Author: Rhys Gregory

Lancer Scott, the construction, development and maintenance company, has completed a major restructuring of its business divisions, creating three individual limited companies in the process. Under the parent company of Lancer Scott Holdings Ltd, there now sits Lancer Scott Construction Ltd (based in Bristol and Taunton), Lancer Scott Construction West Ltd (based in Cardiff and Liverpool) and Lancer Scott Facilities Management Ltd (based across all sites). Lancer Scott Holdings Ltd owns 100% of the share capital in its subsidiaries. The restructuring was carried out by Lancer Scott’s new Managing Director David Jones to support the company’s rapid growth, which has…

A NEW headteacher celebrating 25 years with a leading North Wales school is focused on building its reputation for inclusivity, pastoral care, and academic excellence. Zoe Evans took up the role at Ysgol Eirias this academic term and has her sights set on raising the bar even higher for pupils, staff, and their coastal community. Mrs Evans has deep roots in the community and has a dedicated journey at Ysgol Eirias spanning 25 years, beginning as a Maths teacher. She is very proud to be at the helm of the school that holds a special place in her heart. Having…

As the world comes together to honour and appreciate our older population, Ceredigion is gearing up for a remarkable celebration of Older Persons Day 2023. With the aim of fostering inclusivity, support, and a sense of community among individuals aged 50 and over, this event promises to be a memorable gathering. On 02 October 2023, Ceredigion Actif and Ceredigion Carers and Community Support Team will host an event bringing together over 40 organisations that offer invaluable help, advice, and support to our older population. This collaborative effort is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the county to make Ceredigion…

The news comes after the Welsh Government confirmed that it would not be able to contribute to the scheme following the ending of the Rural Development Programme (RDP)Grant that had been supporting it until the end of June this year. Since the RDP funding came to an end the Welsh Government has been fully funding the service. Discussions have taken place over 18 months between officers from Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion County Councils and officials from the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales. Welsh Government secured new buses for these services as recently as July 2023 and there was a level…

TODAY, organisers of Cardiff’s Sŵn Festival are excited to announce Sŵn Industry Sessions, a programme of panels and training opportunities to inspire future generations engaged in the music industry to take their career to the next stage. Sŵn Industry Sessions will take place at Tramshed Tech on Saturday 21 October, 9:30am – 7pm as a fringe event to the festival, which runs from Friday 20 October to Sunday 22 October in Cardiff. With a month to go, organisers are calling for people to book their place for a day of insightful talks, panels and networking opportunities. Individuals can book a…

Two youths from South Wales have been sentenced following an investigation carried out by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales. The two came to the attention of CTPW officers in 2022, after both subjects carried our several offences of racially and homophobically aggravated criminal damage, over several months throughout South Wales. Amongst the damage, extreme right-wing graffiti was daubed on a Windrush Mural in port Talbot and a smoke bomb was rolled into The Queer Emporium which is an LGBTQ+ business in Cardiff City Centre. On Wednesday the 7th of June 2023, 17-year-old Aristedes Miles Haynes from Port-Talbot appeared before Westminster Magistrates…

Festival goers will be welcomed by a dapper Cor Meibion Porthcawl this weekend thanks to Ogi – Wales’s home-grown broadband provider – as the 19th Elvis themed event gets underway in the town. Formed in 1980, the choir now has over 50 members form the town, performing a varied repertoire from musicals, to opera, traditional hymns and even the odd pop song. Appearing at this year’s Elvis Festival – the worlds largest gathering of the King of Rocks fans – choir members will showcase their brand-new concert uniforms, kindly donated by Welsh broadband provider Ogi, through their award-winning community fund.…

​​​​​​​An opportunity is being offered to launch a food and drink business at one of Swansea city centre’s prime cultural locations. Swansea Council wants to lease the café space at its celebrated Glynn Vivian Art Gallery to a new or existing eager food and drink operator. The leaseholder will be able to play a key role in helping thousands of people to enjoy the city centre which already has a thriving café culture featuring independent and big name outlets. Council deputy leader David Hopkins said: “This is a great opportunity for a business-minded new leaseholder to make the gallery an…

Three dynamic new strategies have been unveiled with the aim of making Neath Port Talbot a nationally recognised destination with a high-quality, accessible offer of sport, heritage, arts and culture. The Neath Port Talbot Culture Strategy, Draft Heritage Strategy, and Destination Management Plan have all been developed following extensive engagement with communities, stakeholders, and partner organisations. The Destination Management Plan and Culture Strategy were adopted by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet at a meeting on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 where it was also agreed the Draft Heritage Strategy, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will go out to public…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting local organisations to join it in signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. The Covenant is a voluntary pledge. A signing event will be held on 2nd November; interested organisations are asked to email [email protected] to find out more and book their space. Cllr Theresa Heron, the Council’s Armed Forces Community Covenant Champion, said “We’re encouraging local businesses and organisations to pledge their support to our armed forces community.…