Author: Rhys Gregory

Specialist leisure property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to market The Dinosaur Park, a unique themed visitor attraction in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Created and built by the current owners in 1994, the family-owned and operated business is on the market for the very first time due to retirement. The Dinosaur Park comprises 36 rides and activities, along with more than 90 dinosaurs. The site also includes a woodland trail and a separate guided walking safari of the animatronic residents. Undercover areas include soft and hard play areas, a family fun activity house, a virtual reality activity, café and takeaway…

British Liver Trust says “work in Wales serves as an excellent example for the rest of the UK on how to tackle the growing challenge of liver disease in the UK.” New research published today in the British Journal of General Practice has revealed that Wales is leading the way in the early detection and effective management of liver disease. Wales now has 100% coverage of comprehensive pathways of care for liver disease available in all health boards, compared to 36% across the rest of the UK. The research also highlights how Healthcare Professionals across all of the Welsh Health…

Tired of the same old weekend routine? Wish you could go out, have fun, and STILL feel refreshed on Sunday morning? DEPOT has heard your call! Get ready for Daydreamer, a brand new day party experience designed specifically for those in their late 30s and 40s who still love to let loose, but maybe don’t have the stamina for all-nighters anymore! Join DEPOT on Saturday, February 15th for an afternoon of music, food, and good times, all wrapped up by 8pm. Here’s what you can expect: Bottomless Brunch: Kick off your afternoon with a mouthwatering brunch from 3pm to 4:30pm.…

A man from Merthyr Tydfil caught with 40 street deals of cocaine in his underpants has been jailed. Officers were looking for 20-year-old Johnny Morgan when they spotted him driving a red Volvo on Avenue De Clichy, Merthyr Tydfil, on the morning of October 22. They pulled him over and messages found on a phone he was carrying confirmed he was on his way to make a drug deal. As officers were speaking to him, he was fiddling in his groin area. When they asked him if he was carrying any drugs and he pulled out 40 wraps of cocaine…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has trialled a new sustainable repair system to mend damaged roads in the county. Working with Roadmender Asphalt, the Council tested the Elastomac technique at Greave Close and Walston Road in Wenvoe. The new system converts old tyres into an innovative road repair material which can lower the carbon footprint of patch repairs by 85 per cent. This highly versatile alternative aligns with the Council’s Project Zero plans to become carbon neutral by 2030 in the wake of the on-going climate crisis. Cllr Mark Wilson, Vale of Glamorgan Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services,…

This new year Denbighshire Libraries are challenging their readers to read 25 books in 2025. Every summer, Denbighshire’s Libraries run the Summer Reading Challenge for children but this year, the Libraries team are also challenging adult readers to read more. The ’25 Book Challenge’ will encourage readers to step out of their comfort zone and try reading books from 25 different genres and themes in the form of book bingo. Themes include prizewinning novels, books set in a different country and books by a Welsh author. Bingo sheets can be collected from local Libraries and readers will win prizes after…

Topgolf to drive new era at Cardiff’s International Sports Village, while council tackles waterfront and parking upgrades A major new golfing leisure attraction could soon be coming to Cardiff International Sports Village (ISV). Proposals to bring a Topgolf venue to the former Toys R Us site, previously earmarked for a new Velodrome, are set to be considered next week. Topgolf attractions offer hi-tech golf games that everyone can enjoy, along with food and drink, all-weather hitting bays, and music. The leading international sports entertainment company, which currently operates at only four locations in the United Kingdom, is planning a significant…

Following a number of landslips which occurred late last week on the Wisemans Bridge to Coppet Hall cycleway, a small area of the path has been closed. The fall happened towards the Western end of the path, between the Coppet Hall and Wisemans Bridge tunnels, and affects access between Wisemans Bridge and Coppet Hall beach. The top path remains open. Pembrokeshire County Council’s geotechnical advisor has recommended that the path be closed until a remedial solution can be implemented. A council spokesperson said: “Given that we are in the middle of winter, there are a number of triggers that could…

A landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Pontypridd has been fined over £1500 after they breached conditions of their HMO Licence. Mr Daly, landlord of a property in Llantwit Road, Treforest, which is licensed as a HMO under the Council’s Additional Licensing Scheme 2019 for a maximum of 5 people living as 5 households, was found by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to have not complied with regulations and conditions relating to his HMO licence after a number of follow up inspections. The Council’s Environmental Health Officers attended the HMO for a routine inspection in October 2023 and…

Newport City Council has won a landmark private prosecution after a woman was found guilty of illegal tree-felling. The council brought the case against Claire Rands and Damon Rands after the couple felled a lime tree in their garden which was subject to a tree preservation order (TPO). Mrs Rands was found guilty at a hearing this week at Newport magistrates’ court, and her case has been referred to Newport crown court for sentencing next month. Mr Rands was found not guilty. A tree preservation order is a legal order which protects specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in…