Wales 247

19/08/2024

Free river cruises this summer as pontoon use gathers pace https://www.wales247.co.uk/free-river-cruises-this-summer-as-pontoon-use-gathers-pace

19/08/2024

Campaign to combat digital deficit in rural North Wales could save lives

A major campaign has been launched to get rural North Wales connected after it was revealed that one in six homes has no access to superfast broadband. The aim of the Rural Digital Connectivity project is to help householders, businesses and organisations across the region overcome the problems of b...

19/08/2024

Hot partnership with Cardiff Devils serves up cool post-match celebrations!

Fans of the Cardiff Devils ice hockey team are guaranteed to enjoy ‘off-piste’ celebrations this season thanks to a new partnership with the city’s apres-ski-inspired Heidi’s Bier Bar and more traditional Proud Mary Pub. The agreement for the 24/25 season will see both venues become the offi...

19/08/2024

Cardiff Council partners with net zero specialist on 150-home retrofit project

Cardiff Council has appointed net zero specialist, Sero, on a project to retrofit 153 ‘hard to heat’ properties to enhance energy efficiency and reduce resident energy bills. The multi-million-pound project will see improvements to external wall insulation and ventilation at council and privatel...

18/08/2024

Popular Cardiff splashpad closed for the remainder of the season

Cardiff Council has announced that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Victoria Park Splashpad will be closed for the remainder of the current season. This closure is the result of failures with the sump pumps that supply water to the feature, as well as the pump responsible for chlorine distribut...

18/08/2024

Dan Bewley sets sights on Speedway GP title following Cardiff win

Great Britain star Dan Bewley is determined to rocket up the FIM Speedway Grand Prix standings after leading an historic home one-two in the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff on Saturday. Bewley topped the podium at Principality Stadium for the second time in three seasons – extending h...

16/08/2024

Excavation unearths a thousand years of history at Greenfield Valley

A piece of the jigsaw puzzle that could unlock 1,000 years of history at a Flintshire-based heritage site has been unearthed. An excavation, funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), has led to the discovery of a horse bridle mount dating back to the late Iron Age at the Greenfield...

16/08/2024

Man jailed after violent assault in Bangor

A man who used a dog lead to punch his victim in the head has been jailed. Benjamin Crofts, of Tan Y Bryn Road, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court on August 14th after admitting to inflicting grievous bodily harm. During the early hours of May 1st, Crofts became involved in a v...

16/08/2024

Opticians helps raise more than £1,100 for local boy battling leukaemia

An opticians in Colwyn Bay has raised more than £1,100 to send five-year-old Henry Castle on the trip of a lifetime following the end of his cancer treatment. Henry has been bravely battling leukaemia since the age of one and has contracted life-threatening sepsis on multiple occasions. After four ...

16/08/2024

Musicians to help Gregynog’s Raise the Roof campaign https://www.wales247.co.uk/musicians-to-help-gregynogs-raise-the-roof-campaign

16/08/2024

Ruthin Gaol invites visitors to come and join in on the summer fun

The historic Ruthin Gaol is inviting visitors this summer to come and join in on a number of fun activities, all included in the admission price. The new escape themed trail has now opened, which uses stories of real escapes from the Gaol to inform hidden clues and items around the Gaol, and dependi...

16/08/2024

Student on the road to caring career after overcoming adversity to secure top A Level results

ZOE BAYLEY-JONES is on the road to a caring career after overcoming adversity to secure top A Level results. The Coleg Cambria learner – Yale Sixth Form’s Student of the Year – plans to become a Children’s Nurse in the future. Having studied Psychology, English and the Welsh Baccalaureate, s...

16/08/2024

Coleg y Cymoedd celebrates three Oxford successes amid another year of outstanding results https://www.wales247.co.uk/coleg-y-cymoedd-celebrates-three-oxford-successes-amid-another-year-of-outstanding-results

16/08/2024

EE strengthens mobile coverage in Cardiff with new mini masts

New mobile ‘mini-masts’ have been installed by EE on street furniture like lamp-posts and phone boxes in Cardiff to help boost mobile coverage in the busiest areas of the city. The Welsh capital is one of a number of cities in the UK to introduce the new masts which help improve mobile coverage ...

16/08/2024

Travel advice for Speedway Grand Prix 2024 in Cardiff

With Speedway taking placeat Principality Stadium, there will be a partial city centre road closure around the stadium on August 17thbetween 2.30pm until 9.30pm. Castle Street,Cowbridge Road West, Duke Street and Kingsway will remain open to traffic. The M4 motorway is expected to bebusy due to this...

