Author: Rhys Gregory

Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (or ADHD) is a condition that, in the UK, affects around 4% of boys, and less than 1% of girls. It can potentially last into adulthood, though it tends to present itself differently as we age, with older sufferers tending to be inattentive rather than hyperactive. Sensory overload Around 60% of those with ADHD tend to also suffer from something called Sensory Processing Disorder. This can lead a person to become fixated on a particular sensation or thought, to the point that they’re unable to focus on the task in front of them. So, rather than dealing…

If the pistachio trend on social media has got you dreaming of a decadent dessert, then you are in luck! The clever people at Five Guy have just launched a brand new, limited-edition pistachio milkshake – and it’s available right now! Pistachio has become more than a seasonal trend, it’s taking the world by storm, partly driven by its health-benefiting properties. A quick search or lookup of #FoodTok online and you’ll be inundated with food hacks of people indulging in the luxury treat. The new pistachio milkshake at Five Guys offers the perfect blend of sweetness with rich pistachio in…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR) at Aberystwyth is negotiating to acquire the Brecon Mountain Railway (BMR). This merger represents an historic milestone for both railways and safeguards the future of the BMR for future generations to enjoy. The VoR has a rich history dating back to 1902. Known for its breath-taking journeys from the coast at Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge in the Cambrian Mountains, it has been continuously operating as a tourist railway for 120 years, carrying visitors from across the globe. It has a unique history as the last steam railway to be operated by British Rail. By…

A group of ‘Rising Stars’ from the Welsh food and drink industry put their products in the limelight at Wales’ premier food and drink event – BlasCymru/TasteWales 2023. Held at the International Convention Centre Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport (October 25-26th2023), BlasCymru/TasteWales brought together food and drink industry buyers, suppliers, and businesses eager to network and discover new products. The flagship Welsh Government event featured 120 Welsh food and drink businesses, giving them the opportunity to showcase and meet some of the industry’s most important contacts, including 270 buyers from the UK and abroad. Among the displays…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 25 October, reviewing the year and setting out its vision to support businesses in Wales over the next year. Chamber members and partners joined the organisation’s CEO Paul Butterworth for the event which took place at Sophia Gardens, the home of Glamorgan Cricket and Welsh Fire. Following the election of Paul Clark to President and re-election of Rachelle Sellek to the board, the Chamber revealed how it will promote, connect, support and inform businesses through its membership packages, trade network and its soon to…

Leading commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét has made a series of high-level appointments as it continues its rapid growth within the cleaning and facilities management industry. The Swansea-headquartered business has appointed several new senior team members in recent months, including: Glenn Day as Growth Manager, Michael Owen, Jane Boyle and Jonathan Pike as Area Managers, Jon Roberts as Division One Operations Manager, and Robert Ford as Talent Advisor. All new hires join with significant industry experience and will play a crucial role in achieving the company’s ambitious growth plans. Mrs Buckét was founded by Rachael Flanagan, then just 18, in…

Over 550 residents have already installed a new web-based Swansea city centre rewards app since its launch last week. The web-based app gives access to offers in shops and restaurants, as well as information about what’s on in the city centre. It’s being run by Swansea Business Improvement District (BID) and funded by Swansea Council. Replacing the old Big Heart of Swansea app, residents can benefit from the new one by visiting app.bigheartofswansea.co.uk and installing it on their mobile devices. The web-based app also includes a searchable directory of city centre businesses, as well as their opening hours, locations and…

Welsh producers have enjoyed success at the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards ceremony, hosted at the International Convention Centre in Newport last week. The winners included North Wales-based cheese and yogurt producer, Cosyn Cymru, who took the top prize of the evening, winning the UK’s ‘Best Food Producer’ award. The other Welsh winners were Cardiff’s Maasi’s café, which was named the UK’s ‘Best Streetfood, Takeaway or Small Eatery’. Meanwhile, the Vale of Glamorgan’s Peterston Tea beat stiff competition from fellow Welsh producers, Pembrokeshire Lamb and Velfrey Vineyard, to win the ‘Best Food and Drink Producer in Wales Award with…

Over four decades ago, rural West Wales was at the centre of the greatest drugs bust in history. The police investigation, Operation Julie, resulted in dozens of arrests and the discovery of LSD worth £100 million. Next Spring, the hit musical play from Theatr na nÓg and Aberystwyth Arts Centre returns to explore the story from both sides of the drugs divide – the police, and the hippies who settled in Ceredigion hoping to spread their ideals in a changing world. The co-producers are thrilled to announce that the original cast and creatives return for a limited 6-week tour visiting…

Entries to the 2024 Principality Cardiff Half Marathon are filling up faster than ever before with high demand from overseas competitors. More than 10,500 entries for the race, on Sunday 6 October 2024, have already been snapped up by runners after just over a week of going on sale. The Early Bird Entry offer sold out within three hours of launching and event organisers, Run 4 Wales, anticipate this will be the earliest ever sellout in the race’s history. Matt Newman, Chief Executive of Run 4 Wales, said: “We’re so excited for next year’s event and we can already see…