Pembrokeshire wedding company named one of the best in Wales

Pembrokeshire wedding company named one of the best in Wales

A Pembrokeshire business has been recognised at the 2025 TWIA Wedding Industry Awards. SASS Surprise Singers, based in Milford Haven, were voted ‘Highly Commended’ regional winners for Best Music Act in Wales. The awards night took place at St Tewdrics House in Chepstow. Alina of SASS Surprise Singers said: “I am so thrilled we have … Read more

Choir’s festive cheer at Pembroke Castle’s Christmas fair

Choir’s festive cheer at Pembroke Castle’s Christmas fair

Choristers spread festive cheer at Pembroke Castle’s Christmas fair. The Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir, under the direction of musical director Juliet Rossiter, dazzled attendees on Saturday, November 30, with a selection of 12 items, including familiar carols. Their performance, enhanced by the presence of Rev. William Lambert as the new accompanist and the … Read more

Pembrokeshire restaurant earns place in prestigious Michelin Guide

Pembrokeshire restaurant earns place in prestigious Michelin Guide

A restaurant in a Pembrokeshire golf club has been recognised in the Michelin Guide within its first year of opening. The Links, located in Tenby Golf Club, opened in October 2023 and was named in the Michelin Guide 2024. The restaurant also received two AA Rosettes within six months of opening. It is currently ranked … Read more

Cold weather to come after 96mph Storm Darragh killed two

Cold weather to come after 96mph Storm Darragh killed two

More settled but cooler conditions will greet much of the UK this week as the clean-up operation from Storm Darragh gets under way. Winds will gradually ease with noticeably less rainfall by Wednesday but temperatures will stay in the single figures, the Met Office said. The fourth named storm of the season brought strong gusts … Read more

Inside the amazing colourful house named one of the best in Wales

Inside the amazing colourful house named one of the best in Wales

When couple Michael and Andrew were looking for a new home away from the busy streets and air pollution of London there was really only one choice – beautiful Wales, especially as they already had links to a remote area of Powys that they loved. The couple were leaving behind a spacious and colour drenched … Read more

Some schools in Wales shut on Monday as fallout continues

Some schools in Wales shut on Monday as fallout continues

A number of schools across Wales are shut tomorrow after damage or power cuts caused by Storm Darragh. Some councils have listed schools as shut on their websites, but stressed closure was the decision of heads and governing bodies. One secondary affected said pupils would be working remotely. As of 9.30pm on Sunday December 8 … Read more

The Welsh restaurant Hairy Biker Simon King called ‘amazing’ that’s been named among the UK’s best

The Welsh restaurant Hairy Biker Simon King called ‘amazing’ that’s been named among the UK’s best

Hairy Biker Simon King has gushed over Wales’ top chef and his restaurant, saying it was “wonderful” to cook alongside him. The chef and television presenter appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning on ITV alongside Welsh chef Gareth Ward who owns Ynyshir in Powys. Simon was clearly impressed by Gareth and said it had been … Read more

Storm Darragh damage shuts school for start of week

Storm Darragh damage shuts school for start of week

Pupils will start the week working remotely from home after Storm Darragh damaged their school when high winds whipped through. Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais, Powys, said it had to shut for health and safety issues as a result of the storm. The school said in a statement on its Facebook page: “Due to health and … Read more