Author: Rhys Gregory

Plans have been approved to transform the former Royal Oak Camp at Llangorse Lake in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park into a year-round holiday park, with global commercial real estate advisor Avison Young acting as planning consultant on behalf of UK Country Parks. The site was formerly used solely as an activity centre for school children, before falling into administration and then ceasing to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic. The new use case is set to open the land and buildings up as overnight holiday accommodation. Plans will now see the conversion of three of the existing buildings into holiday…

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Wales, with strong winds expected to bring disruption from Sunday evening into Monday. The warning is in place from 8pm on Sunday 14 September until 6pm on Monday 15 September. Gusts of 50–60mph are likely around coastal and hilly areas, with exposed locations possibly seeing winds of up to 70–80mph. Forecasters say the windiest conditions are expected on Monday morning, moving eastwards as the day goes on. The Met Office warns that coastal routes and communities could be affected by spray and large waves. There is also a chance of…

Cardiff’s much-loved Winter Wonderland will return this festive season, taking place from Thursday 13 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. The event will once again spread across two of the city’s most iconic locations, Cardiff Castle and City Hall Lawn, bringing festive fun for the whole family. Visitors can look forward to skating beneath the backdrop of the Norman Keep, with the popular undercover Ice Rink and Ice Walk making their return. For beginners or those seeking a calmer pace, the Novice Rink provides a relaxed environment, while accessible sessions will be available every Thursday. Beyond the rink, the…

A newly redeveloped skatepark in Pentwyn was officially opened this week. Parc Coed y Nant skatepark is avibrant new facility designed to serve young people and the wider community of Pentwyn. Located behind Pentwyn Leisure Centre, the park replaces outdated equipment with a modern 300m² concrete SPOT-style design, developed following extensive community consultation and input from local ward members. The redevelopment has been delivered as part of the Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme programme and with funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. Yesterday evening’s official opening was attended by Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events,  Cllr Jen Burke…

A successful Welsh Government business support programme has boosted the revenues of participating businesses by more than £60 million through exporting – with a further 15 companies now chosen to accelerate their export potential and grow further through international trade. Each year, the New Exporter Programme provides a cohort of small and medium sized business from across Wales with bespoke support designed to increase their export potential by embedding exports as a core aspect of their overall business growth strategy. The programme, which is a core part of the Welsh Government’s Export Action Plan for Wales, offers tailored support focused…

The Cricketers opens its doors this Saturday (September 13th) for the first time since being taken over by Cardiff pubco Croeso Pubs. And legendary TV chef Marco Pierre White has wished the whole team luck as they take on their ninth venture, saying he hopes to visit the much-loved pub very soon. Marco, who was the youngest chef to earn three Michelin stars and earned the title of Britain’s first celebrity chef, said in his message to his friend Croeso’s executive chef Jamie Newman: “I apologise that I won’t be able to make the opening of The Cricketers but what…

Dare you face the Sandman this Halloween? The spine-chilling Scream Time trail is returning to Margam Country Park, promising even more scares, creepy encounters and nightmare-fuelled moments. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s trail will plunge visitors into the haunted 19th-century castle, where eerie characters lurk in the shadows and every room hides a new horror. From the Sandman and his sinister Sleepwalkers to evil clowns and ghostly residents, it’s an experience designed to leave you looking over your shoulder. Visitors will need to keep their eyes wide open if they don’t want to join the…

Staff at travel and leisure company TUI say they’ll be proud to work at a new office development in Swansea city centre. TUI are among a number of tenants already confirmed for the 71/72 Kingsway scheme at the former Oceana nightclub site. Developed by Swansea Council and part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal, the development will accommodate up to 600 jobs. TUI staff currently based at Alexandra House will move there in the coming weeks, helping to retain jobs in the city centre. They’ll join workers from other businesses including IWG and Futures First at the new scheme. The…

A new Oysho Cardiff Half interactive Daily Mile challenge has been launched for schools across Wales to take get involved with all the excitement as race day approaches. Run 4 Wales has partnered with Run Wales at Welsh Athletics to launch the free initiative which is designed to inspire children to move in a fun, simple and flexible way – all while encouraging links with learning and the community. The Daily Mile is an initiative that has been granted funding from the Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation. The Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and receives the surpluses…

CARDIFF-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has secured three new projects within the education sector as the new academic year begins. Dudley’s Aluminium will work alongside Wilmott Dixon to install Kawneer curtain walling, windows and doors on two projects: Glyncoch Primary School based in Rhondda Cynon Taf, an English medium primary school which is being built to Passivhaus standards, and Airfield Primary Academy, a 630-place school in Weston-super-Mare. Both schools, expected to open in 2026, are designed with the environment in mind and will also include facilities for the wider community. The fabricator will also be working with Tilbury Douglas on Luminous…