Author: Rhys Gregory

The Silver Mountain Experience, one of Mid Wales’ top visitor attractions, is opening for the winter for the first time. [aoa id=”1″] Based in Ponterwyd, on the mountain road between Llanidloes and Aberystwyth, the attraction is open throughout the winter, seven days a week from 10am to 4pm, except for a short spell between December 24 and January 18, 2019. The attraction is normally closed for the winter, except for its special Christmas activities. A selection of surface attractions and the Mining Museum will be open for visitors to explore, but guided tours are not operating through the winter period…

Chefs from Wales, Belgium and Austria will put their culinary skills to the test when they compete in the Battle for the Dragon contest at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) in February, 2019. [aoa id=”1″] Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) president Arwyn Watkins has confirmed that Wales will be represented by a team from the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport led by executive head chef Michael Bates. Belgium will be sending its national junior team, which competes in the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg in November, while Austria will be represented by a regional team. The winners will receive the…

Sainte Adresse – the brand new apartment development currently being constructed in Penarth – will be launching its website tomorrow (14th) to coincide with Monet’s birthday – who the building was named after.

Following mild temperatures this week, the Met Office has warned of a sharp drop next week.

A fake ambulance that has been seen driving around Swansea has been stopped by police. The estate, which closely resembles the high-visibility vehicles used by first responders was seen driving around the Gower area on Monday morning. Police offers in Swansea pulled over the vehicle after spotting it in Penclawdd. The Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed that the vehicle, nor its driver have any connection to themselves. This is not a Welsh Ambulance Service vehicle. A 19-year-old was arrested for driving whilst disqualified and for having no insurance. [aoa id=”1″] [/aoa]

Technology entrepreneur and CEO of Inspiretec, Simon Powell receives the ‘World Travel Leader’ award at this year’s World Travel Market exhibition in London. The award honours individuals for their outstanding contribution to the travel industry over the last two years. Simon was nominated for and voted for by WTM Media Partners, and an independent voting panel, who recognised his achievements and acknowledged the impact he has personally made, in terms of developing talent and creating jobs in Wales at his company Inspiretec. Commenting on the award, Simon said: “The world travel market is the leading global event within the travel…

The Welsh Government in partnership with Diverse Cymru are holding an event on November 20 to show underrepresented groups how to get into the fast growing Film and TV industry in Wales. The event, run in conjunction with a number of partners including the BBC, S4C and BAFTA Cymru, will showcase the variety of roles available in the industry and help people to get that first foot on the ladder. Speaking ahead of the event, Lord Elis-Thomas said: “This event is an exciting opportunity to show individuals who hadn’t previously considered a career in Film, television or both that anything…

Southerndown beach in the Vale of Glamorgan is one of nine beaches across the UK to be cleaned as part of the “Big Beach Clean”. The competition run by Fairy, Proctor and Gamble and Keep Britain Tidy asked the public to vote online for their favourite beach to receive a cleanup event. Taking place on the 9 November at Southerndown beach, the event included a range of activities showing the importance of clean and healthy beaches and the effects of marine litter. Organised by Keep Wales Tidy, the day involved a litter pick on the beach with members of the…

This week around 35 police forces across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are taking part in Operation Drive Insured (12-18 November 2018) in a week of enhanced operations to remove uninsured drivers from UK roads and help protect road users.    [aoa id=”1″] Uninsured drivers are often involved in a wide range of criminal activities. Every year the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) Police Helpline records hundreds of incidents where an uninsured driver is found without a valid driving licence or using an untaxed or stolen vehicle. Records also show a number of offenders are caught driving while under the influence…

Cardiff and Vale College has celebrated the hard work, success and progression of its learners with a glittering awards evening – with more winners than ever before. [aoa id=”1″] Hundreds of attendees from across the spectrum of local business, education providers and the community came to the lavish event. They joined friends and families of the 35 current and former students plus the College’s partner organisations who were recognised for their efforts and contribution to College life. The ceremony was held in the stunning surroundings of the College’s City Centre Campus Atrium and was hosted by BBC, BT Sport and…