Author: Rhys Gregory

Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales XV to play Australia at OL Stadium, Lyon in their third pool C match of Rugby World Cup 2023 (Sunday 24 September KO 8pm BST / 9pm local time live on ITV and S4C). Adam Beard is named in the second row to win his 50th cap for Wales. Will Rowlands starts alongside him. Jac Morgan captains the side and starts his third match of the tournament after coming in as a late injury replacement for Tommy Reffell against Portugal last weekend. Taulupe Faletau at No. 8 and Louis Rees-Zammit…

A weekend of special events is being planned to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Montgomery Castle later this month. The events, which include a medieval pageant and street market, begin with a Montgomery Civic Society talk on Friday, September 29 at 7.30pm considering the castle throughout its 800 years. Montgomery Castle history stretches back to October 1, 1223, when young King Henry III was given Castle Hill to build a fine new castle to celebrate his 16th birthday and assist in keeping the borderlands safe from marauding Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great).  An old castle at…

Premier Forecourts and Construction, a specialist in services for fuel forecourt projects, including electrical vehicle (EV) charging installations, is currently recruiting for a large number of key roles, generating a welcome jobs boost across the UK. The Swansea-based business, renowned for its success working on both public sector and retail and commercial projects, is hiring a Commercial Manager, several Site Managers and Site Operatives of varying skill levels, including Ground Workers and multi-skilled Carpenters. These roles have been created following a sustained period of success for the business, which also boasts an Investors in People Gold Standard. For 30 years,…

Bangor Business School is empowering businesses and students with the launch of a new data analytics programme designed to provide industry with graduates that understand how to analyse and present the data they as organisations collect. In the recent Future of Jobs Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum, data analysts were rated sixth in the top 10 fastest-growing jobs, and a report by The Royal Society pointed to a skills shortage in this area, calling for action in equipping young people with data science knowledge and skills and in terms of advancing professional skills and nurturing talent. In 2021,…

Full casting has been announced for the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the multi-award- winning Hamilton, which will visit Wales Millennium Centre from 26 November 2024 – 25 January 2025.  Alexander Hamilton will be played by Shaq Taylor (Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar). Sam Oladeinde (Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Come From Away) will be playing Aaron Burr. Gabriela Benedetti (Cabaret, Legally Blonde) will be starring as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, and KM Drew Boateng (Scroogelicious, The Colour Purple) will be playing Hercules Mulligan/James Madison. King George will be played by Daniel Boys (Spamalot, Avenue…

The inaugural ‘Mastering Diversity’ conference, held on September 18, 2023, at Cardiff City Hall, has been hailed as a resounding success by all attendees, marking a historic moment in the pursuit of diversity, equality, and inclusion within Wales. The event, organised by Bernie Davies, an esteemed black entrepreneur, multiple award-winning bestselling author, TEDx speaker, business strategist, and diversity and inclusion thought leader, brought together a diverse assembly of individuals from both public and commercial spheres to deliberate on the pivotal issues of diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging within Welsh communities. The full-day conference ran from 9 am to 5 pm…

Lancer Scott, the construction, development and maintenance company, has completed a major restructuring of its business divisions, creating three individual limited companies in the process. Under the parent company of Lancer Scott Holdings Ltd, there now sits Lancer Scott Construction Ltd (based in Bristol and Taunton), Lancer Scott Construction West Ltd (based in Cardiff and Liverpool) and Lancer Scott Facilities Management Ltd (based across all sites). Lancer Scott Holdings Ltd owns 100% of the share capital in its subsidiaries. The restructuring was carried out by Lancer Scott’s new Managing Director David Jones to support the company’s rapid growth, which has…

A NEW headteacher celebrating 25 years with a leading North Wales school is focused on building its reputation for inclusivity, pastoral care, and academic excellence. Zoe Evans took up the role at Ysgol Eirias this academic term and has her sights set on raising the bar even higher for pupils, staff, and their coastal community. Mrs Evans has deep roots in the community and has a dedicated journey at Ysgol Eirias spanning 25 years, beginning as a Maths teacher. She is very proud to be at the helm of the school that holds a special place in her heart. Having…

As the world comes together to honour and appreciate our older population, Ceredigion is gearing up for a remarkable celebration of Older Persons Day 2023. With the aim of fostering inclusivity, support, and a sense of community among individuals aged 50 and over, this event promises to be a memorable gathering. On 02 October 2023, Ceredigion Actif and Ceredigion Carers and Community Support Team will host an event bringing together over 40 organisations that offer invaluable help, advice, and support to our older population. This collaborative effort is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the county to make Ceredigion…

The news comes after the Welsh Government confirmed that it would not be able to contribute to the scheme following the ending of the Rural Development Programme (RDP)Grant that had been supporting it until the end of June this year. Since the RDP funding came to an end the Welsh Government has been fully funding the service. Discussions have taken place over 18 months between officers from Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion County Councils and officials from the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales. Welsh Government secured new buses for these services as recently as July 2023 and there was a level…