Author: Rhys Gregory

NEATH PORT TALBOT Council Leader, Cllr Steve Hunt, has given his full backing to the UK Government’s immediate release of £13.5m to support supply chain businesses and workers affected by Tata Steel’s decision to transition to greener steelmaking. Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens made the announcement at her second meeting as chair of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board. The funding is the first release from the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board fund, which will support local businesses that are heavily reliant on Tata Steel as their primary customer, allowing them to turn towards new markets and…

A man who used a dog lead to punch his victim in the head has been jailed. Benjamin Crofts, of Tan Y Bryn Road, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on August 14th after admitting to inflicting grievous bodily harm. During the early hours of May 1st, Crofts became involved in a verbal altercation with another man on Holyhead Road in Bangor. The 27-year-old then removed his dog’s lead from its collar, wrapped it around his hand and punched the man to the head. The victim fell backwards and hit his head on the curb, becoming unconscious. Crofts fled…

A stunning ground up refurbished South Wales valleys end of terrace house for sale at auction is sure to catch the eye of a discerning buyer or investor. The eye-boggling six-bedroom, three bathroom ‘Tardis’ of a designer renovated house in the village of Blaenrhondda even has an extensive garage workshop at the rear. Angie Davey, of South Wales based Paul Fosh Auctions who are selling the head turner of a property, said: “The moment you see the outside of the house you know that there is something special going on inside.” Angie says. “The South Wales valleys are experiencing a…

With Speedway taking placeat Principality Stadium, there will be a partial city centre road closure around the stadium on August 17thbetween 2.30pm until 9.30pm.  Castle Street,Cowbridge Road West, Duke Street and Kingsway will remain open to traffic.  The M4 motorway is expected to bebusy due to this event – so please plan ahead – and if you are going to Speedway, please 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 traffic information on the motorway and trunk…

New mobile ‘mini-masts’ have been installed by EE on street furniture like lamp-posts and phone boxes in Cardiff to help boost mobile coverage in the busiest areas of the city. The Welsh capital is one of a number of cities in the UK to introduce the new masts which help improve mobile coverage in very busy areas and during major events. The mini antennas, known as small cells, offer performance boosts in high-demand areas thanks to their size, which makes them easy to install on everyday street infrastructure including BT’s iconic red phone kiosks and digital street hubs, as well…

Two talented musicians are to perform at one of Wales’ leading country houses to help raise money for a new roof. Virtuoso violinist Ezo Sarici and her talented cousin, internationally renowned pianist Deniz Cengiz will be performing at Gregynog, on the outskirts of Tregynon, near Newtown, on Tuesday, September 3. The musicians have agreed to perform in return for accommodation, so that the proceeds from ticket sales will go to Gregynog’s Raise the Roof campaign.  Music to played at the concert includes Arietta by Huw Watkins, Demet Suite by Turkish composer Adnan Saygun,  Theme and Variations on Autumn Leaves by…

In this day and age, the Internet has become a basic necessity. From education and professional work to entertainment and communication, we rely on it in almost all aspects of our lives. However, choosing the right broadband option that meets all your internet needs can be challenging. That’s because the market is filled with all types of options and all of them claim to be the best. That’s where this guide comes into place. It’ll help you understand how to find the best broadband deals in your area in order to choose the best option based on your unique requirements…

Wales has always been seen as a land of coal mining, rugby and wonderful singing. But there’s a new game in town – and Welsh players have embraced it with enthusiasm. Online gaming has seen significant growth in Wales – becoming one of the major pastimes across the principality. The popularity of online gaming in Wales has surged with the times. Welsh people who were looking for new forms of entertainment and social interaction have found it – in the online realm. Part of the reason for this boom is that the player base in Wales is so diverse. From…

A South Wales teenager who won an award for saving a man’s life, is one step closer to his dream of making a difference to society with a career in politics after bagging his spot at university. Coleg y Cymoedd learner Callum Smith, who has ambitions to become a future UK Prime Minister, has secured a place to study Law and Politics at Manchester University thanks to his ABB grades in Law, Criminology and Politics A levels. Earlier this year, the courageous 18-year-old from Porth was presented with a St David’s Award by former First Minister, Vaughan Gethin, for saving…

Students at Coleg Gwent — one of Wales’ top colleges for choice — are celebrating today (15 August) as they collect BTEC, AS and A-Level results at the college’s Blaenau Gwent, Crosskeys, Newport, Usk and Torfaen campuses. 67% of students at the college achieved A*-C A-level grades, while more than 1,000 learners completed a BTEC qualification — enabling learners to take their first steps into higher education and new careers. Molly McAlorum from Newport is just one of the delighted learners getting ready to embark on a new chapter after achieving exceptional results (Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction). Following two years at Coleg…