Author: Rhys Gregory

A local homebuilder has been given the go ahead to build 235 new homes in Mold. Ewloe-based Anwyl Homes was granted planning consent by Flintshire County Council at Wednesday’s planning committee meeting for the site off Gwernaffield Road. The 28-acre parcel of land, which is allocated for housing in the adopted local plan, will feature 94 affordable homes alongside 141 private sale homes. Across the development there will be a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom designs, meeting demand for high quality homes in the area. Phil Dolan, managing director for Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales, said: “Our…

A devoted Gwynedd couple have celebrated their blue sapphire wedding anniversary chalking up a remarkable 65 years together as man and wife. Eric and Mair Jones spent their special anniversary reminiscing about their wedding day and the happy years they’ve shared together, looking through photographs, enjoying chocolates, receiving some beautiful flowers, and opening cards. There was a special afternoon tea with a centre-piece celebratory cake and attended by family and friends at Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd care home on the outskirts of Caernarfon where they have lived for a number of years. Mair said: “It was a special day…

First Hydrogen has successfully completed hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) trials with gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU), accruing the vehicle’s highest ever mileage. The first-of-its-kind van completed more than 2,000 km (>1,200 miles) over the four-week trial, travelling up to 189 km / 117 miles per day on mostly urban roads and highways in some of South Wales’ coldest conditions. The vehicle also demonstrated the full power capability of the fuel cell module, with outputs higher than 60kW in transient accelerations, showing capability for demanding duties, such as carrying heavier payloads, towing and powering auxiliary equipment (onboard…

Several rural communities in Wales can now access fast and reliable 4G mobile coverage, as UK Government delivers on plans to tackle poor and patchy connection. The first of 86 4G masts have been switched on in Wales this month, benefitting residents, tourists, and business owners and boosting economic growth in areas such as Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ysbyty Ystwyth, LLanafan,Tynygraig, and West Fedw and Trawsgoed. The rollout comes as part of the Shared Rural Network programme, a £1bn plan led by the UK Government and telecoms companies that seeks to close the digital divide and spur economic growth in remote areas of…

An epic Dino Takeover is about to descend on Mermaid Quay this half term. From 23rd of March to 14th  of April there will be plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy at the quayside. Visitors will encounter lifelike dinosaurs and have the opportunity to take part in free dino themed activities, enjoy jam packed event days, and get involved in the onsite colouring competition and Dino Discovery Trail. On Tuesday 2nd of April, and Wednesday 3rd of April, visitors will have the chance to meet and greet Razor the Velociraptor, Nibbles the baby Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Boulder…

GS Verde Group, a multidiscipline corporate advisory firm, has made a further senior appointment into its specialist tax team, appointing Chelsea Fellows into a Senior Tax Manager role. This appointment expands the tax team at GS Verde Group and follows the recent appointment of Tax Director, Emma Jones.  Chelsea joins GS Verde Group from DAC Beachcroft. With 13 years of experience as a tax specialist, Chelsea adds expertise and specialist knowledge to the GS Verde Group and her appointment further strengthens a key strategic team.  Joel Dunning, Head of GS Verde Tax & accountants, said “We are excited to welcome…

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has slated Tata’s shock announcement yesterday that it will be closing the coking ovens at Port Talbot steel works with near immediate effect. Although the coking ovens were known to be in a state of disrepair, Tata had not indicated to trade unions during recent consultations that they were at risk of imminent closure. Tata recently told the unions that it hoped to increase their capacity in the near future. The closure of the coking ovens does not change Unite’s position that there should be no job losses at Port Talbot or Llanwern and that…

An architect from Newport has started an eco-hut business, creating sustainable places and spaces for a variety of purposes following a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank. Spence Gadsby, 31, founder of Tŷ Green, is hand building shepherd huts, office pods and garden rooms to provide long-lasting, alternative spaces crafted from sustainably sourced, natural materials. After qualifying as an architect three years ago, combined with his life-long experience working on building sites with his dad and on carpentry projects recycling wooden pallets and scaffold boards, Spence was experienced enough to establish a business designing and building the huts…

An exciting day was had by all on Sunday’s 2Wish Great Welsh Marathon Events hosted at Pembrey Country Park. The race that incorporates both the full and half marathon distances saw over 1,000 runners and hundreds of spectators and volunteers attend this hugely popular event. Renowned as being one of Wales’ oldest marathon events, it’s starting to make waves amongst the running community by recently being dubbed by Runners World as one of the top 5 marathons to run in 2024! It’s fair to say that conditions were challenging but the rain at the start certainly didn’t dampen the spirits as…

INNOVATION and diversification continue at a renewable energy firm which has added a sparkling new service to its award-winning portfolio. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – is one of the few companies in the sector to offer solar panel cleaning in addition to installation and maintenance. The development comes after the business welcomed more than 100 guests and exhibitors to its inaugural two-day Solar and Battery Expo at Eirias Park in Colwyn Bay. While some window cleaners will give solar panels a squeegee and scrape as part…