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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Statement issued after claims that asylum seekers are staying in Welsh hotel
Another Welsh council has been forced to issue a statement after rumours circulating about asylum seekers staying at a hotel. Merthyr Tydfil council said "false rumours" have been spreading on social media claiming that asylum seekers and immigrants are being housed at the Castle Hotel in the town centre. "We can confirm that these rumours are unsubstantiated and untrue," the council said. It comes after other councils and organisations have been forced to issue statements following similar instances of misinformation spreading. Earlier this week, Bridgend council issued a similar statement addressing the "inaccurate" rumours spreading that asylum seekers and immigrants were sleeping rough and living in tents on a hillside in Maesteg. READ MORE: Storm Dexter to hit UK within hours but Met Office says it's great news for heatwave READ MORE: Armed police called to town centre after reports of man carrying knife They added that the "unsubstantiated rumours" had caused "a great deal of ill-informed comment and reaction on social media". Stay informed on everything Merthyr Tydfil by signing up to our newsletter here "Bridgend County Borough Council and South Wales Police will not tolerate racism, intolerance or violence in any form, either in person or online, and will take action against anyone who breaks the law," the statement continued. Last month, South Wales Police and a major housing association came out to dispel rumours about people who were being housed in the Rhondda Valleys. A spokesperson from the police said that there had been concerns circulating on social media about the former Gordon Hotel in Gelli, Pentre. According to the force the rumours appear to have stemmed from "misunderstandings about who is staying there". In an attempt to mitigate the rumours a police spokesman said the hotel's current residents are "contracted construction workers" who are working on projects in Pontypridd. Days later, Trivallis Housing Association said they were "aware of false and misleading information" spreading online about their new housing developments, especially those at Mitchell Court, Tonypandy and in Penrhys, as well as projects in the nearby village of Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It was recently announced that Rhondda Cynon Taf Council had given the green light for Trivallis to develop 50 new homes and flats at the Mitchell Court site. The housing association are also intending to submit a planning application to create 150 new homes in Penrhys. In the statement, Trivallis said they are building more homes "because there is a serious housing shortage", adding that their housebuilding is "driven solely by local housing need". Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
The Castle Hotel in Llandovery, named pub of the week
The Castle Hotel, in Llandovery, is a mix of traditional and modern, with a wedding licence. It is a perfect base for exploring the surrounding Welsh countryside, including the Brecon Beacons National Park. The hotel offers "extensive choices of gastro pub food," "open fires," and "great beer options." It has more than 15 en-suite bedrooms, a traditional hotel bar, a restaurant, meeting rooms, and a ballroom. The Castle Hotel hosts weekly events and meetings for local businesses and social groups. It also serves as a central base for attending Llandovery festivals and events in the town. The hotel has facilities for events throughout the year, providing rooms of various sizes. The hotel also offers great value food and drink options for group bookings, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. (Image: Supplied) The Castle Hotel is also home to a traditional bar, which serves a range of drinks from real ales to cocktails. The bar also serves the hotel's 'Y Cwtsh' and lounge areas, offering freshly ground coffee and cakes. In the winter, patrons can enjoy the roaring fires, and in the summer, there is access to outdoor seating. The hotel also offers a range of dining options, including gastro pub classics, afternoon teas, and selected takeaway dishes and sandwiches. The Castle Hotel has various areas for dining, including the bar, the restaurant, Y Cwtsh, the lounge, or even the great outdoors. (Image: Supplied) A spokesperson for the Castle Hotel said on their website: "We offer everything you need for a relaxing stay with extensive choices of gastro pub food, open fires, great beer options, and quality wine choices and prices that will be a pleasant surprise. "Llandovery is proudly Welsh and community-focused and the Castle Hotel embodies this at its heart. "Our hotel facilities are perfect for events throughout the year. "We can provide rooms of different sizes that will be adapted and furnished to suit your requirements, whilst also providing great value food and drink options for group bookings, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and of course the option to stay overnight."
