Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales’s biggest kitchen manufacturer Sigma 3 Group, based in Llantrisant, has acquired Birmingham company Mereway Kitchens out of administration. Sigma 3 Group is a prominent UK business with almost 50 years of heritage. It has made this acquisition after also committing a £20 million investment in 2021 to produce a brand-new manufacturing plant in Bridgend, South Wales, which will increase manufacturing capacity over the next three years. Mereway Kitchens is an established kitchen manufacturer in Birmingham with 150 staff and three factories, all of which are now safe due to this acquisition. At Sigma 3, we welcome all 150 Mereway…

Six years after the first car rolled off the assembly line and over 2 million units later, Tesla have announced a significant update to Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive. Model 3 played a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of electric cars by offering an accessible, high-performance, and technologically advanced option that appealed to a broader audience. It helped shift perceptions about electric vehicles from being seen as niche products to becoming more mainstream. This update brings more refinement, comfort and premiumness – inside and out – while staying true to its sleek, uncluttered design aesthetic.…

Fans can enjoy a packed programme of entertainment ahead of the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff on September 2 as the full line-up for this year’s fanzone on City Hall Lawn is revealed (open 10am-3pm). Britain’s triple world champion Tai Woffinden cranks up the volume at 1.30pm with his trademark Cardiff burnout. He then joins his fellow Monster Energy Speedway GP athletes Fredrik Lindgren, Dan Bewley, Patryk Dudek and Jack Holder for the always-popular Monster Energy Rig Riot at 1.45pm – the perfect opportunity for fans to some grab Monster Energy Speedway GP goodies. All 18 riders…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2024-25 academic year, and allow them to access the full amount of maintenance loan in addition to the Bursary. To help amid the cost of living crisis, NHS Bursary students will have access to the full maintenance loan available from Student Finance Wales. This includes Medical and Dentistry students in their Bursary years. Student nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals who commit to working in Wales for up to two years after qualifying are eligible for the bursary, which…

In an age where digital devices have become omnipresent, the majority of us spend considerable time staring at screens. Whether it’s for work, staying connected, or entertainment, screen time can take its toll on our eyes. A solution that’s been gaining traction is blue light glasses. Brought to you by SmartBuyGlasses, this article delves deep into what blue light glasses are, their benefits, and why you should consider them as part of your eyewear collection. Blue Light Glasses: An Essential for the Digital Age In an age where digital devices have become omnipresent, the majority of us spend considerable time…

A bold new look is becoming clear as transformation work continues at one of Swansea’s most historic buildings. Sweeping curves are among the lines being seen as construction specialists prepare the Palace Theatre building for its new life. The dramatic but sensitive overhaul is expected to lead to its reopening – as a base for new businesses – next year. The structure was built in 1888 and, in its long history, underwent a series of interior makeovers resulting in a complex rabbit warren layout. The challenges for those rescuing the building were intensified by the structure’s derelict state after almost…

The Chemical Brothers, Scooter, The Streets, and N-Dubz all play at Alexandra Head in Cardiff Bay next week, as part of The Bay Series. To facilitate these ticketed events and safely manage the crowds, road closures will be in place and the Barrage site itself will be closed to non-ticket holders, on: Wednesday 6 September from 16:00 – 01:00 Thursday 7 September from 15:00 – 01:00 Friday 8 September from 15:00 – 01:00 Saturday 9 September from 12:00 – 01:00 At these times, road closures will be in place at: The Penarth side of the Barrage – prohibiting all vehicular…

Following a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK, an award-winning wedding venue in South Wales has doubled its accommodation capacity, unlocking potential growth and greater support for local businesses. Pencoed House Estate, set in the charming Cardiff countryside, has purchased two five-bedroom residential properties. Sitting adjacent to the venue, Bridge House and Gate House will be used as accommodation for wedding parties. These 2 properties will almost double the existing capacity from 28 to 48 guests. Previously, the venue’s occupancy rate was oversubscribed at 104 per cent, so this expansion will enable the business to fulfil its ever-growing demand for…

With over £2m of Welsh Government funding, schools across the county borough will benefit from a range of improvements to their facilities, encouraging local communities to use them. The Community Focused Schools Grant is part of a Welsh Government initiative to increase community use of schools. From 2023 to 2025, the funding will support a variety of projects in schools throughout the county borough, including the provision of outdoor forest school facilities in both primary and secondary schools – promoting outdoor learning, wellbeing, as well as community engagement. Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd will receive a replacement pavilion from the Welsh…

As part of a joint ‘Safer Streets’ initiative between the council and South Wales Police to tackle anti-social behaviour and generate feelings of safety, Another Day Another Spray and Thew Creative continue to flex their creative talents – this time with further street art in Brackla, Bridgend, and in Maesteg. Vibrant artwork graces the walls of the subway on Brackla Way, illustrating themes of nature and wildlife, in addition to a Welsh mythical beast and fairy. The work follows recent street art completed at Maesteg bus station – transforming an ordinary space into the extraordinary.  The images hint at the…