Author: Rhys Gregory

A PROMINENT business school achieved prestigious status for its delivery of professional programmes. Cambria Business School in Northop is now an approved Platinum Centre provider of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) qualifications. Platinum Centre status recognises consistent delivery of excellent quality against CIPD’s standards for marking, assessment and membership; they have robust Centre administration and operations in place; whilst demonstrating high levels of learner satisfaction. Jane Keys, Assistant Principal for Employer Engagement, said: “We are incredibly proud to be an approved Platinum Centre provider of CIPD courses. “This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and the wealth…

A recent study commissioned by social enterprise, Menter Môn and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has identified a range of opportunities to improve landscapes and ecosystems along a proposed new green corridor across the island. Known as Glasffordd Môn, it will be an off-road walking and cycling route that will stretch from Niwbwrch (Newborough) in the south of Anglesey to Amlwch in the north. The project aims to support wildlife, improve habitats, and enrich the natural environment across Ynys Môn. The study, which focused on the southern section of Glasffordd Môn, revealed a diverse range of habitats along the route, including…

ANWYL Homes has broken ground on a development of 235 new homes in Mold. The Ewloe-based family-run homebuilder is set to create an attractive community named Dol Derwen on the edge of the town. A new road will also be formed through the site linking Gwernaffield Road to Denbigh Road. The development is set to offer an attractive semi-rural location for homebuyers, within walking distance of the amenities of Mold. Interspersed with green spaces and play areas, the homes will blend into their semi-rural location. Graeme Gibb, sales director at Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales said: “This location offers…

A vibrant new waterfront initiative has been launched by the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team to provide Porthcawl-based entrepreneurs with flexible short-term retail opportunities. Located in Hillsboro South Car Park, Porthcawl, the development consists of five shipping containers that have been converted for retail use. The units will provide a low-risk opportunity for small businesses to take their first step into the commercial rental market. Business owners who are interested in renting the pop-up space must meet selective criteria including providing evidence that their business can act as an attractor throughout the year for visitors from outside Porthcawl to…

An improved neighbourhood skate park is now open for use at Parc Melin Mynach in Gorseinon. Ramps, banks and a quarter pipe form part of the upgraded facility, which is part of a £2.8m Swansea Council investment in wheel sports across the city. The completion follows-on from the introduction of an improved neighbourhood skate park at Coed Bach Park in Pontarddulais a few months ago. Landscaping has taken place too and grassed spaces will develop in the coming months. Many other wheel sports sites throughout Swansea will also benefit from improvements. Working closely alongside experts at Curve Studio, the plans…

A man who responded to a Facebook post asking licensed waste carriers to move waste but – checks found – didn’t have a license to do so, later failed to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) issued to him, Swansea Magistrates have been told. Unknown to James Joyce, 45, of Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, the Facebook post was part of Operation Walt – a joint “test purchase” operation to combat unlicensed waste carriers by Neath Port Talbot Council with partners South Wales Police. After Mr Joyce responded to the social media post, he removed the waste advertised for £40 from Lonlas…

Proposals for a new Aldi food store and Starbucks coffee shop on vacant land known locally as Burrows Yard in Aberavon, Port Talbot, have been approved. Members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Planning Committee gave the go ahead for the development earlier this month. It will involve 141 parking spaces, a number of bicycle parking hoops and 18 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points. The Starbucks outlet will come with an associated drive-thru facility. The planning permission also covers landscaping and drainage works and access onto the adjacent Afan Way and Water Street. The new development will also mean Active Travel…

Residents will be able to find out more about initial plans for a new walking and cycling route in Treherbert, by taking part in a public consultation next week (June 17 to July 1). This scheme represents one phase of a larger active travel route, which is being developed for Treherbert and Treorchy. The Council has secured important funding to develop the new route within Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund for 2025/26. Phase One is currently being progressed through its initial design phase, and it is proposed to be located between Treherbert Railway Station and Penyrenglyn Primary School. Residents are…

Adrian Shellam, 49, from Cardiff, stole wine and other alcohol from Co-op stores across Cardiff. On May 29, 2025, he was issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court to prevent crime and protect shop workers. As part of the order, he was banned from entering the Co-Op at Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street. But he breached the order within three days. On June 2, Shellam pleaded guilty at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court to assaulting a shop worker at Co-op Tyndall Street and six counts of theft from this store, Co-op Park Place and Co-op Senghennydd Road He was…

In the ever-evolving digital gaming space of the Philippines, GameZone continues to make waves by bringing classic Filipino card games to mobile screens—seamlessly blending tradition with technology. Their latest addition to the growing roster of hits is none other than Super Ace, a fast-paced and thrilling card game that’s quickly capturing the attention of Filipino gamers nationwide. Super Ace isn’t just another online card game—it’s a strategic, competitive, and exciting experience designed to appeal to both casual players and seasoned veterans. With its dynamic mechanics, fair gameplay, and GameZone’s secure platform, Super Ace promises to become a mainstay in every…