Author: Rhys Gregory

A once-dull underpass in Haverfordwest has been transformed into a vibrant, eye-catching mural thanks to the creativity and hard work of five young people from the Haverfordwest High VC King’s Trust group, led by Youth Worker Ell Lewis. Supported by a Youth Bank Grant, GD Harries & Sons and funds raised through raffles, cake sales, and bingo events at their school, the group collaborated with local businesses and the community to bring their vision to life. The result is a stunning public artwork that not only adds a splash of colour to the town but also represents Haverfordwest heritage and…

A former couple who built a shepherd’s hut and log cabin without planning permission have been ordered by a court to pay more than £4,000 between them. Daniel and Megan Davies both pleaded guilty to non-compliance of an enforcement notice after the unlawful development was discovered on land at Seven Acres, Whitland, in August 2023. Daniel Davies of Seven Acres, and Megan Davies of The Potting Shed, Whitland appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Thursday May 1st. Pembrokeshire County Council issued an enforcement notice requiring removal of the cabin and hut on June 21st2024 but no action was taken in…

Councillor Kate Thomas has taken up her new role as the 393rd Mayor of Newport following a ceremony in the Civic Centre. Councillor Thomas, who represents the Stow Hill ward, has chosen two charities to support for her year in office – Little People UK and Book Trust Cymru. She was born was born in Birmingham but has always been proud of her father’s Welsh ancestry and has remained close to his family who live near the Ceredigion coast. Councillor Thomas eventually chose to live in Wales and studied at the college campus in Allt-yr-yn. She moved to Stow Hill…

Foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and create lasting connections in Caerphilly County Borough. Foster Care Fortnight, the biggest fostering awareness campaign of the year, takes place between May 12th and May 25th this year, with this year’s theme celebrating the power of relationships. Whether it’s the bond between a carer and a child, the relationship created with supportive social workers, or the friendships built with other foster carers in a community, strong relationships are the golden thread that run through all fostering stories. In Wales, there are more than 7,000 children in care, but only…

Tourism projects in Wales are set to receive a share of millions of pounds to invest in getting the basics right for visitors. The £5m Brilliant Basics fund supports schemes that deliver improvements to essential visitor infrastructure at tourism destinations across the length and breadth of the country. Announcing the full list of projects set to benefit between 2025 and 2027 today (Wednesday 14 May) during Wales Tourism Week, the Cabinet Secretary with responsibility for tourism, Rebecca Evans, noted the vital role the fund plays in ensuring all visitors continue to receive a warm Welsh welcome From new changing facilities…

The Senedd has passed landmark legislation to give all children across Wales the opportunity to confidently speak Welsh, regardless of their background or the language of the school they attend. The Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill, which was passed by the Senedd this week, aims to close the gap in Welsh speaking ability among pupils from different schools. The Bill aims to make progress towards the 2050 target of a million speakers by strengthening the role of the Welsh language in education, with the overarching goal of ensuring that all pupils of maintained schools in Wales are independent Welsh language…

Wales is making headway in its TB Eradication Programme through a strengthened partnership approach that is delivering positive changes in government policy for farmers while tackling the disease. Ahead of his update to Senedd Members this afternoon, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: “Our partnership approach with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and Programme Board is delivering real changes that help both tackle the disease and support farmers through difficult times. “I’ve seen first-hand the distress TB causes farming families and businesses and I’m keen we take steps to address it.” Reviewing…

Children and young people with care experience gathered in Cardiff over the weekend for Wales’ fourth annual care summit. The Exploring Radical Reform Summit creates a vital platform where young people can directly engage with Welsh Government Ministers to help shape wide-ranging reforms to care services across Wales. For the first time, younger children aged 9-14, who are currently in care, joined 40 young leaders with care experience. Actor Michael Sheen, patron of Voices from Care Cymru, addressed the young people through special video messages. Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden, who attended alongside Ministers for Education, Social…

THE spectacular growth of a multi award-winning family business has seen it lay down new roots in Wales. Fresh and Tasty (FT) Microgreens is relocating to a larger, three-acre site at Glanllyn Farm in Wigfair, near St Asaph. Husband and wife team Steve and Laura Holland launched the company in 2021 and have never looked back, supplying up to 50 varieties of microherbs and microgreens to restaurants, independent stores, pubs and cafes across the region, in addition to home delivery. The company is expanding its operation into two ex-refrigeration shipping containers with a polytunnel four times bigger than at their previous…

Weekend trips around Wales have a lot to offer. From coastal roads to quiet valleys, the journey is often as enjoyable as the destination. Making short breaks comfortable doesn’t require a huge amount of planning. A few adjustments before leaving can improve the overall experience significantly. Comfortable travel is about feeling prepared. That includes how the car is packed, how organised the boot space is, and how passengers stay comfortable over several hours. Choosing the right gear and making smart use of space can turn a quick break into something a lot more enjoyable. Let’s take a look at what…