Author: Rhys Gregory

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili yn cynyddu ei ymdrechion i wella cyfraddau ailgylchu. Yn ystod cyfarfod o’r Cabinet, a gafodd ei gynnal ym mis Mai 2025, fe wnaeth y Cyngor gytuno i ehangu’r defnydd o adran 46 o Ddeddf Diogelu’r Amgylchedd 1990. Bydd yr ehangiad hwn bellach yn cynnwys achosion o roi deunyddiau ailgylchadwy mewn biniau gwastraff cyffredinol. Mae’r Cyngor eisoes yn defnyddio’r ddeddfwriaeth hon i fynd i’r afael â chamddefnyddio cynwysyddion ailgylchu. Mae’r dull hwn wedi helpu gwella ymwybyddiaeth trigolion o’r hyn y mae modd ei ailgylchu wrth ymyl y ffordd. Ers i’r broses addysgu ac ymgysylltu ynghylch ailgylchu…

A well-known South Wales valleys pub with residential accommodation is up for sale at auction. The Wyndham Arms at 55, Glebeland Street in the town of Merthyr Tydfil, is being sold by South Wales-based Paul Fosh Auctions. The substantial end of parade property is listed with a guide price of £138,000. Auctioneer and business owner Paul Fosh, of Paul Fosh Auctions said: “The lively pub occupies a prominent corner position close to Merthyr Tydfil town centre. The property is let on a six-year lease. “Above the pub bar area there is a two bedroomed flat with planning consent, on which…

THE word bijou could have been coined to describe a former toll house on the banks of the historic Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The quaint, detached property, slightly larger but not much, than a traditional ticket office, could be the ultimate lock up and leave property. Being offered for sale by leading Wales property auction house, The Toll House, on York Street, Stourport-on-Severn, is listed with a guide price of just £14,000. Auctioneer Angie Davey, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “This one-of-kind former toll house really is lost in time. It almost looks as if the former lock keeper has…

Pavers Shoes has announced the opening of a new store in Cwmbran, bringing its renowned collection of stylish and comfortable footwear to even more customers. Located in M Cwmbran shopping centre on Gwent Square, Pavers will be opening to customers on Friday 7th November. To celebrate the opening, Pavers is launching an exclusive competition. Customers visiting the new Cwmbran store over the next month will have the chance to enter a special ballot box competition for an opportunity to win a free pair of shoes every month for a year. This exciting giveaway is our way of thanking customers for…

The number of interested people regarding stem cell therapy is increasing at an alarming rate throughout the UK. However, with the science of stem cells gaining more rapid growth than the laws governing it, a new phenomenon has come into the picture, and this phenomenon is stem cell tourism. But the medical, ethical, or scientific standards are not equally maintained in all clinics. It is no longer about whether or not stem cell tourism is increasing– whether or not stem cell therapy UK patients do their due diligence before choosing a clinic.  A New Kind of Medical Travel Boom Stem…

From social media updates to news alerts, it’s easy to lose yourself in the digital world and its endless flow of information. This hyper-connected lifestyle comes with pitfalls that threaten your privacy and well-being. Habits like oversharing on social media, using weak passwords, or connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi might seem harmless, but they can have long-term consequences.The good news is, spotting and tweaking these common habits can help you enjoy a safer online experience. Oversharing on Social Media Social platforms are great tools for connecting with others, but it’s easy to go too far. Each photo or status update…

Gambling remains a significant leisure activity across Wales. The Gambling (National Survey for Wales): April 2022 to March 2023 — published by the Welsh Government — provides the most up-to-date robust overview of adult gambling behaviours in Wales. According to the report: 63 % of people said they took part in some form of gambling in the last 12 months. 24 % said they had taken part in non-lottery or scratch-card gambling over the same period. These figures demonstrate the wide-reach of gambling activity in Wales and the importance of understanding both online and offline sectors, as well as the…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae gwaith bron â chael ei gwblhau ar ddatblygiad o 24 o gartrefi ecogyfeillgar newydd yn Sir Gaerfyrddin yn dilyn benthyciad o £3.27 miliwn gan Fanc Datblygu Cymru. Mae New Generation Developments Ltd eisoes wedi cytuno ar werthiannau oddi ar y cynllun yn ail gam Park View Drive, yng Nghydweli. Dechreuodd y gwaith ar y safle, sy’n cynnwys 24 byngalo tair ystafell wely, yn 2021, gyda New Generation Developments Ltd yn ariannu datblygiad ail gam y prosiect gyda’r benthyciad saith ffigur gan y Banc Datblygu, ynghyd â…

One man from Aberdare and one man from Newport have received football banning orders which prevents them from attending any UK football match for three years. The two men attended the Cardiff City vs Newport County game in the Vertu Trophy match on Tuesday October 7. Gavin Fernquest from Newport attended Cardiff Magistrates Court on Friday October 24 where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of a pyrotechnic device inside the stadium. Fernquest was clearly seen on CCTV to be walking up and down the steps within the away stand whilst waving an orange smoke bomb above his…

South Wales Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at 3:12pm on Monday September 29, 2025, near Morrisons on Ffordd Y Mileniwm, Barry. The collision involved a black Mercedes C220 and pedestrian Jacqueline Ellis. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for anyone who is yet to come forward who may have witnessed the collision, the manner of driving before the collision, or have any dash-camera footage/CCTV which may be relevant to their investigation. Jacqueline Ellis was taken to hospital by ambulance but sadly passed away on October 10, 2025. Jacqueline’s family…