Author: Rhys Gregory

In the latest of a trio of recent lettings totalling 7,000 sq ft at the Parmer Cardiff business campus in Cardiff Bay, Goldbeck Construction has signed to take space at the No 2 Caspian Point office building. Caspian Point comprises two high quality six-floor office buildings on the Parmer Cardiff Waterside estate, with 1 Caspian Point extending to 68,015 sq ft, and 2 Caspian Point 30,500 sq ft.  Joint letting agents Knight Frank and Cooke & Arkwright secured the tenancy on behalf of landlord Parmer Cardiff Waterside. Goldbeck Construction Limited has leased a 1,423 sq ft office on the 4th…

AN OPTICIANS in Caernarfon has invested £60,000 in a store refurbishment. Specsavers Caernarfon, located on Bridge Street, has installed new, state-of-the-art illuminated stands and digital displays, as well refreshing the store. The digital displays, which are visible from outside the store, allow customers to find out next available appointments and the latest offers in store. To celebrate the reopening of the new-look store, the team held a bake sale and dress up day in aid of Children in Need, raising £124.12. Specsavers Caernarfon director, Jenny Dogan, says: ‘It’s been absolutely fantastic to welcome our community into our new-look store. We…

A call is going out for people to have their say on Pembrokeshire County Council’s budget for the coming year, 2024-25. Like all other Councils in Wales, the Council continues to face significant budget pressures – especially in light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance, Cllr Alec Cormack, encouraged all those interested in how the Council is funded and how it spends its funds to take part in the consultation. “It’s very important that we hear from as many people in Pembrokeshire as possible,” he said. “Like other Councils, we are once again facing significant…

Wales again secured high-quality results in 2023 with 98% of designated bathing waters meeting our stringent environmental standards. 80 of our 109 bathing waters achieved the highest classification of ‘excellent’. An ‘excellent’ classification is one of the essential criteria for obtaining a Blue Flag accreditation, one of the world’s most recognised voluntary eco-labels. Two beaches at Tenby North and Aberdyfi have moved up from ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ classifications, making them eligible to apply for the coveted Blue Flag status. Climate Change Minister, Julie James, said: “Wales is recognised internationally as having some of the best beaches and water quality in…

5 million free school meals have been served in primary schools across Wales as part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. Providing free school meals to all primary school pupils is a key commitment in the programme, which was signed two years ago. All primary school children and more than 6,000 nursery-age pupils attending a maintained school will be eligible for free school meals by the end of 2024. The second annual report about progress under the Co-operation Agreement has been published. Working together, the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have delivered on a wide…

Narberth restaurant Annwn has received the latest in a string of accolades: inclusion on the prestigious worldwide restaurant selection, La Liste. The illustrious guide, based in Paris, uses reviews, guidebooks and chef’s recommendations to formulate a score out of 100. Annwn scored 90 which places it well up the thousand-strong list. Annwn’s chef patron Matt Powell says he is delighted with the result. “I was just looking through the list on Thursday morning when it came out. I wasn’t expecting to be on it at all, and then all of a sudden there we were,” he said. “It was mind…

Aaron Ramsey has been there and done it when it comes to world football, and the Welsh legend is now helping his hometown club, Cardiff City, to challenge for promotion in the EFL Championship. The Bluebirds are having a decent season so far and are well and truly in the mix for a playoff place. Ramsey has been instrumental in the good form at The Cardiff City Stadium this season, with the veteran still showing the same class that once made him one of the best footballers in European football. Bluebirds Flying It is now five years since Cardiff City mixed…

The landscape of scientific research and publications is rapidly evolving, with open access journals playing a pivotal role in disseminating knowledge. These journals have revolutionized the way research findings are shared, making them more accessible than ever before. Among them, Extrica stands out as a notable example, particularly in the fields of engineering and technology. Understanding Open Access Journals Open access journals are scholarly publications that are available online to the reader without financial, legal, or technical barriers. They operate on the principle that knowledge should be freely accessible to everyone, a stark contrast to traditional subscription-based journals. The Rise…

Christmas at Bute Park is back for 2023 and has opened its doors to thousands of visitors in its first week. Organisers have introduced an all-new layout with live music and an extra half a mile of illuminations. Highlights this year include a magical Twilight Garden, a dazzling disco ball spectacular, a magical rainbow road, a giant sleeping dragon, and a whole lot more. Tens of thousands more are set to follow suit over the next five weeks and experience a string of seasonally sensory delights – which this year also include an immersive light spectacular called ‘Light of the…

Christopher El Gifari has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years. He was also sentenced to 10 years for robbery, which will be served concurrently. The 32-year-old was found guilty of the murder and robbery of Mark Lang following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court last month. Today (Friday, December 1) he was back in court to be sentenced. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell, from South Wales Police, said: “Today the court has sentenced Christopher El Gifari to life imprisonment where he will serve a minimum term of 32 years for the murder of Mark Lang.…