Author: Rhys Gregory

The A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Redstone Cross road scheme in Pembrokeshire has been opened thanks to a £60 million joint investment by Welsh Government and the EU. The scheme, which was officially opened today by the First Minister, Eluned Morgan will improve connectivity, reduce journey times, provide extra resilience and reliability, and enhance road safety. It delivers a new 6km upgrade to the old road, a new carriageway, new roundabouts, 2 new bridges, 22 culverts, a new active travel route and environmental landscaping with over 450,000 plants and trees. As well as providing improved accessibility along the east-west transport corridor…

Two Welsh women, who live just ten minutes apart and served as code breakers during the Second World War, have been celebrated by the First Minister at the age of 101 for their crucial work. Kath Morris and Gwenfron Picken only found out recently that they had both worked at the secretive intelligence facility, Bletchley Park. The veterans were part of a team decoding enemy communications, which helped shorten the war and saved many lives. Their work remained classified for decades after the war ended. Kath from Neath and Gwenfron from Port Talbot got together at a local church to…

Swansea’s Dementia Hwb has been recognised for its exceptional dementia-friendly environment following a £140,000 Welsh Government-funded transformation. Located in Swansea’s Quadrant Shopping Centre, the hwb is now gold accredited by Stirling University Dementia Services Development Centre. The Welsh Government’s Integration and Rebalancing Capital Fund (IRCF) helped create a bespoke dementia-friendly space designed to meet the needs of those affected by dementia.  Sarah Murphy, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, who visited the hwb said: “Having a welcoming, purpose-designed space like the Swansea Dementia Hwb makes a real difference to people navigating what can be really challenging circumstances. “As we prepare…

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, crowned the ‘Best Attraction’ at the National Tourism Awards for Wales in March, are holding an event next month for anyone interested in building their own model railway at home. The two-day Model Railway Show and workshop will be held on May 17 and18, from 10am to 4pm both days, at Y Ganolfan Community Centre, High Street, Porthmadog. ]Stunning railway layouts created by local modellers will be on show and demonstrations from experienced modellers that range from creating buildings to tracks and wagons. The aim is to give all aspiring modellers the skills to take…

Researching your family history online is like solving a mystery. You’ll discover many clues but also face dead ends. Genealogy isn’t just typing a name into a search bar. Even with digital records, DNA tests, and teamwork, it can be complex. Privacy laws, incomplete archives, and cultural gaps can make things tricky. Still, with the right strategies, you can uncover amazing stories about your ancestors. This guide highlights the tools and challenges in online genealogy. It also discusses ethical concerns. This information will help you form an important family tree and dodge common errors. The Reality of Online Family History…

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An investigation has been launched by South Wales Police following a serious assault outside The Church Inn, in Old St Mellons, Cardiff. A man, 61, is in a critical condition in hospital following the incident which happened at approximately 1am on Saturday, May 3. Detectives are looking for the 28 year-old suspect and are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed the incident to make contact. Detective Sergeant Laura Slocombe, from Rumney CID, said: “We know there were people in the vicinity of the incident when it happened. If they haven’t spoken to officers, they are urged to get in…

Nightingale House Hospice and Wrexham County Borough Council are thrilled to announce the return of Wrexham’s MotorFest for its third consecutive year, kindly sponsored by Bellis Haulage and C & M Transport. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, at Penyllan Farm, Marchwiel, promising an exhilarating day filled with a diverse range of vehicles, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Building on the success of previous years, MotorFest 2025 aims to be bigger and better, showcasing an impressive array of classic cars, supercharged motors, bikes, trucks, tractors, and more. The festival offers something for everyone, from dedicated vehicle enthusiasts to…

Hotel Indigo, a stylish 122-bedroom boutique hotel in the heart of Cardiff has been brought to the market with Colliers’ specialist Hotels team handling the sale. Representing a prime investment opportunity, the property has a highly sought-after location and IHG branding. The guide price for the long leasehold interest is £5 million. Part of Dominions House, an elegant early 20th-century building formerly used as offices that has no listed status restrictions – the hotel has been stylishly converted into a dynamic hospitality offering. The hotel has six upper floors, plus ground and basement levels and Hotel Indigo offers plenty of…

Construction workloads in Wales rose through the first three months of 2025 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor, as a rise in public housing activity bolsters the sector. A net balance of 10% of surveyors in Wales reported a rise in overall construction activity, up from 3% seen in the final quarter of 2024. Public housing continues to see the highest workloads balance, with a net balance of 50% reporting an increase, the highest this balance has been in three years. Workloads in the private industrial subsector fell flat, and the net balances of…