Author: Rhys Gregory

IRONMAN Wales returns to Pembrokeshire on Sunday and there will be full and partial road closures around the south of the County. IRONMAN Wales will be held on Sunday, 21st September with thousands of athletes from all over the world taking part in a 2.3mile swim, followed by a 112mile bike ride before finishing with a 26.2mile run. The swim starts at 7.25am from Tenby’s North Beach. Full information outlining road closures and alternative routes available across the course is available at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-wales/traffic-impact to help residents plan their travel. There is also a link on this page to a live map…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has this week (17 September) unanimously approved the reintroduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to block unauthorised vehicle access to the Cefn Brithdir area of the Gelligaer and Merthyr Common for the next three years, in a major step to combat fly-tipping and protect the local environment. The PSPO, made under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, will allow the Council to install and manage barriers at key access points on the site. Legitimate users, including commoners, emergency services, contractors, walkers, cyclists, and local groups, will retain access through a managed…

The semi-finalists for the 14th British Kebab Awards have been revealed, with some of Wales’ best-loved kebab houses securing a place on the shortlist. Founded in 2013 by restaurateur and campaigner Ibrahim Dogus, the Awards celebrate the very best kebab restaurants and takeaways across the UK. Now a highlight of the hospitality calendar, they showcase excellence across 20 categories, shining a light on businesses that contribute to a sector worth over £2.8 billion a year. This year’s Welsh contenders will compete in categories including Best Kebab House in Wales and Best Greek Restaurant/Takeaway. Best Kebab House in Wales – Semi-Finalists…

Active enforcement of a new road safety scheme on the A4059 in the Cynon Valley is set to begin from Wednesday, October 1. The average speed camera system, installed between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, will now enforce the recently introduced lower speed limits. Drivers exceeding the limits will be dealt with under GoSafe’s standard practices. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and GoSafe have been working together to improve safety on the route following a rise in serious and fatal collisions in recent years. As part of a review, traffic counters monitored vehicles over a seven-day period. While the average speed was…

Leading regional law firm, Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors, has moved to a new, larger office in Llanelli as part of their continued expansion across West Wales. The new office, located at 10-12 Queen Victoria Road, Llanelli, replaces the firm’s previous premises at Murray Street, which the team had outgrown due to increasing demand for legal services in the area. “We’ve seen sustained growth in Llanelli since we opened an office in 2020,” said Peter Lynn, Senior Partner, “and the move to Queen Victoria Road gives us the space and facilities we need not just for now, but for years…

A multi-agency operation arranged and led by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team has led to the seizure of hundreds of cigarettes, tobacco, illegal vapes, toys and two vehicles. Officers from the council’s Trading Standards and Waste Enforcement Teams working with South Wales Police carried out a series of raids following the receipt of intelligence received about the sale of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco and the disposal of associated business waste. Illicit tobacco was found hidden in concealments in business premises and in vehicles parked nearby, detected by thorough searching and the use of sniffer dogs. Illegal disposable…

Theatr na nÓg’s award-winning musical Eye of the Storm is set to return to Swansea this autumn, following overwhelming demand that has seen its six-week schools’ run sell out months in advance. The award-winning production, written by Geinor Styles with songs by Grammy Award winner Amy Wadge, runs at the Dylan Thomas Theatre from 16 September to 25 October. First performed in 2017 before touring the UK and Hong Kong, Eye of the Storm will break new ground this year with its first Welsh-language performances. The translation, Dal y Gwynt by Gwawr Loader, will be performed both for schools and,…

Health and Care Research Wales is launching a new three-year action plan to increase diversity and inclusion in health and social care research in Wales. The plan will be launched this week by the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Professor Isabel Oliver, at a special event at the Senedd, where a new partnership between Health and Care Research Wales and Oxford University’s Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) will also be announced. Healthcare inequalities are a continuing challenge in Wales. Factors such as ethnicity, disability, age and deprivation can all influence health, even before people become unwell. For example, women born…

Life Sciences Hub Wales has announced the appointment of Elinor Williams as the new Head of Marketing and Communications. Elinor joins Life Sciences Hub Wales from a distinguished career at Ofcom, bringing a wealth of experience and strong relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, and media to strengthen our reputation in Wales. Elinor was the face of Ofcom in Wales for many years, representing the organisation in all parts of Wales and in a wide variety of contexts from meetings in village halls to Senedd Committees and media interviews. During her time at Ofcom, she succeeded in nurturing long-term relationships with…

A heartwarming wave of community collaboration has helped transform a retail space in Penarth into a shop that will provide Ysgol y Deri learners with valuable work experience. Volunteers from Morgan Sindall, CS Flooring, Ian Williams Carpentry, Whiteheads Building Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council offered their time, resources and skills to bring the new Hubbub shop to life. The Hubbub shop aims to create a welcoming and functional space where pupils can gain hands-on experience in retail, customer service, and shop management, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. Stacey Long, Post-16 Transition Lead at Ysgol y Deri,…