Author: Rhys Gregory

A building society worker from Pontypridd, whose career in the military was halted before it could even start, owing to a serious work-related injury, has defied medical opinion to compete in September’s Ironman Tenby to raise much-needed funds for Help for Heroes. At 25, Steve Bond had an accident at work which saw him receive nine fractures in his left knee and, just a few weeks ahead of his assessment to join the Army, his hopes of joining the military were in tatters. A keen athlete and fitness enthusiast, he was also told his running days were over. Now aged…

Benjamin Brightmore, 33, has been jailed for three and a half years for false imprisonment of a 76-year-old woman. In November 2022, the victim, an elderly female who lives alone in Fairwater, has gone to let her dog out into the garden during the night and an unknown man was in her garden and forced his way into her house. He then assaulted her and then prevented her from leaving on three occasions using violence causing minor injuries. The victim used quick thinking and went into the garage claiming to get cigarettes for the suspect, and then has managed to…

Llanishen High School is celebrating a positive 2023 GCSE Results Day with 30% of the cohort achieving the 5A*/A measure and over 98% of the cohort achieving the Level 1 measure. A community-led high school based in the heart of Cardiff, Llanishen High School saw over 300 students receive their GCSE results today, with students achieving exceptional results in a range of academic and vocational qualifications. These achievements include: 30% students achieved at least five GCSEs at A*/A 42 students achieved 10 or more GCSEs at A*/A grade 9 students achieved 15 straight A*/A grades A further 8 students achieved…

The new season is just starting up for the Cardiff Devils, and with it, an exciting new partnership. Penderyn, the Welsh whisky giant based in Brecon, is the upcoming season’s Man of the Match partner with the Devils – with the brand supporting 80 different awards across the 40 matches to come. Penderyn’s a brand that’s always been passionate about sport – and this latest link-up holds lucrative benefits for both parties. Not only will it help to bring Penderyn’s brand to ice hockey fans across the country, but the Devils,their staff and fans will benefit from some exclusive Penderyn…

Young female students in Pakistan are learning to ride mopeds to give them more independence and help them get to their place of education, as part of an Aberystwyth University transport project. Data shows many women in Pakistan give up their studies because of the sexual harassment and abuse they face when using public transport. The aim of the project is to give female students aged 18-25 years an alternative to public transport by loaning them a moped for the duration of their university course as well as providing training and support. Dr Shala Tabassum, Head of the Department of…

Thousands of families have taken the chance to enjoy free bus rides in Swansea this long summer holiday. The pioneering initiative has been a summer smash hit, enabling people to take a trip to the beach, for some city centre shopping or a day out with friends. And with heaps of things to do this bank holiday weekend, there’s one last opportunity to take your pick and make the most of it by going for free by bus. The free bus weekend begins on Friday and ends on Bank Holiday Monday and council leader Rob Stewart said: “Despite the weather…

A temporary traffic order that was introduced at Maesteg Bus Station in 2022 to help avoid collisions and maintain public safety has now been made permanent by Bridgend County Borough Council. The traffic order prevents all vehicles other than authorised buses from using the station as a turning circle or for purposes such as parking, to load and unload, to pick up or drop off passengers and more. The temporary version of the order was introduced after safety concerns were raised by public transport providers. This was followed by a collision between a bus and a parked car, which prompted…

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are at the core of industrial automation, playing three primary roles – supervision, control, and data acquisition. A SCADA system typically comprises one or more computers which perform supervisory functions and implement the human-machine interface (HMI), peripheral devices such as Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), I/O modules, or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), which interface directly with process machinery; as well as a communication network which ensures correct exchange of information between peripheral devices and supervisory computers; as well as communication networks between peripheral devices and supervisory computers to ensure data transmission is exchanged accurately…

Buying your first car is one of those exciting milestones in life that you will never forget. However, it’s not just about the freedom of the open road, but also the choices and responsibilities that come with it. While the thrill of a shiny paint job or the purr of an engine is tempting, there’s much more to consider before making a decision. From understanding your personal needs and budget to the importance of safety and vehicle history, choosing the right car can be a challenging journey. With this guide, we aim to simplify that process, providing you with the…

In a world where you can buy fresh fruit and 4K TVs from Amazon, can you buy golf gloves? The answer is yes (of course). I suppose the next question is, are they good? Again, the answer is yes. From Amazon you can buy the best golf gloves you could find through your favourite retailer. There are a few perks of purchasing golf gloves from Amazon, the first being free delivery, if you buy a glove online through a high street retailer you will most likely pay a delivery fee because most gloves fall below the free delivery threshold. The…