Author: Rhys Gregory

Communities across Wales are being urged to apply for a free lifesaving defibrillator from the British Heart Foundation (BHF), supported by fundraising from BHF’s charity partner Royal Mail. There are 220 defibrillator packages available to communities across the UK as part of the charity’s Community Defibrillator Fund. The heart charity has said areas with greatest need will be prioritised – those with high deprivation and limited access to defibrillators. There are around 2800 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year in Wales, with only one in twenty people surviving. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation after a cardiac arrest can reduce the…

The seven-year-old lurcher has been sadly waiting for her forever home for more than 800 days. Staff at RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre had hoped she had found her perfect match just over a year ago, but sadly it wasn’t meant to be. As Christmas draws near, the branch is now issuing a special appeal to find her the perfect owner in time for the festive season. Pepper is a friendly and loving dog with bags full of character. At her previous home she had been left tied up outside – while another loose dog was constantly pestering her. Staff…

Storm Debi is expected to develop and move across Ireland and northern England on Monday. Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the exact track and depth of this low, there is a chance of very strong westerly winds developing along Irish Sea coasts of Wales and northwest England on Monday morning before extending inland during day, slowly easing later. There is a chance of 60-65 mph gusts developing inland and 70-80 mph around coasts, and over some higher ground, such as the Pennines. What to expect Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible Some damage to…

Port Talbot based social enterprise A2B Active Sport CIC recently partnered with Aberavon Fighting Irish Rugby League Football Club and Trefelin Boys and Girls Club (BGC) to stage the Autumn League Festival of Rugby League in the steel town. Supported by Neath Port Talbot Counckl through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and hosted by Trefelin BGC, the festival was a concerted community effort and included a schools’ programme, Wales’s first ever Mixed-Ability Rugby League fixture, and the Wales Dragonhearts vs England Community Lions Amateur Rugby League International. Originally scheduled to take place on the same day at Trefelin BCG’s picturesque…

The Minister for Economy Vaughan Gething MS joined the team from GE Aerospace Wales to mark the official opening of the new Training Academy at the site in Nantgarw, north of Cardiff. The Training Academy will be the dedicated to the induction of new recruits as well as provide first-class facilities for the important ongoing training that is required by the more than 1,000 highly skilled aircraft engineers who work on aircraft engines from around the world. The Academy, which has been converted over several months from an operational space, is home to a purpose-built classroom to embed engineering theory…

In conjunction with Wrexham County Borough Council’s Christmas Lights Switch On, families are set to parade with glowing lanterns along a 1-mile route in a beautiful spectacle to raise money for patient care at Nightingale House Hospice. The sponsored lantern parade will take place on Sunday, 18th November, at 4pm following festive carol singing, starting in Queens Square and continuing along a 1-mile pedestrian route around Llwyn Isaf, through Wrexham city centre, ending at Eagles Meadow. This family-friendly lantern parade connects the daytime events with the evening of the Christmas Lights Switch On. Event and Campaigns Manager at Nightingale House…

A new, mixed-use, urban district has been recommended for approval by Cardiff Council’s Planning Committee. Vastint UK’s outline plans for The Embankment Site will see 47 acres of underutilised brownfield land to the south of the City revitalised, providing 2,500 homes alongside 54,000sqm of business space and opportunities for leisure, hospitality and retail. The proposals will open up the riverside with a new park and green spaces providing pedestrian and cycle links. The redevelopment will enhance connectivity between the communities of Butetown and Grangetown, the City centre and Cardiff Bay. Stephen Lindley, Managing Director, Vastint UK said “We are thrilled…

BIC Innovation Ltd, a leading business consultancy specialising in innovation and growth support, is proud to announce the appointment of Alun Thomas as the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors. He is joined by Wyn Jones as the nominated Minority Shareholder Director. These two appointments reflect BIC’s commitment to maintaining strong leadership to guide the company towards achieving its strategic ambitions into the future. In recent years, BIC Innovation has continued to deliver for its clients, reaching remarkable milestones as a result. As a people focused business, it has substantially increased its turnover, grown and developed the team and…

Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas says he is on track to help get 5000 children on their bikes by 2028. He has this week revealed that The Geraint Thomas Charitable Trust, which was launched after the Welsh cyclist won the Tour de France in 2018, has stepped in with grant aid support for five projects over the last 12 months which are in London, Caerphilly, Cardiff and Swansea. The five projects deliver cycling programmes to disabled children and young carers as well as those who live in deprived areas. Speaking at the Charitable Trust’s latest fundraising lunch at Eversheds…

Work has begun to develop an old chapel in Hermon, Pembrokeshire, into a heritage centre, café, and affordable flats, thanks to the efforts of local people and the help of the Welsh Government’s Project Perthyn grant. The community are now on the verge of purchasing the old chapel building and CarTrefUn began the project of developing the site for the benefit of the community. With £21,000 financial support from the Welsh Government, CarTrefUn has been able to appoint project officers, create architectural plans and site surveys to develop the new centre. The funding was awarded through the Perthyn Small Grants…