Author: Rhys Gregory

Nestled in the heart Cardiff, Proud Mary’s is not just pub; it’s a gastronomic adventure waiting to be explored. Proud Mary Cardiff prides itself on offering a traditional pub with a modern ‘party’ twist, where you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome. It probably isn’t the first place you’d think of when it comes to dining out. However, look a little further and you’ll see an eclectic blend of flavors and a commitment to quality ingredients, Proud Mary’s food menu offers something for everyone. Operating over two floors, Proud Mary Cardiff has a capacity of 950 and has a…

Elaine was on her way home from work when she received a call that her 64-year-old husband Alun was feeling extremely unwell. Thankfully, she had just finished her official First Aid at Work training, so had the skills and knowledge required to save her loved one’s life. Elaine’s daughter who lives nearby quickly rushed to their family home and as Elaine got to the scene, Alun’s condition had worsened considerably. He stopped breathing and Elaine promptly called 999. Elaine had completed her three-day First Aid at Work course with St John Ambulance Cymru Trainer Lisa at the charity’s headquarters in…

A group of young people from Denbigh held an event to consult the public on the need for safer biking routes in the town for young people to be able to get out and about and keep active. The idea came when Osian Gregson, 13, who attends Denbigh Youth Club decided to take action after becoming frustrated that there wasn’t anywhere suitable in the town for him and other young people in the area to be able to play out on their bikes safely. He shared his concerns with a Youth Worker who advised him on what he would need…

Osian Pryce got his Probite British Rally Championship title challenge back on track in spectacular style by winning the Rallynuts Severn Valley Stages in his Dom Buckley RSC-prepared Ford Fiesta Rally2. It was also Rhodri Evans’ first rally victory as a co-driver – although he has won a road rally before as a driver, with Osian navigating! Osian set the second fastest time on his first competitive gravel stage in the Michelin-shod Fiesta Rally2 through the tricky opening Sarnau test and then turned a 3.2 second deficit into a 0.4 second lead after setting fastest time through SS2, Tarennig. Two more fastest…

IoD Wales has revealed the finalists for its Director of the Year Awards, with a shortlist featuring leaders representing a wide spectrum of organisations and sectors across Wales. Winners of the prestigious awards, in partnership with Cardiff Business School, will be announced during a ceremony at ICC Wales, Newport on 17 May. Richard Selby, Chair, IoD Wales said: “We always look forward to the Director of the Year Awards and the opportunity to recognise and celebrate leaders across all industries and sectors in Wales. “Businesses have endured another challenging year, so it’s wonderful to see so many high-calibre finalists named…

A bold initiative to make Blaenau Gwent the first ‘Credit Union County’ in Wales is underway. The plan is to encourage residents to make more use of their local Community Bank as the main financial institutions continue to close their doors and retreat from communities. With that in mind, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC) and Smart Money Cymru Community Bank have teamed up to spread the word that high quality banking is available to everyone in the area. Smart Money already has a strong presence in the County with 1600 members, and Chief Executive Mark White is confident this…

You may have heard many runners talk about hitting the dreaded wall while racing and wondered what it meant. Rather than bumping into a stack of bricks, it refers to a point in a race where it feels really difficult and as if your body can’t continue. It’s important to understand why this happens and the steps you can take to prevent it, so you can run at your best. Run 4 Wales Race Director, Steve Brace, who is a double Olympic marathoner, shares his advice: What does hitting the wall actually mean? Hitting the wall is a result of…

A technology company has chosen West Wales as the centre of operations for its global customer base, helping to strengthen the Welsh tech sector and opening up opportunities for local people in Ceredigion. Delineate, a research technology company pioneering new ways of gathering consumer insights – and whose customers include major food and drink brands, will be based in Ceredigion. Transforming Towns, a Welsh Government initiative administrated by Cynnal y Cardi in Ceredigion County Council, helped support capital investment to regenerate a number of towns across Mid Wales including Delineate to secure their new office buildings. The office in Llandysul…

South Wales-born, London-trained hairstylist Byron Suart has teamed up with a popular Cardiff hostel to open the city’s first ‘cocktail barber’ Byron Suart Barbers is based in the recently revamped BunkHouse Hostel and Bar on St Mary’s Street and launched on 12th April 2024. As a fully licenced venue, guests can enjoy a beer or signature cocktail with their beard trim and fade. Byron made his name cutting for Rush, Sassoon and HOB in Camden. He was part of the international art team for Select Professional in Madrid and Florence and is currently lead hairstylist for sustainable fashion brand Vin and…

A depression will move east just to the north of Scotland through Monday and will bring a swath of strong winds to Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Gusts of between 40 and 45 mph are expected widely inland with isolated gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph on exposed coasts and near to heavier showers. This is likely to lead to some disruption and longer journey times. Winds will slowly ease through the evening and first part of Monday night. What to expect Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely Some short term loss…