Author: Rhys Gregory

Could you, or someone you know, benefit from the support of Age Cymru’s dementia advocacy project, as we know that people living with dementia in Wales can face a unique set of challenges in almost all areas of their lives.  The charity says that while living with dementia can be challenging, it shouldn’t mean that you lose the right to shape your own life. Age Cymru’s Independent Dementia Advocacy project, funded by the Welsh Government, provides adults living with dementia with independent dementia advocates who can help people make informed decisions about aspects such as where they live, getting the…

New analysis1 from Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading property websites, reveals that housing markets in Scotland and Northern England have the best prospects for house price growth in 2025, as Southern England continues to adjust to the impact of higher mortgage rates. Zoopla has assessed a range of key housing indicators including the affordability of homes,  how quickly property is selling, how much asking prices are being cut to attract demand and how many homes have been on the market for more than six months. These factors have been collated and ranked across 120 postal areas of the UK to…

A BELOVED tearoom and guest house will reopen this year following investment and improvements. Penbont House in Elan Valley, Rhayader, closed last May as the business was no longer viable given trading conditions, a lack of resources and the challenging economic climate. Following refurbishment of the interior and a wave of support from the community and visitors from across the UK, Elan Valley Trust is now seeking a tenant to take on the building. The Trust’s Business Manager Jonathan Davies said they are targeting an operator with experience and ideas, to unlock the popular site’s “huge potential” in the heart…

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…