Author: Rhys Gregory

An overweight butcher says he’s healing himself after suffering two “near death” experiences thanks to a life-changing TV show. Before taking part in FFIT Cymru on S4C Matthew Rees, 46, tipped the scales at 26 stone and he described his new fitness and eating regime as a “gamechanger”, with his weight dropping to 22 stone 7lbs. His current good health is in stark contrast to his condition four years ago when he had sepsis and had to undergo emergency treatment in hospital. Matthew then had a clot on the lungs following a Covid-19 infection in 2020 and was taken to…

Carmarthenshire County Council and Bouygues UK have launched a Pentre Awel 21st Century skills work experience scheme to empower learners from local schools about careers in construction and design. The scheme, which was launched at Parc y Scarlets, is in partnership with five local schools: Ysgol Bryngwyn School; Ysgol Coedcae School; Ysgol Penrhos School; St John Lloyd RC Comprehensive; and Ysgol Y Strade. It represents collaborative working to inspire young learners for their future and improve their knowledge of career pathways and universal skills which are needed within the workplace. Pentre Awel is a fantastic opportunity to widen the horizons…

A young pizza fan from Cardiff has sent a hand-written letter to the Papa Johns head office to suggest an out of the (pizza) box idea: to launch a sweet and savoury pizza. Yes, that’s right – a savoury base with a sweet-filled crust. The pizza lover, with a clear entrepreneurial spirit, claims the idea would ‘revolutionise the pizza industry’ by encouraging families to eat their pizza crusts, as they’ve highlighted that while millions of kids enjoy eating pizza, most of them leave the crusts behind. The hand-written note also featured an illustration of the pizza to help demonstrate the…

Europe’s biggest trailer maker is launching a paid internship scheme with 50 jobs up for grabs at the end of it. Candidates chosen to take part in the Summer Programme  at Ifor Williams Trailers – which has six manufacturing sites in Deeside and Denbighshire – will be paid £360 a week. According to the company, the eight to 12-week programme would be  ideal for students, graduates and people looking for work experience, either on the production line or in office based roles. All applicants must be available to work for the entire programme and an assessment day will be held…

South Wales Police investigating serious disorder which happened in the Ely area of Cardiff on Monday, May 22nd have made further arrests. The disorder followed a fatal road traffic collision in Snowden Road, Ely, which tragically claimed the lives of best friends Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans. In relation to the disorder, 20 people have now been arrested. 17 males and 3 females, aged between 14 and 36 arrested on suspicion of riot have been released on police bail while the investigation continues. Detective Chief Superintendent Ceri Hughes said: “During the disorder several vehicles were set alight, property was damaged,…

The doors to Pembrokeshire’s historic Black Pool Mill has re-opened to the public offering a unique heritage dining experience. Restored to maintain and showcase the original features and architecture of the 19th century mill, the restaurant offers guests a blend of Welsh dining and history. The mill has been restored to its original architectural glory, with the large iron cogs and wheels making a striking backdrop to the restaurant area. Spanning four floors, Black Pool Mill will feature two floors as a dedicated guest dining space, a third floor as a fully operational state-of-the-art kitchen, and an upper floor banqueting area.…

Cardiff Bus has announced its charity partner of the year. The operator has pledged to support the Motor Neuron Disease Association (MNDA) throughout 2023-2024. The charity funds research, improves care and provides support for people with Motor Neuron Disease, their families and carers. As part of the sponsorship, Cardiff Bus will be running fundraising events throughout the year to provide vital funds for a cause that is close to the hearts of the company with a number of colleagues having experience of family members being diagnosed with MND. Jen Doody, HR Director at Cardiff Bus, said: “We are extremely proud…

A brave daughter has spoken movingly about why she’s decided not to have children after seeing the devastating effects of a hereditary brain condition on her mum and her aunty. Katie Davies, 36, from Ruabon, near Wrexham, says there’s too much of a risk that she might pass on the cruel illness, Huntingdon’s Disease, a genetic disorder that affects the nerve endings of the brain. It causes progressive damage that leads to physical, cognitive and emotional changes and each child of a parent with Huntingdon’s Disease has a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the gene. For the past eight…

Comparison Creator, the software development company which specialises in insurance comparison, has recorded a 77% growth in revenue in the last three years. The Cwmbran-based company, which provides specialist insurance comparison services for products like wedding and gadget insurance, as well as breakdown cover via white label platforms for brands such as Go.Compare and MoneySuperMarket, has enjoyed a bumper few years with revenue increasing year on year since 2020. Comparison Creator also has its own comparison site, Protect Your Family, and this year has also launched Protect Your Gadget, a standalone gadget insurance policy. The new product has three levels…

Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Investment, Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, has recently visited the Castle Inn Bridge work site in Treforest. The bridge was damaged by Storm Dennis and is being demolished so a permanent replacement bridge can be lifted into place this summer. The scheme will reinstate the community link between River Street and Cardiff Road with a fit-for-purpose structure, and will deliver a huge improvement to flood defences at this location. Cllr Morgan was updated by contractor Knights Brown during the visit, outlining the progress made since work started in late April 2023.…