Author: Rhys Gregory

The partnership with the 2019 Urdd National Eisteddfod, which runs from 27 May to 1 June, is part of the University’s commitment to Welsh language and culture. [aoa id=”1″] More than 15,000 young people are expected to take part in competitions including song, dance and performance. The University will have a major presence on the ‘Maes’, or Eisteddfod site, as well as supporting some of the most high-profile events. Cardiff University’s Dean for the Welsh Language, Dr Huw Williams, said the University was fully committed to supporting Welsh language and culture as part of its strategy. “Part of our ‘civic…

Economy and Transport Minister, Ken Skates has awarded the contract securing air travel between Cardiff and Anglesey for the next four years to the company that has ensured regular flights for last two years.   [aoa id=”1″] The new Public Services Obligation (PSO) air service contract has been given to Eastern Airways, who since March 2017, has established stability and restored passenger confidence achieving significant growth on the route of around 40%, bringing visibility to the service amongst new and existing passengers.   Transport Minister, Ken Skates said:   “Wales needs to be better connected. Eastern Airways shares our ambitions…

The latest pub closure figures from CAMRA reveal that 23 Welsh pubs have closed between July and December 2018, prompting the real ale consumer’s champion to renew calls for government action to Save Our Pubs. [aoa id=”1″] CAMRA is increasingly concerned that pubs across Wales are missing out on vital protection afforded to them across the rest of the United Kingdom within the planning system. Whilst England now requires developers to seek planning permission before demolishing or converting a pub to another use, Wales has been left behind. CAMRA is also concerned that pub closure figures across the UK remain…

The chairman of an organisation that is supporting the restoration of the Montgomery Canal is appealing for volunteers to come forward to help with surveying and engineering works. Michael Limbrey, Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust chairman, is urgently trying to find a surveyor to survey a half-mile section of dried out canal through to the Welsh border. “We want to restore the dry section of canal towards Pant but first we need a detailed assessment of what has to be done,” he said. “We already have the equipment and volunteers who will help but we need a surveyor to take the…

WS Marketing is pleased to announce that applications for the inaugural South Wales Law Awards are now open. The South Wales Law Awards is set to recognise the outstanding achievements of the law community, at a black tie gala dinner on Wednesday the 15th May 2019 at the Bear Hotel – Cowbridge. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters is to host the South Wales Law Awards. The categories for applications are: Commercial Law Services of the Year Employment Law Services of the Year Family Law Services of the Year Personal Injury Law Services of the Year…

Publican John Les Tomos has stepped down as chairman of the Mold Food & Drink Festival organising committee after 13 years at the helm. [aoa id=”1″] John, who runs Y Dderwen-The Oak at Hendre, near Mold, has passed on the baton to two new chairpeople – Richard Howells, who runs The Olive Tree Delicatessen in Mold, and Gwenan Roberts, who has run the festival’s cookery sessions for a number of years. Co-chair Gwenan, a former education officer with Flintshire County Council, said the organising committee would be continuing to develop the two-day event which attracts visitors from far and wide.…

Entries are coming in for the Montgomery Canal Triathlon to be held on Saturday 18 May 2019. This popular event is organised by the Friends of the Montgomery Canal and brings entrants from across the country to cycle, walk and canoe the 35 miles of canal from Newtown to Welsh Frankton. With three months to go, nearly a quarter of the places have already been booked. This year’s event is supported by a grant from the ‘Bags of Help’ scheme voted for by shoppers at Tesco, Newtown. Christine Palin, Chairman of the Friends of the Montgomery Canal said: “The Montgomery…

South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 18:50hrs on Friday 15th of February 2019 on the A4229 South Cornelly by-pass. A grey coloured Peugeot 208 and a blue coloured BMW 330D were involved in the collision, the driver of the Peugeot a 30 year old male was conveyed to hospital with life threatening injuries. The road was closed for approximately 6 hours to allow for investigation work to be carried out, the Police would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding during this time. South Wales Police…

An award-winning Newtown business is investing £600,000 in an exciting project to regenerate the town’s Ladywell Shopping Centre. Successful groundworks and civil engineering business EvaBuild have begun work to transform the 8,000 sq ft former supermarket in the centre into a modern, open plan office that will employ up to 100 staff. Negotiations are progressing with prospective tenants. Work is expected to take eight months to complete and the company is renaming the centre as Ladywell Business Hub. The centre will be transformed externally and internally and the car parking layout will be amended to accommodate both cars and bicycles.…

Lovers of fine dining are in for a treat at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai,Rhos-on-Sea from February 26-28. [aoa id=”1″] Hundreds of chefs and front of house learners from across Wales and England and as far away as Austria will be serving up dishes to tantalise the judges’ tastebuds over three days. The WICC comprises a wide range of competitions culminating with the Junior and National Chef of Wales finals on Thursday, February 28. Also running over the three days will be the Battle for the Dragon contest between Wales, Austria and a team from Cambrian…