Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued a statement in response to public concern and confusion regarding the potential reclamation of Bedwas Tip, aiming to clarify the current situation. The council emphasised that no permission has been granted for any reclamation scheme to proceed. Any such major development would require thorough scrutiny and public consultation as part of the formal planning process. A project of this scale would also need approvals and permissions from various statutory agencies before any work could begin. At present, no formal planning application has been submitted to the council. However, it has been confirmed that a…
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The Nature Networks Fund has awarded a grant of £250,000 to Blaenau Gwent Council which will fund a project to help understand the value and connectivity of ecosystems across Gwent and the benefits they provide for both people and nature. The Nature Networks Fund is a collaborative programme between The Heritage Fund, Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales which was set up to tackle ecological challenges. In partnership with Natural Resources Wales and in collaboration with organisations across the region, the Council will work to create plans for resilient ecological networks. These plans will inform how and where to improve…
Arts, culture and sporting events supported by Welsh Government through Event Wales generated more than £40m for the economy in 2024. This represented a ten to one return on investment, with approaching £4m provided to support a total of 35 events last year. Successful events included the Women’s Tour of Britain cycle race, Wheelchair Fencing World Cup, Hijinx Unity Festival and the first Cardiff Music City Festival. Almost 170,000 additional visitors were attracted into Wales by funded events last year, and they also supported over 900 jobs in the wider tourism economy. They created around 4,000 work experience and volunteer opportunities,…
Today (Tuesday 20 May), on Clinical Trials day, Blood Cancer UK announce a £750k award for researchers at Cardiff University to conduct a clinical trial testing a new treatment to be taken at home. This exciting new clinical trial could transform the way acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL,) is treated. Around 200–300 people in the UK per year are diagnosed with this form blood cancer – a rare and aggressive form of the disease that is very difficult to treat. Treatment for APL is very intense and time consuming, involving many hospital visits and long appointments. Patients currently receive many arsenic…
The Welsh Estate Agency Awards is incredibly proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Welsh Estate Agency Awards. On Thursday 15th May, the Welsh estate agency community gathered at the iconic Hilton Hotel – Cardiff. The awards hosted by one of Welsh Radio and Televisions most popular presenters Sara Edwards recognises the very best of the estate agency industry. The Winners of the 2025 Welsh Estate Agency Awards are as follows: Residential Estate Agency of the Year – Cardigan Bay Properties Residential Lettings Agency of the Year – Colony Living Commercial Lettings Agency of the Year – Dawsons Estate…
wansea’s multi-award-winning restaurant group, Rasoi, has been awarded ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year’ at the renowned Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards. This national accolade adds to the restaurant’s growing collection of awards, highlighting Rasoi’s achievements in delivering exceptional dining experiences for customers. The win comes at a particularly momentous time for Rasoi, as Rasoi Waterfront in SA1 celebrates its 10th anniversary. Founded by Swansea brothers Jas and Suki Kullar, Rasoi first launched Rasoi Indian Kitchen in Pontlliw in 2015, with the duo rapidly expanding their brand into new ventures such as Rasoi Waterfront, Rasoi Catering, and the successful Kullars restaurant brand…
AN INSPIRATIONAL art project will symbolise the regeneration journey of a beloved seaside town following the completion of multi-million-pound flood defence works. Artist and facilitator Ffion Pritchard is appealing for up to 10 creatives from across Denbighshire to come forward and produce a mural for the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign. Supported by Rhyl Neighbourhood Board and Balfour Beatty – which carried out the East Parade redevelopment – their vision is to showcase the history and heart of the popular Welsh resort, leaving a legacy for future generations. Currently engaging with community groups, schools, businesses and the voluntary sector, Ffion, from…
A couple from Wales have been jailed for 23 years each after footage was shared online of them sexually abusing a child. Jonathan Leonard, 58, from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, and Ann Bray, 62, from Newport were arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency in September 2024 after information was received from the FBI. Both Leonard and Bray’s devices were seized upon arrest, and Bray’s device contained videos and images of the pair abusing a child from 2021 to 2024. NCA investigators discovered Bray had been grooming the child to participate in sexual activity with the pair. Videos and images of…
A leading Mid Wales hotel will be transporting guests back to 1912 and the tragic maiden voyage of The Titanic later this year. The Metropole Hotel & Spa in Llandrindod Wells is inviting guests to attend a theatrical re-enactment of the Titanic’s last meal in a ‘Queen of the Ocean’ themed dining experience on October 11. Captain Smith and his crew, from Histoire Productions, will welcome guests on board the RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage and is encouraging them to “embrace the elegance of 1910s fashion” by wearing era-specific clothing, although it’s not mandatory. The evening will begin at…
With the May half term just around the corner, families across South Wales are searching for a range of activities to keep their children entertained for the week. The area of Neath Port Talbot, also known as the Dramatic Heart of Wales, is brimming with adventures just waiting to be uncovered. From winding cycle trails to treetop adventures, surfing lessons to unearthing ancient history, there’s a reason why families love this hidden gem. Discover what family-friendly activities await in the Dramatic Heart of Wales this May half term: In It Together Festival Start the May half term strong at the…