Author: Rhys Gregory

The wonderful surroundings of Scolton Manor are to play host to another spectacular outdoor concert. Organised by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Music Service, and building on last year’s successful event, Music at the Manor will involve nearly 150 young musicians. The event takes place on Friday 12th May and gates will open at 4.30pm with the concert starting at 6pm. Concert-goers are invited to bring picnics and blankets/ chairs and sit back and enjoy a fantastic programme. The event will be compered by Ysgol Greenhill Headteacher David Haynes. The young performers are members of Pembrokeshire Music Service’s String Orchestra, Wind Band, Brass…

Secondary Schools in Blaenau Gwent have received grant funding of over £66,000 from the Welsh Government’s Tech Valleys programme to purchase new equipment to enhance the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths. Twenty schools across Blaenau Gwent and three across Merthyr successfully bid for Welsh Government funding of up to £3,000. The successful applications were awarded funding for a range of equipment from autoclaves and Raspberry Pi computers to on-line post-mortem sessions and chocolate 3-D printers all designed to help bring authentic work experiences into the classroom. The applications were judged by a panel which included representatives from the…

An innovative liquid biopsy blood test to improve lung cancer treatment could help more people in Wales. Lung cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Wales and the leading cause of cancer deaths. By increasing the use of non-invasive liquid biopsy (blood sample) at an earlier stage of the cancer pathway, targeted treatments can be decided and administered quicker, improving patient outcomes and survival rates. Made possible through the All-Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS), Illumina technology, Life Sciences Hub Wales, and investment from multiple partner organisations, the new use of the blood test can detect multiple cancer markers without…

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) that helps couples with infertility or genetic problems have babies. It works by taking an egg from a woman and sperm from a man, combining them at an IVF laboratory, and implanting them in a woman’s uterus. While it’s a chance for the couple to have children, the IVF procedure is complex and involves many risks, typically affecting women. Apart from physical stress from preparing for pregnancy and childbirth, soon-to-be mothers also experience emotional strain that can negatively influence their daily lives and relationships with others.  In this article, we’ve…

International super star and DJ Idris Elba has been added to the line-up for Shangri-La’s massive summer date at Cardiff castle on 10th June. Fisher, Arielle Free, Sorley and Little Fritter are all confirmed for what promises to be a hell of a party in the iconic Castle Grounds. And whilst tickets for the date are now sold out, the official Shangri-La after party will take place at The Great Hall at Cardiff University Students Union, with tickets available now. An alumnus of the National Youth Music Theatre in London, Idris Elba is best known for roles including Stringer Bell…

Some of Wales’ finest food and drink companies are preparing to attend Food & Drink Expo at Birmingham’s NEC this week. Food & Drink Expo helps companies find a route to the UK food and drink market, with hundreds of companies showcasing their exceptional products. Over 25,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors will attend the three-day event which takes place from 24-26 April 2023. Supported by the Welsh Government, nine companies will be part of the Cymru/Wales Pavilion, all looking to showcase their mouth-watering products and embed Wales’ place firmly on the food map. All Welsh food and drink companies exhibiting…

Whitchurch Fire Station has opened its new Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Wales building, representing the three Fire and Rescue Services in Wales. This new facility has been created with the support and funding from Welsh Government and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and will ensure the highest level of training and operational capabilities of personnel across Wales. It has been designed with sustainability in mind, and will provide a modern, environmentally considerate and functioning building behind Whitchurch Fire Station. Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn, said: “Being able to respond to major disasters has both a…

The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer is returning to South Wales this June to cruise the Bristol Channel for the first time in five years. Waverley will give locals and visitors alike the opportunity to step aboard for a nostalgic trip on the famous steamship from June 2 to 18. The steamer will offer a wide variety of cruises from Penarth, Porthcawl, Swansea, Tenby and Milford Haven. Since Waverley last cruised the Channel in 2018 she has received a multi-million pound refurbishment with new steam boilers installed. Thanks to a recent successful £180,000 public appeal, to meet the annual dry…

Wales is gearing up to celebrate its rising stars in the business world with the launch of the Young Professional Awards Wales. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 5th October 2023 at The Mercure Hotel in Cardiff. The Young Professional Awards Wales aims to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions made by young professionals and emerging business leaders in Wales. The award ceremony has been co-created by Lewis Turner, founder of Cardiff & Swansea Young Professionals – two monthly networking groups that help young professionals connect with like-minded individuals across various sectors and Liz Brookes, the Managing Director…

AN INSPIRING skin clinician and cancer survivor is part of a campaign to support people undergoing treatment for the disease.  Sara Cheeney, owner of the award-winning Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, is among a group of six volunteers working to develop a new ‘Star Box’. Backed by NHS charity Awyr Las, the care package is for patients using the Shooting Star Unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, which cared for the mum-of-two when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 34 years of age. Sara, from Llangollen, has also vowed to donate a portion of her company’s profits to the…