Author: Rhys Gregory

Gaming is a passion for most children and young people today and for no one more so than 14-year-old Seth.  Seth, who lives in the Vale of Glamorgan, has been supported by Tŷ Hafan since the age of seven due to being diagnosed with the life-long, progressive condition Muscular Dystrophy at just six weeks old.  Now Seth is the face of Tŷ Hafan for a brand new programme: Game On! For BBC Children in Need, exploring the positive impact gaming can offer people with a disability and how Tŷ Hafan supports him and his family, including his passion for gaming.   “I love gaming so much,” says Seth. “I love Minecraft because you can do whatever…

A mum of four has gone the extra mile for the Swansea Bay service that provided specialist intensive care to her prematurely-born daughter. Catrin Mullett was born over seven weeks early at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend in 2019 but was transferred to Singleton Hospital within 48 hours after suffering a punctured lung and breathing difficulties. Catrin was treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for eight days before being allowed to go home. Despite it being a stressful and emotionally-draining time, the efforts of the NICU staff and facilities within the service left its mark on…

Are you a Wrexham resident, business owner or visitor? Transport for Wales (TfW) is looking to transform the area around Wrexham General station into a local transport hub and members of the public are being invited to share their views. TfW are working alongside Wrexham County Borough Council, Welsh Government, Wrexham University, and wider partners, to bring forward a major regeneration scheme in the area surrounding Wrexham General station, referred to as ‘Wrexham Gateway’. The 6-week engagement aims to understand in more detail any challenges that members of the public and businesses face when travelling to, from, and whilst using…

Winter sports store, Naski Sports, will be opening its doors on Penarth Road, Cardiff this Saturday 11th November. The store will offer an extensive range of snow sports equipment, along with a dedicated department for ski and snowboard maintenance, boot fitting, and ski repairs. Founder, John Thomas, who has dedicated most of his career to the ski industry, will be launching the only dedicated snow sports store in Cardiff to offer clothing and snow equipment repair services. He will leverage his vast knowledge and experience to provide high-quality products and excellent services to ski and snowboard enthusiasts. On opening the…

Caitlyn Thomas, 23, from Fairwater was driving her Audi in Gabalfa using cloned plates to disguise her recent disqualification. Thomas then reacted to the sight of a marked police car and a high speed pursuit ensued around the suburban areas of north Cardiff. PS Mike Williams commented,“As evident in this shocking dash cam footage, Thomas’ driving was incredibly dangerously, driving into oncoming traffic, failing to stop at red lights, and driving at nearly 70pmh on residential streets. She eventually lost control of the car on Heathwood Road, Llanishen and was detained by officers. It is a miracle that no one…

Castle Arcade has welcomed three new independent businesses this month in the run up to the Christmas shopping season. Green & Jenks, Tŷ Caws and Welsh Connection have taken advantage of a scheme to offer Christmas pop-up spaces in the Castle Quarter Arcades which gives local businesses the opportunity to take city centre retail space on a short or flexible lease. Green & Jenks is an independent deli, hampers and gift shop specialising in artisan food and drinks from across Wales. This year celebrates the 135th anniversary of its founding as the Roath Park Dairy Company on Albany Road, Roath.…

After two decades of dedicated service at Coleg Gwent and having spent the last eight years as Principal and Chief Executive, Guy Lacey has announced his intention to retire at the end of the academic year 2023/24. The announcement signifies a new chapter for the college as it prepares to embark on the search for a new Principal to lead and continue his legacy. Guy Lacey, a visionary leader, has presided over a period of remarkable growth and transformation during his tenure. Under his care, Coleg Gwent has ascended to prominence as one of the top-performing colleges in Wales, offering…

Cardiff Bus staff came together on November 9th in honour of those have fought for their country with a tree planting ceremony at the Cardiff Bus depot. The bus operator brought together members of staff who are ex-forces and their colleagues to join together in memory of those who have served and sacrificed for their country. Cardiff Bus staff is made up of 20 ex-forces members, including the company’s Managing Director Craig Hampton Stone, who was keen to bring the team together to mark Remembrance Sunday in a meaningful way. The company is currently on a pathway towards becoming a…

 A BELOVED village pub has undergone significant redevelopment and will open its doors again in the coming weeks. The purchase of the freehold and refurbishment of The Cross Keys in Llanfynydd is bittersweet. A story that started as one of family loss, soon became one of gain; a life legacy to give back to the people and the community that meant so much to Mark Steene, a popular character in the picturesque Flintshire village. In 2015, Mark had a cycling accident which left him paralysed. Sadly, he passed away six years later aged just 54. A keen cyclist and businessman,…

Carmarthenshire-based manufacturing company Victorian Sliders is being tipped to become a “world-class business” following a new £4-million investment by BGF – one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland. The Ammanford-headquartered company is now poised for a period of accelerated growth after BGF, which invested £14-million in the business two years ago, provided an additional round of funding alongside HSBC to support its growth plans. Group Managing Director Steve Winslet said: “Over the last 18 months, we’ve made significant strides in quality, reliability, lead times and customer service. “We are determined to maintain that progress and turn…