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Pembrokeshire Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Top Welsh tenor shares heartfelt thanks after receiving intense cancer treatment
MON MAM CYMRU will welcome an extended Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd as the festival returns to the Island next year. It was announced today (Friday 30th May) at the Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr, Parc Margam a'r Fro, that Urdd Gobaith Cymru intends to extend the festival to seven days in 2026. This comes in response to an increase in the number of individuals that register to compete as well as the demand for more competitions. Llio Maddocks, Director of Arts at Urdd Gobaith Cymru said, 'The Eisteddfod yr Urdd is an ever-evolving festival, and we listen to our members. We've seen more registrations to compete than ever before and a demand for additional stage competitions, and we're so pleased to see the positive impact the festival is having by increasing opportunities to engage with the Welsh language outside the classroom.' 'In response to this demand and to ensure we continue to be an inclusive organisation to each and every child and young person in Wales, we'll be expanding the Eisteddfod to a seven day festival.' Since 1929, Eisteddfod yr Urdd has provided invaluable opportunities for children and young people in Wales to showcase their talents, develop new skills and socialise with others from every part of Wales. Today, it's one of the biggest youth festivals in Europe, and Eisteddfod yr Urdd welcomes around 100,000 visitors every year. The festival was last held in Anglesey back in 2004. The Leader of Anglesey County Council, Councillor Gary Pritchard, welcomed the announcement at the Eisteddfod. He said, 'Welcoming this unique festival – that will now last seven days when it comes to the site in Mona – will be a significant boost to the Welsh language, our young people and the economy.' 'As a County Council and Island, we are truly looking forward to welcoming Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd in a year's time. There is nowhere better than Anglesey to stage this Welsh event for the young people of Wales, and following today's announcement, we will have a full week of competing.' 'I'd like to thank Urdd Ynys Môn's Executive Committee and all volunteers for working tirelessly to ensure that Anglesey will, once again, be an exemplary home for this special festival in 2026.' He added, 'I look forward to seeing children, young people and families from all across the country visiting Anglesey.' The competing will begin on the Saturday before Whitsun and will last until the Friday of that week, with Gŵyl Triban moving to the first weekend, and the broadcasting partnership will continue with S4C. The Chair of Urdd Ynys Môn's Executive Committee, Manon Wyn Williams, said, 'The increase in the annual number of individuals competing in the Eisteddfod yr Urdd is extremely encouraging, and means that more children and young people take advantage of valuable opportunities through the association'. 'This is all thanks to tireless efforts of the Urdd's coaches, teachers, volunteers, and hard-working staff across Wales. As a result, extending the Eisteddfod to seven days is an exciting and important development. It's a privilege that we on Anglesey are welcoming this experimental Eisteddfod, and it's an opportunity to look at the festival's structure with a fresh pair of eyes, working with children and young people in Wales as we do this. We are all extremely excited to welcome everyone to the Island in a years' time!' Anglesey County Council's Chief Executive, Dylan J Williams, added, 'There is significant local enthusiasm, and people are eager to welcome this unique youth festival to the Island. It's a great opportunity for us to show Anglesey at its best. We will continue to work with the Urdd and local committee, with the aim of welcoming the Eisteddfod, and people from across Wales, here in 2026.' Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd will be held during the last week of May, as usual, corresponding with the half term school holiday. The festival is held either in the South or the North of Wales, alternating each year.
Pembrokeshire Herald
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Môn Mam Cymru to welcome extended Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd in 2026
MON MAM CYMRU will welcome an extended Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd as the festival returns to the Island next year. It was announced today (Friday 30th May) at the Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr, Parc Margam a'r Fro, that Urdd Gobaith Cymru intends to extend the festival to seven days in 2026. This comes in response to an increase in the number of individuals that register to compete as well as the demand for more competitions. Llio Maddocks, Director of Arts at Urdd Gobaith Cymru said, 'The Eisteddfod yr Urdd is an ever-evolving festival, and we listen to our members. We've seen more registrations to compete than ever before and a demand for additional stage competitions, and we're so pleased to see the positive impact the festival is having by increasing opportunities to engage with the Welsh language outside the classroom.' 'In response to this demand and to ensure we continue to be an inclusive organisation to each and every child and young person in Wales, we'll be expanding the Eisteddfod to a seven day festival.' Since 1929, Eisteddfod yr Urdd has provided invaluable opportunities for children and young people in Wales to showcase their talents, develop new skills and socialise with others from every part of Wales. Today, it's one of the biggest youth festivals in Europe, and Eisteddfod yr Urdd welcomes around 100,000 visitors every year. The festival was last held in Anglesey back in 2004. The Leader of Anglesey County Council, Councillor Gary Pritchard, welcomed the announcement at the Eisteddfod. He said, 'Welcoming this unique festival – that will now last seven days when it comes to the site in Mona – will be a significant boost to the Welsh language, our young people and the economy.' 'As a County Council and Island, we are truly looking forward to welcoming Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd in a year's time. There is nowhere better than Anglesey to stage this Welsh event for the young people of Wales, and following today's announcement, we will have a full week of competing.' 'I'd like to thank Urdd Ynys Môn's Executive Committee and all volunteers for working tirelessly to ensure that Anglesey will, once again, be an exemplary home for this special festival in 2026.' He added, 'I look forward to seeing children, young people and families from all across the country visiting Anglesey.' The competing will begin on the Saturday before Whitsun and will last until the Friday of that week, with Gŵyl Triban moving to the first weekend, and the broadcasting partnership will continue with S4C. The Chair of Urdd Ynys Môn's Executive Committee, Manon Wyn Williams, said, 'The increase in the annual number of individuals competing in the Eisteddfod yr Urdd is extremely encouraging, and means that more children and young people take advantage of valuable opportunities through the association'. 'This is all thanks to tireless efforts of the Urdd's coaches, teachers, volunteers, and hard-working staff across Wales. As a result, extending the Eisteddfod to seven days is an exciting and important development. It's a privilege that we on Anglesey are welcoming this experimental Eisteddfod, and it's an opportunity to look at the festival's structure with a fresh pair of eyes, working with children and young people in Wales as we do this. We are all extremely excited to welcome everyone to the Island in a years' time!' Anglesey County Council's Chief Executive, Dylan J Williams, added, 'There is significant local enthusiasm, and people are eager to welcome this unique youth festival to the Island. It's a great opportunity for us to show Anglesey at its best. We will continue to work with the Urdd and local committee, with the aim of welcoming the Eisteddfod, and people from across Wales, here in 2026.' Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd will be held during the last week of May, as usual, corresponding with the half term school holiday. The festival is held either in the South or the North of Wales, alternating each year.