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
County welcomes elite cyclists for championship
Ten national champion's jerseys are up for grabs across three days of racing [Ceredigion County Council] Businesses and locals believe welcoming some of the biggest names in British road racing to the Welsh coast will boost the area's economy and increase interest in cycling. The Lloyds National Road Championships takes to the streets of Ceredigion over the next three days. Advertisement Ceredigion council hopes it will "inspire young riders who will be able to see their heroes in action". The event starts with a time-trial at 09:00 BST on Thursday in Ffos-y-Ffin and will head to Ciliau Aeron and Llanerchaeron before finishing in Aberaeron. The circuit race will be held on Friday, with the road race on Sunday. Certain roads will be closed around Aberaeron, as well as in and around Aberystwyth for periods during the three days of racing. Kurt Forward, owner of the Castle Hotel said the event was "fantastic for the area". The 52-year-old added: "The weekend looks really good. I'm guessing there's going to be a lot of people in town." Advertisement Kerry Vamplew runs the Llys Aeron Guest House near Aberaeron, and was initially worried about the road closures due to the potential impact on guests, but said she had realised it was "quite a good thing that the finish line is literally outside the building". She added: "We're going to make the most of it. We've got our flags out... got our Welsh flags out as well to support our Welsh competitors." Kurt Forward says there's a real buzz around the town [BBC] Among the Welsh riders registered to compete are Owain Doull, sisters Zoe Backstedt and Elynor Backstedt, Elinor Barker and Megan Barker. However, two-time Olympic champion and 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas is not competing. Michael, Eric and Gareth say they will be taking tips from the elite cyclists [BBC] Members of Tregaron's cycling club will be among the fans, and race marshal Michael Fitch, 75, said: "The economy should benefit from it." Advertisement Eric Jones, 72, agreed it was "a great thing", adding: "I think any event whether it's football, rugby, cycling, anything, when it's local, it inspires people to try and do what their heroes are doing and I think it will have a great impact and increase the numbers of people cycling - which is already quite a number in this area." Gareth Wyn Thomas, 51, believes the routes will "showcase a lot of the brilliant countryside we've got". Rowan (left) and Stuart (right) both work at different bike shops in Aberystwyth [BBC] With spectators welcome to watch on any of the routes, businesses are anticipating a busy weekend, especially bike shops. Rowan Hayward, 21, from Summit Cycles said: "It comes at a great time with the recent developments in cycling infrastructure, so we've had some new cycle paths going in. Advertisement "There's been a lot of interest around cycling in the area recently... I hope the use of the cycle paths go up and more people will be excited and interested about cycling in the area." Stuart Hickman of Beiciau Afan Cycles added: "We've had visitors phone up the shop to see about hiring bikes for the weekend. They're coming from away, they can't get their bikes in the car so it's attracting people from all over." Clive Davies, the council's cabinet member for economy and regeneration, said the championships will be an opportunity to showcase Ceredigion as a great place for cyclists and for tourism, as well as a significant boost for the area's economy. "Ceredigion has a proud history of producing elite riders including Josh Tarling, Stevie Williams and Gruff Lewis and we hope that hosting this event will inspire young riders who will be able to see their heroes in action." Advertisement
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
National Road Cycling Championships arrive in Ceredigion
Businesses and locals believe welcoming some of the biggest names in British road racing to the Welsh coast will boost the area's economy and increase interest in Lloyds National Road Championships takes to the streets of Ceredigion over the next three council hopes it will "inspire young riders who will be able to see their heroes in action". The event starts with a time-trial at 09:00 BST on Thursday in Ffos-y-Ffin and will head to Ciliau Aeron and Llanerchaeron before finishing in circuit race will be held on Friday, with the road race on roads will be closed around Aberaeron, as well as in and around Aberystwyth for periods during the three days of racing. Kurt Forward, owner of the Castle Hotel said the event was "fantastic for the area".The 