16/08/2024

‘Run to Rave’ charity event returns to Cardiff Bay next month

Following the success of an inaugural event earlier this year, Run To Rave – a new event blending fun, fitness and fundraising – is set to return to the Cardiff Bay barrage on Saturday 14th September. Back in June, open air street food venue Tiger Yard hosted their first ever Run To Rave event ....

16/08/2024

Unexpected delights of a completely renovated South Wales valleys terraced house

A stunning ground up refurbished South Wales valleys end of terrace house for sale at auction is sure to catch the eye of a discerning buyer or investor. The eye-boggling six-bedroom, three bathroom ‘Tardis’ of a designer renovated house in the village of Blaenrhondda even has an extensive garag...

16/08/2024

Cardiff Bay’s The Red Dragon Centre gets a fitness boost with new gym opening

THE Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay’s leading entertainment venue, has announced the latest addition to its host of tenants. The Fitness Quarter is a new gym business launching for the first time at The Red Dragon Centre. Set to open on September 2, it will be taking over from Simply Gym which clos...

16/08/2024

Openreach gear up to bring ultrafast speeds back to Pendine https://www.wales247.co.uk/openreach-gear-up-to-bring-ultrafast-speeds-back-to-pendine

16/08/2024

Students spending more time in part-time work

The time students spend in part-time work has increased on average by 154%, with the average student working 46.39 hours per month, up from 18.3 hours per month in 2023 as revealed by the NatWest Student Living Index. Students in Salford, Ormskirk and Derby spend the most hours in part-time work, ea...

15/08/2024

Neath Port Talbot prepares for 2024 Armed Forces Festival

Planning is under way for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival 2024. Organisers of events paying tribute to the Armed Forces and their families in Neath Port Talbot are being invited to affiliate their own events with the festival, which takes place in October and November. Now i...

15/08/2024

Aldi donates to local charities in Wales during summer holidays

Aldi has donated £4,500 to charities in Wales to help support those in need during the school holidays. The donations form part of the supermarket’s wider Early Years Fund initiative with community giving platform Neighbourly which has seen more than 70 charities nationwide receive additional fun...

15/08/2024

Free monthly mature driver course keeping over 65s safer on the road

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Road Safety department is offering free monthly mature driver courses for residents aged 65 plus. The course, held at Haverfordwest Fire Station, includes a classroom based morning and a practical driving session with an approved instructor to help address any person...

15/08/2024

Blaenau Gwent exhibition showcases windrush generation’s impact on Wales https://www.wales247.co.uk/blaenau-gwent-exhibition-showcases-windrush-generations-impact-on-wales

15/08/2024

Y Pant School opens its new ‘Rose Barnes’ building

On Monday, July 15, Y Pant School officially opened the new ‘Rose Barnes’ building. The new building, wholly funded by RCT Council is named in recognition of their long-standing former Governor, Mrs Rose Barnes, who has recently retired. Mrs Barnes attended the opening along with her family to r...

15/08/2024

Careers Wales helps Ysgol Y Deri students raise £26,000

Sixth form pupils at special education needs school, Ysgol Y Deri, have raised £26,393 in collaboration with Careers Wales to acquire essential resources for careers learning. The initiative was spearheaded by the school’s Post 16 Transition Lead, Stacey Long, and Careers Wales’ Business Engage...

15/08/2024

All smiles after Swansea Dental Practice buyout

Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors have facilitated the buyout of a dental practice in Swansea. Spearheaded by solicitors Alex Kurtz-Shefford and James Lewis-Hyndman, the duo oversaw the six-figure deal which enabled new owners, Gareth and Jack Hawkins to take the reins at the well-established denta...

15/08/2024

Planning approval secured for 74 new high-quality homes in Cardiff

A local housebuilder has secured reserved matters planning permission for its latest phase at a major site in Cardiff. Cardiff Council recently granted approval for 74 high-quality homes at Persimmon Homes East Wales’ major site at Llanilltern Village on the west of Cardiff. The new phase of devel...

15/08/2024

Road closures for concerts at Alexandra Head in Cardiff

Several concerts will be taking place at Alexandra Head between August 21st and August 24th which will restrict access to the Cardiff Bay Barrage. The following roads will be closed to traffic during the dates and times below: Britannia Quay; Pierhead Street; Heol Porth Teigr; and Cardiff Bay Barrag...

15/08/2024

Former Cardiff student brings the world’s best to Britain

When a former Cardiff University student came across a new sport during a walk in a park in the Welsh capital, little did he know that within a few years, he’d be bringing the world’s best to Britain. But that’s what happened to urban planner Jack Collard, who was walking through Roath Park in...