Author: Rhys Gregory

A man who strangled his partner, held a man hostage and then stole another man’s van has been jailed for five years. Dewi Cledwyn Hughes, of Twr Cuhelyn Steet, Llanerchymedd, appeared at Mold Crown Court on August 6th after being found guilty of intentional strangulation and two counts of assault by beating and pleading guilty to false imprisonment, threatening a person with a blade, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and possession of cocaine. In December 2022, the now 34-year-old was arguing with his partner when he grabbed her by the shoulders, pushed her up against a wall…

Transport for Wales is launching unlimited rail travel passes this summer to encourage people to travel sustainably when exploring Wales’s beauty. From the charming harbour town of Tenby to Harlech Castle in the north, customers can experience unlimited off-peak rail travel with our four or one-day passes. Passes also include travel on selected TrawsCymru bus routes – providing customers with more connections and route options. The Explore Wales, Explore North and Mid Wales and Explore South Wales offer 4 days of unlimited rail travel over an 8-day period, while the Explore West Wales and Explore Cambrian offer unlimited travel for…

Pupils at Ysgol Dinas Bran recently rolled up their sleeves to learn countryside management skills. The youngsters were supported by Education Engagement Officers from Denbighshire County Council’s Llwybrau service to take part in outdoor education sessions run by Countryside Rangers around the south of the county. ‘Denbighshire Education Project – Llwybrau team’, supports young people in Denbighshire to reduce their risk of disengagement from education and provides support to re-engage in education or to move into employment or training at the end of year 11. The service received funding from the UK Government. The Clwydian Range and Dee valley National…

Investment in new green technology has helped a Pontarddulais church cut its carbon footprint and make a 90% saving on its monthly gas bills Thanks to rural project funding from Swansea Council through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity fund, a number of air to air heat pumps have been installed at Bont Elim Community Church on Alltiago Road. The new technology has already helped to replace some of the gas boilers and copper piping that had been in place at the church beforehand. The air to air pumps will help cool the church building down during the summer months…

The £3.5m Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme which has protected 251 homes and 23 non-residential properties from flooding has now been completed. The project was developed by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Drainage Team and its partners with support from Welsh Government funding. The project came in two phases with the first at Lancaster Close where 600 metres of pipework were laid from a new-build intake structure to the main road, going through fields and discharging into the River Neath. Additional drainage was installed upstream of the intake structure which improved the access to Gelliceibryn while at the same time ensured any…

The Pembrokeshire County Show returns on 14th and 15th August, with Pembrokeshire County Council providing a comprehensive range of support and information. The council’s marquee will host teams from various departments, including recruitment, waste and recycling, regeneration, Norman Industries, and many more. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Cabinet Members and the Assistant Chief Executive, and learn about a variety of interesting and innovative projects happening throughout the county. The marquee will be located opposite the show jumping and equestrian rings in Zone A (pitch 9). As a celebration of rural life in the county, the show serves as…

Eluned Morgan has been confirmed as Wales’ new First Minister – the first female First Minister in Wales’ history. Born in Ely, Cardiff and educated at the Welsh-language Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf comprehensive school, Eluned has had a 30-year career in public service. She has represented Wales in the European Parliament – where she was the youngest MEP in 1994 – the House of Lords and in the Senedd. She has served in the Cabinets of three First Ministers since first being elected to the Senedd to represent Mid and West Wales in 2016. Eluned has served as Wales’ Health…

Crypto market making plays a crucial role in maintaining the liquidity and stability of crypto exchanges. Market makers are entities or individuals that trade digital assets and therefore provide liquidity to the markets by simultaneously offering to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Why Do We Need Market Makers? Market makers are essential in the cryptocurrency market as they provide the necessary liquidity that allows for the smooth functioning of trading activities. Without market makers, the spread between the buying and selling prices of cryptocurrencies would be much wider, leading to higher costs for traders and increased volatility. By continuously placing buy…

As the summer holidays approach, BLUETTI, a technology pioneer in clean energy, is set to launch the AC50B, a 700W / 448Wh solar generator across Europe on August 6th. This compact yet powerful generator allows users to stay powered and cool amid summer heat waves during camping, road trips, family outdoor adventures, etc. Key Features of the BLUETTI AC50B Portable Solar Generator   Weighing just 6.7 kg and equipped with an integrated handle, the BLUETTI AC50B is an incredibly handy power source for camping tents, campervans, cabins, and other outdoor situations. Despite its compact size, the AC50B boasts a robust…

MORE than 60,000 extra journeys have been made on the Ebbw Vale line since the launch of new services to Newport. A £70 million investment in infrastructure on the line was completed by Network Rail last year to allow an increase in services on the line to two per hour. The first direct services between Ebbw Vale and Newport began in January almost doubling the number of daily services from 33 to 63. And since the start of the year the line has seen people make 317,267 journeys on the line, compared with 253,283 over the same period in 2023.…