Wales Online
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Air ambulance lands in seaside town after woman struck by vehicle
Air ambulance lands in seaside town after woman struck by vehicle Police were called to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a female pedestrian on Wednesday morning Police were called to reports of a collision on Castle Street, Beaumaris on Wednesday morning (File pic) (Image: Steve Moore ) An air ambulance has landed in a Welsh seaside town after a woman was struck by a vehicle. Police were called to the scene of a crash on Castle Street, Beaumaris on Anglesey and are asking people to avoid the area. Officers confirmed they were called shortly after 11.30am on Wednesday to a collision involving a vehicle and a female pedestrian. They remain on scene. Anglesey County Council said that the road will 'remain closed until further notice', North Wales Live reports. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here A statement shared on social media said: "Following a road traffic collision near the SPAR Shop, the A545 Castle Street in Beaumaris has been closed until further notice. The authority is working with partner agencies to prioritise the safety of all involved and then to re-open the road as soon as possible. "The alternative route for traffic travelling from Menai Bridge to Llangoed is along the B5420 to Four Crosses, A5025 to Pentraeth, B5109 to the junction of Rating Row, Rating Row to the A545 by the Castle and then the B5109 to Llangoed. Warning there is a low bridge along this route. Article continues below "The alternative route for traffic travelling from Llangoed to Menai Bridge is along the B5109 to Beaumaris past Green Edge and the Pier to Alma Street and then the A545 to Menai Bridge." A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "NWP were called at 11:34 today (Weds 28th May) to a report of a collision involving a vehicle and a female pedestrian on Castle Street, Beaumaris. Officers are at the scene."
North Wales Chronicle
26-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Council agree plans for new £66m Holyhead secondary school
Anglesey County Council's executive agreed a recommendation to relocate Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi pupils to a brand new school building for 11–18-year-olds. It also authorised officers to undertake 'the necessary statutory consultation' over the plan when it met in Llangefni. The new 900 pupil school is anticipated for 2030, and would be developed in a five-year plan, which would see a six month statutory consultation period, the creation of business cases and plans over several years, and the building work. MORE NEWS: Work begins on 54 new social homes in 'beautiful location' on Anglesey What to do if your dog is bitten by a snake - symptoms, treatment and more Why police in North Wales arrested a man for having a wee People in North Wales lost over £2million to dating scams in just three years The proposed site of the new school, a council report noted, could be on 'land near Holyhead Leisure Centre 'contingent upon successful land acquisition.' The estimated cost is currently estimated at £65.9m, and would be partly funded by the Welsh Government and the council, through a MIM – Mutual Investment Model. The sale of Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi site could also release some capital towards the cost, a report notes. Officers said they had considered 'reasonable alternatives' for secondary education provision in the Holyhead area, but that Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi, built in 1949, was now 'coming to the end of its life. The meeting was told it had needed major repairs in the short to medium term and maintenance costs could run to £30m. The school was one of five in Wales caught up in the RAC – reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete – crisis several years ago. It had undergone major repairs after it was found that nearly 60% of the building had RAAC. With the RAAC and the school's age and condition – although it was strongly stressed throughout the meeting – that the building was 'safe' the best option' was considered to move pupils eventually, to a new school. It was also part of a 'commitment' to the Welsh language, education and community. 'It is an exciting opportunity to create a modern new building creating a positive effect on staff on learners and it addresses the issues with the state of the existing building,' Aaron C Evans, director of education, skills and young People said. A new school would ensure the 'current and long-term sustainability' of secondary education in Holyhead area, and 'sufficient' secondary places to meet current and future demand, his report said. Council leader, Cllr Gary Pritchard said: 'The existing school is totally safe, but there is an opportunity for us to invest in our young people and in Holyhead to build a new school for the most populated town on the island. Deputy leader, Cllr Robin Williams said: 'The new school will be part of Holyhead's regeneration, with the Freeport on its way, and the Prosperity Park, as they call it, just a stone's throw away from the site that we are looking at for the school. I see this is a golden opportunity. 'We have a building, it is safe at the moment, but the truth is it is coming to the end of its life. Rather than spend millions on trying to maintain an old building we should invest, it will be partly funded by the Welsh Government, and we should move on and build a new building 'We recognise other buildings on the island that will need to be addressed. The situation at Holyhead was heading towards an emergency, with nearly 60 percent of the building having RAAC, it only had a few years left. 'I know there are other buildings, but we don't have the resources to do that. I want people out there to know we won't forget about other buildings on the island, we will be looking at maintenance on those in time.' He welcomed the council pressing ahead 'as soon as possible' with the consultation. The council's chief executive Dylan J Williams encouraged people to take part in the process. 'This is the start of a lengthy and complex process…I would like to encourage stakeholders and the public to have their say, this is just the beginning of the journey. 'We don't have all the answers to a number of important questions locally, but that does not mean people can't register concerns or expectations.'
Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
These 25 roads on Anglesey will return to 30mph unless major objections to higher speed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Anglesey council has kicked off its next consultation on the 20mph roads it is looking at turning back to 30mph. Welsh Government changed the guidance over "exception" roads - ones that can stay 30mph - due to the backlash over the default 20mph limit. This is expected to see hundreds of roads change from 20mph to 30mph in the next few months, with Wrexham the first North Wales council to start making adjustments. The initial consultations saw the public asked to put forward the roads they wanted to see go back to 30mph. These are then assessed by highways officers to see if they believe it is safe to revert to the former limit. While the 20mph rollout has been unpopular it has meant record low collisions on 20mph and 30mph roads in Wales. On Anglesey 44 roads were looked after feedback from the public. From those the council will now take forward 25 for changes to be made. But these have to go out to consultation first with this launched on Friday. People are asked if they want to respond, either to note their support for a higher limit or to object, and their reasons for that. If there are no compelling reasons to reject them then it is expected that all 25 will revert to 30mph. The council said: "The Authority received a number of requests during the national listening period (Apr-Oct 2024), which resulted in a list of 44 different sections/roads being requested. "A number of these locations failed to meet the criteria to return the speed limit to 30mph following the assessments, therefore the final list of possible sites to return to 30mph was reduced to 25." They added: "Anglesey County Council is now consulting with the public on proposals for changing certain roads that are currently 20mph back to 30mph. "Following a public consultation last year, and taking into account revised guidance from Welsh government, the council identified 25 roads or sections of road, which were potentially suitable for an increased speed limit." The statutory consultation runs from Friday 23 May until Friday 13 June 2025. The full list of 25 roads under consideration: Amlwch A5025 Amlwch, Lon Parys to Ffordd Madyn Benllech, A5025 Bodffordd, A5 approach Bryn Du, unnamed Class 3 road Bull Bay, A5025 Caergeiliog, A5 Bryngwran approach Gaerwen, Lon Groes - industrial estate road Holyhead A5153, Parc Cybi Holyhead A5154, Victoria Road Llanddaniel, A5 approach Llanddaniel, Llanedwen approach Llanddaniel, level crossing approach Llandegfan, Ffordd yr Eglwys Llanfachraeth, A5025 Llanfaes, unmamed Class 3 road from the B5109 Llanfair PG A5025 near park and ride facility Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn, RAF Valley, Minffordd Road Llangefni, Industrial Estate Road Newborough, A4080 Malltraeth approach Pentraeth, B5109 Beaumaris approach Rhosmeirch, B5111 Coedana approach Rhosneigr, A4080 Llyn Maelog approach Talwrn, Old school road (Due to Closed School) Trearddur Bay, B4545 Lon St Ffraid East The roads on the initial long-list that were not taken forward: Amlwch, Grogan roundabout to Lon Goch Beaumaris A545 approach Beaumaris B5109 approach Brynteg B5110 Capel Coch, unnamed Class 3 road Cemaes Bay, A5025 roundabout towards Tregele Gaerwen, A5 Four Mile Bridge, B4545 Gwalchmai, A5 Llandegfan, Lon Ganol Llanfaethlu, A5025 Llangaffo, B4419 Llangefni, Glanhwfa Road A5114 Menai Bridge, B5420 Pentraeth Road, from Shell garage to Four Crosses Pentraeth, B5109 Talwrn approach Rhostrehwfa, B4422 Rhosybol B5111 Llannerch-Y-Medd approach Trearddur Bay, Ravenspoint Road Valley, A5 You can show support or raise objections by sending an email to highways@ or write a letter to Legal Services Manager, Council Offices, Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey LL77 7TW. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
