Author: Rhys Gregory

Following a recent remodel, PizzaExpress Cardiff St David’s is ready to serve pizza with pizzazz for returning and new customers. Having long been a favourite with locals and visitors alike since first opening, the restaurant is located in Cardiff’s lively St David’s Shopping Centre, and is just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Cardiff Castle, making it the perfect destination for a meal during a shopping spree or after a day of sightseeing. Inside the new-look restaurant, customers will now be able to see vibrant colours and sophisticated pendant lighting, along with unique artwork by Italian interior designer Enzo Apicella,…

The New Saints have announced the signing of goalkeeper Becca Elliott as the squad continues to take shape ahead of the new season.  Elliott makes the move to Park Hall having most recently played for Bangor Women. The Saints’ newest recruit also boasts international accolades, having made appearances for both Wales’ U17 and U19 sides during her career to date. Prior to her time at Bangor, Elliott has played for a wide range of clubs in the Welsh football pyramid including Flint Town United, Prestatyn Town, Llandudno and Caernarfon Town. The 25-year-old will be hoping to play a key role…

Cardiff-based European road freight operator, Europa Road, is marking its most successful month since opening in 2022. The local team of seven, based at Cardiff Gate Business Park, Ponteprennau, is celebrating a record month supporting Welsh exporters with an impressive 300 consignments logged throughout June. Chelsea Bartlett, Cardiff Branch Manager comments: “I’m really proud of the Cardiff branch for exceeding expectations and delivering some fantastic results. We manage some unusual and sometimes challenging cargo, under tight time constraints, but the team have really risen to the challenge this last month. It is our responsibility to find our customers the perfect…

Croeso Pubs Ltd has officially opened The Bear’s Head in Penarth with a little help from former rugby star turned Fab Four coffee connoisseur Lee Byrne. The South Wales pub chain already runs seven venues including The Philharmonic and Brewhouse in Cardiff city centre, and now its latest acquisition in Windsor Road, Penarth, formerly run by JD Wetherspoons, is back open with some special extras. The Bear’s Head has always been hugely popular with Penarth locals due to its bottomless coffee, but soon regulars will be able to enjoy the try-mendous custom-made Croeso coffee blend all day long, thanks to…

CITY Hospice’s award-winning Forever Flowers display at Cardiff Castle opened to the public on Saturday (3 August). Forever Flowers provides an opportunity for people to unite and remember cherished family members, friends, colleagues and loved ones with unique and lasting tributes. This year’s flower, the Remember Me Rose, symbolises love, affection and respect, while the colour also pays tribute to the charity’s ruby anniversary which is being marked in 2024. Over a thousand expertly crafted, limited edition roses feature in the spectacular free display, which runs until 11 August in the grounds of the castle. Those who have purchased a…

A man who strangled his partner, held a man hostage and then stole another man’s van has been jailed for five years. Dewi Cledwyn Hughes, of Twr Cuhelyn Steet, Llanerchymedd, appeared at Mold Crown Court on August 6th after being found guilty of intentional strangulation and two counts of assault by beating and pleading guilty to false imprisonment, threatening a person with a blade, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and possession of cocaine. In December 2022, the now 34-year-old was arguing with his partner when he grabbed her by the shoulders, pushed her up against a wall…

Transport for Wales is launching unlimited rail travel passes this summer to encourage people to travel sustainably when exploring Wales’s beauty. From the charming harbour town of Tenby to Harlech Castle in the north, customers can experience unlimited off-peak rail travel with our four or one-day passes. Passes also include travel on selected TrawsCymru bus routes – providing customers with more connections and route options. The Explore Wales, Explore North and Mid Wales and Explore South Wales offer 4 days of unlimited rail travel over an 8-day period, while the Explore West Wales and Explore Cambrian offer unlimited travel for…

Pupils at Ysgol Dinas Bran recently rolled up their sleeves to learn countryside management skills. The youngsters were supported by Education Engagement Officers from Denbighshire County Council’s Llwybrau service to take part in outdoor education sessions run by Countryside Rangers around the south of the county. ‘Denbighshire Education Project – Llwybrau team’, supports young people in Denbighshire to reduce their risk of disengagement from education and provides support to re-engage in education or to move into employment or training at the end of year 11. The service received funding from the UK Government. The Clwydian Range and Dee valley National…

Investment in new green technology has helped a Pontarddulais church cut its carbon footprint and make a 90% saving on its monthly gas bills Thanks to rural project funding from Swansea Council through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity fund, a number of air to air heat pumps have been installed at Bont Elim Community Church on Alltiago Road. The new technology has already helped to replace some of the gas boilers and copper piping that had been in place at the church beforehand. The air to air pumps will help cool the church building down during the summer months…

The £3.5m Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme which has protected 251 homes and 23 non-residential properties from flooding has now been completed. The project was developed by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Drainage Team and its partners with support from Welsh Government funding. The project came in two phases with the first at Lancaster Close where 600 metres of pipework were laid from a new-build intake structure to the main road, going through fields and discharging into the River Neath. Additional drainage was installed upstream of the intake structure which improved the access to Gelliceibryn while at the same time ensured any…