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Leader Live
29-04-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Developer plans 130 affordable homes for Croes Atti
The Ffordd Dewi development was originally proposed as a 140 home project, but the full planning application submitted by Anwyl Homes has reduced that number. On land formerly part of Coed Onn Farm, the proposed development borders the new Croes Atti welsh language school the site. Outside of Flintshire Council's Local Development Plan - it will be made up of 100% affordable housing, with 90% (117 homes) social rent and 10% (13 homes) low cost privately owned. The plans include a mix of 16 one-bedroom apartments, eight one-bedroom bungalows, four two-bedroom bungalows, 53 two-bedroom houses, 39 three-bedroom houses and 10 four-bedroom houses plus a play area. All properties will have electric car charging points. Read more: Plans for 140 affordable homes near new Croes Atti school A pre-application consultation on the development in November drew opposition from 25 local residents, with concerns raised over water drainage, increased traffic, a single proposed entrance to the estate running past the new Ysgol Croes Atti, ecological damage to Pandy Pool and pressure on local services like GPs and dentists which are already struggling. Reports included in the application state that there is no significant archaeological value to the site - which is near two known Roman settlements - and there was risk to any protected species. There is however the remains of an effluent pipe that was part of the infrastructure around the production of mustard gas at Rhydymwyn during World War II. The plans include making sure this pipework is made safe or removed during construction. To aid with drainage there will be a number of swales - scooped grass verges that collect and slowly drain surface water away, plus two balancing ponds to collect excess water. Documents submitted by Anwyl to support their application stated: "The development will provide 130 new affordable homes with a range of house types to create a balanced community. "There is a genuine and acute need for the proposed affordable homes "The development will create a high quality, inclusive and sustainable residential neighbourhood which maintains and enhances the key existing landscape features, integrating the site into the wider area."
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cardiff City beat Wrexham to win women's Welsh Cup
Cardiff City secured the Bute Energy Welsh Cup for a fourth successive season with a 3-1 victory over Wrexham in the repeat of last season's welsh women's final, goals from Lilly Billingham, Shannon Evans and Fiona Barry were enough to complete the league and cup double for the unmarked in midfield, rifled in a 30 yard screamer to open the scoring at Rodney added a second, heading in from a looping Ffion Price the restart Wrexham won a penalty as Abbie Iddenden, the Dragons' biggest threat, was tripped by Ceryn Chamberlain. Iddenden slotted in the spot kick to halve the deficit with her 17th of the the interval Iddenden had a second penalty attempt, but this time her poor effort was easily saved by Chamberlain and Lili Mai Jones saw her thunderbolt come back off the put the result beyond doubt when Barry slid in her team's third with 15 minutes remaining, leaving Wrexham to wait for a first Welsh Cup triumph continues.
The Guardian
10-04-2025
- The Guardian
The food of the gods of cheese and bread
I know that welsh rarebit isn't a cheese toastie, but if Lauren O'Neill (Grate expectations: cheese toasties are having a moment, and I'm all for it, 7 April) wants to try the ultimate in cheese-and-bread-based meals, she really should visit the International Welsh Rarebit Centre in Defynnog, near Brecon. Rarebits with chorizo, rarebits with kimchi – and, of course, the unbeatable classic AdamsGrosmont, Monmouthshire I was reminded by Margaret Squires' letter (8 April) of being asked by the doctor who was present at the delivery of my son, in a Bristol hospital, if he could take the placenta home to put on his roses. I said that he could. I hope his roses did AdamsCaerleon, Gwent Amazing to see an editorial on the Pennine Way (9 April) that doesn't mention Alfred Wainwright, who first walked it in 1938 (trespassing along the way), who funded pints at the terminus for those completing the trek, and who published the best guide to the ConstableDarlington Your editorial mentions a number of authors who have written about walking. One book on the Pennine Way that I really found helpful was I Belong Here by Anita Sethi, in which she explores how walking the route has therapeutic value for mental BulutogluLondon While Andrew Vincent provided a cogent argument that the mining of authors' work is nothing new (Letters, 6 April), I'm pretty sure I've read it somewhere BibbySheffield Do you have a photograph you'd like to share with Guardian readers? If so, please click here to upload it. A selection will be published in our Readers' best photographs galleries and in the print edition on Saturdays.
BBC News
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Michelin star restaurant in Cardiff 'amazing' says chef
A Cardiff chef has said that gaining Michelin star status has been a dream of his for a long time. Gorse restaurant, in Pontcanna, is the first restaurant in the city to gain Michelin star status. Founder Tom Waters said it's surreal and the feeling is still sinking in. His was one of just 26 restaurants across the UK to be awarded a prestigious Michelin star this year. "It's been a dream of mine for a long time, it's amazing to see it come to fruition," he said. Speaking to Claire Summers on Radio Wales Drive, Mr Waters said he wasn't aware of when Michelin star inspectors arrived at the restaurant. "It's so cloak and dagger. They have these undercover inspectors that come in a few times a year," he said. "We have a very open kitchen so I've managed to sniff one of them out but generally not. "They report back to Michelin headquarters and I got an email two weeks ago saying you've been invited [to a ceremony], but even then no more information than that."It's only when Mr Waters heard his name and restaurant read out during the ceremony, that he knew he won Michelin star status. He added: "It's very nerve-wracking but the feeling was indescribable. It was all those years of hard work coming to fruition." Where are the Michelin star restaurants in Wales? Ynyshir, MachynllethBeach House, OxwichGorse, CardiffHome, PenarthSosban & The Old Butchers, Menai BridgeThe Whitebrook, WhitebrookWalnut Tree, Llanddewi Skirrid Gorse restaurant opened in Pontcanna, Cardiff in May 2024 after a series of pop-ups. Mr Waters said it's aim is to "reimagine traditional welsh cuisine" but "keeping it fun and relaxed". "The idea was to put the best of Welsh produce on a plate. We work with Welsh growers, farmers, artisans, just a lot of local people," he said. Since the restaurant has gained the status, Mr Waters said "it's amazing" to see that bookings haven't stopped. "I've been working away for a long time and always had the aim to come back here," he said. "To do it in our home city, with all these amazing guests who have supported us from the beginning, it is truly amazing. "I'm really thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last two years."
