Author: Rhys Gregory

Last year local authorities in North Wales were awarded a total of £966,000 to deliver small Property Development Grants (PDGs) to improve commercial units and empty buildings in their town centres. The PDGs were delivered through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme to support regeneration and enhance town centre properties. The grant awards have supported property owners and occupiers alike to make improvements to their premises and bring vacant, commercial floor space back into beneficial business use. The total investment for the Property Development Grants in the region is £1.536m. Across 10 towns a total of 45 properties were improved,…

Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Jane Hutt, has unveiled free new booklets which will help Welsh learners of all levels learn more about Cadw sites. The Deg Diwrnod Diddorol y De books tell the stories of more than 40 historic sites in south Wales. Similar books are already available on sites in north Wales with today’s launch extending Cadw’s Welsh learning books to south Wales. The book for south Wales introduces the culture and history of Cadw’s heritage sites, from St David’s to Chepstow, Gower to Abergavenny, while offering the opportunity to practice Welsh vocabulary and grammar through conversation prompts and…

Wales is a beautiful country that really benefits from nice weather since it is surrounded by mountains. All inhabitants of this region know that the weather is great, so there are many opportunities for outdoor activities varying in landscape from ragged coastal edges to gentle slopes of hills. Below is a list of ideas on how to enjoy the sunny weather in Wales and make the most out of it. Coastal Adventures Wales has more than 870 miles of shoreline; therefore, the possibilities of enjoyable activities right on the coast are virtually limitless. Why not consider surfing in Pembrokeshire if…

More and more employees are discovering since they have to work from home more often that they need a better home office. This has formulated out of what could have been a temporary solution to what has become a permanent solution for many hence the need for change to a better working environment. Having an ideal home office does not only refer to the establishment of a work area. It is a process of choosing furniture, equipment, and accessories considered in design with an aim of enhancing the comfort and productivity of the users. Home office improvements pay off no…

Budget travel does not have to mean settling for less than excellent experiences. You can travel the world without breaking if you have a spirit of adventure and strategic planning. There are many methods to make your trip economical and rewarding, regardless of your experience level or desire to see new locations on a budget. This article looks at doable tactics and advice to help you maximize your vacation budget while taking advantage of mouthwatering food, fascinating cultural encounters, and life-long memories. Learn how to travel economically and responsibly so that every dollar you spend results in a fantastic trip.…

A 26-year-old Wrexham man has been jailed for strangling a female police officer. Callum Williams, of Coed Efa, New Broughton, appeared before Mold Crown Court today (Thursday, August 8th), where he was sentenced to 10 months in prison. He admitted a charge of intentional strangulation following an incident at his home on March 16th 2024 after officers were called to a report of a concern for a child at his address. Williams became aggressive and following an altercation, he put his arm around an officer’s neck, gripping tightly. At the time of the incident, Williams was serving a suspended sentence…

Areas of higher density linguistic significance at the heart of new policy recommendations. Welsh is a national language that belongs to all communities in Wales, and in the National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd this week, the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities launched a comprehensive report recommending strategic policy interventions to strengthen the Welsh language in communities where a high percentage of the population speaks the language. The designation of ‘areas of higher density linguistic significance’ is central to the proposals to protect and strengthen Welsh as a thriving community language. The Commission makes 57 recommendations in several key policy areas, including: Designating…

“We are committed to creating a Wales that is a great place to grow older.” That is the message from the Minister for Social Care, Dawn Bowden, after hearing first-hand how Welsh Government funding is benefitting people to live and age well. The Minister met with members of the community group Dementia Friendly Pontypridd during a visit to the Eisteddfod. She also met with members of the Older Persons Advisory Group (OPAG) at Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. The local authority is one of six councils in Wales to join the World Health Organisation (WHO) Network of Age Friendly…

A Gwynedd-based hydro scheme aimed at boosting a key Welsh Government renewable energy target has received support from high-profile politicians. Three brothers have submitted a planning application for a proposed hydro electric scheme on their land in Cwm Cynfal located close to Llan Ffestiniog. The brothers, Dafydd, Elis and Moi also run their family farm near Bala in Eryri National Park. Consultation at key stages has included Ffestiniog Town Council, which has confirmed its support, Cadw, Natural Resources Wales, Gwynedd Council, the National Park Authority, interest groups, and the public, who were invited to a drop-in event in February hosted…

Pembrokeshire County Show, Wales’ largest county agricultural show, promises it will have something for everyone during the two day event on 14 and 15 August. Visitors to the show, which takes place on Pembrokeshire County Showground in Haverfordwest, can marvel at the variety of livestock classes, including the long-awaited return of the poultry competition, be wowed by the showjumping, explore the horticulture, arts and crafts competition entries, be enthralled by the dog agility and shop until they drop. Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society (PAS) are pulling out all the stops as it celebrates its 240th anniversary. The two-day show will be an…