Author: Rhys Gregory

Car parking charges at Penarth Cliff Walk, Cold Knap and Bron-y-Mor in Barry are to be suspended until the Spring 2026. The charges were introduced in September as part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s wider car parking strategy. A report is now being presented to the Council’s Cabinet on 04 December recommending these be suspended temporarily.   Cllr Mark Wilson, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services, said: “We’ve listened carefully to residents and local businesses, and it’s clear that the introduction of parking charges at Penarth Cliff Walk, Cold Knap and Bron-y-Mor has raised concerns that we need…

Christmas shoppers can look forward to ‘A Very Merry Maesteg Christmas Market’, taking place on Saturday 13 December between 11am and 3pm in Maesteg Market Square. Organised by the council’s Economic Development & Enterprise team, the festive event will transform the square with local stalls, handmade gifts, and seasonal food and drink, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for families, residents, and visitors. Building on the success of the ‘Maesteg on the Menu’ event in October, which brought significant footfall and positive feedback from traders and the public alike, the Christmas market continues the council’s commitment to supporting local enterprise…

Cardiff has joined a bid by the Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035 tournament. Council Leader, Cllr Huw Thomas, said: “Cardiff has a strong track-record of successfully hosting major sporting events and that experience, alongside the infrastructure we have here, the passionate fans, and the warm welcome always on offer, makes for something really special. “Events on this scale deliver serious economic benefits for local businesses and showcase the city to a global audience. The prospect of potentially being a host city in 2035, part of a national celebration…

Work to transform the lodge building at Tredegar Park into a café has got underway. Initial work will see repairs made to the main lodge building, both inside and outside. Work inside the building will include installing new access points, installing heating and electrical systems in line with the council’s zero-carbon goals, and creating office space on the upper floors for park staff. Clearance work around the outside of the building has already been completed, which will provide space for the creation of an extension and a courtyard garden, to serve the future café. The lodge roof has been replaced,…

Abertillery has a new way to explore its proud past! Pupils from Abertillery 3-16 Learning Campus helped launch an exciting digital history trail this week, inviting locals and visitors to discover the stories behind the town’s landmarks. Commissioned by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the trail uses the History Points platform to guide walkers on a circular route featuring 10 fascinating sites—from historic buildings to striking artworks. Along the way, pupils uncovered surprising facts, like the town library’s former life as Trinity Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, where the foundation stone was laid in…

Billions of pounds of investment, supporting thousands of high-quality jobs, have flowed into North Wales in the past year. Investment by a range of companies is helping secure a sustainable future for a region which is primed to build on its rich history in high value manufacturing by embracing generational revolutions in technology and industry. The landmark Wales Investment Summit taking place today will see more than 300 industry and business leaders from 27 countries around the world gather in Newport to explore exciting investment opportunities across Wales, including in North Wales. Of those attending, 150 are new to Wales. Wylfa…

More than ten thousand jobs are planned for Wales after £1.4 billion of extra investment was announced by the First Minister ahead of the Wales Investment Summit. New investments for Wales announced since the Summit was launched total £16 billion. They include international names, such as: Vodafone - £600m investment to bring 5GSA coverage to 99% benefiting an extra 2 million people GE - £19m to modernise its global customer base at Nantgarw site which employs more than 1,350 highly skilled engineers and technical specialists Associated British Ports (ABP) - £42m capital investment in five Welsh ports, including introducing a new deep-water berth at Middle Quay, Newport RWE - £200m to build its largest facility for battery energy storage in Pembroke. This will help to stabilise the UK energy market by storing surplus energy and feeding it into the National…

Wales today marks the 10th anniversary of a radical change to the organ donation laws – becoming the first part of the UK to introduce deemed consent to help save the lives of hundreds of people in need of an organ transplant The Welsh system assumes a person wishes to donate their organs after their death unless they have specifically declined by opting out during their lifetime. Families will always be consulted about organ donation and are more likely to support it if they know it is what their loved one wanted. Since the legislation came into force on 1…

WELSH fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has completed work on zone one of Pentre Awel, Llanelli, a project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the region. On 15 October, Canolfan Pentre Awel, the largest ever regeneration project of its size in south-west Wales, opened its doors to the local community. It is one of nine major projects under the Swansea Bay City Deal, providing support in health and wellbeing, and offering spaces for developments for businesses, education and training. The project is being developed in four zones and Dudley’s Aluminium worked alongside main contractor Bouygues UK to…

Welsh homes often struggle with a lack of natural light, a challenge amplified by the country’s northern latitude and frequently overcast skies. Many traditional Welsh properties feature small windows and deep floor plans that leave interior spaces feeling perpetually dim and unwelcoming. This darkness can influence the visual appeal of living spaces and may affect how residents feel in their homes. Even minor daylight improvements such as swapping heavy curtains for blinds that fully clear the window, repainting ceilings and key walls with high light reflectance value (LRV) paint, or adding a strategically placed mirror can make a clear difference…