Author: Rhys Gregory

The Blaina Wharf pub in Newport has reopened with a new look following a £211k investment. The pub’s refresh has seen the introduction of new wallpaper, stylish lighting, new seating, and uplifting colour palettes. With an updated bar area and investment in team training, the pub has now officially reopened with a fresh new look. Tracey Jones who runs local project, “Pride in Pill”, Newport’s multi-award winning environmental voluntary group and Darren Rice, a local resident who organises litter picking, canal clean ups and fundraises for the area’s food banks, were chosen as the pub’s community heroes to pour the…

Specialist Wales-wide training provider, Itec, has opened its 12th base in Wales with a new dedicated training facility in Port Talbot to support unemployed 16-19-year-olds in the area. The new centre, located at the YMCA in Port Talbot, will provide support learners from Sandfields, Aberavon, Goytre, Penycae, Cwmafan, Pontrhydyfens and the surrounding area who may otherwise be at risk of becoming one of the thousands of teenagers across Wales not in employment, education or training. Learners at the Port Talbot centre will be able to gain new skills, earn qualifications, and explore employment opportunities in customer service, beauty, hairdressing and…

A group of Drama, Theatre and Performance Design students from Aberystwyth University will have an unrivalled opportunity to work alongside global artists, designers and theatre makers at a world-renowned festival in Czechia this month. Taking place from 8–18 June, the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space is the world’s largest exhibition of theatre design, scenography and theatre architecture. The festival will present over 250 artworks from more than 100 countries, showcasing live performances, scenographic models, multisensory installations, costumes, theatre and performance spaces, and digital technologies. The 15 students from Aberystwyth University’s Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies will…

This year 5th-11th June is Child Safety Week, and St John Ambulance Cymru has put together some top tips to help keep children and young people across Wales safe. Child Safety Week is an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust. This year’s theme is ‘safety made simple’. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents  (ROSPA) very year in the UK year an average of 370,000 children need treatment in the Emergency Department due to an accident at home, and an average of 55 children under the age of five die every year…

RCT Council’s Cabinet Member for Education has visited staff and pupils in Hawthorn, and saw the progress being made towards constructing first-class new education facilities which will be completed next year. Councillor Rhys Lewis visited the site on Thursday, May 25, along with a group of pupils from Hawthorn Primary School, Heol y Celyn Primary School and Hawthorn High School. They were joined by the headteacher of the new 3-16 school and representatives from contractor Kier and partner AECOM. Cllr Lewis joined the pupils in signing the steel which will be used in the new school building, to celebrate the…

Coldplay will be performing at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on both June 6th and June 7th. To ensure that people can get into and out of the stadium safely, there will be a full city centre road closure from 4pm until midnight on both June 6th and June 7th. The M4 motorway and surrounding Trunk Road Network is expected to be very busy for this event – please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the Park & Ride facility at Leckwith Stadium of the Park & Walk facility at County Hall, in Cardiff Bay.For up to date traffic…

A new scheme to enable small and medium-sized enterprises, or ‘SMEs’, to access health and well-being support is being launched today by the Welsh Government. Ministers are providing £8 million to deliver the new In-Work Support Service across Wales over the next two years. The service will provide free access to therapeutic support for employees of SMEs or the self-employed. Support will be available for people who are absent or at risk of becoming absent from work with mental or physical ill-health, with the aim of helping them to remain in or return to work. The scheme will also be…

E-commerce in Spain is a hotbed of potential for businesses worldwide, with a growing consumer base and a thirst for global products. Yet, crossing the bridge from making a sale to delivering the goods can be a tricky path to navigate. This is where finding a reliable and efficient fulfilment service comes into play. It is not merely about moving a package from point A to point B. But rather, it is about guaranteeing that your organisation operates smoothly and that your customers are satisfied. Fortunately, in this article, we will guide you through the top e-commerce fulfilment services in…

Let’s admit: whenever we think of holidays by the beach, enjoying glorious sunrises and sunsets, Wales may not be the first destination that comes to mind. But there’s more to Wales than meets the eye, and even long-time Welsh residents may not know about it! When you think about it, you may be surprised – this charming country in the United Kingdom is home to some breathtaking coastal landscapes and pristine sandy shores that rival those of more popular beach destinations. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a true sun-worshipper, or a nature lover, the stunning country we are all proud…

The British fintech Payrow is aiding retail businesses by equipping them with the tools to streamline their financial activities. By focusing on automating routine processes, providing cost-effective accounting services, and delivering comprehensive payment and invoicing solutions, Payrow ensures that retailers can manage their businesses with ease and efficiency and decrease their operating expenses. Representatives from Payrow elaborate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across sectors, from online retailers to transport providers, are increasingly embracing fintech services. Numerous advantages fuel this transition, such as improved customer service, enhanced cash flow, heightened efficiency, and cost reduction. Unlike their counterparts in large enterprises,…