Author: Rhys Gregory

Mon Motors is back to support several Run 4 Wales events in 2025. Since 2019 the car dealership has been providing lead cars to help athletes smash course records and achieve their personal bests. The group will once again be providing the lead cars for several races in 2025 – a Ford and Skoda during the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on Sunday 13 April and an Audi and Volvo for the Cardiff Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 5 October. The Mon Motors Group is a family run company that was established in 1971 and is now one of…

Laura Hall, the Managing Director of Wrexham-based Maverick Diagnostics is preparing for expansion following an investment of £100,000 by the Development Bank of Wales. As a specialist vehicle diagnostic tool business, Maverick Diagnostics has reported growth of 25% in the last year having launched a training academy to upskill local mechanics and technicians that will shortly feature additional courses on Tesla and ADAS Calibration. It is the second time that the company has had support from the Development Bank, having received a loan in April 2020 to help manage trading during the Covid-19 pandemic. The £100,000 loan will enable Maverick…

The Teifi Nutrient Monitoring (TNM) project has introduced groundbreaking approaches to protect and restore the Teifi river system, achieving several firsts in Wales. Led by Ceredigion County Council in collaboration with the Nutrient Management Board (NMB), the project combines cutting-edge technology with community-driven efforts to address water quality challenges. High-Frequency Monitoring (HFM) sensors and Multisondes have been deployed at strategic points along the Teifi and its tributaries, working like high-tech “eyes” and “ears” collecting data four times a day to track pollution and identify sources. These technologies are complemented by the invaluable work of Citizen Scientists, who contribute data through…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society proudly hosted the Royal Welsh Winter Fair Taste Awards, showcasing the finest native lamb breeds of Wales in a celebration of sustainability, flavour, and culinary excellence. The awards, held in collaboration with Cambrian Training, the Culinary Association of Wales, and the Wales Culinary Team, spotlighted the exceptional quality of Welsh lamb and its unique characteristics. The competition aimed to promote native Welsh lamb breeds and emphasize their distinct flavours, encouraging chefs, businesses, and consumers to consider Welsh lamb a premium product. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society places great importance on this competition. It serves as…

North Wales Police have confirmed that the body of a man was discovered in the Trearddur Bay area of Holyhead on Saturday, December 7th. The man has now formally been identified as 33-year-old Rowan, who we circulated as missing from Bangor last week. There are thought to be no suspicious circumstances. Following the searches that were launched following his disappearance, Rowan’s father said: “Thank you to the police, coastguard and RNLI and all others who were helping to find Rowan. “The family are very grateful for all the efforts made and for people who came out in their own time…

A man from Shropshire has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences. 52-year-old Sean Murphy was convicted of rape, sexual assault by penetration and assault by beating, with the offences having taken place in Townhill, Swansea in May. He has today been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. He has also been made subject of a restraining order for ten years. He will be on the sex offenders register for life. Detective Inspector Sharon Gill-Lewis said: “Sean Murphy’s offending was despicable, and he has rightly been sentenced to a lengthy jail term. “I would…

RCT Council officers have undertaken a review of road traffic conditions along the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, following an increase in high severity road traffic collisions in recent years. In response, Council officers are currently in the process of developing proposals to promote and improve road safety at key sections of this main road through the Cynon Valley. The A4059 between Abercynon and Cwmbach has two ‘National Speed Limit’ sections (south and north of Mountain Ash). Being a single carriageway road, it carries a 60mph speed limit for cars and motorcycles, and a 50mph limit for heavier vehicles. According to the latest available road collision and casualty data relating to the past…

Virginia Park Youth Centre have opened a dedicated space to give young people opportunities to improve their overall wellbeing. The wellbeing room, named ‘The Back Room’ by the young people, serves as an oasis to take time out and recharge. The safe space for all young people has wellness focused décor, mindful colours, a calming nature and comfortable furnishings to aid wellbeing. ‘The Back Room’ can be used by all young people that attend the centre, partner agencies to meet young people i.e. PCHAMS and one to one support. It can also be utilised by staff for wellbeing breaks. Virginia…

A vote has been passed in the Senedd introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales.  Introducing The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 to prohibit the supply (including for free) of single-use vapes in Wales will be another crucial step in tackling the litter and plastic pollution which blight our streets and environment. Following the vote in the Senedd, the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies, said: “This is a major step forward in tackling throwaway culture and the environmental impacts of single-use vapes. This is a key priority…

More than £100m will be invested into coal tip safety this Senedd term. The total, confirmed today by Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, will allow the Welsh Government to expand the coal tip safety grant to expediate work on disused tips across the country. It is made up of the £65m already committed from 2021 to 2025, the £25m requested and received from the UK Government for 2025-26 as part of its autumn budget earlier this year, plus an additional £12m announced in today’s draft budget. The funding confirmation follows this week’s announcement of the introduction…