace meaningless friendly fixtures. Wales finished second in their group behind Denmark in the last edition of the Nations League, while Finland were one of four teams who won promotion from League C. Read on as we take a look at some of the key talking points ahead of the game and predict…

Fundraising for Nightingale House Hospice will cross the Atlantic next weekend when a former Wrexham man is planning a 100km urban trek around the city of Toronto. Rob Newsome, 34, who has been living in Canada for the past ten years having before that lived in New Broughton, Wrexham for much of his life, is planning to do the trek over a 24 hour period. He has already raised over 2,000 dollars for hospice funds. Rob and his family started supporting Nightingale House after their grandmother was cared for at the hospice 20 years ago. He will be following in…

A new state-of the-art £6.9 million primary school in Gorseinon is ready to inspire a new generation of young people in September thanks to the dedication of two local businesses. The new development, on the corner of Parc-y-Werin, replaces the school’s original Victorian buildings and brings some 280 infants and juniors together on one site for the first time. The project has been jointly funded by Swansea Council and the Welsh Government through its 21st Century Schools and Colleges Programme. Andrew Scott Ltd was contracted to build the school while Ministry of Furniture worked with the school on its interior…

Lily is an amazingly beautiful flower, one of the most ancient among the many bulbous plants. There is nothing strange that lily is considered the queen of many gardens today. If you want to cultivate lilies in your garden — here is your A to Z. Buying and Storing Bulbs If you decide to purchase lily bulbs online, first of all, pay attention to their condition: they should be quite large, fleshy, healthy, and not dried. When purchasing planting material in early spring, store the bulbs in a package, in a dark, cool place. From time to time, check the…

The son of one of the 266 miners killed in a major disaster at the colliery where they both worked has celebrated his 100th birthday with a socially distanced party at the care home where he now lives. Albert Rowlands was a 14-year-old lamp boy at Gresford Colliery when his father was among those who perished in the explosion at the pit on Saturday, September 22, in 1934. He is believed to be the last living survivor of the tragic day that shocked the whole country. Only six of the colliers climbed out through the choking smoke and dust, away…

Ryan Giggs has named a squad of 26 players to face Finland and Bulgaria in the opening matches of the UEFA Nations League. Both Neco Williams of Liverpool and Ben Cabango of Swansea City are called up to the senior squad for the first time, having previously been involved with the U19 and U21 squads respectively. Hal Robson-Kanu is also called up for the first time since 2017 after previously announcing his retirement from international football. The West Bromwich Albion forward made himself available for international selection earlier this year. Cymru return to play following a 10 month break due…

With the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in its final full week, FSB Wales is calling on the UK Government to continue and extend the initiative to further help thousands of small food and drink businesses right across the country. FSB Wales Policy Chair, Ben Francis, said: “The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has been a huge success in getting people back into our Welsh high streets and town centres. We now need to see it extended to continue the critical support that it is providing for small firms as we enter a period of economic make or…

Young people interested in becoming film makers are in for a treat during September thanks to Shakespeare Link who run the unique Willow Globe theatre in Mid Wales. Every Sunday during September, the company will host a free workshop for young people in the Stables at the Willow Globe, which is located at Llanwrthwl, near Rhayader. The workshops run from 11am to 5pm on September 6, 13, 20 and 27. Led by young film makers Erin Draper and Jim Elliot, this project will introduce young people to the skills of documentary film making and give them a chance to film…