Author: Rhys Gregory

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell The Dolfor Inn, a 15th century pub with letting rooms, nestled in the picturesque village of Dolfor, Wales. The Dolfor Inn is a B&B, bar and restaurant in the heart of Dolfor, within easy reach of popular tourist destinations including Powis Castle, Elan Valley and Newtown. It retains much of its old-world charm as a former drovers’ inn, with original oak beams and a warm atmosphere. The six en suite letting rooms are furnished to a high standard and maintain expansive views overlooking the surrounding lush hills. The…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after committing child sex offences. Mohammed Raihan, aged 22, from Swansea city centre, committed several sexual offences against a teenage victim in July 2024. Raihan later contacted the victim to threaten her to drop the proceedings and her complaint against him. Raihan pleaded not guilty to all charges but on June 30 he was found guilty of: two counts of rape a girl aged 13 / 14 / 15 one count of sexual assault on a female one count of intimidate a witness / juror one count of make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph…

A 30-year-old man has been jailed following a frenzied attack at a Flintshire pub. Luke Williams of no fixed abode, appeared at Mold Crown Court yesterday, 5 November, after admitting a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent. He was jailed for nine years. On 6 August this year, Williams attacked the victim at the New Gynne Arms pub in Broughton, punching him to the head and knocking him to the ground. As the victim lay unconscious, Williams continued the attack as he struck the victim with a bar stool, before grabbing a large metal bubble gum machine to hit…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae’r gwaith yn mynd rhagddo’n dda ar ddarparu 44 o gartrefi cyngor newydd a gorsaf drafnidiaeth integredig yn Llandaf. Wedi’i leoli ar safle’r hen ganolfan ailgylchu ar Heol Waungron, mae’r gwaith ar y safle yn mynd rhagddo’n dda gyda’r gwaith tir eisoes ar y gweill. Mae’r datblygiad yn rhan o raglen Cartrefi Caerdydd y Cyngor ac mae’n cael ei ddarparu gan bartneriaid y Cyngor, y datblygwr cenedlaethol Wates Residential. Bydd y safle yn darparu 44 o fflatiau cyngor newydd un a dwy ystafell wely, law yn llaw â gofodau…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Work is progressing well on the delivery of 44 new council homes and an integrated transport hub in Llandaff. Located on the site of the former recycling centre on Waungron Road, work on site is progressing well with the groundworks well underway. The development is part of the Council’s Cardiff Living programme and is being delivered by the Council’s partners, national developer Wates Residential. The site will provide 44 one and two-bed new council apartments, alongside office and commercial spaces, with a new access road designed to integrate a…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cadarnhau buddsoddiad sylweddol o £15.75m dros y tair blynedd nesaf i barhau â dau gynllun hanfodol sy’n cefnogi gofalwyr di-dâl. Mae’r Cynllun Seibiant byr a’r Gronfa Gymorth i Ofalwyr yn darparu achubiaeth hanfodol i filoedd o ofalwyr ledled Cymru. Bydd cyhoeddiad heddiw yn gweld y ddau gynllun yn parhau hyd at 2029. Mae’r Cynllun Seibiant Byr yn galluogi gofalwyr di-dâl o bob oedran i gymryd seibiant personol o’u cyfrifoldebau gofalu, gan gynnwys teithiau cymdeithasol, aelodaeth hamdden ac offer i ddilyn hobi. Yn ystod ei dair…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. The Welsh Government has confirmed a significant investment of £15.75m over the next three-years to continue two vital schemes supporting unpaid carers. The Short Breaks Scheme and Carers Support Fund provide a vital lifeline for thousands of carers across Wales. Today’s announcement will see both schemes continued through to 2029. The Short Breaks Scheme enables unpaid carers of all ages to take personalised breaks from their caring responsibilities, including social outings, leisure memberships and hobby equipment. In its first three years, the scheme delivered over 50,000 short breaks, significantly…

Officers in Pontprennau, Llanrumney and St Mellons have been given extra powers to prevent gatherings, the illegal use of fireworks and anti-social behaviour over the Bonfire Night period. The 24-hour dispersal order, granted under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, came into force at 9am today (Wednesday, November 5) and will remain in place until 9am tomorrow. South Wales Police said the order is a preventative measure following reports of fireworks being set off in residential streets, with some exploding near members of the public and even inside shops. Under the Section 35 powers, officers…

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh joined Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants in Cardiff this week, to hear about the positive difference they are making in Wales, and to celebrate the charity’s commitment to the Welsh language. In his role as DofE charity patron, The Duke joined young people from across Wales at the iconic Senedd building, where His Royal Highness had the opportunity to join in with their DofE volunteering activities making friendship bracelets, planting seeds, and sorting clothes for charity shops. The Duke then headed to The Pierhead, meeting young Welsh speakers from Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg and Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni demonstrating activities for their DofE sections, and took part in…

Landmark legislation that will transform Britain’s railways is being introduced today (5 November), paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network which puts passengers before profits. The Railways Bill, which will be laid in Parliament today, will create Great British Railways (GBR) – a new publicly owned company which will bring together passenger services and manage rail infrastructure – and move away from the failed privatised system which puts shareholders over passengers and outsources blame. GBR will be accountable to the passengers, freight customers and taxpayers it serves and will drive a relentless focus on responding to their needs.…