Author: Rhys Gregory

The consequences of not building Wyfla would be catastrophic for Wales and the UK’s future energy policy says GMB UnionGMB, the energy union, has called for urgent clarification from the government on the future of the Wyfla nuclear power station.Reports suggest Hitachi is considering axing plans for the £16 billion plant in Wales. The 2.9GW nuclear power station on Anglesey is next in line in the UK’s nuclear plans after Hinkley Point C.For the 12 months from 7 March 2017, every one in 5.6 days was a low wind day (65 days in total) when the output of the installed and connected…

Are you aged between 11 and 25 and have some creative ideas on how to give a fresh new look to Aberystwyth promenade?Ceredigion Youth Service and the Ceredigion County Council’s Economy and Regeneration Team have launched a design competition, where the winning designs will be displayed on two large walls facing Aberystwyth seafront. The shelter, which regularly attracts vandalism, will be filled with a large, colourful mural, reflecting the heritage of Aberystwyth, and what the town means to young people.Ceredigion Youth Service will work with renowned graffiti artist, Lloyd, to create a piece of art which is attractive to both…

The construction division of The Premier Group, specialists in retail forecourts and commercial fuel installations, has appointed a new director to its board, strengthening the company’s leadership with a dedicated staff member.Shane Fairburn, new director at the construction division of The Premier Group, has worked with the Swansea-based company since June 2014. He has undertaken various roles during his time with the company including project manager, head of major works and most recently, head of contracts.Fairburn’s promotion to director has been in recognition of the integral part he plays within the business. His outstanding enthusiasm, contribution and commitment to his…

STEREOPHONICS – one of the greatest Welsh bands of all time is set to play Swansea’s Singleton Park next summer, 20 years on from icon gig in the city. Less than 24 hours after singing sensation Jess Glynne announced she was coming to the city, one of Wales’ finest musical exports are returning home with a gig to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Morfa Stadium ‘Performance and Cocktails’ gig. July 13 has been set aside for a concert that is bound to attract many thousands of fans to the park by the sea that was put on an international platform…

A Vale of Clwyd motor mechanic is rebuilding a classic car in memory of his motor racing champion mum. The late Sandie Cooper was North Wales Ladies Autograss Champion several times with many of those races won at the wheel of her beloved 1970s Fiat 127 Abarth which was finally written off in a massive shunt several years ago. Sandie, a district nurse from Nantglyn, near Denbigh, died of cancer three years ago but son Terry has almost completed a restoration of an identical 973cc model, believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. The car…

The University of South Wales has signed a strategic partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum of Wales with the aim of making a positive difference to society and the lives of people across the region.Both organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration and work towards their common goal of inspiring people’s strong sense of wellbeing and identity.USW and Amgueddfa Cymru want to develop a sustainable, multi-disciplinary partnership to promote collaboration between the parties.Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will commit to supporting the work of PhD students and new collaborative research projects; identifying…

An agricultural expert is warning farmers about the risks of farm pollution, after official figures revealed 864 incidents occurred in Wales in the past decade. Farm pollution incidents can have a devasting impact on wildlife, ecosystems and, in some cases, human health – for example, silage effluent can be up to 200 times more toxic than untreated sewage if it finds its way into waterways.In the wake of these figures, obtained from Natural Resources Wales through a Freedom of Information request, Charlotte Wilson, On Farm Account Executive with Farmers & Mercantile Insurance Brokers, says she is worried too many farmers are…

The family of a woman, who died following a road incident in Whitchurch at the weekend, have issued a tribute. At around 5.20pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to Merthyr Road following reports of an incident involving a pedestrian and a South Wales Police van. Winifred Greaves, 93, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where she died. The incident has been referred to The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and Mrs Greaves’ family continue to be supported by specially-trained South Wales Police family liaison officers In a statement, her family said: “Winnie was 93 years…

An in-depth review into Cardiff’s bike share scheme has praised the collaboration between partners, as well as the people of Cardiff and the city itself, for its record-breaking success.With over 150,000 rentals since its launch in March, the scheme is nextbike’s most successful UK launch to date. Due to rising popularity, the firm recently announced that the Cardiff fleet will be increased to 1,000 bikes in 2019.So, in a city where previous bike share schemes had failed, how did nextbike win over Cardiffian hearts and break their own records in the process?According to independent researcher Beate Kubitz, there are three…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed the “Managing the Impact of Brexit on the Rural Development Programme for Wales” report by the Wales Audit Office, which considers whether the Welsh Government is effectively managing the risks and opportunities for the Rural Development Programme posed by Brexit.In their report two key recommendations are made. Firstly that the current scrutiny arrangements for the management and delivery of the RDP that are in place at the moment, should be improved, and secondly that risk management arrangements for the RDP should be clarified and documented.The report further outlines the importance in viewing wider…