Author: Rhys Gregory

A library with a difference has opened next to Swansea Beach. Rather than loaning books or films, the new Beach Library is there for families to borrow buckets, spades and other toys that make a visit to the seaside so memorable for children. Swansea Council has teamed up with the Secret Bar and Kitchen for the initiative. The toys are stored in a container by the venue and families are welcome to borrow what they wish free of charge, use them on the beach and then return them before they head for home. Council cabinet member for Community Support, Hayley…

North Wales Police are investigating reports of incidents in a wooded area of Holyhead. On Tuesday, 13th August, a report was received of a man approaching a woman who was walking in Penrhos Nature Reserve, before following her. In addition, police are looking into reports of a man indecently exposing himself in the same area on several occasions between March and May of this year. A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with these incidents and is currently assisting with police enquiries. Detective Constable Leslie Ellis commented, “We are aware of local concerns regarding these incidents and would like…

Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has congratulated learners who have received their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and Vocational Qualification results today. The Cabinet Secretary met with students at Pencoed Comprehensive School in Bridgend who were collecting their results and said: “I would like to offer my congratulations to everyone who is receiving their results today. You will have no doubt been impacted by the pandemic but receiving your results today is a big milestone. You should all be very proud of the hard work, dedication, and resilience you have shown. “This year is our final step back towards pre-pandemic exam…

With thousands of runners expected to pound the streets of the capital on Sunday, September 1st competing in the Cardiff 10K, a rolling road closures will be put in place to facilitate the event. Road closures To ensure that the set-up of the event can take place, the Civic Centre will be closed from 7am on Saturday August 31st until 6pm on Sunday September 1st. This will include King Edward VII Avenue, Corbett Road, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. On Sunday September 1st, there will be a series of rolling road closures implemented along…

The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is coming to Wales Millennium Centre with a brand-new live show, Only Human, as part of a major UK tour. Derren Brown will be at Wales Millennium Centre from 20-24 May 2025, and tickets will go on sale to the public from 6th September. The content of Only Human is still under wraps, but it is guaranteed to give audiences a mind-blowing experience that will take their breath away. Prepare to be astonished! Derren Brown said: “After a year off from touring, I am ready to start the momentous climb to putting…

The New Saints are delighted to announce the return of Adam Wilson, as the winger makes the move back to Park Hall on loan from Bradford City. Wilson initially joined the club in September 2022, having previously risen through the ranks of Newcastle United’s academy, where he made 61 appearances for the Magpies. During his first spell at Park Hall, the 24-year-old impressed with some outstanding performances. He made 22 appearances in his one season at the club, finding the net on seven occasions as the club picked up the JD Cymru Premier title, and was also voted Supporters’ Player…

This October, DEPOT Cardiff will be hosting an exciting new event in partnership with Pasture Restaurant; their ‘Bavarian Feast’ promises huge sharing platters of meat cooked over fire, traditional Bavarian beers and an Oktoberfest atmosphere to rival even the liveliest beer halls in Munich. The one-of-a-kind dining experience is set to take place on Saturday 5th October and will bring all of the fun, flavour and festive spirit of Bavaria right to the heart of the Welsh capital. Despite moving locations three times over the last ten years, DEPOT has established itself as one of the best-loved entertainment brands in the city. Based…

Experts from across the world will gather to discuss ancient Celtic myths at a conference in Aberystwyth next month. Hosted by Aberystwyth University’s Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies, in collaboration with the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, the Wales, Ireland and the Celts conference will see discussions on Celtic religions, myths and the relationship between Wales and Ireland in the Middle Ages. On 12-13 September, the two-day conference ‘Celtic Myths and Religions from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages’ will focus on the development of religious ideas and cultures in the Celtic-speaking nations. Expert speakers will include Aberystwyth University’s…

The Cresselley Arms in Cressell Quay has been named as one of the top 17 pubs in the UK as part of the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) prestigious Pub of the Year competition. CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2024 competition is hotting up ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, with the announcement of this year’s finalists from the UK’s nations and regions. The Cresselley Arms in Cressell Quay has been named as the best pub in Wales. Situated on the Cresswell River, stepping into this Grade II listed hostelry is like stepping back in time. Dating back to the…

Creative Wales, Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), Whisper Cymru, Tramshed Tech and Channel 4 announce today the official opening of a fully accessible, remote production facility near Cardiff Central, ‘Cymru Broadcast Centre’. Based at Tramshed Tech, the centre offers a versatile, state-of-the-art production facility featuring everything needed to deliver global remote productions on a large scale, which will bring new and increased opportunities to the region. Designed and built ahead of delivering The Paris 2024 Paralympics for Channel 4, which begin on 28 August, the Centre has also been designed to be one of the most accessible remote production hubs in Europe.…