Author: Alice Gregory

West End star Steven Webb will join the cast of Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again when it plays at Wales Millennium Centre this summer on its first ever tour of the UK. Here You Come Again is a rollicking and joyful new musical which brings together Dolly Parton’s biggest hits, fully authorised by Dolly herself. Steven will join the company as ‘Kevin’, a 40-year-old, has-been-who-never-was comedian, starring alongside Tricia Paoluccio, one of the co-writers of the show, who will reprise her celebrated role as ‘Dolly’ following US acclaim. Packed with iconic songs like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in…

Woman from Wales who left job to become award-winning pie maker calls for more over 50s to consider starting a business. In Wales, almost £7m has gone to 600 entrepreneurs over the age of 50 since the Start Up Loans programme began Nationally, 13% of all Start Up Loans have gone to business owners aged 50 or above, providing over £140m of finance for older entrepreneurs. A woman from Merthyr Tydfil who left her 18-year career as a social worker to start her own business making pies claims “you’re never too old to become an entrepreneur”. Clare Lewis, 54, is…

Business owner, Oli Ford of My Window Cleaner Cardiff City & the Vale, is celebrating a huge success after being crowned the winner of the prestigious Federation of Small Business (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024 in Wales. Aged 29, Oli has been honoured by a panel of judges with the Franchise Business Award for performing exceptionally well in all areas of his business and will be presented with the accolade at a ceremony in Cardiff on 28th March. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to have been given such an esteemed award,” said Oli. “Having only launched the business in…

Hydrogen Safe, the specialist training provider working with colleges and industry to equip people with the skills they need to work safely with hydrogen, has announced it has secured a five-figure match-funded commitment from the Swansea Bay City Deal Skills and Talent Programme. Securing £90,462, which will be match-funded by industry and public sector, Hydrogen Safe will produce exclusive digital assets to be used in learning environments, enhance its Level 1 Award in Introduction to Hydrogen Safety Practices course and work with industry experts to develop the Level 2 course. Furthermore, it will deliver training to 100 people to provide…

Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia. Memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink enough water. Someone with dementia may become dehydrated if they’re unable to communicate or recognise that they’re thirsty, or if they forget to drink. This can lead to headaches, increased confusion, urinary tract infections and constipation. These can make the symptoms of dementia worse. During Nutrition and Hydration Week, (11-17 March) Alzheimer’s Society Cymru is sharing useful tips to help ensure people living with dementia stay hydrated. Rachel Nelson, Country Manager from Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, said: “There are currently 900,000 people…

Medics failed to properly advise women of the risks associated with the controversial TVT mesh procedure and proceeded to surgery prematurely Nancy has to change her incontinence pads six days a time and suffers from dehydration due to leaking so much fluid The mother-of-two has settled her medical negligence claim against Swansea Bay University Health Board Law firm Lime Solicitors representing more than 50 women who have been left with life-changing complications by the net-like implant. A mother-of-two who has been left with debilitating life-long pain and unable to have sex with her husband has settled her medical negligence claim…

Chloe Hayden, 21, a Cardiff-based mental health activist, is on a mission to make prom dreams come true for young people who may not have the financial means to purchase a new dress. Hayden, known for her advocacy since being crowned Miss Voluptuous Wales, is launching a heartfelt initiative to collect donations of gently used prom dresses and accessories. Prom season is a memorable milestone in a teenager’s life, yet many young girls face barriers to attending this significant event due to financial constraints. Hayden, inspired by a commitment to support her community, is spearheading a local drive to gather…

HUMAN Data Sciences founder Professor Craig Currie has been shortlisted for the prestigious Data Saves Lives national award. Sponsored by Health Data Research UK (HDRUK), the award recognises individuals for leveraging data to improve patient care, advance medical knowledge, and enhance health outcomes, highlighting the profound potential of data in saving and enhancing lives. The Data Saves Lives award is part of Cambridge Spark’s Digital & AI Excellence Awards which celebrates critical digital transformation skills in the era of AI, and recognises the pioneers who have harnessed the power of digital and AI as catalysts for change. The winners recognised…

Housebuilder Bellway has partnered with Own New to make mortgages more affordable to people purchasing new homes in South Wales. A new mortgage product, Own New Rate Reducer, could see buyers of new-build Bellway homes benefit from interest rates below 1.00 per cent.* The product launched on Monday 4 March and is available on selected new Bellway homes across South Wales. It is also available at developments built by Ashberry Homes, which is part of the Bellway group. Daniel Shone, Sales Director for Bellway Wales, said: “It’s an exciting time for anyone looking to purchase a Bellway home. Here at…

Finance, HR and pension professionals came together on leap day (29 February) to hear exclusive industry insights at Quantum Advisory’s latest breakfast seminar at the Celtic Manor Twenty Ten Clubhouse. Speakers including Dan Redwood, Chris Heirene and Leah Summers from Quantum Advisory, the leading independent financial services consultancy, discussed investment, the progress of the Pensions Dashboard and upcoming changes in the world of pensions and employee benefits. Dan Redwood, senior investment consultant and actuary, opened the event with an overview of how investment markets, gilt yields, and UK and global economies have been performing. With a technical recession in the…