Author: Rhys Gregory

A CONSTRUCTION boss turned storyteller is building a career in ‘lyrical marketing’ after turning to poetry in lockdown. Originally from Crewe, Gareth Williams launched Rhymeology in the pandemic and has already written for a host of private and public sector clients, including the NHS, the BBC, Avanti West Coast, Cheshire East Council and even the Jamaican Tourist Board. Now based in Conwy, Gareth’s unique and emotive narrative has also won heart and minds via his work with dementia and ADHD charities, live events, and memory capture workshops, attracting the readers and listeners far and wide. His individual, creative approach is…

A Swansea beach has been named one of the world’s most beautiful alongside beaches in Thailand, the Caribbean and the Philippines. Rhossili Bay on Gower is one of only two UK beaches to feature in a Big 7 Travel list of the planet’s 50 must-see beaches. Factors like popularity and how often the beaches feature in rankings of the prettiest coastal spots in the world were among those considered by the team at the travel website. Other famous world beaches to have made the cut include Cabo San Juan Beach in Colombia, Whitehaven Beach in Australia, and Navagio Beach in…

A young photographer’s freelancing future is in full focus after spending a season capturing Wrexham FC’s most successful year under the reign of Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. 23-year-old photographer Cody Froggatt from Connah’s Quay, who graduated with an MA in photography from Nottingham Trent University in August last year, has spent the last eight months preserving his local club’s most memorable milestones as they were promoted back into the Football League for the first time in 15 years. From Elliott Lee’s 78th minute celebration and Paul Mullin lifting the trophy as National League champions, to the club’s…

The Parkgate Hotel, one of Cardiff’s most luxurious destinations, has been awarded 4 Silver Star Hotel status, as part of the AA’s assessment scheme, with the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Sorting Room, celebrating 2 coveted AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. The hotel, which opened its doors in October 2021, is a stylish regeneration of two of the city centre’s most historic buildings – the former Head Post Office and the old County Court. With a host of alluring spaces to meet and drink, dine, and relax, The Parkgate Hotel houses 170 guest bedrooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar,…

The CIPD in Wales, the professional body for HR and people development, has announced that entries are now open for its prestigious CIPD Awards in Wales as the event returns for 2024. The awards celebrate the very best in human resources and people development practice across Wales, as the country continues to work through challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis. The awards also showcase how innovations have not only helped protect and support workforces but have enabled business growth and security. The ceremony will take place at Cardiff City Stadium on Friday 15th of March 2024 and will mark the…

Stand and ticket bookings are now open for South Wales’ first-ever Green Economy Conference and Exhibition. The conference is free to attend, with tickets available online now. The event will be held at Swansea Arena on Wednesday, November 22, and aims to unite businesses and organisations from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot to share knowledge and create initiatives for a resilient future. The conference is run by 4theRegion, a membership alliance working to bring about positive change in the region. It builds on the success of the annual Swansea Conference and Exhibition, which took place in March this…

Swansea Council is holding early discussions with alternative contractors following news that the original main contractor for the Copr Bay scheme – Buckingham Group – has gone into administration. The Copr Bay scheme stretches from close to the former St David’s Shopping Centre site to the area of the marina. The majority of the scheme has been complete and open since spring last year, so it’s business as usual at Swansea Arena, the Copr Bay south car park, the coastal park, the Green Room Bar and Kitchen, and the residential unit on the north side of Oystermouth Road. Unfinished work…

The South Wales Business Awards is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2023 South Wales Business Awards. In the 15 years since the launch of the awards, there has been a yearly increase in the standard and volume of applications. However, 2023 has been a year like no other. Applications have reached astonishing levels with standards to match. It’s clear that the South Wales Business Awards is Wales’s leading business awards, and the Welsh business community is thriving. The nominees are as follows: Young Entrepreneur of the year Oliver Lewis – Hawkstone Commercials Emily Lewis – Two Fold Jack Ellis -…

Ogmore Vale residents now have a host of local history at their fingertips after an accessible digital kiosk has been installed. The kiosk, in Nantymoel Heritage Hub, has been installed to encourage more people locally to access over 20,000 pictures and publications which share in insight into the changing face of the local community over the past 200 years. The user-friendly kiosk will be accessible to everyone who visits the hub, Nantymoel Boys & Girls Club and the Community Cafe. It will be accessible at all times the centre is open and can also be made available at other specific…

Alarming statistics from the UK’s largest-ever study into online violence against women and girls (OVAWG) has named Wales and Scotland as the nations most affected by the problem, with over 17% of women and girls in both Wales and Scotland having experienced online violence compared with 15% in England and 12% in Northern Ireland. For women and girls in Wales that have experienced online violence, four in five (81%) received text-based abuse on social media via tweets, Facebook posts and direct messages, and almost half (48%) experienced sexually explicit abuse. People in Wales who were surveyed highlighted several factors which…