Author: Rhys Gregory

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is delighted to announce that the £19m Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Tredegar is now open to patients. The Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre is built on the former site of where the Tredegar General Hospital once stood and is located in the hometown of Aneurin Bevan, the founder of the NHS. Glan-Yr-Afon Surgery, Tredegar Medical Practice and Tredegar Health Centre Pharmacy have now moved into the new centre and from today (January 22nd 2024) has opened its doors to patients. Nicola Prygodzicz, Chief Executive, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board comments, “The Bevan Health…

Record entries have been attracted for the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) which opens today (Monday) morning at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), Newport. Hundreds of chefs, butchers and front of house workers will be competing over three days at the biggest hospitality skills event Wales has ever seen as ICC Wales becomes Wales’ Hospitality Hub from January 22-24. The WICC, which was previously held in North Wales, is open free of charge to the public and hospitality trade. Organised by the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW), the 2024 WICC is also hosting the Skills Competition Wales hospitality…

A 24-year-old entrepreneur is ‘breaded’ for success following the launch of her one-of-a-kind baked bread bowl business. Hannah Worth, a Swansea University Business graduate, launched Bowla in April 2023 with the support of Big Ideas Wales, after securing her own pilot stall in Swansea indoor market. For the past eight months, Hannah has been feeding the people of Swansea baked bread bowls filled with a range of hearty fillings, from traditional Welsh lamb cawl to vegan spicy meatballs. Since opening its first location, the business has hosted a pop-up event at Mumbles Market, catered large corporate lunches, and has received…

Bellway Wales has built nearly three-quarters of the 120 new homes at its development within Cardiff’s growing Plasdŵr garden city. With 87 of the homes completed at Rhiwlas at Plasdŵr, off Llantrisant Road, construction is now entering its final phase within this part of the wider neighbourhood. Bellway has sold a total of 81 of the 102 new private properties it is delivering, with 77 of these now completed. The developer has also finished and handed over 10 of the 18 affordable homes it is building at the site. These properties, for local people and available through low-cost rent or…

Get some joy in your diary for 2024! Cabaret is back for more this Spring to once again bring the very best in drag, comedy, burlesque, live music and more to Wales Millennium Centre. Cabaret became a firm fixture in Cardiff’s nightlife and cultural scene in its first year, and promises to continue serving emerging and eclectic talent like nowhere else in Wales. Tickets are on sale now for Spring’s shows at wmc.org.uk/cabaret. Welsh talent will once again take centre stage. Emily Davis comes home to Wales as Blodwen – often mistaken as the lovechild of Tom Jones and Victoria…

PROSPECTIVE pupils will experience the exciting new chapter being written at a leading independent school. Following a period of significant investment and redevelopment, St Gerard’s School will host a taster day for learners and families tomorrow (Tuesday). The cherished Bangor institution – which produces among the highest GCSE and A Levels results in Wales – has organised a series of lessons, workshops and activities covering a range of subjects including Science, Art, English, RPE (Religion Philosophy and Ethics) and Maths. Past months have seen a transformation of the gardens, access, redecoration of buildings, and there is more to come, according…

ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection have joined independent industry body, isla, as a venue member, cementing the portfolio’s commitment to being environmentally responsible and continuing to develop an environmentally sustainable business. As a member of isla the portfolio will have access to sector-specific action groups which provide a voice for members to help drive change within the industry, policy and planning templates, and a progression pathway review and action plan with three bespoke training modules. The ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection teams will also have the opportunity to attend isla-run educational and networking events. Commenting on ICC Wales…

A Brunel University tech spinout specialising in Counter Current Chromatography has relocated to Mamhilad Park Estate as the company scales-up to meet growing demand from major multinational pharmaceutical companies. Dynamic Extractions Limited was first established to commercialise the unique and world leading Hydrodynamic Counter Current Chromatography (HdCCC) technology developed by the Brunel Institute of Bioengineering (BIB) team led by Professor Ian Sutherland. In addition to offering a range of hydrodynamic HPCCC processors, the team of five now specialises in the  extraction, separation, purification and provision of high purity target compounds. With a client list that includes Pfizer, Unilever and Roche,…

A six-week public consultation on a new on-street parking scheme for Cardiff has been given the go-ahead and will launch early this year, following Cardiff Council’s Cabinet meeting on Thursday, January 18th. The proposals – to introduce ‘parking zones’ within Parking Management Areas – could give residents a better chance to park on their street, or on adjoining roads close to their home – while reducing opportunities for commuter parking. As well as increasing the number of parking spaces available to residents, blue badge holders, cycle & car clubs, and local businesses could also benefit from the plan. Under the…

Wales will be taking on Scotland on Saturday 3 February at Principality Stadium. With the kick-off taking place at 4.45pm – there will be a full city centre road closure from 12.45pm until 8.45pm to ensure all ticket holders can get into and out of the stadium safely. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy – please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park & ride at Toy’s R Us car park in the Sports Village. Gates open at 2.30pm, those attending the rugby match are strongly advised to plan their journey…