Author: Rhys Gregory

Installed back in September 2021, the one-way system in Hereford Street, Presteigne was introduced to help ease congestion and make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to access local amenities. Upon conclusion of the trial period, all comments from the community were considered as part of a full review and it was clear the one-way system had been an overwhelming success and agreed to be adopted permanently. Some minor amendments to the infrastructure will be made to improve road safety and discourage drivers unfamiliar with the road layout from inadvertently going the wrong way. These changes, suggested by the community…

The Celtic Freeport in Milford Haven and Port Talbot and Anglesey Freeport on Ynys Mon have been chosen as Wales’ first freeports, helping to create tens of thousands of new jobs in the green industries of the future, the Welsh and UK Governments announced today. In May 2022, the Welsh Government reached an agreement with the UK Government to establish a freeport programme in Wales. Following a bidding process, the Welsh and UK Governments have jointly agreed to create two freeports in Wales, which are expected to be operational later this year. The winning bids are: The Celtic Freeport in…

Climate Change Minister Julie James has today published the Welsh Government’s detailed response to the Law Commission’s report on Regulating Coal Tip Safety in Wales In 2020, the Welsh Ministers asked the Law Commission for England and Wales to undertake a detailed review of the current legislation relating to coal tip safety in Wales. The Welsh Government’s response to the Law Commission’s review announced today has drawn on the White Paper consultation launched last summer, and the trialling of key components of the proposed regime, working closely with the Coal Authority, local authorities and Natural Resources Wales. Climate Change Minister…

Peaky Blinders © has made its way to the stage of the Donald Gordon Theatre at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff for this week only, so don’t miss out. The popular TV show, was written by Steve Knight and adapted to a stage production. The show premiered on 27th September 2022, with sell-out performances in Birmingham. With choreography and direction from Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer you know you’ll be watching the best.  A theme we’ve noticed on the theatre stages recently is a reigniting of the 1920’s era, 100 years later flappers and flat caps are all the rage…

MACKENZIE JONES continues to grow with three new staff joining the firm this year. The award-winning legal practice – based in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge – welcomed conveyancer Jo Jones, legal assistant Nichola Burgess and graduate paralegal Josh Williams in past weeks. With a workforce now approaching 30 people, director Richard Jones said an increase in clients across the region led to natural expansion at the 21 year-old company, which plans to open another north west Wales office in the future to meet demand. “We are delighted to welcome Josh to the business and welcome back Jo and…

The Welsh Law Awards are making a final call for applications. Applications close Friday 24th March 2023. The Welsh Law Awards is set to recognise the outstanding achievements of the law community, at a black-tie gala dinner on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters is to host the Welsh Law Awards. The categories for applications are: Commercial Law Services of the Year Employment Law Services of the Year Family Law Services of the Year Personal Injury Law Services of the Year Residential & Conveyancing Law…

Award winning Welsh manufacturer LIMB-art is launching its products in America. LIMB-art founder Mark Williams has signed an exclusive agreement with Empire Medical for them to distribute his prosthetic leg covers to the US market. Empire Medical is the leading provider of technology-enabled, data-driven solutions that simplify the purchasing process for independent O&P facilities. LIMB-art will supply them with a range of premium injection moulded prosthetic leg covers using the latest Computer Aided Design and manufacture processes. Mark said: “We’re delighted to have signed this agreement to launch in America. The market in the US is ten times the size…

An ex-logistics manager, who has Parkinson’s, is planning to undertake a 12 hour croquet marathon. Gareth Blake, from Cardigan, is taking on the challenge to raise awareness of the condition on World Parkinson’s Day on April 11. The 53-year-old, who is originally from Holyhead, on Anglesey, and is a member of Parkinson’s UK Cymru’s Emlyn and Tivyside Parkinson’s group, said had to give up his career after he was diagnosed with the condition. He took up the sport following a taster session with Cardigan Croquet Club that was organised through his local Parkinson’s group. Ana Palazon, Country Director of Parkinson’s…

Swansea Krazy Races, the free to attend soapbox derby, coming to the City centre on Sunday 18th June, is less than 100 days away! The popular event, been brought to the City by Headline Sponsor, Swansea Business Improvement District (BID), promises to bring all manner of wild and zany races to Swansea while raising thousands for local charities, including headline local charity Wales Air Ambulance. In addition to celebrating the 100 days countdown, event organisers are excited to announce that the event will now move to the centre of the city with racing going past Swansea Castle with spectators gathering…

Young people from Aberaeron Youth Club have kindly raised money for Angharad Children’s Ward in Bronglais Hospital. Cara Jones, Ceredigion Youth Worker said: “The young people who attend Youth Club decided that they wanted to raise money for a local cause. It was decided by the young people that this years proceeds would be donated to Angharad Children’s Ward. Money was raised by designing their own Christmas cards, pebble art and hot chocolate cones. The young people then sold them at local Christmas fairs.” Mari and Scarlett who are members of Aberaeron Youth club presented the money to the ward…