Author: Rhys Gregory

Tenby Harbour and North Beach users are being asked to be aware of heavy moving machinery as dredging work is carried out. Sand will be removed from the mouth of the Harbour and deposited at the north end of the beach. The work will not affect vessel movements at the Harbour. Tenby Harbourmaster Chris Salisbury said a licence for the dredging is in place. “We ask that the public please keep clear of the operating area and that dogs are kept on a lead during this time,” Chris added. Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “I’m grateful…

An exciting new community sports hub under construction in Pontllanfraith is on track to open this summer, as a decision is made to permanently close the adjacent Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre. Caerphilly county borough council’s Cabinet met this week to formally agree the closure of the aging leisure centre, which has been closed to the public for the past 5 years. Alternative sport and leisure facilities are currently being built on land next to the site as part of a £14 million development called Y Cwmpawd. The new development will be a Centre for Vulnerable Learners and will also boasts a…

Monmouthshire County Council will begin replacing the steps and footpath in Castle Dell, Chepstow, which connects Welsh Street to the Bank Street car park, on Monday, 17th March 2025. The project will result in improved connectivity between Welsh Street car park and Chepstow Castle, a safer walking route with enhanced accessibility for wheelchairs, pushchairs, and mobility scooters. The work is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. During this period, the steps and footpath will be closed and fenced off to ensure a safe working environment for workers and the public. For safety reasons, the Castle Dell play area…

Victoria Heath has been appointed as Wales’ first Chief Healthcare Science Officer. Victoria will advise the Welsh Government on the most effective ways to use healthcare science to deliver improved healthcare, including modernising and introducing new diagnostic technologies and treatments. She will support and represent more than 50 different roles within the healthcare science professions in Wales. Victoria comes from the NHS’ ME-5 Pathology Network, where she was responsible for the development and implementation of workforce initiatives. She has worked in the NHS since she was 18, starting her career as a biomedical scientist trainee in Oxfordshire, and registered as…

The Bristol Channel and South West Wales sailing itinerary for Paddle Steamer Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has just been released which confirms the historic steamship will return to Penarth, Swansea, Tenby, Porthcawl, Milford Haven and Fishguard from Monday 2nd June to Wednesday 25th June offering a variety of cruises. Waverley’s Master, Captain Dominic McCall, commented “We have developed the best possible sailing programme for South West Wales to ensure that as many locals and visitors as possible have the opportunity to step aboard Waverley and enjoy a traditional pleasure steamer excursion. We also have a number of…

Savills Cardiff has announced 12 promotions within its multi-disciplinary office. The promotions, which took effect on 1 March 2025, are across the real estate consultancy’s planning, development, energy, valuation and residential development sales teams, and see the creation of three new directors, seven associates and two senior planners. Chris Potts, head of Savills Cardiff, said: ‘This record number of promotions reflects the considerable wealth of talent we have in our business across a broad range of property services. ‘It is a great pleasure to congratulate our new directors, Caroline, Rhys and Jack, who represent a new generation of industry leaders…

The Oswestry Balloon Carnival is set to return on the 16th and 17th of August 2025, promising a weekend filled with vibrant hot air balloons, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. This annual event, held in the heart of Oswestry at Cae Glas Park, is organised in association with Nightingale House Hospice, Oswestry Town Council, and Oswestry BID. Visitors can look forward to witnessing a variety of mesmerising hot air balloons taking to the skies, weather permitting, during early morning and early evening flights. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday evening ‘Night Glow’ finale, where tethered hot air…

A LLANGOLLEN woman is the latest member of the team at the Welsh cancer research charity – Cancer Research Wales. Nicole Quirk has been appointed as the independent charity’s fundraising manager for North Wales. In her new role, Nicole is responsible for helping local organisations such as businesses, schools, sports clubs and individuals to support Cancer Research Wales by fundraising. Commenting on her appointment, Nicole said: “As with most people unfortunately I’ve known friends and family who have been affected by cancer. My main reasoning for joining Cancer Research Wales is to work for a charity that is part of…

Swansea University will be the first stop in Wales on a nationwide tour commemorating 200 years of braille, helping to highlight how this tactile system of raised dots empowers people with sight loss. To mark this special anniversary, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched the Braille and Beyond Tour, visiting a select number of public and higher education libraries across the UK. A Braille 200 event will be held at the University’s Singleton Park Library and the Taliesin Arts Centre on Tuesday 25 March 2025,10 am to 3 pm. The day will feature a number of…

Developments on the Montgomery Canal in Powys and Shropshire and future plans will be in the spotlight at a meeting in Newtown next month. The Montgomery Canal Forum is being held at Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown on Friday, April 4 at 2.30pm. Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust is extending an open invitation to anyone interested in the restoration and development of the canal with its social, economic and environmental benefits for present and future generations.  Presentations will be made on restoration work in Shropshire where volunteers are restoring a canal section which has been derelict for 80 years. A Restore the…