Author: Rhys Gregory

Those off school or work for half term can use discount code CARDIFFDISC23 to get £10 tickets to explore Caerdydd (usually £15) between 25 May to 2 June. All tours are an hour and a half long and encourage ticket holders to get their steps in with a gentle walk. Invisible Cardiff has a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor and has welcomed international groups including tourists from New York and the Netherlands. It also welcomes locals who want to know more about the landmarks or Cymru’s capital city. Invisible Cardiff is made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. City of…

The Deck at Penarth Marinaannounces the highly anticipated reopening of its unique floating Jetty Bar, for the 2024 summer season. The iconic waterfront destination, renowned for its stunning views, vibrant atmosphere and relaxed dining bar menu, reopens today (Friday 24 May 2024). Visitors to the Jetty Bar can sample a revamped menu curated by its expert chefs. Small tapas-style plates that are made with the best locally sourced ingredients and presented with a Mediterranean twist, creates a dining experience distinct from the main restaurant. The new menu includes dishes such as the panko coated Spanish goat’s cheese with lemon curd,…

Visible police patrols are being significantly increased in Flint in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour. It comes following local concerns in relation to a report of disorder in the town centre at around 7pm earlier this week (Tuesday, May 21st) where up to 20 youths were seen fighting. The incident on Church Street resulted in the patrol Inspector authorising an immediate dispersal order covering the town centre. The order is no longer in place. This comes following several recent reports of a large group of youths behaving antisocially. Flintshire North district Inspector Wesley Williams said: “I understand this ongoing…

Specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co is delighted to announce Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa in Powys, Wales has come to the market. Featuring 52-bedrooms and extensive function and spa facilities, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa has built a reputation as one of the most pre-eminent hotels in Wales. This historic sporting hotel has simply breathtaking views and is ideally located close to Coed y Brenin Forest Park, the natural gateway to the Snowdonia National Park together with excellent transport access from most of the major conurbations. The hotel has been independently owned and operated by the same family…

A royal composer has hailed a pioneering music service that teaches 5,000 children every week in Wrexham and Denbighshire as a “national treasure”. According to patron Professor Paul Mealor, the spectacular success of the North Wales Music Cooperative is all the more remarkable because it was formed nine years ago in the aftermath of a financial crisis that saw funding for peripatetic music teachers being axed. Prof Mealor, the new artistic director of the North Wales International Music Festival in St Asaph who was appointed by the King as a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order after writing music for…

When he was found and scanned by RSPCA Inspector Sophie Daniels, she was stunned to find out that the cat, known as Riggs, had been missing from his owner for four years – and not too far from home either! “I couldn’t believe it when his owner said he had been missing for four years,” said Sophie. “He had a pink collar on, so he looked owned so I hoped I could track down his owner easily, but I didn’t expect to hear the length of time he had been missing! “When Riggs went missing he was wearing a black…

With the weather getting warmer and a bank holiday weekend and half term approaching, it’s a great time to take the plunge and embark on a water adventure at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs. The Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water visitor attraction in North Cardiff opened in July 2023 as a hub for health and wellbeing and a haven for wildlife. It offers a fantastic range of water activities set in stunning surroundings – including sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking, open-water swimming, and cold-water dipping. Anyone can enjoy the thrill of exhilarating water sports at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs. Beginners can…

Blake Morgan’s corporate team in Cardiff has hailed an “extremely busy” financial year with the market remaining active and a strong pipeline for the new financial year ahead. The team advised 58 transactions during the financial year ended 30 April 2024, with a combined deal value of £380m. James Williams, Partner and Head of the Corporate team, said: “We have enjoyed an extremely busy period, which is a testament to our team’s dedication and our clients’ trust in us. The market remains robust, particularly in technology, life sciences, health and social care. Our deep experience and comprehensive support have been crucial…

The views of Swansea citizens and organisations are set to shape the future of their fast-evolving city centre. They’re to be given the chance to offer their opinions in a number of ways, with their views leading to a new council plan that’ll help make the city an even greater place in which to live, work, learn in and spend quality free time. The plan will update and replace the council’s existing Swansea Central Area Regeneration Framework that was put in place in 2016. The wide range of forthcoming consultation opportunities will include an interactive website from May 28, in-person…

A scheme supporting businesses in town centres to spruce up their exteriors is being extended to include Tenby. Since the start of the year businesses on certain streets in some of Pembrokeshire’s biggest towns have been invited to access a Streetscape Paint Scheme, part of the County Council’s Street Enhancement Programme. Tenby is the latest town to be included and businesses on High Street, Tudor Square, St Georges Street, Church Street, Upper and Lower Frog Street, and South Parade can apply for up to £4,999 per property. The fund will support owners of eligible properties and tenants/leaseholders who have the…