Author: Rhys Gregory

Bangor University’s Science Festival returns again this year to coincide with British Science Week! Once again, the highly popular Hidden Worlds of Science will give young and old an opportunity for some hands-on science on Saturday 9 March between 10.30 and 3.00pm. From botanical painting for children to interactive displays by the BioComposites Centre and Treborth Botanic Garden, from the ‘spot the skull’ activity to a handwashing demo, there’ll be something for everyone! All the interactive exhibitions including the University’s famous Natural History Museum are at the free event in the Brambell Building. All you need to do to discover more…

Runners, spectators, and well-wishers descended to Llanelli today to participate and witness the return of the hugely popular Llanelli Half Marathon and brand new 10K. Sponsored by Tata Steel and supported by a volunteer team from the Trostre site, the event was a great success and a joyous event for all. Tash Smith, Race Director said: “It was fantastic to see such a wonderful turnout for the event, especially for the 10k race that allowed more to dip their toe into their first race. Being one of the first races in the calendar for the region makes this event an attractive…

Platinum-selling artist Eric Prydz will headline Cardiff Castle on Saturday, June 29th. The legendary artist, renowned for over two decades of ground-breaking electronic music, will be joined by Enrico Sangiuliano, Anna, Layla Benitez, Cristoph, and James Organ, for one unforgettable night in the Welsh capital. Eric Prydz has consistently delivered immaculately produced and unique electronic music, and his innovative and technically impressive live shows have captivated audiences globally. Prydz has headlined prestigious venues/ festivals such as Coachella, Madison Square Garden, Brixton Academy, and Alexandra Palace, earning multiple Grammy nominations and dominating charts with alter-egos Pryda and Cirez D. Prydz’s dedication…

Comedian Rob Brydon and bands 10cc and OMD are among the performers during an action-packed month of events taking place at Swansea Arena in March. Other stars taking to the stage at the venue next month include comedians Leigh Francis, Tom Allen and Romesh Ranganathan. Also heading for the arena in March is a Queen Extravaganza show produced by Brian May and Roger Taylor, as well as a music from the movies event featuring music from films including Lord of The Rings, Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean. The March shows follow hot on the heels…

If the worst happens and you need a defibrillator to help save a life, a network of 650 machines means one is never far away Swansea’s become the UK’s first defib-friendly city and you can find your nearest one with this interactive map here. The charity Heartbeat Trust UK partnered with Swansea Council with the aim of achieving the accolade and saving lives. The council has contributed £175,000 over a three year period, and many other organisations and individuals have also supported this drive by purchasing defibrillators for their communities. These include town and community councils, sports clubs, charities, grassroots…

A Caerphilly shop owner has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for selling counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco. Amanj Mawlod Tawfik, aged 36 of Bwlch Road, Cardiff was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Newport Crown Court on 26 January 2024. His associates, Dana Nadir Kadir, 38 of Talywaun was sentenced to 18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 2 years, ordered to undertake 100 hours of unpaid work, and attend 6 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days and pay Caerphilly Council £1200 costs. Arshad Ahmad Rashid aged 46 of Cardiff Road, Caerphilly was ordered to undertake 100 hours of unpaid work and pay Caerphilly…

Allelys, the haulage company responsible for transporting the abnormal load vehicle has said the third and final transportation is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28 February 2024, between the hours of 00.30am and 05.45am. A rolling road closure under police escort will be in place while the vehicles are in transit and sections of the road will be reopened as soon as the vehicles have passed through. A number of pedestrian traffic light signals, street lighting columns, road signs and other street furniture will be temporarily removed as the transportation will overhang the footpaths along the route. These will…

A major project to create a new multi-agency hub in Brecon is to begin on Monday 4 March thanks to £3.5 million in UK Government Levelling Up funding. The money has been used by Powys County Council to buy the empty former call centre at Unit 1b, Brecon Enterprise Park, and to fund its refurbishment. It will see the creation of offices for council staff and partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors to use, in a flexible working environment, that will be known as Tŷ Brycheiniog. The move will then free up a much-needed development site, in…

A public consultation on public realm and highway improvements for the busy coastal village of Porthgain has been launched. Increased congestion in the village, one of North Pembrokeshire’s tourist hotspots, has caused traffic management issues and has had an impact on the area. Five preliminary design options for ‘Porthgain for All’ have been developed for public consultation  following workshops with a local working group, Pobol Porthgain, and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA). Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics Fund has awarded £248,000 to Pembrokeshire County Council to undertake the two-year scheme, in conjunction with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and Pobol…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has reached a legal agreement with the consortium of developers at Barry Waterfront through a Consent Order, which restricts their ability to sell further properties until much-delayed community facilities are completed. The Council first announced it was considering legal action against the Waterfront Consortium, made up of national housebuilders Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes, last August. There have been severe delays to landscaping, road surfacing and work on open spaces at the waterfront. Through meetings with the Council, residents have also raised complaints about the empty retail units within a commercial development known…