Author: Rhys Gregory

The Campaign for Real Ale will be launching the largest beer festival ever seen in Wales in Spring 2020. The Great Welsh Beer Festival – Cardiff 2020 will run from 22-25 April at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, celebrating Welsh beer, food and music like never before. Following an agreement to triple investment in the annual Cardiff festival (taking place this week from 16-19 October), this truly ‘destination event’ will feature: An outside marquee venue with capacity for over 5,000 festival-goers (an increase from 700 this year) Triple the number of local beers on tap and dedicated brewery bars A ‘trade…

South Wales Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, October 15). The collision, involving a blue Renault Kangoo and a black Renault Megane, happened at approximately 4.10pm between Baverstocks and Hirwaun. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the driver of the Kangoo, a 63-year-old man, died at the scene. The 27-year-old driver of the Megan was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, where he remains in a critical condition. The road currently remains closed to allow investigation work to continue, but…

A new plan to complete the development of Cardiff’s International Sports Village has been released by Cardiff Council today. The new plan aims to attract a number of new ‘adventure sport’ attractions to build on the existing facilities to establish a national-level visitor attraction and includes: an improved pedestrian area connecting the facilities together a new public space for year-round outdoor events; a new ‘Leisure Box’ facility hosting a range of adventure sport activities ‘under one roof’; extending Cardiff International White Water centre and adding further new attractions; delivering a ‘destination’ food and beverage promenade on the waterfront; potentially adding…

Llanmoor Homes have announced the launch of an ambitious new Travel Plan at their Cae Sant Barrwg development in Bedwas near Caerphilly. The scheme is set to be the first of its kind for the County Borough, with Llanmoor Homes keen to lead the way in incorporating a sustainable travel plan for residents. Located in Bedwas, Caerphilly the popular Cae Sant Barrwg development consists of a community of 240 new homes and features a range of their most sought after house types. The award-winning home builders have been working alongside Caerphilly County Borough Council to provide all new homeowners at the development with the travel packs.…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales is seeking urgent clarity on the reasons behind the decision by Tomlinson’s Dairies to close its doors and refuse milk. This shock decision came in with almost immediate effect and has left many dairy producers in Wales scrambling to find another processor for their milk. FUW Vice President Eifion Huws said: “We are extremely concerned for our members who are affected and who have contacted us. We had no prior warning and are extremely disappointed that farmers are left in a predicament where they have no one to collect their milk. “If the speculation is…

The Morrisons Foundation has donated £16,000 to Techniquest; a local charity based in Cardiff, which has educated Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for over 30 years. As a leading science centre, Techniquest provides educational opportunities to children across South Wales and the Morrisons Foundation are proud to support Techniquest in their continued efforts teaching the importance of STEM. The support from the Morrisons Foundation will enable the charity to deliver science shows to 10 primary and 16 secondary schools in deprived areas of South Wales. The science shows will include ‘Material Magic’ and ‘Exploring Energy’, which allow for engaging, dramatic…

As the release of their eagerly anticipated new album approaches on October 18th, Foals have announced a major UK tour for 2020 – including a headline summer date at Cardiff Castle. Foals are being brought to the city by DEPOT Live, the live-events arm of the DEPOT brand. Last year, it brought Nile Rodgers & Chic to the city centre, followed by the DEPOT’s one-day family-friendly DEPOT in the Castle festival. In total, 13,000 people were fed, watered and entertained at the castle over a single weekend. From playing chaotic house parties in their home city of Oxford to becoming…

A Denbighshire bar owner has purchased a second site after securing a five-figure finance package from HSBC UK, expanding his business portfolio with a new gin bar. [aoa id=”1″] The Barrow in St Asaph offers over 80 different types of gin as well as a variety of lagers, beers, ciders, traditional welsh spirits and organic wines which are low in sulphates. Its new owners, Alun Jones and partner Mannon Thomas, used funding from HSBC UK to purchase and renovate the historic former Alms Houses building, which was built in 1686. Alun, who also owns The Mason’s Arms in Denbigh, aspired…

Pupils have been given a unique opportunity to find out more about nanotechnology at a special Swansea University workshop aimed at inspiring scientists of the future. NanoBach brought Year 7 & 8 pupils from across Neath Port Talbot together with students who were able to demonstrate what nanotechnology is and how it can be applied on a wider scale in everyday life Nanoscience is the study of extremely small things and can be used across all the other science fields, such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering. This event aimed to give children a better understanding and spark…

The nominations for the 25th Gwobrau Lantra Cymru Awards have been announced and they include a variety of individuals and businesses that highlight the breadth of the sector. The awards recognise the outstanding contributions to the environmental and land-based industries. Over the past quarter of a century Lantra Cymru Wales has provided vital expert training and qualifications for the environment and land-based industries. This year marks an important milestone for the Awards as they celebrate their 25th birthday. To mark this milestone, Lantra Cymru Wales is hosting an exclusive awards ceremony and gala dinner where the winners and runners-up will…