Author: Rhys Gregory

Lily Phillips was keen to buck the trend and immerse herself in the male-dominated engineering industry.   Her passion for engineering started during her GCSEs after a female teacher introduced her to the engineering pathway and encouraged her to find her passion in STEM subjects.  Lily studied BTEC Level 3 Advanced and Manufacturing Engineering at The College Merthyr Tydfil where she was able to take advantage of the many opportunities on offer. Lily joined the Panasonic Trust Higher Education Bursary Scheme where she was invited to schools to talk to younger people about engineering. The scheme supports students at The College…

This week, hundreds of students from Cardiff Metropolitan University will graduate at the Wales Millenium Centre. Around 1,100 students will attend the November Graduation Ceremonies 2023, held over two days from Thursday 16 – Friday 17 November. Professor Cara Aitchison, President and Vice Chancellor of Cardiff Metropolitan University, said: “Graduation at the Wales Millenium Centre is one of the highlights of the academic year. It is a wonderful ceremonial occasion and an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends as we applaud graduates on their achievements. We wish all of this year’s graduating students every success as they now embark…

Totally Welsh, a leading Welsh dairy company, has announced it is opening a new distribution hub in Cardiff. The expansion, designed to meet growing customer demand, is set to create new jobs in the city while simultaneously supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans. Founded in 1990, Totally Welsh has become a household name for quality locally sourced Welsh milk and other dairy products. With its roots in Haverfordwest, the company now employs around 110 people across three sites and achieved a turnover of £17 million in 2022. The expansion to Cardiff represents an exciting new chapter in the company’s story,…

New figures released this week (16th November 2023) by Welsh Government and Fly-tipping Action Wales (FtAW) reveal a 4% decrease in fly-tipping versus last year, as councils in Wales continue to crack down on the crime. Reported fly-tips fell to 39,853 compared to last year’s 41,333 incidents.  The report also reveals that Rhondda Cynon Taf, Newport and Cardiff were among the councils achieving the highest number of successful fly-tipping prosecutions in Wales; while the highest-performing councils for issuing fixed penalty notices (FPNs) — fines to those whose waste was found to be fly-tipped — were Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, and Blaenau Gwent.  …

After the success of his fastest ever-sell-out show at Cardiff Castle earlier this year, Fisher will make a triumphant return to the Welsh capital with a headline gig at Bute Park on the 8th June 2024. The internationally acclaimed Australian DJ (whose stellar year has included a sold-out residency at Hi Ibiza) is gearing up for a packed 2024; his exclusive appearance in Cardiff will be one of only three headline performances in the UK, making it a must-see event for fans and music enthusiasts alike. Nick Saunders, founder of DEPOT Live (the organisers responsible for both Fisher dates) said:…

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband, former US President Bill Clinton, shared their views about the challenges facing our future leaders with a packed audience at Swansea University’s Great Hall. Back in Swansea for the first time since 2019, Secretary Clinton was joined by President Clinton for a public event hosted by the University and supported by the Welsh Government. The couple were guests of honour at a special discussion which focused on current global challenges. They were joined on stage by the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford MS, and the Vice-Chancellor of Swansea…

TWO Barry residents have been prosecuted for mistreating dogs, following an investigation by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. It related to concerns that puppies and dogs were being kept in very poor conditions at a house and that this property was potentially being used for illegal dog breeding.Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), which carries out trading standards work in the Vale, Cardiff and Bridgend Local Authority areas, brought a case against Dominic Fouracre and Rachel Lewis. They both plead guilty to a number of offences under the Animal Welfare Act at Cardiff Crown Court after keeping dogs in horrendous conditions, leading…

This Christmas, National Trust Cymru invites visitors to discover the Victorian pastimes that continue to bring us together over the Christmas period at Penrhyn Castle and Gardens.  On weekends from 25 November, twinkling lights and decked out halls bring a warmth to Penrhyn Castle. The lavish interiors provide a rich backdrop for a mix of traditional and modern Christmas decorations and the Grand Staircase sets the scene for the giant 15ft colourful Christmas tree. National Trust Cymru encourage visitors to spend time in these impressive rooms over the Christmas period, whether that’s by settling down with a book in the…

RSPCA Cymru has launched a second appeal for information to try and find the owner of a mare and her foal removed from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common. The mare and foal were removed due to concerns for their welfare on Wednesday 8 November. RSPCA deputy chief inspector Gemma Black said: “We are issuing an appeal for information to try and track down the owner of a mare and foal. “The mare has a lump on her face/nose area that requires veterinary treatment and the foal was lame so they were both removed on welfare grounds. “They are now receiving the…

Neath Polyphonic Choir has announced its Christmas concert will take place on December 8 at St David’s Church, Neath. The funds raised from the evening will be donated to kidney charity, Popham Kidney Support, to help better the lives of kidney patients and their families across Wales. The evening of live music, which begins at 7 pm, will feature special guest soloist, Osian Wyn Bowen, as well as Briton Ferry Silver Band under its leader, Jeff Pearce. The musical team will be led by the Choir’s Music Director, Mark Ritzmann, with Lara Omidvar as Accompanist, and Mary Evans as Assistant…