Author: Rhys Gregory

A man has sadly died following a fire at a property in Caernarfon on Saturday 16 August. Emergency services attended a property on Lon Y Bryn shortly after 4pm. Despite the best efforts by all those who attended to tackle the fire, a man was subsequently found deceased inside the building. The man has not yet been formally identified but his next of kin have been informed. Detective Inspector Chris Burrow said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family, who although has not been formally identified, are being supported by officers. “A joint investigation with North Wales Fire and Rescue…

Applications for the 17th annual South Wales Business Awards are closing on Friday 29 August 2025. This is your last chance to submit an entry and showcase your business’s achievements on a regional stage. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 26 September 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff. The evening will once again be hosted by Wales’s beloved television and radio presenter, Sara Edwards, adding warmth and celebration to this prestigious event. Categories for 2025 This year introduces two new categories, alongside a dynamic slate that spans across key sectors. The full list includes: Young Entrepreneur of…

With only two weeks to go until new cars leave the nation’s showrooms sporting the latest ‘75’ vehicle registration on 01st September, a motoring expert is urging drivers to tick some key considerations off the list to help avoid common mistakes and pitfalls before signing on the dotted line. Spend time swotting up “With a car known to be a big investment, putting in the time to do your homework from the very start of the car buying journey is crucial, as this lays the foundations to make the right decision when heading to the showroom”, says The Motor Ombudsman’s…

RHYL’S seafront is experiencing a dynamic revival with a series of regeneration milestones delivering a major impact for residents, businesses, and visitors. Rhyl Neighbourhood Board – driver of the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign – is supporting a new phase in the town’s ongoing transformation – with the promenade at the heart of a bold and exciting future. The newly opened Queen’s Market stands as a key landmark in this rejuvenation, blending modern design with local character, bringing together independent food outlets, local traders, pop-up events, and community activities which have been enjoyed by thousands of customers within weeks of opening.…

Browne Jacobson has committed to a long-term future in the Welsh legal market after signing a 10-year lease for a larger Cardiff city centre office. The UK and Ireland law firm will move into a 9,500 sq ft space on the fourth floor at One Central Square in early 2026, providing space for more than 150 people. This will be Browne Jacobson’s third Cardiff base in under three years since launching its seventh UK and Ireland office at 36 Park Place in July 2023, following 25 years of working with the Welsh public sector. Having started out with a team…

IN a move that signals exciting times ahead at one of Wales’s fastest-growing companies – Dragon Group has appointed Chris Strong as its new Operations Director. Based in Cardiff and Radstock, near Bath, the award-winning business is the powerhouse behind several high-profile brands including Dragon Signs, Dragon Digital, Route Media, Colour Studios, Sportin Wales and Businessin Wales. With a team of more than 80 staff and a client base stretching across the UK and beyond – Holland & Barrett, Worthington’s Leekes, FAW, Transport for Wales, Travis Perkins, Leicester Tigers, the RNLI and Apetito to name just a few – the…

The West Cross Woodland is the green heart of the community and now youngsters have officially opened its play area – one of more than 60 to have been created or upgraded under an £8m Swansea Council scheme. Swansea Council has been hard at work improving community play areas across the city, and even more neighbourhoods will see improvements in the coming months, including Parcwernfadog in Morriston where construction work started this week. West Cross Woodland’s play area features a package of equipment including swings, a seesaw, multiplay units for toddlers and junior and a witch’s hat style roundabout. The…

An improvement scheme to the footbridge at Harcourt Terrace in Penrhiwceiber will take place from August 22, requiring a closure of the structure (excluding the Bank Holiday weekend). The footbridge is located between the residential area and Cwm Cynon Business Park, spanning the River Cynon and the railway line. Please note, the upcoming improvement work will take place to the older, Council-owned section of the footbridge. The work will reinstall the anti-slip surfacing on this section, to increase safety for pedestrians. The Council has appointed Thortech Ltd to deliver this scheme. Work starts on Friday, August 22, as the contractor…

Housing associations residents across Wales are gaining new independence and confidence, thanks to support from the Welsh Government’s Minimum Digital Living Standard grant pilot. The Minimum Digital Living Standard sets out the ‘minimum’ digital access, equipment and basic digital skills people need to take part fully in modern life. Developed with input from citizens and organisations, the standard has been piloted by Monmouthshire Housing Association and North Wales Housing Association. Following the success of these pilots, the Welsh Government has extended the grant to more housing providers across Wales. The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice recently visited Monmouthshire Housing Association…

Brecon and Radnor Railway Club will unveil an eight-metre working OO gauge model of Llandrindod Wells as it appeared in 1906 at the town’s Automobile Palace from August 19 to 23. The launch is timed to coincide with this year’s Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival and the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations, marking two centuries of railway heritage. The event is hosted by the Heart of Wales Community Rail Partnership (CRP). Although famed for its Victorian architecture and spa-town heritage, Llandrindod Wells is depicted by the model as Edwardian in the early years of the 20th century. Beginning life as a generous…