52-year-old added: "The weekend looks really good. I'm guessing there's going to be a lot of people in town."Kerry Vamplew runs the Llys Aeron Guest House near Aberaeron, and was initially worried about the road closures due to the potential impact on guests, but said she had realised it was "quite a good thing that the finish line is literally outside the building".She added: "We're going to make the most of it. We've got our flags out... got our Welsh flags out as well to support our Welsh competitors." Among the Welsh riders registered to compete are Owain Doull, sisters Zoe Backstedt and Elynor Backstedt, Elinor Barker and Megan two-time Olympic champion and 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas is not competing. Members of Tregaron's cycling club will be among the fans, and race marshal Michael Fitch, 75, said: "The economy should benefit from it."Eric Jones, 72, agreed it was "a great thing", adding: "I think any event whether it's football, rugby, cycling, anything, when it's local, it inspires people to try and do what their heroes are doing and I think it will have a great impact and increase the numbers of people cycling - which is already quite a number in this area."Gareth Wyn Thomas, 51, believes the routes will "showcase a lot of the brilliant countryside we've got". With spectators welcome to watch on any of the routes, businesses are anticipating a busy weekend, especially bike Hayward, 21, from Summit Cycles said: "It comes at a great time with the recent developments in cycling infrastructure, so we've had some new cycle paths going in."There's been a lot of interest around cycling in the area recently... I hope the use of the cycle paths go up and more people will be excited and interested about cycling in the area."Stuart Hickman of Beiciau Afan Cycles added: "We've had visitors phone up the shop to see about hiring bikes for the weekend. They're coming from away, they can't get their bikes in the car so it's attracting people from all over." Clive Davies, the council's cabinet member for economy and regeneration, said the championships will be an opportunity to showcase Ceredigion as a great place for cyclists and for tourism, as well as a significant boost for the area's economy."Ceredigion has a proud history of producing elite riders including Josh Tarling, Stevie Williams and Gruff Lewis and we hope that hosting this event will inspire young riders who will be able to see their heroes in action."
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duchess Sophie Steals the Show in Blue Lace Dress—But I Can't Stop Staring at Those Shoes
When it comes to royals with great style, there's no shortage of names that come to mind. Obviously, Kate Middleton is a fashion icon in her own right, Meghan Markle always brings that California-meets-royalty energy and Zara Tindall has a cool, understated elegance. But one royal who definitely deserves more style credit? Duchess Sophie. Her fashion game is consistently strong, and her latest look is proof that she knows exactly what she's doing. On June 2, the Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out for an Afternoon Tea event honoring women of distinction at the Castle Hotel in Windsor and she looked absolutely radiant. She wore a powder blue dress by Aspiga—a sustainable, London-based brand. The dress is called the Victoria Broderie Dress, and it's easy to see why it's one of their best-sellers. It features a flattering drop-tiered skirt, breezy three-quarter sleeves with intricate cut-out floral detailing, a deep V-neck and delicate lace trim. It's made from lightweight cotton, so it's just one of those pieces that manages to be effortless, elegant and comfortable all at once. Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images But let's talk about her shoes—because they were the cherry on top. Sophie paired the look with white espadrille wedges that gave the outfit a relaxed, summery touch. Wedges, especially espadrilles, are definitely a royal staple and Sophie has clearly made them part of her go-to rotation. Earlier this year, she rocked another floral dress with a similar pair of wedges—this time in a grayish tone with a slightly shorter heel and closed toe. Based on her ensemble, it seems Duchess Sophie was utilizing a major royal style move: wearing one striking color head-to-toe. That soft powder blue? Perfection—especially with her blonde hair and blue eyes. So yeah… Duchess Sophie may have just convinced me to finally snag a pair of espadrille wedges. And honestly? No regrets. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Duchess Sophie Uses Kate Middleton's Go-To Parenting Move in Newly Released Video
