Author: Rhys Gregory

As the Rugby World Cup prepares for kick-off in France, Welsh Government and its partners have teamed up with some of Wales’ finest artists, food and drink producers to showcase what Wales has to offer off-pitch. As part of the plans, Welsh legendary music venue Clwb Ifor Bach will take over Stereolux after Wales’ head-to-head with Georgia on 7 October.  A stellar line-up of Welsh and French performances will see Carmarthen rock band and twice winners of Welsh Music Prize, Adwaith, headline the event. Neath based rap-singer and songwriter, Luke RV, will also take to the stage with UKG heavyweight…

Fishers and aquaculture workers in Wales are being encouraged to apply for funding to improve the health and safety aspects of their work. The support is part of the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme and £600,000 is being made available in this round which opens for applications today. The Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme is a funding scheme to support environmentally and economically sustainable growth in the Welsh seafood industry and encourage Welsh coastal communities to thrive. The aim of this Health and Safety funding round is to improve hygiene, health, safety, wellbeing and working conditions for fishers and aquaculture…

A £45 million investment will more than double Wales’ plastic reprocessing capacity and create over 100 new jobs at the former Toyoda Gosei factory in Swansea. Jayplas, a market leader in plastic reprocessing, will develop an advanced facility capable of processing at least 100,000 tonnes of flexible and rigid plastics a year, boosting the circular economy in Wales. Once fully operational, it will reduce the carbon footprint of Wales by around 150,000 tonnes per year, the equivalent of taking 120,000 cars off the road, making a significant contribution towards zero waste and net zero emissions by 2050. The facility will…

The new season is just starting up for the Cardiff Devils, and with it, an exciting new partnership. Penderyn, the Welsh whisky giant based in Brecon, is the upcoming season’s Man of the Match partner with the Devils – with the brand supporting 80 different awards across the 40 matches to come. Penderyn’s a brand that’s always been passionate about sport – and this latest link-up holds lucrative benefits for both parties. Not only will it help to bring Penderyn’s brand to ice hockey fans across the country, but the Devils,their staff and fans will benefit from some exclusive Penderyn…

Aldi stores in Wales donated 66,200 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays.  All of its Welsh stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform Neighbourly.   Since Aldi’s partnership with Neighbourly began in 2019, Aldi stores across the country have already donated more than 35 million meals – including over seven million meals so far this year.   This summer, Aldi also gave every child in the UK a chance to try an Olympic or Paralympic sport for free as part of its ‘Get a Taste for Sport’ initiative, helping parents meet the cost of…

The Ryder Cup is back, with the latest renewal of the intense rivalry between Europe and the United States set to take place at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club on the outskirts of Rome between 29 September – 1 October. Fans on both sides of the Atlantic are at fever pitch as tee-off in Italy rapidly approaches and the hosts will be keen to ensure that they extend their dominance on home soil, as Team USA haven’t won in Europe since edging out a 15-13 victory at The Belfry in Warwickshire way back in 1993. It’s not looking good…

If you’re starting college this week, you might be feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement. Two people who know exactly how this can feel are Alice Bird and Ashley Horobin, who finished their first year at Coleg Sir Gâr in the summer. From settling into class and meeting new classmates, through to getting a grip on assignments and starting to think about exams, Alice and Ashley understand how much there can be for new pupils to think about. Here they share their top tips with you and how you can make the most out of college. Ashley: Be yourself.…

The pioneering independent day school – which again secured the highest GCSE and A Levels results in North Wales during the summer – will undergo a period of significant development over the coming months. Attracting pupils from all over the region for more than a century, the Bangor institution is planning to build new sports facilities on its seven-acre site, including tennis courts and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). They will also invest in cutting-edge IT equipment, a revamped website, social media channels and branding, innovative learning technology systems and improve signage, access, fencing and landscaping around its picturesque grounds.…

PlatinaTM, a highly acclaimed skin therapy brand renowned for its medical-grade products, has launched its much-anticipated entry into the UK market on September 6, 2023. Following major success in the United States, Platina is set to revolutionise the UK skincare industry by introducing its exceptional skin therapy system directly to members of the British public. Platina is seeking a limited number of individuals to join its exclusive Platina Club, which will reward members with unique resources, offers, and personalised support on their skincare journey. Originally designed to complement and enhance the efficacy of high energy light-based skincare treatments, the Platina…

Solo clothes shop in Mumbles has a new owner. Following the retirement, after 40 years, of founder Lynne Kettles, Lynne’s long-time friend Helen Bowden has taken over the business. The new role marks a change of direction for Helen, whose previous career spans the charity sector, the media – she was station director at Swansea Sound/The Wave and content editor at BBC Radio Wales – and promoting the Swansea Bay City Region as Chief Executive of Swansea Bay Futures and a founder of 4theRegion. She is also a voiceover artist and a director of an e-learning platform. Helen has become…