Author: Rhys Gregory

Experts have warned there will be desperate shortage of 10,000 care home beds in Wales over the next decade. The alert has been raised specialist business property adviser Christie & Co who say there is a growing need for new, “future proof” care homes to meet the need. Their prediction comes at a time when demand is spiralling upwards, with the over 85 population set to double over the next 20 years. According to sector champions Care Forum Wales (CFW) the “alarming figures” illustrated the need for social care to be funded properly for existing homes to survive and encourage…

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has given delegated approval to grant permission for a new sustainable community of 72 high-quality homes in Saundersfoot, proposed by Persimmon Homes West Wales. Support was given for the development at a meeting of the Authority’s Development Management Committee. The approval will now be subject to finalisation of the s106 agreement, with final determination by the Authority’s officers. The zero-carbon ready scheme includes a mix of quality new detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, and apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms, which will help meet local housing needs and open the door to home ownership for more…

Ceredigion County Council is proud to announce the completion and opening of the new all-weather pitch at Plascrug Leisure Centre. This top-notch facility is now available for use by the community. The project has been made possible through generous funding from Sport Wales, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and Ceredigion County Council, and was delivered via the UK Leisure Framework through Alliance Leisure. The all-weather pitch features a sand-based short pile carpet, making it suitable for multiple sports, including netball, hockey, football, and touch rugby. This versatile surface will ensure that a wide variety of users can enjoy a high-quality…

The Development Bank of Wales has led a £1.75 million round in a biotech company currently working on demonstrating a new type of drug to treat cardiovascular disease. Argonaute RNA Ltd is a biotech business developing gene-targeting drugs to treat a rare form of heart disease called severe familial cholesterolaemia (or FH).  It has long-term plans to use similar drugs to tackle common conditions. According to the British Heart Foundation, around 270,000 people in the UK suffer with FH. It can be severe from childhood and, if left untreated, the very high cholesterol levels caused by FH can drastically reduce…

Most of England and parts of Wales will experience warm temperatures at the end of this week, with some places in the southeast likely reaching over 30°C. A ‘tropical night’, where temperatures do not fall below 20°C overnight, is possible on Friday night into Saturday in parts of the southeast. The exception to these increased temperatures will be in western Scotland and Northern Ireland, which will often remain cloudy with rain at times. The warmth is unlikely to last more than a few days, with a return to the cooler, more unsettled weather like we’ve been used to so far…

A man who fled the scene of a collision which left a woman fatally injured has been sent to prison after appearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday July 17). Cameron Jones, 30, from Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and disqualified from driving for 10 years. On Friday April 5, Jones was driving an Audi along Swansea Road when it collided with a garden wall. Demi Mabbitt, 25, from Aberfan, died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. After avoiding arrest for three weeks Jones was arrested and charged with causing…

North Wales Police is issuing SmartWater spray to high-risk victims to further protect them against domestic abuse. The forensic liquid is often used to mark property to prevent items being stolen. But the force is now giving out DeterTech canisters to some victims to prevent perpetrators from contacting them. The substance in each canister, only visible under ultraviolet light, has its own unique reference number, similar to a DNA profile. Once it is sprayed, the watermarks will provide key evidence in court against a suspect, who is likely to have been ordered not to visit a victim. Inspector Claire McGrady…

ransport for Wales has launched a special Welsh menu on their trains as a celebration of the national Eisteddfod. Customers can expect a unique dining experience featuring the very best of Welsh produce including laverbread bacon, Caerphilly chicken supreme, glazed bara brith and many more. The exclusive restaurant is available on selected rail services running between north and south Wales and all meals are cooked by TfW onboard chefs. A menu will also be available in standard class offering customers the chance to try the ‘Eisteddfod Burger’ and a selection of Welsh produced drinks. Piers Croft, Transport for Wales On…

A recent reaccreditation of Heronsbridge School’s platinum status with Investors in People, first achieved in 2021, has highlighted the school as having the highest nationwide score for this award in the school sector. Focusing on advanced levels, the Investors in People reaccreditation process revealed phenomenally high scoring in all of the relevant indicators, positioning Heronsbridge School at the forefront of schools throughout the UK for this accolade. The latest reassessment and report spotlighted an array of the school’s exceptional qualities, including the positive culture of development, innovation and creativity, as well as the empowerment of staff to use their initiative,…

Denbighshire County Council and the Clwydian Range and Dee valley National Landscapes are reminding dog owners to act responsibly as people prepare to visit the area’s countryside hotspots during the upcoming summer holidays. Following incidents reported around Moel Famau, people are being urged to follow important advice to keep pets on leads whilst taking in the countryside during the holidays. Livestock worrying, where dogs disturb and chase sheep, is illegal. Dogs that are caught worrying livestock can be destroyed and their owners can be prosecuted. Visitors to the countryside should make themselves aware of what restrictions and guidelines are in…