Author: Rhys Gregory

AN INNOVATIVE online card game platform is set to launch a groundbreaking new physical product – Mosh Idols Punk Rock Playing Cards.  Designed for collectors and fans of punk rock alike, the Mosh Idols deck from Llanfairfechan-based Solitaire.io contains 52 classic playing cards (plus Jokers). Backers of a Kickstarter Campaign launching Tuesday (May 6) will receive a Punk Rock themed deck with novel eXtended Reality (XR) features. When viewed through your phone camera, however, the rockstars on the cards come to life and perform original music tracks using the power of Augmented Reality. With its limited-edition nature, this deck is…

A new sandwich brand has joined the roster of businesses flourishing at Ffos Caerffili. Rebecca Goad, known to everyone as Becci, launched her focaccia sandwich brand Bonnie’s at Caerphilly’s container market during the town’s food festival in April. Bonnie’s is one of a collection of new arrivals at Ffos Caerffili including AG Indian Kitchen and The Meadows Wildlife Park. Since 2019, Becci has worked alongside her business partner Leyli Homayoonfar at the Mexican street food favourite Bab Hause / Bab Hause Mex, which has served the town from a unit at Ffos Caerffili since it opened last year. Becci said…

Greggs has opened its new and improved shop today in Maesteg. Previously located at 8 Talbot Street, the shop has now also gone into a neighbouring unit to create a larger store (7&8 Talbot Street). The shop will stock freshly prepared Greggs favourites, such as the on-the-go-retailer’s popular Sausage Roll, Steak Bake and delicious vegan alternatives, in addition to a range of over ice drinks including the new Peach Iced Tea and Mint Lemonade, which are only available in selected shops across the UK. Customers can also take advantage of Greggs’ deals throughout the day, including its famed breakfast combinations,…

Wales’ answer to Willy Wonka is expanding production with the opening of a new factory, supported by a £150,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales and £114,000 from Merseyside-based co-investors, Bathgate Business Finance. Richard Holt, owner of chocolatiers Mr Holt’s, is a former pastry chef and star of S4C’s pastry programme Yr Academi Felys (The Sweet Academy). He has run the chocolate factory and café at a former mill at Melin Llynon, near Llanddeusant on Anglesey. He has been crafting a popular Siocled range of Welsh chocolates, along with a unique range of Anglesey-branded donuts – nicknamed monuts. A…

Hundreds of thousands of families who recently found out their little one’s September primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said. Many working families will now be arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day, and with Tax-Free Childcare they can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the cost. Visit GOV.UK to check eligibility and register for Tax-Free Childcare. Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury said: “Through…

The First Minister Eluned Morgan MS addressed over 200 business leaders, politicians and other stakeholders at the CBI Wales Annual Lunch in Cardiff yesterday (Thursday 1 May). The event, sponsored by FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District (BID), and Blaenavon-based GOS Tool & Engineering, took place at the Parkgate Hotel as part of the CBI’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Guests also heard from Russell Greenslade, the new Director of CBI Wales, Alison Orrells, Chair, CBI Wales, and Tracy Black, Chief Commercial Officer, CBI, along with Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director, FOR Cardiff, Joshua Western, CEO and co-founder, Space Forge. Other speakers were…

A banned driver from Rhondda Cynon Taf has been jailed for motoring offences including failing to stop his van for police. On Sunday, April 6, roads policing officers were driving along Oxford Street in Nantgarw when they noticed a white Peugeot van drive past them at high speed. Officers immediately did a U-turn to follow the van, and Dean John, 51, from Church Village, looked to be bringing his van to a stop when indicated. Instead, he sped off. John then continued to drive erratically, driving through red lights, swerving over the road and driving at over twice the legal…

Rhyl school pupils have helped create a new haven for nature on their school grounds. Denbighshire County Council’s Biodiversity team recently linked up with Christ the Word pupils to develop a new wildflower meadow at the school site. The work follows recent development of hedgerow and woodland areas at the school with the support of pupils. 260 metres of hedgerow and 14 standard trees were planted to help increase biodiversity and the tree canopy at the school to support nature’s recovery and provide an educational wellbeing outdoor area for youngsters. To create the new wildflower meadow pupils helped the Biodiversity…

Swansea Beach is gearing up to welcome thousands of music enthusiasts as the highly anticipated ‘Tunes on the Bay’ festival kicks off today, Friday 2 May, and runs through Sunday 4 May. This three-day event promises a vibrant mix of live performances, featuring both renowned artists and local talent. Star-Studded Line-Up The festival boasts an impressive roster of performers: Friday, 2 May: Headliners McFly will take the stage, joined by Scouting for Girls, The Cuban Brothers, Symphonic Ibiza Beach Orchestra, Ellie Sax, Who’s Molly?, and a tribute performance by Dean Jones as Tom Jones. Saturday, 3 May: Supergrass leads the…

Dog owners are reminded that some of our County’s beaches have seasonal restrictions in place regarding our four-legged friends. While many Pembrokeshire beaches welcome dogs all year around, there are some restrictions in place between 1st May and September 30th on the most popular beaches. Between these dates total dog bans are in place at Tenby North beach and Whitesands. Partial dog bans cover Lydstep, Newgale beach and pebble bank, Coppet Hall (voluntary), Saundersfoot beach and promenade, Tenby Castle and South Beach, Amroth beach and promenade, Poppit Sands, Broad Haven North and Dale. This means there are some areas of the…