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A housing regeneration project has received a substantial funding package to address the high number of empty properties in Wales. Community Impact Initiative has been awarded £477,285 by the Pen Y Cymoedd Community Fund to continue work regenerating empty properties in the upper reaches of the Neath, Afan, Rhondda and Cynon valleys through its Building […]

This summer, the Brecon Mountain Railway invites visitors of all ages to celebrate a milestone: 45 years since its inaugural passenger service on 8th June 1980. That day, founder Tony Hills brought his dream to life by guiding the first train through the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, launching a legacy of heritage steam that continues […]

Beddau wrapped up their stunning season by completing the treble after defeating Aberdare 40-13 at Sardis Road last night to lift the Worthington’s Mid District Championship Cup. Having already secured the Championship East title as well as bagging the Glamorgan County Silver Ball, the Green and Golds had another trophy to celebrate to cap a […]

Transport for Wales (TfW) will once again host free bike marking events this summer, encouraging more people to walk, wheel and cycle as part of every-day journeys. The events, now in their third year, are delivered in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP). To date over 350 bikes have been security registered and over 400 […]

Transport for Wales (TfW) is continuing to deliver the transformation of the Cardiff Bay line, with the development of a new two-platform station in northern Butetown and the redevelopment of Cardiff Bay station. As part of the South Wales Metro, the Bay line will also be electrified to enable enhanced service frequency and to introduce […]

Bridie Doyle Roberts & Stiwdio C have brought together artists from across South Wales to be part of Art Rave | Rêf Celf – a creative laboratory for artists embracing Pop, Rave and Festival culture to explore contemporary Welsh identity while creating new Welsh work. Artists from various art forms from South Wales, particularly those who identify […]

With the Easter holidays upon us, Welsh Water is warning people not to risk their lives by unauthorised swimming in its reservoirs. Every year in Wales, hundreds of individuals and families visit reservoirs and take to the water to swim, paddle, or use inflatables, putting their lives and the lives of others at risk, but […]

Brand-new electric tram-trains are now being tested on the recently electrified Valleys railway lines, as TfW take another step forward with delivering the next phase of the South Wales Metro. Part of an £800 million investment into brand-new trains across Wales and the Borders, the Stadler Class 398 CITYLINK tram-trains will revolutionise transport in South […]

With the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, Dogs Trust Bridgend and Dogs Trust Cardiff are reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our four-legged friends. As Easter eggs and other tasty cocoa treats find their way into homes, the charity hopes to raise awareness of the risk that the consumption of […]

Gavin and Stacey actress, Ruth Jones, who is best known across Wales and around the world as Nessa, has won a special award. The co-writer of the show is being celebrated for her massive success in capturing the heart of the nation and putting an international spotlight on Wales. The programme was watched by millions […]

Cheaper bus travel will again be made available for residents, with all single fares for journeys that start and end within Rhondda Cynon Taf being capped at £1. This will apply in the two-week school Easter holiday in April 2025. This initiative returns using important funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund – and […]

Low-cost Barcelona based airline, Vueling, has put more flights on sale between Cardiff Airport and Málaga, Spain. From 24 June 2025, the number of departure flights from Cardiff to Málaga will increase to 4 weekly, flying every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. This increases further to 5 weekly departure flights from 16 September – 25 […]