Author: Rhys Gregory

Gabalfa Youth and Community Centre has hosted a special event to celebrate its remarkable transformation and the successful collaboration of various partners in delivering five innovative projects. The event showcased the results of five major projects developed with the input and creativity of young people; Horse Box Café:A horsebox donated by Boskalis Westminster will be transformed into a café run by young people, providing them with valuable skills and confidence. Galliford Try will assist in fitting out the horsebox based on the young people’s ideas and aspirations. Development of Multimedia Room:In collaboration with Tool Station, Barclaycard, Dulux, and Volunteer It…

Neath Port Talbot Council Waste Enforcement, Licensing and Trading Standards Officers have been involved in a multi-agency operation to expose unlicensed waste carriers who are often behind fly-tipping and waste-arson offences. Operation Walt involved a joint “test purchase” operation by the council with partners South Wales Police in which a Facebook advertisement was set up calling for licensed waste carriers to supply a quote to remove waste from the Lon Las area. Along with proactive visits to Builders’ Merchants by council officers in the county borough to advise them of their legal duties, officers left advice leaflets and contact details…

Excellent progress has been made on works to restore the Menai Suspension Bridge. Following the replacement of all 168 hangers on the bridge it has been confirmed that phase one of the programme will be completed on schedule. The bridge will reopen on Saturday 2 November [00:01hrs]. The start of phase two works, which amongst other things involves the repainting of the bridge, will be paused for four months (November 2024 – February 2025) to allow for the full reopening of the bridge, including the lifting of the 7.5 tonne weight limit, over the winter period. This will not impact…

While the rivalry between Manchester United and Chelsea was rife at the beginning of the century, with the little-known Jose Mourinho arriving at Stamford Bridge and going toe-to-toe with Sir Alex Ferguson’s juggernaut, it has fizzled out somewhat in recent years. That is perhaps due to the lack of competition between the two sides in the Premier League. The Red Devils haven’t won the top flight since the Scot departed Old Trafford in 2013, while the Blues haven’t come close to winning the title since their last success under Antonio Conte in 2017. Nonetheless, fixtures between the two members of…

Wales boasts a thriving industrial sector, with forklift operations playing a crucial role in its success. As businesses across the country seek to enhance efficiency and safety, forklift training has become increasingly important. Forklift training opportunities are widely available throughout Wales, offering workers the chance to gain valuable skills and qualifications. These programmes cater to various industries, from manufacturing and warehousing to construction and logistics. For those seeking to expand their career prospects or improve workplace safety, nationwide forklift training at Heads of The Valleys provides comprehensive courses tailored to different skill levels and machine types. With a focus on…

The average price of a home in Wales dropped to about £232,400 in the third quarter of 2024 –2.9% below October 2023 figures and almost 7% below its peak of £249,000 at the end of 2022. However, the pick-up in transactions in the third quarter has offset the slight downturn in prices, signalling a gradual market recovery. The figures have been released from Principality Building Society’s Wales House Price Index for Q3 2024 (July-October), which demonstrates the rise and fall in house prices in each of the 22 local authorities in Wales. This represents a slight drop of 1.7% since…

Olympic BMX rider James Jones has backed major plans to improve skateboarding and wheel sports facilities in Swansea. His backing comes within days of a workshop being held to further explore whether an initial design concept for a street plaza-style facility would work at the current location of the skate ramp at Victoria Park. Swansea Council will be investing more than £2m in skateboarding and wheel sports facilities across the city. Working closely alongside local communities and expert company Curve Studio, an improvement plan for many Swansea sites as well as Victoria Park is currently being worked on. More workshops…

Jeffrey Ross, one of Cardiff’s leading independent sales and lettings agents, has signed a deal to acquire Barry’s Knights Estate Agents and Lettings over the next five years. This represents a further move into the Vale of Glamorgan for Jeffrey Ross, following its acquisition of Penarth-based ACJ Sales and Lettings last year. It also bought out Caerphilly-based Brinsons sales and lettings last month. It will be business as usual at Knights, which will remain as a stand-alone brand within the Jeffrey Ross Group. Its founder and Managing Director Carey Jones will remain with the company he founded more than 30…

More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united this October to Walk for Wellbeing and make a positive difference in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing has raised a remarkable £135,000, making it the charity’s largest annual mass participation fundraiser. Beyond raising vital funds, this national movement is about emphasising the importance of prioritising one’s own mental health and wellbeing whilst also looking out for that of colleagues. At present, the leading cause of anxiety in the UK is financial…

A new light trail will form the centrepiece of Christmas in Cardiff this year with 11 installations launching on Thursday, November 14. Brought to you by FOR Cardiff, The Light of Winter trail is a free immersive activity that will run between November 14 and January 5, guiding visitors around the city during the festive season. As part of The Light of Winter trail, Cardiff’s Central Square will be transformed by an audio and visual projection called Cardiff Aurora that will illuminate the façade of Cardiff Central Station between 5pm and midnight each night. Commissioned by FOR Cardiff and Christmas…