Author: Rhys Gregory

Christopher El Gifari, 32, admitted the manslaughter of Mark Lang and the theft of his delivery van, but was today found guilty of murder and robbery at Cardiff Crown Court. At 12.49pm on March 28, emergency services were called to a report of a single-vehicle collision on North Road in Cathays, Cardiff. Following enquiries, it transpired that the vehicle involved was a delivery van which has been stolen from Laytonia Avenue by Christoper El Gifari. Delivery driver Mark Lang, who had been delivering parcels, stood in front of his van in an attempt to stop El Gifari but he was…

Children and young people in Wales who rely on technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh-accented voices and Welsh language versions, the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has announced. Children and young people in Wales have until now only been able to choose between High Tech Communication Aids with English and Scottish accents, and adult version Welsh language voices. But Welsh Government funding will give children and young people a voice that represents their Welsh identity and sounds more like other children their age. In total, 16 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) voices have been developed.…

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in finance has revolutionized the way financial institutions operate, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and customer service. From automating routine tasks to providing personalized financial advice, AI is transforming the industry. In this context, we explore the diverse applications, benefits, and considerations of AI in finance, with a special focus on the comprehensive solutions offered by an AI financial toolkit. Enhancing Customer Experience ●     Personalized Services One of the most notable applications of AI in finance is the personalization of customer services. Financial institutions leverage AI algorithms to analyze customer data and provide…

An ethos of sourcing locally, championing seasonality, and eradicating food waste has seen The Pasture Restaurant group secure a 3* ‘Food Made Good’ Rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) – making them the first independently owned restaurant in Wales to achieve the respected accreditation*. Pasture restaurants are a celebration of fire-based cooking and incredible local ingredients; in-house butchers handpick and prepare the very best meat from selected local farms raising grass fed cattle, and a team of chefs use it to cook modern dishes which change with the seasons. Sam Elliott is the 35-year-old Chef-Owner behind The Pasture Restaurant…

Join 62-year-old alumna, Carolyn Parry, an award-winning career, and life coach, now turned author for her debut book launch ‘Change Your Story’. Attending Aberystwyth University’s life-long classes in creative writing and podcasting during the pandemic gave Carolyn the skills, confidence, and inspiration she needed to identify and gather potential stories, share them via a podcast and then change her and others’ lives for the better by writing a book which features them. We all have a story to tell, and Carolyn has always been passionate about encouraging people that it is never too late to change their career path. ‘Change Your…

South Wales Police and Bridgend County Borough Council are urging residents to remain alert and to report any suspicious behaviour they may witness when visiting local cemeteries. It follows a series of thefts in which sexton’s huts and maintenance outbuildings at five council-maintained cemeteries have been broken into. The thieves, who appear to be targeting metal items, have vandalised and damaged the cemeteries while attempting to gain access before removing pipes, taps and more. This has left the cemeteries without a water supply, which has caused issues for mourners and grieving families who have been visiting to pay their respects…

The 2024 JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion has been confirmed as a round of the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) in a move that will see this major international competition return to Wales for the first time in 28 years. It will also be the first time the UK has hosted a round of a top-tier FIA Championship since Wales Rally GB last took place in October 2019, just one month after Rali Ceredigion was initially held. The 2024 JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion will take place from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1. Inspired by the success and acclaim…

Palé Hall, the independently owned luxury country house on the edge of Snowdonia, has been awarded a coveted spot in the Top 50 Boutique Hotels in the UK 2023.  Back for the third consecutive year, the Top 50 Boutique Hotels 2023 list was announced on 22 November 2023 on the brand’s Instagram page. The much-anticipated list is curated and voted by leading industry experts, hoteliers, travel writers and influencers. The Top 50 boutique Hotels 2023 span the full length and breadth of the UK from Cornwall, to Wales, to Scotland to Norfolk. Palé Hall was a new entry, at number 31 on…

£160M funding from UK Government and Welsh Government announced in the Autumn Statement to support intensive economic growth in Southeast Wales. The UK Government has announced in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement that the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) is to host one of the UK’s refocused Investment Zones in a joint funding package with the Welsh Government. The joint package is worth £160M over a period of between five to ten years and will be delivered by the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee from 2024 onwards. In addition to the Cardiff Capital Region, North Wales has also been selected for an…

Space research, manufacturing and testing facilities across the UK will get a boost thanks to a new fund from the UK Space Agency. The Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) has awarded more than £47 million for 12 projects which will be doubled by match funding from the sector, representing over £98 million of new private/public investment in space research and development infrastructure. Further projects will be announced in the coming weeks. Not only will the funding support the growth of UK space businesses and create new jobs, but it will enhance the UK’s offering of space capabilities and services to…