Author: Rhys Gregory

A fast-growing North Wales and Cheshire law firm is opening its first office in Flintshire with the acquisition of new premises in Mold. Swayne Johnson have taken over extensive premises close to the centre of town on New Street which will initially house a team of seven lawyers and two support staff. The firm, which was founded in Denbigh over 150 years ago, has its headquarters in St Asaph and offices in Denbigh, Ruthin, Llandudno and Tattenhall, near Chester, with a staff of 55. The three-storey property, formerly an estate agents, requires some renovation work but an official opening is…

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley will voice the Christmas ads for St David’s this year – ‘Fabulous… Every Time’ launches this week. The festive campaign will showcase the different gifts and leisure activities available this Christmas, from tech and toys, jewellery and accessories, to footwear, food and drink using the straplines ‘Fabulous Gifts Every Time’ and ‘Fabulous Moments Every Time’. The Ab Fab icon will voice the audio for the shopping centre’s radio, Spotify, social and YouTube ads. The design for the campaign features a stylised and fabulous Christmas Turkey which will be seen on posters, billboards and buses in the…

A partnership highlighting careers in social care with secondary schools has been shortlisted for a national award. Pembrokeshire’s Social Care Wales Workforce Development Programme (SCWWDP) work with WeCare Wales has been recognised by the Careers Wales Valued Partner Awards in the Best Ongoing Relationship with a School category. Leanne McFarland of WeCare Wales and Diana O’Sullivan of Pembrokeshire County Council have been shortlisted thanks to their work providing careers support to pupils in local schools, including a summer school for Health and Social Care students at Haverfordwest High School in 2022 and 2023. The summer school provided interactive sessions and…

A record number of nominations have been received for the 2023 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards. A total of 296 nominations have been received in 13 categories for individuals and teams involved in a variety of different sports. The three finalists in each category will be announced in the Western Telegraph on 15th November. The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on 24th November, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire. The awards are sponsored by Valero, the Western Telegraph, Folly Farm, and Pure West Radio. Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “It’s fantastic that we…

The Welsh Government has today announced that 27 woodland sites will join the National Forest for Wales network. 15 of the sites are the first to join the network since the National Forest Status Scheme launched in June, which has enabled a wider range of woodlands to become part of the National Forest. These could be small urban or community woodlands, private land or farms, or large areas of land owned by local authorities, charities or timber-producing woodlands. The 15 sites cover an area of nearly 800 hectares, varying in size from the Erlas Walled Garden in Wrexham to larger…

Before you drive off in the used car you’ve had your eye on, take a moment to understand why a free car check should be the first step before falling head over heels in love with it! Discover how to access a car’s history for free, learn when to carry one out, and unearth essential details to make the best decision for you. A free check can cover everything from running costs to ULEZ compliance and mileage history! How to Check a Car’s History for Free Checking a car’s history for free typically involves using online resources that provide basic…

Bad credit can cast a shadow over many aspects of your life, affecting your financial options, opportunities, and overall well-being. While it may seem daunting, living with bad credit is a challenge that can be met with resilience and proactive strategies. This article will explore practical tips to help you navigate life with bad credit and address the everyday challenges that may arise. Carry Out Financial Budgeting One of the most critical aspects of managing life with bad credit is creating and adhering to a strict budget. A well-structured budget helps you track your income and expenses, ensuring you live…

Carmarthen Athletic RFC and award winning Learning Technology company, Aspire 2Be are thrilled to announce that funding for a groundbreaking project aimed at preserving and promoting its historic Sports Museum, has been secured. The collection of sporting memorabilia, which boasts national and international significance, will undergo a transformation that will make it accessible to a global audience while engaging the local schools community in a unique heritage initiative titled; The Early in the Morning Project. The museum, founded in 1967 after the UK ‘Foot & Mouth’ epidemic restrictions prevented the New Zealand All Blacks touring rugby team from returning home…

A DAD of three who discovered a cancerous lump under his nipple while training for a marathon is urging people in Wales to support Stand Up To Cancer this Autumn.   Mike Rossiter from Whitchurch, Cardiff, didn’t know men could get breast cancer until he was diagnosed with the disease almost 10 years ago.   Keen runner Mike noticed the lump while training for the Manchester Marathon in 2013.   “I thank running for saving my life,” said Mike. “My nipples were sore after training, so I used some Vaseline on them and that’s when I felt a lump under my nipple.   “I…

Caerphilly-based freelancer platform Revolancer has reached a significant milestone in its early-stage growth, surpassing 120,000 active users from across the world. The platform, which allows users to exchange their services for cash or credits which can then be exchanged with other users, is growing rapidly and is currently seeing over a thousand new users sign up daily. The company was founded in 2021 by CEO, Karl Swanepoel as an Aberystwyth University dorm room project, and is now entering its second fundraising round where it expects to raise a further $1.9m to its initial $700k raise. The platform has a unique…