Author: Rhys Gregory

A Pembrokeshire man must remove abandoned cars, scrap and other waste from his land within weeks or face a potential prison sentence following Pembrokeshire County Council court action. John Goruffydd Arthur Haffield of Fron Haul, Clynderwen, has until May 9th 2024 to clear land east of Gower Villa Lane, Clynderwen after District Judge Pratt granted an injunction to the Council. The Council sought the injunction after Mr Haffield failed to take action to clear the land following a Council Enforcement Notice issued in 2018. Mr Haffield pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the Enforcement Notice in March 2021 but…

Pembrokeshire Music Service is proud to announce the return of Music at the Manor on Friday 10th May at Scolton Manor for an evening of fantastic entertainment. More than 150 Pembrokeshire young musicians will showcase their talents in the beautiful surroundings of Scolton. This is the third Music at the Manor event, expanding on the success of previous years to bring an exciting evening of musical celebration from across Pembrokeshire. Gates open at 4.30pm for a 6pm start and guests are invited to bring a chair or blanket and arrive in plenty of time to relax, soak up the atmosphere…

The countdown is on – there are just 100 days until the National Eisteddfod returns to Rhondda Cynon Taf for the first time in over 60 years! A huge partnership operation is in place to ensure everyone has a great time at Europe’s largest cultural festival, which will be held in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd August 3-10. Overlooked by the ancient Rocking Stone on Pontypridd Common, where Iolo Morgannwg held the first Gorsedd Ceremony, the park will be filled with people of all ages enjoying the celebration of Welsh language, arts, culture and history. From schoolchildren and artists to…

Pupils and staff at Llanilltud Faerdref Primary School in Church Village have now moved into their community’s newly-built, first-class education facilities – with the brand new building having opened for the first time. The Council and Welsh Government have jointly invested in the new facility via the Mutual Investment Model – the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme’s revenue funding stream. Phase one construction activity started last year, and has delivered the main school building on time this spring. The single-storey building includes classrooms for nursery and reception age groups, along with three infant and four junior classrooms. It is arranged…

With just weeks to go until the foodie favourite that is the Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival takes place across the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (26-27th May), there’ll be a real treat in store at the next Mayor’s Coffee Morning in Cowbridge (Sat May 4th) as the festival drops in with a taster of lots of the tempting treats to come. All are welcome to the free event – a real celebration of all things ‘festival’ – which will be hosted as usual at the Town Hall from 10-12pm. Samples galore from some fabulous exhibitors – chutneys, jams, sweet treats,…

A Wrexham shoplifter has been jailed following three incidents of thefts in the city. Adam Roberts of Hampson Avenue, Wrexham appeared at Mold Magistrates Court yesterday, Thursday, April 25th, where he admitted three counts of theft from a shop. The 37-year-old was arrested and charged Wednesday (April 24th) for the offences. He was sentenced to eight weeks in prison for the shoplifting incidents and breaching a community order, issued following previous incidents of theft. The first shoplifting was reported on March 4th at the Co-op on Prince Charles Road, Wrexham where Roberts stole around £40 worth items, mainly chocolate. He…

It’s grown increasingly common over the last few years for people in the UK to go to university. The latest figures show a 35.8% entry rate into higher education for 18-year-olds. This is great news for young people, who are accessing opportunities for learning and personal development that they wouldn’t otherwise get, but it can definitely also mean some financial stress. Being able to afford increased tuition fees is one thing, while the cost-of-living crisis also impacts students’ day-to-day lives as they face more struggles to pay for bills and essentials. It all means that, if your child hopes or…

In the dynamic world of game development, the visual component plays a pivotal role in defining the game’s success. This underscores the importance of choosing the right art outsourcing studio, which can be a game-changer for your project. RocketBrush Studio, with its extensive portfolio in concept art, 2D character art, and more, stands out as a beacon for quality in this highly specialized field. Join leading game developers who trust https://rocketbrush.com/ for their outsourcing needs—explore our services today! How to Choose the Right Game Art Outsourcing Studio Selecting an art outsourcing partner involves more than just scrutinizing portfolios; it demands…

Cardiff has levelled up! A brand new pizza spot and arcade has officially launched in the city as of this week. The two new concepts are now open within seriously twisted crazy golf course, cocktail bar & graffiti cathedral, Golf Fang. Following the success of its launches in Liverpool & Sheffield, Big Fang Collective has introduced its in-house pizza concept Nothing Cheezy within the venue, bringing proper NYC slices to the people of Cardiff. The new concept was revealed to guests last night, and was launched with Cardiff’s first-ever Pizza Dogg eating contest! The main event is Nothing Cheezy’s iconic…

Cymru’s UEFA Nations League and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying preparations will begin in the Algarve on Thursday 6 June where Rob Page’s side will face Gibraltar at the Estádio Algarve (KO time TBC). The two sides last met in October, where a Cymru side featuring four debutants recorded a 4-0 victory in Wrexham. Rob Page will see the match as the start of preparations for his side’s UEFA Nations League campaign which begins in September, where Cymru will face Iceland, Montenegro, and Türkiye. Following the match at the Estádio Algarve, Cymru will then travel to Trnava to face Slovakia…