Author: Rhys Gregory

Alacrity Foundation, a leading institution in mentoring and training graduate entrepreneurs to create hi-tech companies, has appointed Hannah Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment comes as the not-for-profit organisation looks to build on its success of the last 10 years and create the next generation of digital entrepreneurs based in Wales. Williams brings over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and finance across various roles, including her previous position as Chief Financial Officer at Tiny Rebel. Simon Gibson, Chairman of Alacrity Foundation, said: “I am thrilled Hannah has accepted the post of Chief Executive with the Alacrity Foundation.…

Aldi will reveal a fresh new look for its Port Talbot store when it re-opens to customers on Thursday 28th September at 8am. Standing at 1,110 sqm of retail space, the transformation is part of Aldi’s £600m investment into further improving its stores and services across the UK and is based on feedback from more than 50,000 customers. The new-look store offers increased space showcasing fresh fish and Welsh meat, as well as popular Lacura health and beauty products, award-winning beers, wines and spirits, famous Mamia babycare products, and a new and improved ‘Food to Go’ section, offering a choice…

St John Ambulance Cymru’s Loughor Division are celebrating 100 years of supporting their community this month, with their divisional centenary event. Since 1923, the Division has kept the local community safe by providing first aid cover at a huge range of events and teaching first aid sessions to people of all ages. They have been there for individuals in their time of need, delivering lifesaving first aid care, and they have taught the public some truly invaluable skills. To celebrate, the Division are holding an event this Saturday, the 30th September, at the New Lodge Independent Social Club in Gorseinon.…

Lunch is on Honest Burgers today – Tuesday 26th September, as the British burger chain announces it will be giving away 4,000 (100 per site) free smashed burgers and chips for one day only. The delicious treat is to celebrate the launch of the restaurant’s crowdfunding campaign as it plans to expand into the quick-service burger market. 100 smashed burger meals – one of the chain’s most popular and best value burgers, available for less than £10 including chips – will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis from 11.30am for customers to either take away or eat in at…

An inspirational family from the Llanelli area will be returning in a new season of the popular Welsh language version of Gogglebox, it’s been revealed. During the first series of Gogglebocs Cymru mum Nia Phillips won the hearts of viewers when she opened up about her son’s courageous journey battling spina bifida. Single mum Nia from Trefach told of George’s miracle journey and praised independent programme makers Cwmni Da and Chwarel for their inclusive approach to casting. Nia, 51, and children George, 20, and Olivia, 16, became firm favourites with the audience in season one for giving their off-the-cuff assessments…

A skilled trailer maker is celebrating 50 years on the job – and one of the shortest commutes in Wales. Father of two Peter Jones, 66, has always lived within 200 yards of the Ifor Williams Trailers factory in Cynwyd, near Corwen, where he’s worked since 1973. Living so close has meant that he’s been able to walk there every day – come rain or shine or even snow. Peter is the longest serving current employee and, as a mark of appreciation on reaching the golden milestone, he was presented with a Clogau Gold watch by managing director John Williams.…

As part of the major capital redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd’s 46-year-old, grade II-listed building, today the theatre issued a call-out for inspirational and inclusive public art that enhances the venue’s reputation as a beacon of artistic excellence, as well cementing it as a hub for the communities that it has historically embraced. With a commitment to public art at its heart, the redevelopment will include specially commissioned work that will be on permanent display.  To this end, Theatr Clwyd is looking to commission artists, theatre-makers and collaborative design teams to create this art for the community with a series of…

Cowbridge local and former RAF parachute instructor Corporal Rob Bugden, 37, is completing his fifth marathon this year, for five charities, at the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 1 October. Rob, who is an ambassador for the RAF’s leading welfare charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, will have completed all five marathons in his wheelchair. The challenge is no mean feat for Rob, who was involved in a parachute accident whilst on exercise in California in 2016, which resulted in life-changing and career-ending injuries including a C5 spinal injury, leaving him tetraplegic. However, Rob has remained determined throughout, originally hoping to…

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has launched a bold and head-turning creative for the Cymru national team as they embark on their inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League 2023 campaign.  The FAW has worked with Cardiff-based design agency Andco Studio to create the new brand, which is visible across all of the FAW’s digital channels in the build-up to the national team matches. Cymru’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualification campaign was a watershed moment for women’s football in Wales, with Cymru making their first ever play offs and repeatedly breaking attendance records. Through increased television coverage, improved marketing, and the FAW’s…

Makers, creators and creative start-ups working out of studios which are earmarked for development as part of the regeneration of Dumballs Road in Cardiff have secured a new temporary home with help from Cardiff Council. Sustainable Studios, an artist-led provider of affordable studio space recently signed a three-year lease on a former Transport Club on Tudor Street, providing them with a secure home for the meantime, where they can continue their work. After carrying out some refurbishment work, the organisation intends to use the site to build on their existing work, and expand their offering for communities and young people,…