Author: Rhys Gregory

Black Sheep Coffee, the Robusta rebels on a mission to disrupt the coffee scene, are crossing the border and landing in North Wales, with a brand-new store opening at Broughton on 26th June 2025. This marks Black Sheep Coffee’s first site in North Wales, and third across the country, with two existing locations in Cardiff – and it’s bringing the full force of the brand’s signature energy with it. Broughton is a well-established destination for shopping, dining, and days out, home to a range of leading brands and a popular cinema. And now, it’s levelling up its coffee game. Expect…

Time is running out for Welsh employers to apply for a fully funded apprenticeship at Coleg Sir Gâr which aims to upskill their teams with the green skills businesses need to future proof practices and reach environmental targets. The College, which offers the fully funded Level 3 Energy and Carbon Management Apprenticeship as part of their Green Skills Academy, has put out a final call for applications to be made by 20th June. Limited places are available, as high demand from across the region highlights that many businesses recognise the need to upskill their teams with the knowledge that will…

CAE, a Swansea-based charity, has been awarded a £75,000 grant by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. This crucial funding will enable the charity to strengthen its support services for refugees and asylum seekers in South Wales, helping them overcome systemic barriers and achieve economic independence. Lloyds Bank Foundation announced the funding as part of its programme for specialist community organisations across England and Wales, totalling £6.2 million. Deeply rooted in the communities they serve, specialist charities like CAE build trusted relationships that go beyond short-term interventions – they listen without judgement, advocate for those who go unheard, and…

For the first time in South Wales, Techniquest will be hosting the cracking Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go AR Trail as part of their Summer of Invention programme of events from 19 July – 31 August 2025. The interactive trail will take visitors on a unique journey around the science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay this summer, alongside over 100 hands-on exhibits, live science shows, creative workshops, planetarium tours and more. From Saturday 19 July, Techniquest visitors can bring Wallace and Gromit to life in 3D by downloading the free Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go AR Trail app…

local developer has helped a Swansea county rugby club with their roof fund. Persimmon Homes West Wales has donated £1,000 to Pontarddulais RFC as part of the five-star housebuilder’s Community Champions scheme. Persimmon had previously donated £2,000 to “The Bont” last year as part of a long-term partnership with the local rugby club, and is now lending a helping hand once again as the clubhouse needs a roof repair following years of wear and tear. The plans also will see the addition of solar panels to improve the day to day running costs of the club into the future. Established…

A married couple have been jailed for multiple counts of supplying class A drugs, following a South Wales Police investigation. Curtis Price, aged 29, from Aberdare and Sarah Price, aged 25, also from Aberdare, pleaded guilty to supplying, cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin and being in possession of criminal property when they first appeared at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 16, 2025. They were sentenced on Friday, June 13, to a combined six and a half years in prison. This followed on from Thursday, May 15, 2025, when officers stopped the couple in a local industrial estate where they…

The Statutory Pre-application Consultation (sPAC) for the Newgale Coastal Adaptation Phase 1 Proposals commenced on Monday April 14th and ran for a period of 28 days until Sunday May 11th in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012 (as amended). The Council would like to thank everyone that took part in the consultation, and the Project Team is now in the process of carefully considering the feedback received. All of the comments received during the consultation period will be reported to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority as part of the planning application submission process.…

Trehopcyn Primary School is excited to announce the opening of its new Community Hub. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to serve as a community space for local residents, groups, and organisations to enjoy. With extensive renovations and refurbishments, the Hub is now fully equipped to support a wide range of activities and events for the entire community. The new facilities include a newly renovated kitchen and cooking facilities, perfect for hosting cooking courses or food-related events. The hall offers a versatile venue for various activities, from fitness classes to social events. Additionally, the Hub features several meeting rooms that can accommodate local groups…

A draft place making plan for the city centre sets out ambitious proposals for the next 15 years. It has been drawn up following extensive consultation with businesses, partners, third sector organisations, a cross-party group of councillors and the public. It has now reached the latest stage – consideration by the scrutiny committee for place and performance – before a final version goes to cabinet in July for approval. Councillor James Clarke, cabinet member for regeneration and business growth, said: “The place making plan has been very much driven by what those who live and work in the city would…

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates’ preferred candidate to be chair of the Transport for Wales board has been announced. Vernon Everitt is currently Transport Commissioner and chair of Transport for Greater Manchester, where the bus network has recently been franchised as part of creating the Bee Network..   He is also a current Non-Executive Director on the Transport for Wales board. Mr Everitt has previously been a Senior Executive at Transport for London with responsibility for improving customer service and driving up journeys and revenue on the public transport network. This appointment is subject to pre-appointment…