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South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Cwmbran 'In Shops' to close: Relocation promise by centre
The shopping centre's owners have confirmed the M Cwmbran Indoor Market will close in June. The ground floor market is part of a building known The Mall which also previously housed a cinema and bingo hall on the first and second floors. Planners have given permission for the change of use of the ground floor indoor market, in Monmouth Square, at the southern end of the town centre to allow it to be used as 'Flip Out' that could include trampolining, soft play, inflatables and ninja tag among other activities. Flip Out is expected to create up to 40 full and part-time jobs and there will also be a cafe on site and the whole building now has D2 planning permission that covers leisure uses. Torfaen Borough Council's planning department received eight objections to the change of use application and 18 supportive comments. It was claimed existing traders cannot afford to move to other parts of the centre 'due to extortionate rents and rates' and there was also complaints at a lack of consultation with market traders. An objection also said the centre, which is now officially known as M Cwmbran, would be left with 'only coffee shops and places to eat' if the market closed. Shopping centre owners L&C Investments, which made the application, said it intends permanently closing the loss making market, which is commonly known by its former name 'In Shops', regardless of the outcome of the planning application. A statement provided to the council said: 'Rising electricity costs, labour and services costs coupled with a steady decline in occupiers has led to sustained financial loss since the applicant attempted to rescue the market from closing previously in 2022. 'The outcome of this change of use application aside, the applicant has reached the decision that the indoor market can no longer be operated and must therefore close permanently.' A report by council planning officer Simon Pritchard, which approved the change of use application, said the fate of the market is out of the hands of the planning department. He stated: 'Whilst the comments received are fully appreciated, this is a commercial decision and the loss of the indoor space, can not be controlled by the local planning authority.' The report also stated how L&C Investments has said it will support traders and other new businesses. A statement from the firm said: 'We remain committed to providing high quality incubation space for our local start up business community and are working hard to deliver a series of new opportunities within Cwmbran. These will include additional exterior sheltered pitches from which traders can directly access the high levels of footfall around town. 'Future plans will also include the reprovision of a smaller higher quality indoor space offering flexible opportunities to local traders. LCP, part of M Core, will work closely with the remaining occupiers currently within the market space to provide relocation opportunities in more commercially viable areas of the town.'
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Britain's favourite car games revealed according to survey – is yours on the list?
A POLL has revealed the most popular 'car games' among Britons, with I-spy coming out on top. I-Spy, 'First one to see' and Yellow Car are among the nation's most popular 'car games', according to research. 3 Research found I-spy was the most popular car game Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep 3 Yellow Car was Britain's fourth favourite car game according to the poll Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep A poll of 2,000 adults found 88 per cent will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip. Spotting car brands and various license plates also proved popular. Other games to feature in the top 20 include the Alphabet Game, when you have to think of a word in a certain category beginning with each letter and the classic Rock Paper Scissors. Name That Tune, Would You Rather and even Truth or Dare are also popular. Read more Motors It comes after Londoners playing The fleet were all designed in the French carmaker's iconic yellow pop colourway, making them stand out from the crowd. The swarm of five in-sync cars drove past London sights including The Mall and past Big Ben. A spokesperson from the automotive brand, which also commissioned the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. Most read in Motors 'While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. 'Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. New Renault 4 is no longer a cheap, simple no frills runabout - it's now a funky family crossover and a capital B bargain 'So, having launched The study also revealed that for 67 per cent of those who play car games, the point doing so is simply to pass time and stave off boredom, but 43 per cent rely on them to lighten the mood. And 16 per cent turn to them to It also emerged 63 per cent of adults claimed car games make them feel nostalgic for the UK car journeys were the most popular time to break out a game (53 per cent), followed by when going a day trip (41 per cent) and visiting friends and family (32 per cent). But 21 per cent of adults also play them when driving with friends and 17 per cent do so on the exciting journey to the airport. And nearly one in 10 (eight per cent) of the parents polled, via OnePoll, turn to them to keep kids entertained on the school run. MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES I-spy First One to See... Car Brand Spotting Yellow Car License Plate Game Alphabet Game Rock, Paper, Scissors Who Am I? 20 Questions Memory Game Spot the Animal Name that Tune Would you Rather Truth or Dare Word Association Travel Treasure Hunt / Bingo Two Truths and a Lie Hum the Tune Story Builder Guess the Movie Quote 3 The new Renault 5 is available in a range of vibrant colours Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep
North Wales Live
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
'First one to see' and Yellow Car named among best car games
A survey of 2,000 adults showed that a whopping 88% engage in playful challenges to pass the time during long drives. Identifying different car makes and spotting unique number plates are also among the top choices for in-car entertainment. The top 20 list also features the Alphabet Game, where players come up with words from specific categories starting with consecutive letters, and the timeless Rock Paper Scissors. Other favourites include Name That Tune, Would You Rather, and even Truth or Dare. This news comes as Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have scored plenty, following sightings of five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles touring iconic spots in the city. Each vehicle was decked out in Renault's signature yellow pop colourway, ensuring they stood out amidst the urban landscape. The coordinated quintet of cars was seen cruising by landmarks such as The Mall and Big Ben. Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from the car manufacturer, which sponsored the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. "Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. "So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about." Research has also highlighted that for 67% of those engaged in vehicular games, it's all about wiling away the time and keeping tedium at bay, yet 43% admit these games help in brightening spirits. Furthermore, 16% of people turn to automotive games as a means to diminish their screen engagement or to avoid aimless phone scrolling. It has also come to light that 63% of adults experience a wave of nostalgia for their juvenile road trips through these games. Embarking on UK road trips surfaced as the prime occasion for initiating a game (53%), followed by outings such as day trips (41%) and when visiting kin (32%). Remarkably, 21% of adults continue the fun with mates in the car and 17% get into the spirit on the thrilling drive to the airport. Moreover, close to one in ten parents (8%), surveyed via OnePoll, rely on these diversions to keep their children amused during the school commute. MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES. I-spy. First One to See.... Car Brand Spotting. Yellow Car. Licence Plate Game. Alphabet Game. Rock, Paper, Scissors. Who Am I? 20 Questions. Memory Game. Spot the Animal. Name that Tune. Would you Rather. Truth or Dare. Word Association. Travel Treasure Hunt /Bingo. Two Truths and a Lie. Hum the Tune. Story Builder. Guess the Film Quote.
