Author: Rhys Gregory

Knightsbridge House Estates has completed the successful letting of approximately 35,000 sq ft of vacant industrial space at Deeside Industrial Park to Whole Ice Ltd, a major European ice manufacturer supplying leading retailers including Iceland Foods, Tesco, SPAR and Marks & Spencer. The letting follows Knightsbridge House Estates’ recent acquisition of the industrial unit and was completed within weeks of purchase. Whole Ice has signed a new 10-year lease, without break, following the successful completion of a comprehensive programme of landlord works to bring the space back to market. Whole Ice forms part of a wider international group headquartered in…

A pioneering Cardiff scheme helping people on lower incomes buy organic fruit and veg is being highlighted in a new national report, which finds that government support for organic food could deliver major health and economic benefits across the UK. The Bridging the Gap report looked at nine pilots across the UK and found that connecting households on low incomes with locally grown organic food can generate £8.78 in social value for every £1 of public investment, matched with £1.10 from shoppers. The benefits include better health, stronger communities, local economic growth and climate and nature gains. One of the…

A pantomime cast visited hospice patients in costume –  oh yes they did! Patients at the Marie Curie Cardiff and the Vale Hospice on Bridgeman Road, Penarth, met cast from the Crossroads Pantomimes production of Sleeping Beauty – including Prince Gethin, also known as TV presenter Gethin Jones and broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans who plays the Spirit of Pantomime. Cardiff’s best-loved panto dame Mike Doyle also visited as Nurse Nellie, with returning star Jack Ryan as Muddles and Welsh musical theatre star Emma Kirk as Princess Aurora. Jalisa Phoenix-Roberts also stars as Carabosse in the production. Between performances on Friday, the…

When Swansea-based South Wales Transport (SWT) agreed its sale to Tower Transit, it marked a major step for a much-loved local operator with deep roots in the community. The deal creates new opportunities for growth across South West Wales while keeping the character and continuity that have defined the business for decades. SWT began life as a family-run company founded by Bev and David  Fowles, and what started as a small local operation grew steadily through commitment to service and community focus. His son, David Fowles, continued that approach and has guided the company through modernisation and steady expansion over…

A magnificent former industrial South Wales Valleys church dating back 170 years is for sale at auction. The former Beulah Baptist Church, on Victoria Street, once served a thriving and growing congregation in the former heavy industrial village of Dowlais, near the town of Merthyr Tydfil. Dating back to its initial foundation in 1856, the impressive property which was enlarged in 1869 to its current size, is listed for sale with a guide price of £48,000. James Hollingsworth, of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions who are selling the church, said the closed down but still fully fitted 170-year-old property presents an…

The Pension Protection Fund has published the 20th edition of its Purple Book, offering a detailed snapshot of the health of the UK’s defined benefit pension landscape and pointing to a continued improvement in scheme funding levels. The annual report, which analyses data up to 31 March 2025, shows higher funding ratios, falling liabilities and a further reduction in risk across the sector. Commenting on the findings, Sarah Garnish, Consultant at Quantum Advisory, shared her insight into what the latest figures mean for schemes, members and the wider pensions market, highlighting several key trends shaping the direction of travel for…

Cardiff City take on Chelsea at the Cardiff City Stadium tonight in the Carabao Cup quarter final with kick-off at 8pm. The Bluebirds have booked a mouth-watering tie against Premier League opposition after progressing through earlier rounds, and with tickets now sold out there will be a lively atmosphere as fans back their side in a bid to reach the semi-finals. Chelsea arrive looking to manage their squad through a busy festive period, with manager Enzo Maresca expected to make changes and key attacker Cole Palmer ruled out of this match. Supporters heading to the game are reminded that gates…

Several roads in Swansea have reopened after flooding caused disruption across the city, with highways teams continuing work in a small number of areas today Tuesday. Swansea Council confirmed that Ynys y Mond Road in Clydach has now reopened after water levels dropped. Parts of the A4067 have also partially reopened, with outbound lanes between Castle Bingo and the Ynysforgan roundabout now back in use. The inbound lane from the M4 was not affected by flooding. However, Cwmbwrla roundabout remains closed today as pumping equipment continues to remove a large volume of water. The council has warned motorists to plan…

52-year-old Christopher Smith, from Penlan, was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine in 2022, and in March this year he was found with a quantity of heroin. Smith changed his plea to possession with intent to supply cocaine from not guilty to guilty on July 21. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin in April, having earlier already pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and an offensive weapon – namely a knuckleduster – in a public place. He has been handed a total sentence of seven years and six months in prison. Meanwhile, 30-year-old Magda…

Cardiff’s music scene is set to get another boost in 2026 as Cardiff Council’s ALLBWN / OUTPUT funding scheme returns, following a successful pilot earlier this year, with an expanded remit to support new and emerging electronic artists and DJs, as well as gigs. Designed to encourage promoters to take more risks and increase the supply of up-and-coming new artists playing in the city’s independent venues during the traditionally quiet early months of the year, ALLBWN / OUTPUT guarantees promoters who secure support through the scheme against financial losses on events costing up to £1,000. The guarantee means that if…