Author: Rhys Gregory

Sports clubs and organisations across Caerphilly are invited to apply for artificial turf and 3G pitch allocations for the upcoming winter season. Applications will be open until Sunday 7th June, providing clubs with the opportunity to secure training and match slots across facilities throughout the county borough. Allocations will be made in line with the Cabinet-approved Allocation Criteria for Artificial Sports Pitches and 3G Pitches, with priority based on football and rugby club rankings. This approach ensures a clear, consistent and fair process that reflects the structure of the game and supports clubs across all levels of participation. Applications will…

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting tenders to operate a new visitor facilities hub in Pontneddfechan, as part of a £7.5 million investment to support sustainable tourism in Waterfall Country. The development, scheduled for completion in summer 2026, will include a high quality 8-bedroom family friendly visitor accommodation alongside a café or community shop, a 136‑space car park with electric vehicle charging, a children’s play area, and modern public toilets. Pontneddfechan is located at the heart of Waterfall Country, which welcomes more than 300,000 visitors each year. While tourism brings significant economic benefits, it has also placed pressure on local…

Coleg Cambria has strengthened its international commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion following a week-long visit to Canada. Fairness and Belonging Lead Alice Churm and Learning Support Manager Sean Finnigan travelled to Vancouver as part of a funded Taith exchange, coordinated by ColegauCymru. They forged new partnerships with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVABC), building on international collaboration that began last year. The visit focused on equality, inclusivity and diversity, with a strong emphasis on preventing and challenging harmful behaviours, embedding trauma-informed practice, and advancing anti-racism across further and higher education. During the…

A North Wales holiday park operator says its latest site has opened amid strong demand from holidaymakers choosing to vacation in the UK. All the available lodges, caravans and touring pitches were booked out for Fishpool Holiday Park in Delamare, Cheshire, during the first couple of weeks of May. The opening followed the acquisition of the Fishpool site by Ty Gwyn, a third-generation family business based in Abergele, North Wales, and two months of works to transform the holiday park. The works included the introduction of a range of new lodges and caravans and groundworks including landscaping, a new entrance…

Rhug Estate is bringing rural convenience into the 21st century with the launch of out-of-hours vending machines and InPost parcel lockers – removing barriers for local people while keeping fresh, organic produce within easy reach around the clock. The award-winning organic estate, near Corwen, has introduced the vending machines to give customers 24/7 access to Rhug’s premium produce beyond traditional Farm Shop hours, offering a practical solution for busy visitors while also helping reduce food waste. Stocked with the estate’s own organic products, the machines allow customers to pick up fresh, local food whenever it suits them – early in…

As the summer season approaches, the Bardsey Island Trust marks a new and important phase in its history with an ambitious vision for the future and a new team at the helm. At the Trust’s Annual General Meeting on 16 May, Alun Llwyd (Chief Executive of PYST Ltd who is responsible for the PYST and Am platforms) was elected Chair. His appointment comes at a time of real change for Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), almost half a century since the Trust bought the island, with the aim of protecting its community, heritage and unique wildlife. Now, with a new team…

Following success in previous years, Ceredigion Youth Service is fortunate to accept another opportunity generously provided by West Wales Holiday Cottages to support young people with a cash bursary this year. The purpose of the bursary is to provide young people aged between 11 and 25 with the chance to receive £1,500 to help with their future aspirations. The successful applicant(s) will be chosen by Ceredigion Youth Forum, which is a panel made up of young people from Ceredigion. Gwion Bowen, Senior Support Officer Participation, said: “We are very grateful to West Wales Holiday Cottages for providing us with this opportunity for young people in Ceredigion for…

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales has responded positively to Rhun ap Iorwerth MS’s first statement to the Senedd as First Minister, particularly his commitments to job creation, business support and building a stronger, more competitive Welsh economy. It welcomed the emphasis on growing stronger Welsh firms and increasing the number of medium-sized businesses that can scale, export and retain value in Wales. Joshua Miles, Head of FSB Wales, said: “We are encouraged by the First Minister’s clear ambition to create jobs, support businesses and develop a Welsh economy that is outward-looking and competitive. Small businesses are the backbone…

The South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee (SWWCJC) will unveil its first Regional Investment Prospectus this week at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds, marking a major milestone in the region’s long‑term economic development strategy. South West Wales is a region with strong foundations and a strong future, and the prospectus showcases its ambitious vision for attracting sustainable investment across Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, and Swansea. It highlights a varied portfolio of strategic opportunities across a range of sectors including clean energy, advanced manufacturing, innovation, tourism, and infrastructure — all designed to accelerate growth,…

A Cardiff landlord has been fined just under £1,000 after serious safety failings were discovered at a rental property in Canton. John Hitchman Small pleaded guilty to 19 offences at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on May 1, 2026, following an investigation carried out by Shared Regulatory Services. The investigation began after a tenant reported concerns about water leaking onto an electrical unit at the property. During inspections, officers uncovered a number of hazards which they said placed tenants at risk. These included the absence of a suitable fire alarm system, incomplete fire doors, unsafe escape routes, no fixed heating, trip hazards…