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
'First one to see' and Yellow Car among Brits' favourite car games
A poll of 2,000 adults found 88% will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip. Spotting car brands and various license plates also proved popular A survey of 2,000 adults showed that a whopping 88% engage in playful challenges to pass the time during long drives. The quest to identify different car makes and spot unique number plates also ranks high on the list of road trip entertainments. Other top 20 contenders include the Alphabet Game, where players come up with words from specific categories for each letter, and the timeless Rock Paper Scissors. Games like Name That Tune, Would You Rather, and even Truth or Dare are crowd-pleasers too. This news comes as Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have scored big, thanks to snapshots showing five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles zipping by iconic landmarks in their standout yellow pop colourway. The coordinated quintet of cars was seen cruising by The Mall and Big Ben, adding a splash of colour to the cityscape. Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from the car manufacturer behind the research said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. "While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. "So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about." The study also highlighted that a whopping 67% of people engage in car games just to pass the time and keep boredom at bay, whilst 43% use them to create a cheerful atmosphere. Moreover, 16% turn to such games as a way to cut down on excessive screen time or aimless scrolling through their mobiles. It was also uncovered that for 63% of grown-ups, car games are a throwback to the joyous road trips of their younger days. Car journeys within the UK emerged as prime time for game-playing for 53%, with day trips (41%) and visiting kith and kin (32%) following suit. A sizable 21% of adults also indulge in these amusements when motoring with mates, and the thrilling ride to the airport isn't without its share of games for 17%. Meanwhile, almost one in ten parents leaned on such entertainment strategies to make the school commute less dull for their children. I-spy. First One to See.... Car Brand Spotting. Yellow Car. License Plate Game. Alphabet Game. Rock, Paper, Scissors. Who Am I? 20 Questions. Memory Game. Spot the Animal. Name that Tune. Would you Rather. Truth or Dare. Word Association. Travel Treasure Hunt /Bingo. Two Truths and a Lie. Hum the Tune. Story Builder. Guess the Film Quote.
Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
'First one to see' and Yellow Car named among best car games
'First one to see' and Yellow Car named among best car games A poll of 2,000 adults found 88% will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip. Spotting car brands and various licence plates also proved popular Five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles buzzing around the capital's most famous landmarks. (Image: PinPep ) A survey of 2,000 adults showed that a whopping 88% engage in playful challenges to pass the time during long drives. Identifying different car makes and spotting unique number plates are also among the top choices for in-car entertainment. The top 20 list also features the Alphabet Game, where players come up with words from specific categories starting with consecutive letters, and the timeless Rock Paper Scissors. Other favourites include Name That Tune, Would You Rather, and even Truth or Dare. This news comes as Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have scored plenty, following sightings of five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles touring iconic spots in the city. Each vehicle was decked out in Renault's signature yellow pop colourway, ensuring they stood out amidst the urban landscape. The coordinated quintet of cars was seen cruising by landmarks such as The Mall and Big Ben. Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from the car manufacturer, which sponsored the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. "Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. Article continues below "So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about." New Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles parked outside Saint Paul's Cathedral. (Image: PinPep ) Research has also highlighted that for 67% of those engaged in vehicular games, it's all about wiling away the time and keeping tedium at bay, yet 43% admit these games help in brightening spirits. Furthermore, 16% of people turn to automotive games as a means to diminish their screen engagement or to avoid aimless phone scrolling. It has also come to light that 63% of adults experience a wave of nostalgia for their juvenile road trips through these games. Embarking on UK road trips surfaced as the prime occasion for initiating a game (53%), followed by outings such as day trips (41%) and when visiting kin (32%). Remarkably, 21% of adults continue the fun with mates in the car and 17% get into the spirit on the thrilling drive to the airport. Moreover, close to one in ten parents (8%), surveyed via OnePoll, rely on these diversions to keep their children amused during the school commute. MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES. Article continues below
