Author: Rhys Gregory

ST GERARD’S School will continue to invest in new facilities and bring all its learners together under one roof following the sale of nearby land. The prominent Bangor institution has put neighbouring buildings currently used for its early years provision on the market. Selling the Convent Lane location will support wider redevelopment plans on the seven-acre site and unite the school community, according to headteacher Campbell Harrison. “The two main reasons for selling the primary school buildings are so we can use money from the sale for our overall investment programme, and most importantly, create one standalone high-quality learning environment…

Welsh Secretary David TC Davies has commended IQ Endoscopes for the clear progress it is making on its ambitious growth journey and the value it is bringing to the local economy. The Cabinet Minister turned the spotlight on the impact of private equity investment and venture capital following a fact-finding mission to the medical device manufacturer’s Chepstow HQ in South Wales. The visit was organised by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), whose members, BGF – one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland – and the Development Bank of Wales, alongside a…

Pembrokeshire Music Service’s Youth Brass Band excelled at the recent National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham. The Band competed in the Yamaha Performance section against 16 other bands from across the UK and were elated to be placed second overall. Their performances of Slaidburn march by William Rimmer, Bandstand Boogie by Stuart Johnson, Pater Noster by Rebecca Lunberg impressed the adjudicators, as did a solo spot from principle cornet player Carys Wood. Carys was awarded Best Soloist, with adjudicator Gavin Saynor commending her emotional performance at the event on 23rd March. All Bands participating received a…

Moving is often considered one of life’s most stressful events, right up there with job changes, and divorce. It’s no wonder when you consider all the pieces that must come together for a successful transition. For newcomers and seasoned movers alike, understanding how to manage this complex process can significantly ease the challenges that arise. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you and your family ease into the rhythm of a relocation, ensuring that your new chapter begins on a harmonious note. Preparation is Your Best Ally The adage ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ is a harsh but…

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, having a responsive and adaptable cloud service is crucial for the success of any organization. With the rise of remote work and increasing reliance on digital platforms, companies need to have a reliable and efficient way to manage their data, applications, and services. This is where responsive cloud services come into play – empowering businesses with the flexibility, scalability, and agility they need to stay ahead of the competition. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of responsive cloud services and how they can help your business thrive in today’s digital…

We’ve all got our own way of choosing which Grand National horse to back. Some might go with one of Willie Mullins’ horses after he dominated March’s Cheltenham Festival while others might prefer to side with Nassalam as the most recent winner of the Welsh National. But surely one of the most popular ways that once-a-year punters decide who to back is by following grey horses, and this may well be the year that this tactic proves the best way to go. Probably the main reason grey horses have historically been so popular is because they’re so easy to spot…

Top Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s has unveiled Easter’s most indulgent dessert IS BACK – gooey cookie dough with melted Cadbury’s® Creme eggs! The mouth-watering dessert combines their popular restaurant’s Cookie Dough dessert with one of the nation’s favourite Easter treats, the Creme Egg. How will you eat yours?! The dessert features chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate sauce, Creme egg, vanilla ice cream top with a sprig of mint – delicious! Spaghetti and meatballs; fries and ketchup; tea and biscuits. This Easter Frankie & Benny’s is adding a new combo to that list: Cookie Dough and Creme Egg. That’s…

The smiles and quick wit of a reality TV star are hiding the trauma of an excruciatingly painful incurable disease that’s blighted her life. Gwen Roberts, 45, is a popular regular on  Gogglebocs Cymru – the hit Welsh version of Gogglebox – but viewers are totally unaware that behind all the jokes and quips she’s been plagued with Ulcerative Colitis since childhood. She appears alongside husband Dylan on the series  – where  ordinary people voice their opinions about a range of television programmes – that’s broadcast on S4C on Wednesdays at 9pm. The mum-of-two from Valley, on Anglesey, now wants…

X Factor winner Matt Cardle and Emmerdale star Sandra Marvin will join the cast of the award-winning musical & Juliet when it visits Wales Millennium Centre in 2025.   Matt Cardle – the winner of The X Factor’s highest ever rated series in 2010 – will be playing the role of Shakespeare. He will be joined by Sandra Marvin – who starred in ITV’s Emmerdale, and BBC’s Call The Midwife – in the role of Angélique. They will be joined by Gerardine Sacdalan (Made in Dagenham in Concert) as Juliet and Lara Denning (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Sunset Boulevard) as…

Just under one acre of picturesque amenity woodland in Mid Wales will be going under the hammer in April with a guide price of £15,000 to £20,000. Located half a mile from the village of Llanbrynmair, near Machynlleth, the woodland will be sold by auctioneers Halls in an auction at the company’s Shrewsbury headquarters on Friday, April 26 at 3pm. The sale is being handled by Louise Preece, Halls’ head of rural professional services, who said: “This is a rare opportunity to purchase a tranquil and picturesque corner of Wales. “The property comprises 0.86 of an acre of delightful woodland…