Author: Rhys Gregory

New funding support for Cardiff’s grassroots music venues has been announced by Cardiff Council as part of its ‘Cardiff Music City’ work to help protect and enhance the city’s music scene, which also sees the first ever Cardiff Music City Festival begin later this week. The fund, which is open to all grassroots venues in the city, offers capital grants of up to £10,000 towards venue improvements. Council Leader and Chair of Cardiff Music Board, Cllr Huw Thomas, said: “Cardiff’s grassroots venues play a vital role in the city’s music scene. They provide important opportunities for local artists to develop…

NEATH INDOOR MARKET has welcomed an exciting new store which has been officially opened by the Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt. Goblin Box stocks historical model kits with settings ranging from the Roman era up to World War Two. The new stall will also sell tools and paints needed to get started with the hobby and will be local stockists of Warlord Games. The stall opened its doors to the public in a launch event at the market on Friday, September 20th, 2024 in which Cllr Hunt opened a ceremonial ribbon. The new arrival will not…

A cherished woodland in the heart of Magor and Undy is set to undergo a restoration project to enhance its ecological health, accessibility, and community value. Mill Common serves as a crucial green corridor for the local community. However, it faces significant challenges, including extensive ash dieback, overcrowded veteran trees, and degraded paths and steps. This initiative, supported by The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) administered by the National Heritage Lottery Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government, will serve as a flagship site for the National Forest for Wales and promises to rejuvenate this vital green space for future generations.…

More than 800 farm business have applied for a share of over £20 million from two support schemes. In April, The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to improve soil, air and water quality, build resilience to the potential impact of climate change and reach compliance with the Water Resources Regulations. Both schemes are designed to enable farmers to improve slurry management by providing support for additional storage capacity and/or prevent rainwater entering slurry stores to reduce storage capacity requirement. A high…

Local businesses are set to benefit from new multi-gigabit-full fibre speeds as part of a deal agreed between Ogi and Caerphilly County Borough Council. The Tredomen Business and Technology Park is home to some 30 local businesses from law firms to accountancy practices and innovative tech startups. Through the deal, Ogi has completed the install of a new bespoke ‘Ogi Pro’ full fibre business network at the business park – leveraging its £5million network build in nearby Hengoed. Offering affordable business-grade connectivity up to 8Gbps from day one, with capacity to increase as demand grows. As part of the plans…

A Ceredigion Playgroup have won an award at the Early Years Wales Awards held in Aberporth on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup who provides education in the non-maintained sector for Ceredigion County Council have won ‘The World Outside’ Award due to their commitment in making use of the natural environments outdoors to develop children’s Learning and taking advantage of the Council’s Forest school training. Although not having an outdoor area attached to the setting, the playgroup makes use of natural environments and various places for outdoor activities within easy walking distance of the Playgroup. They explore local woods…

Malar bags, also known as festoons, are puffiness or swelling that appears just below the lower eyelids and on top of the cheekbones. Unlike regular under-eye puffiness, which often results from fluid retention or allergies, malar bags are more pronounced and persistent, becoming more noticeable with age. Many factors, including genetics, ageing, and lifestyle choices, can influence the appearance of malar bags. Stress and lifestyle habits are critical in exacerbating malar bags. Fortunately, the right combination of lifestyle adjustments and treatments can manage malar bags effectively. One popular option for dealing with malar bags is through malar bags treatment, which…

THERE are 15,100 people in Wales living with sight loss, according to latest figures. To mark National Eye Health Week (23-29 September), Specsavers stores in Wales are raising awareness about the dangers of ignoring telltale signs of eye conditions that can lead to sight loss. This comes as statistics by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) show that by 2032 the number of people living with sight loss in Wales will rise to 133,000. Among the conditions that can cause sight loss are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. The RNIB figures also show that one…

The UK’s hospitality elite gathered at JW Marriott Grosvenor House last night for the highly anticipated AA Hospitality Awards 2024, an event that has become the benchmark for excellence in the industry. Hosted by AA Hotel & Hospitality Services, the star-studded evening was presented by BAFTA-nominated television and radio broadcaster Angellica Bell, widely recognised for her winning victory on Celebrity MasterChef. The night celebrated the most outstanding hotels, spas, restaurants, overall Inns and B&Bs, alongside with the people who drive them forward. Attended by 900 guests, the event highlighted the very best in British hospitality, honouring achievements across 16 award…

Miller & Carter is pleased to announce the arrival of the new restaurant in Bridgend, which opened its doors to guests on 20th September. Revealing its warm, modern new look, the new Miller & Carter Sarn has created 35 jobs for the local area. At Miller & Carter Sarn, guests can enjoy delicious steak in stunning surroundings, with sophisticated dining areas and bold colours. The restaurant seats 208 people, with an additional external terraced seating area. Awarded with the ‘The Masters of Steak’ award from the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs, the beef is truly a labour of love. Visitors…