Author: Rhys Gregory

Five police forces have worked in collaboration last week (April 11) in a first-of-its-kind operation, tackling uninsured driving along the length of the M4 from London to Swansea. The MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) initiative working alongside officers from South Wales, Gwent, Avon and Somerset, Wiltshire, and Thames Valley Police has seen uninsured vehicles seized along the 170 mile stretch of M4 carriageways. Following a morning briefing South Wales Police officers conducted the operation along the M4, using ANPR cameras (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) and multiple units to identify and stop uninsured drivers. Here are the results for all five forces…

A range of Swansea business stars are helping to raise the profile of the area by appearing in tourism videos. Local heroes such as Anthony Williams, of city centre attraction Plantasia, and Bethan Matthews, of Mumbles’ The Lighthouse Bar & Kitchen, appear in short films promoting the area. Others involved in the videos – commissioned by the council’s tourism team – include Sian and Andrew Brookes, of Gower Gin. They all talk about why they love to live and work in their “happy place” – Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower. The council has also produced a range of Swansea Bay…

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a new bus route that will enable those who rely on public transport to pay their respects to loved ones at Margam Crematorium. The service will run once a week, therefore is intended to give residents without their own transport the chance to visit family memorials as opposed to being used to attend funeral services. The new service has been added following feedback from residents. Starting on Thursday 2nd May 2024, Ridgeways Coaches will operate a service every Thursday, departing from Port Talbot Bus Station at 9:45am and arriving at 10am. The bus will…

The declaration of the St Ishmaels Pembrokeshire County Council by-election was made by Returning Officer Will Bramble on April 16th. The candidate with the most votes and elected County Councillor for the ward is Claire Victoria George (Welsh Conservative Party). St Ishmaels ward includes the areas of Dale, Herbrandston, Marloes, St Brides, Tiers Cross and Walwyn’s Castle. Full results and turnout figures can be viewed on the Pembrokeshire County Council website.

South Wales Police is appealing for information about the whereabouts of two men who are wanted in connection with the murder of Colin Richards in Cardiff. James O’Driscoll, 26, who is known as ‘Jimmy’ and Corey Gauci, 18, both from Cardiff, are both wanted on suspicion of murder. The public are warned not to approach them and are asked to contact the police with any information on their whereabouts. Two £10,000 rewards have been offered by Crimestoppers for information given exclusively to the charity that leads to the arrest of Jimmy O’Driscoll and Corey Gauci. Father of seven Colin Richards…

Residents and businesses in mid-Wales have helped to create a world-first initiative to by taking part in the trial of a digital deposit return scheme (DDRS). Deposit return schemes (DRS) are successfully used across the world as a way of encouraging more people to recycle drinks containers like bottles and cans. Householders and visitors to Brecon took part in the DDRS Scan|Recycle|Reward trail, and the recently published results show high levels of engagement with 18,794 rewards being claimed, more than four for every household. The Brecon Scan|Recycle|Reward trial was led by DDRS Alliance with support from Welsh Government, Powys County…

A vineyard on the Shropshire border with Wales is hoping to join forces with a number of local businesses in an effort to boost local tourism and promote the area. Last Friday, Kerry Vale Vineyard, near Montgomery, invited a group of local businesses to a wine tasting afternoon to sample wine and discuss ways of working together to boost rural tourism and ensure sustainable economic growth. The award-winning local wine producer has taken a significant step towards fostering community spirit and economic growth by hosting the successful trade tasting event. The event achieved its aim of bringing together local hospitality…

At its latest event, Cardiff Business Club signed the Armed Forces Covenant alongside Cardiff Bus, with speaker Major General Duncan G Forbes, the Royal Navy’s Director of Strategy and Policy and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff. Sponsored by RFCA Wales, the Major General addressed the Club, shouting out his old captain and mentor Brigadier Jock Fraser as he retires this summer, before fittingly highlighting his lecture’s theme of legacy. Promising to talk with no agenda or spin, but using the occasion to tell stories, kindle relationships and rest, the Major General began by discussing the broad strategic context of…

Up to 80 show and event organisers from across Wales and influential speakers are due to attend a conference in Mid Wales next week. The Agricultural Shows Conference of Wales will be held at the International Pavilion on the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells on Friday, April 26. Supported by the  Association of Shows and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS), the conference brings together representatives from Welsh agricultural, horticultural, equine and countryside events. They work together to share best practice between agricultural societies and related organisations. The conference is a great opportunity for ASAO…

Understanding the myriad facets that accelerate business growth can seem daunting. From grasping the nuances of customer desires to ensuring the resilience of your IT infrastructure, the spectrum is vast. A strategic combination of savvy marketing acumen and technological leverage can set your business apart. In this article, we delve into effective strategies, including learning how to understand buying intent and employing robust network monitoring tools, among others, to help you stay ahead of the curve. Keep reading to uncover actionable insights to propel your business to new heights. Understanding Buying Intent: The Key to Customer Conversion Grasping the concept…