Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government and Cornwall Council have signed an agreement to work closely together on shared areas of interest. First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford and Cornwall Council Leader Linda Taylor signed a collaboration agreement in Cardiff today, which sets out the five-year action plan. The Celtic Heritage Cornwall-Wales Collaboration Agreement will focus on four areas – sustainable housing, achieving net zero, thriving rural economies, and celebrating culture and language. The agreement cements a longstanding relationship between Wales and Cornwall. The First Minister and Cllr Taylor have been discussing deepening the relationship since last year and working towards a formal…

A leading American advanced engineering firm is expanding its presence in Wales by establishing a new Centre of Excellence in the Vale of Glamorgan, which will see the creation of 75 new jobs and support a further 200 indirect jobs, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has confirmed. The Minister made the announcement as he officially opened the new Welsh Engineering HQ of Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK LTD (SNC MS UK) – the UK subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), at Bro Tathan in the Vale of Glamorgan. SNC is a leader in solving the world’s toughest challenges through advanced…

Are you looking for a new way to diversify your investment portfolio? If so, real estate may be the perfect option. By investing in sought-after properties, investors can benefit from long-term capital appreciation plus receive regular income through rental returns. There are many advantages and potential benefits that come with investing in property, which is why more and more individuals are turning to this type of approach when creating their financial strategies. In this blog post, we will explore exactly what those advantages are and how they could potentially go on to benefit your investments. Read on as we uncover…

EE is bringing the first of its brand-new Experience stores to Queen Street, Cardiff on Monday 17th July, in a vote of confidence in the Welsh high street.  Designed to empower customers with the best connectivity and technology solutions for their connected life, the new concept reinvents the role of the traditional phone shop, enabling shoppers to get up close and personal with the latest innovations and giving the South Wales community a dynamic space to work, learn and play.    Visitors will explore four carefully curated experience zones, with each demonstrating how cutting-edge technology and connectivity is enhancing everyday life…

Small businesses in Wales are being invited to have their say on the future of the high street, by taking part in a UK-wide survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on issues such as business rate relief, public transport and parking, access to cash and street cleaning. Ben Francis, FSB Wales Policy Chair said: “I encourage all small businesses in Wales to spare a few minutes to take part in the FSB Future of the High Street survey. We know that high streets are essential for small businesses, they provide a platform for commerce and a sense of…

Green-fingered pupils have helped raise more than £65,000 for cancer care in Swansea Bay by growing sunflowers – inspired by a teacher who lost her husband to the disease. Every year the youngsters at St Joseph’s in Clydach compete to grow the tallest sunflower, raising money through sponsorship which is donated to the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital. The event was first organised by teacher Juliet Stack 27 years ago, in memory of husband Peter James who was diagnosed with cancer just before the couple’s first wedding anniversary. He died when the couple’s daughter Robyn was just…

Llanishen High School opened its doors last week to members of the community for a unique evening of food, drink, and entertainment courtesy of its students. With attendees including the Lord Mayor of Cardiff Councillor Bablin Molik, the director and assistant director of education for Cardiff Council and more in attendance, members of the community were welcomed to the high school for a pre-theatre dinner prepared by the students, and entertainment provided by the drama department as part of its 9 to 5 musical showcase. As part of the evening, guests were treated to fresh produce thanks to the school’s…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) has unveiled plans to launch a brand-new Welsh Food and Drink Village at the 2023 Royal Welsh Show! Branded as Gwledd | Feast, the new food village will showcase the very best of Welsh produce in a relaxed, family-friendly environment with seating for more than 500 people and a full programme of entertainment on a live music stage. Gwledd | Feast will be situated near Entrance B and will be open for the duration of the four days. Food is a key element to all Royal Welsh events and, building on the success of…

An intergenerational sewing project to upcycle old clothes, was designed and carried out by Year 5 and 6 pupils from Ogmore Vale Primary School, following a series of lessons about how the future will be impacted by present day actions. Nandika, a pupil involved in the initiative, said: “[The lessons] taught us the importance of reusing old clothing, and how much clothing is wasted every year. We decided to do something about it, to spread the message of reusing clothes.” Enlisting the help of the craft group at Halo’s Ogmore Valley Life Centre to repurpose old clothes, pupils learned an…

1.6 tonnes of coffee pods have been recycled from over 2,600 properties in Cardiff since April this year. The new scheme allows households to sign up to the scheme with Podback, so the council can collect coffee pods from residents’ homes at no cost to the taxpayer to continue to increase the city’s recycling rate. Cllr Caro Wild, Cabinet Member for Climate Change at Cardiff Council, said: “As a council we don’t have any power or influence over the types of packaging and waste produced by companies selling products and materials. Our role is to recycle as much of it…