Author: Rhys Gregory

Trivallis Housing Association has received £25M in funding from Principality Commercial to support the development of new homes in and around Rhondda Cynon Taff, addressing the increasing demand for housing in the region. Trivallis recently launched an updated corporate strategy, outlining ambitions over the next 5 years to improve the wellbeing of communities and the people in them so they can thrive. Formally known as RCT Homes, Trivallis employ over 400 staff and provide homes to 25,000 people across Rhondda Cynon Taff and Cardiff Bay, alongside managing nearly 11,000 homes. The housing association aims to provide safe, warm and affordable…

Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) has announced the launch of a cutting-edge digital-first performance venue as part of its continued commitment to the future of creativity in Wales. As WMC celebrates its 20th anniversary, this new venue will revolutionise the digital and immersive arts landscape in Wales and beyond, providing a platform for storytelling through emerging technology. The new site will include a 550-capacity space dedicated to exploring the power of immersive experiences, as well as facilities for production, rehearsal and training, and will be the first stand-alone building that WMC has added since being opened by The Queen in 2014.…

McDonald’s on Newport Road in Cardiff, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee Ralph Parker, has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all. With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, McDonald’s ambitious ‘Convenience of the Future’ restaurant revamp programme will combine a new restaurant layout with the latest technology to create a more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers. Improvements have been made for restaurant crew with a redesign of the crew room which will create a more relaxing and comfortable…

Three men have been arrested following drugs warrant in Llanberis this morning. Officers attended an address in the Dol Eilian area on Friday November 1st, following an investigation by the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Three men including a 20-year-old from the Llanberis area, a 19-year-old from the Runcorn area, and a 57-year-old from the Bangor area were all arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and possession of class A and B drugs with intent to supply. Two knives and a quantity of suspected class A and B drugs were seized. All three men remain in custody whilst police…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has introduced a range of measures to help people become more active in the east of Barry. Following a public consultation on this subject in December, there has been improved provision for pedestrians on Langlands Road, Dobbins Road and through the Pencoedtre and Meadowvale Estates. This work has included the installation of dropped kerbs, tactile paving and raised kerbs for access to buses. The aim of the scheme is to upgrade active travel routes, which cater for cyclists and those on foot, to local schools, St Richard Gwyn, Palmerston and Cadoxton Primary. Access to shops…

Denbighshire Libraries will be hosting a series of author events to help brighten up the cold winter days. Welsh Language author Manon Steffan Ros will be visiting Denbigh Library on Monday 18th November, 2pm. Manon has written over 23 books for adults and children in the Welsh language and has won the Wales Book of the Year for her adult fiction. She is the four-time winner at the Tir na n’Og Wales Children’s Book Awards and has also won Eisteddfod and National Theatre Wales awards for her script writing and the YOTO Carnegie 2023 medal for writing. Further towards the…

Wales will be taking on Fiji on Sunday 10 November at Principality Stadium. With the kick-off taking place at 1.40pm – there will be a full city centre road closure from 9.30am until 5.40pm to ensure all ticket holders can get into and out of the stadium safely. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy due to this rugby match – so please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park & ride at the former Toy’s R Us site car park in the Sports Village – CF11 0JS. For up to date…

Top tourism awards for brilliant destinations, businesses and experiences are set to be dished out next week. November 14 sees the return of the much-anticipated Swansea Bay Tourism Awards, which recognise and reward excellence in the sector. Tourism Swansea Bay, supported by Swansea Council, Neath Port Talbot Council and Welsh Government, will run this year’s awards. Roy Church, Director of Tourism Swansea Bay said: “We are delighted with the number of entries this year, which have now all been independently verified and scored. The finalists have been invited to a formal presentation on 14 Nov in the Guildhall, where the…

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council Cllr Steve Hunt, and fellow Cabinet Members, will once again be holding a series of face-to-face meetings with residents to discuss ongoing financial pressures. They have announced dates and venues for a series of roadshows to discuss the current turbulent economic conditions and what these could mean for our residents and for vital council services. They will be setting up stands at popular public venues in the county borough in November where local people can discuss and offer suggestions on the best way to approach the council’s upcoming 2025/26 budget. The dates, times…

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking £10.3 million grant funding from Welsh Government for a range of important transport improvement and active travel projects. The projects will benefit local communities all over the county, said Cllr Paul Miller, Deputy Leader. Cllr Miller added: “By approving the need for these bids to be submitted we are demonstrating our commitment to improving communities for all residents, across Pembrokeshire.” Among the Local Transport Fund grants bids being made are Public Transport Interchange Improvements at Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock. A detailed scheme update on the Milford haven scheme was provided to the Cabinet last month.…