Author: Rhys Gregory

Despite a barely recognisable South Wales valleys bungalow being overgrown and derelict and attracting a guide price of £nil, buyers flocked to bid. Sean Roper, of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, says although undergrowth has enveloped the building bidders flocked to bid on the dilapidated property in the Upper Dulais Valley, in South Wales. “Bidders looked beyond the state of the building and the guide price of £nil and could see the potential for the former bungalow in its enviable location near to a national park. “Viewing did prove to be a challenge as an access path had to be cut…

Thousands of UK students will be trained to be the next Alan Turing as part of a landmark investment in science degrees announced by the Science Secretary in a speech today (Tuesday 12 March). A £1 billion package will create 65 Centres for Doctoral Training – spanning universities from Edinburgh to Bristol. They will pick out more than 4,000 of the brightest and best science students over the next 10 years to hold on to our best talents. The majority of opportunities will be led from outside the South-East of England, with more than 350 places for students in Glasgow,…

Thirteen of Wales’ most impressive recent building projects have been revealed as finalists in the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards, Wales 2024. The projects, which include residential apartments, a visitor hub and a health centre will be judged by an expert judging panel. The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. They recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork and companies. Amongst the shortlisted entries in Wales are Fitzalan High School, Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall and Carmarthen Urban Mobility Hub.  The entries are shortlisted across five categories – Residential Development, Community Benefit, Heritage,…

Craig Maxwell completed his mammoth Wales Coast Path Cancer Challenge Sunday afternoon after 26 days walking the length of Wales. The dad of two, who was diagnosed with incurable and inoperable EGFR+ lung cancer in September 2022, walked the Wales v France match ball, which he had carried on his back throughout the challenge, onto the pitch to a standing ovation from the crowd of over 71,000 fans. He was joined by his wife Tracey, daughter Isla and son Zach. With £877,000 already raised, the former WRU commercial director is aiming to raise a monumental £1m for the Maxwell Family…

Businesses soon have the chance to find out more about major City Deal investment that’s helping transform Swansea. A free ‘Meet the City Deal’ event is taking place at Swansea Arena on Wednesday March 20, giving updates on key regeneration schemes like 71/72 Kingsway and the Innovation Matrix that’s taking shape at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s SA1 waterfront campus. Lasting from 9am to 12.30pm, the event is being organised by the Swansea Bay City Deal in partnership with Swansea Council. Information about council business grants funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity fund will…

Three early 19th century Grand Tour marble models of famous Italian landmarks, made headlines at a fine art, antiques and jewellery auction last week. The rare models, discovered during one of Halls Fine Art’s regular valuation events in Montgomery, sold for nearly £6,000 at the company’s successful auction in Shrewsbury, which produced excellent results in all sections. A 45cms high model of the Temple of Castor and Pollux lead the way at £3,000, followed by a marble and bronze model of the Colonnadi Foca at £1,850 and a model of Trajan’s Column at £1,050. “They were really lovely things and…

Cancer Research Wales, has appointed Gavin Moore as the Chair of its Board of Trustees.  Gavin is from Cardiff and has over 25 years in senior financial management and programme leadership roles for major household name companies including BT, CBRE, EE and Orange.  He began his career as a chartered accountant before moving into the private sector and has expertise in leading and delivering complex business change programmes, corporate governance and overall finance and business operations.  Gavin’s connections with Cancer Research Wales go back as far as 2011 when he was appointed as one of the organisation’s trustees.   He also…

THERE’S a new face at an award-winning organic beauty range. Skincare expert Louise Evripidou has joined the team at Rhug Wild Beauty, the popular collection based at Rhug Estate, near Corwen in North Wales. With more than 25 years’ experience in the sector, Louise is well placed to help take the brand – which is produced using ingredients foraged on the 12,500-acre Denbighshire site – to the next level. Now living on the picturesque farm estate with partner Mike, the mum-of-two, who hails from Wirral, is thrilled to be helping drive sales via the farm shop while also holding beauty…

A midlife crisis is something many of us fear. Struggling with our identity and a loss of confidence is unfortunately common for those in their forties to those in their sixties. Some studies suggest the COVID-19 pandemic has made this situation worse. While the feelings you may have during this time can be difficult to deal with, there are some ways to make yourself feel better and pull yourself out of this slump. We’re not saying it’s going to be easy but learning how to love who you are is an important first step and we’re here to tell you…

Newport is Wales’ third largest city, it is in a room period right now and is known as a city on the rise. With a lot of work going on right now, it’s a city to look forward to its development. Wales has had big success with casinos in the past, Cardiff is the biggest city in Wales and has had a massive impact on the overall economy of Wales. Economic state of Wales As previously mentioned Newport is a city on the rise, with Wales getting a lot of attention over the last few years, especially when the 2018…