Brecon trio completes 150‑mile swim, raises £14,500 for cancer centre
Three women from Brecon finish a 150‑mile swim from London to Cardiff, delivering over £14,500 to Velindre Cancer Centre and presenting letters to Westminster and the Senedd.
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Visiting restricted on Bronllys Hospital ward after scabies cases
Powys Teaching Health Board limits visits to Llewelyn Ward as a precautionary response to a small scabies outbreak, with patients and staff receiving treatment.
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Wrexham Kop expansion approved, residents parking scheme to be examined
Council backs the Kop stand increase to 7,750 seats while pledging to study a matchday residents parking scheme amid fan‑resident tensions.
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Conwy park home estate Bryn Gynog Park listed for sale
Bryn Gynog Park in Conwy, a 2.03‑hectare residential park home estate with 65 pitches, is on the market, offering vacant sites and growth potential.
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Powys Council urged to improve roadworks communication
Residents asked cabinet member Jackie Charlton to publish clearer, narrative roadwork notices and a monthly list, prompting a council review of its communication strategy.
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Bryson Recycling gives £2,000 to Rhayader charity
Bryson Recycling’s Recycling Rewards scheme funds a £2,000 donation to Rhayader and District Community Support, boosting food bank and transport services.
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New organiser leads Blackwood Poppy Appeal ahead of launch
Natasha Hocking takes charge of the Blackwood Poppy Appeal, rallying volunteers and businesses for the 22 October launch to support local armed forces families.
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Guile family and young rugby star honoured at Child of Wales Awards
Pembrokeshire foster parents and a wheelchair‑using sports enthusiast were celebrated at the fifth Child of Wales Awards in Swansea.
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Grass snake glides along River Dee in Connah’s Quay
Amateur wildlife videographer Matty Roberts captured the reptile as it moved confidently through the shallow water, later posting the footage on social media.
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Active Playgrounds boost activity for 10,000 Welsh pupils
London Marathon Foundation expands Active Playgrounds scheme, helping over 10,000 children in England and Wales increase daily movement.
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