Author: Rhys Gregory

An amber weather warning for snow in Northern England has been extended until January 6, 2025 (Monday) morning. This warning comes after a great amount of snow has already fallen, causing problems for travel in the area. The Met Office has said that areas such as Lancashire, Cumbria, and the Lake District will continue to experience snow until 6 a.m. Monday.  They also warned that higher areas could receive up to 15 cm more snow. This could cause even more travel delays and power outages and make it difficult for some rural areas to stay connected. Other weather warnings issued…

When it comes to venturing outside of Wales, it’s not every day that we find ourselves travelling for a pub experience. However, for fans of Jeremy Clarkson and his hit Amazon series, Clarkson’s Farm, the lure of his Diddly Squat Farm and its now-famous pub proved too tempting to resist. So, we packed our bags and headed off from Cardiff to see what all the fuss is about. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, just a short drive from the Welsh border, the Diddly Squat Farm and its pub have become something of a cult destination for enthusiasts of…

Business leaders in Wales have been urged to make 2025 a landmark year to ramp up the introduction of green technologies. Darryl Shaw, who is the Group Operations Director of the Everbright Hotels group, advised companies not to be daunted by the thought of joining the eco-revolution. Mr Shaw was the keynote guest speaker at the annual Christmas dinner of Wrexham Business Professionals at city’s Ramada Plaza Hotel. Already a trailblazer in the drive to achieve net zero, he said Everbright will continue to lead the way in North Wales. He said the award-winning company plans to roll out its…

For many the New Year marks a fresh start, which means it’s a time to look at want you want to achieve over the next 12 months, make new habits or break those that aren’t serving you well. For those who want to make running a part of their daily life, it can be difficult to know what to do to keep it up, particularly if it’s been an activity that hasn’t lasted longer than a few weeks in the past. That’s why Run 4 Wales Race Director, and double Olympic marathoner, Steve Brace, is here to share his advice…

Heler Foods Packing, part of the Joseph Heler group, is celebrating the continued success of its Porthmadog facility following a £6 million investment. This expansion has significantly boosted production capabilities while delivering major economic benefits to the local community, including the creation of over 200 new jobs. The facility, rebranded as Heler Foods Packing after its acquisition in August 2022, specialises in cutting, blending, and packing multiple cheese formats. While the site has faced challenges under previous regimes, the transformation under Heler Foods Packing has established solid foundations and a clear path to sustainable growth, with turnover now in excess…

Across the globe, New Year’s Day will resound to the sound of locomotive whistles, as heritage railways near and far mark the start of rail’s 200th anniversary. The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (F&WHR) will be going full-out and ‘Whistling for Wales’ at midday on New Year’s Day as their contribution to the steamy salute… and you can join them, in person or online. Passengers on the morning ‘Christmas Mountain Spirit’ will hear the train locomotives ‘LINDA’ and ‘BLANCHE’ sound their whistles as the train passes round the iconic spiral at Dduallt. In Porthmadog, ‘HUGH NAPIER’ and ‘PALMERSTON’ will be…

Do you recognise this car? North Wales Police are hoping to trace the vehicle in connection with an aggravated burglary in Llandudno. In the early hours of Sunday, November 3rd, a house on Abbey Road, Llandudno was targeted by burglars between 12.41am and 3.33am, where a quantity of jewellery was stolen. The items including diamond rings, two necklaces, a watch, a bracelet and costume jewellery are pictured below. Investigating officer, Detective Constable Sean Harrison said: “This was a terrifying incident for the victim, and we are continuing to follow all lines of enquiry to ensure those responsible are caught. “We…

Work to demolish the old SeaQuarium building on Rhyl promenade begins on 6 January and it is expected that the work will take six weeks to complete. The 30-year-old building has stood empty since the closure of SeaQuarium at the end of November 2023 and is no longer fit for purpose as a modern tourist attraction. One of the main aims of the Rhyl Town Centre Vision is to improve the visibility of the seafront, and to better link the town centre with the beach. The building is in a prime location on Rhyl’s seafront and the Council is in…

The people of Mumbles can now have a big say on the future of an area of seafront land. A public consultation is seeking thoughts on the future use of the area which has, in past years, been home to hard-surface tennis courts. Some people may wish that the land – between the Oyster House Hotel and Oystermouth Bowls Club – will continue to be used as tennis courts; others may have alternative ideas that could benefit Mumbles in the years to come. The survey – by landowners Swansea Council – will seek to understand how Mumbles residents, businesses, organisations…

A report outlining Neath Port Talbot Council’s draft budget for 2025/26 has been published. Councillors will be asked for permission to begin a public consultation on its draft budget on the 10th January 2025. If agreed, the consultation will run until the 31st January 2025. During this time, the public can share their views on how the council plans to continue delivering more than 400 vital public services during these challenging times. Despite the difficult financial background, the council hopes to deliver a budget with no significant cuts to services or jobs. For a number of months the council has…