Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh Seafood will double its presence this month at the industry’s largest global event – Seafood Expo Global (April 25th – 27th). Held in Barcelona, more than 80 countries will be exhibiting at the event, which in 2022 saw more than 1,550 companies vying for the attention of nearly 27,000 industry professionals looking for everything from seafood to processing equipment. The Spanish city is a major European seafood hub, and Seafood Expo Global is returning for a second year to Fira Barcelona Gran Via Venue – one of the largest exhibition venues in Europe. More extensive than any previous Expo,…

Peter Lynn and Partners solicitors have invested in the future of the firm with the appointment of four new junior members of staff. Mollie North, Nia Thomas, Amy Jeffreys and Callum Browne are all based out of the firm’s SA1 Waterfront head office, and the majority of the new additions have all joined one of the most in-demand departments as Peter Lynn explains. “Our Divorce and Family Law team are one of the most successful in the region and they have seen an exceptional rise in the demand for their services over the last 12 months,” said Peter.  “The addition…

Cardiff Council has appointed a new warden to look after Flat Holm island just off the Vale of Glamorgan coast. Simon will be looking after the unique habitat and historic buildings on the Site of Special Scientific Interest, 5 miles off the coast of Cardiff, in the Bristol Channel. Simon replaces the former warden Pierre. Life on the island can be tough, but Simon’s love of climbing, endurance running, wild camping and nature has previously seen him complete a hike from Mexico to Canada and clock up 110 miles in 24 hour running events, plus he’s volunteered on the island…

One of Cardiff’s largest secondary schools has received a positive report from Estyn inspectors who praised the high priority it places on pupils’ well-being. Eastern High, which moved to an innovative new £26m site in Rumney in January 2018, had been rated ‘unsatisfactory’ in its last Estyn report in 2014 and placed in special measures for two years in 2015. But the latest report emphasises the good work of the school in providing pupils with “high levels of care, support and guidance”. It added: “Teachers know their pupils well, and many plan their lessons carefully to capture pupils’ imaginations and…

A LANDMARK city centre building in Swansea is set to be brought back into use following its purchase, thanks to Welsh Government funding. Swansea Council is to receive £2.85m funding from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme to help purchase the former Debenhams store in the heart of the Quadrant Centre. Now the purchase has been completed, the council will begin its search for retail tenants for the high-profile site, following initial discussions with a number of parties. Swansea’s Debenhams was one of many of its stores across the UK which closed down in 2021 after the company went into…

Some of Britain’s most historic wartime aircraft are set to delight crowds at Swansea’s Wales Airshow this summer. World-famous fighters the Spitfire and Hurricane are to join a Lancaster bomber over Swansea Bay as part of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). It’s the third display to be confirmed for the free two-day spectacular due to take place over Swansea bay on July 1 and 2. In recent weeks it was announced that the Red Arrows and the RAF Typhoon Display Team will be making an appearance on both days of the Airshow. There’ll also be many other…

Cricket in Pembrokeshire schools continues to go from strength to strength with an impressive performance from seven county girls’ teams in a major competition. The teams took part in the ECB National Indoor Cup for Under 13 and Under 15 age groups. Entering were Ysgol Greenhill (two teams), Milford Haven, Haverfordwest High VC, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Ysgol Caer Elen and Ysgol Harri Tudur. The Pembrokeshire Competition was held at Milford Haven Leisure Centre and thanks go to the Leisure Centre staff who were extremely helpful. Valero Pembroke Refinery generously sponsored the event and the continued support is greatly appreciated. Feedback…

Eva Clarke, who survived the Holocaust, has this week officially been awarded the Freedom of the County Borough of Blaenau Gwent, at the General Offices Ebbw Vale. The honour was presented by Councillor Steve Thomas, Leader of Blaenau Gwent, in recognition of the significant work that Mrs Clarke does in sharing testimonials of her family’s experiences for future generations. Mrs Clarke regularly speaks publicly of her family’s experiences during the Holocaust and volunteers as a speaker for the Holocaust Educational Trust. Through her testimonials, she hopes people learn from the Holocaust and combat modern day instances of racism and prejudice.…

A £3.4 million housing development offering 26 one-bedroom flats, in Newtown, has been officially opened. All the flats will be let on secure contracts, giving tenants a real opportunity to make the energy efficient apartments their ‘forever homes’. Rents will be among the lowest in Powys, helping people to better manage the cost-of-living challenges many now face. Guests were given a tour of the new homes which have been built for Powys County Council by Pave Aways Building Contractors on Wednesday morning (5 April). The new three-storey development known as Y Lawnt, or The Green, has been built on a former…

An appeal to support voluntary sector organisations in the cost-of-living crisis is to benefit from a £1m donation from the Welsh Government. ‘Our Communities Together – a cost of living crisis appeal’, set up by Community Foundation Wales in partnership with Newsquest, will support grass roots voluntary organisations to cover rising costs and meet higher demand levels. The appeal will provide support through grants of £2-5k per organisation, to the grass roots voluntary sector so they can continue to support the most vulnerable people in our communities. These services include the provision of help and advice; access to food, clothing…