Author: Rhys Gregory

The much anticipated £1.4m refurbishment of The Unicorn pub, situated on the outskirts of Cardiff in Old St Mellons has got off to a flying start. Having received planning permission for the proposed alterations, the site has been cleared and essential repairs undertaken.  Work has now started on the complete transformation of The Unicorn to create a fantastic country style pub with a more contemporary look and feel to appeal local residents looking for a top-quality pub to eat and drink in. The new look pub is being reconfigured to improve the flow within the pub and will increase covers…

The development, which sees the creation of 14 one-bed apartments and six two-bed apartments, ensures more high quality, affordable homes in Cardiff. The homes have been developed by Hafod, one of the leading not-for-profit providers of housing in south Wales. A socially conscious organisation focused on building communities, Hafod’s development ambitions are centred around making and shaping places where people want to live. ‘Ty Lleuad’, the name given to the apartment building, was chosen by pupils at the neighbouring Adamsdown Primary School. It means ‘Moon House’ and was named by students in the history club after a local street that…

Aldi is currently looking to recruit for 453 store colleagues in Wales. In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the country. This includes both full-time and part-time positions such as Store Assistant and Stock Assistant, all the way up to Store Manager, with salaries of up to £62,850. Stores in Wales where Aldi is looking to hire include Porth, Cross Hands and Cardigan. The recruitment push forms part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion drive, with the supermarket set to…

One of Wales’s leading hotels, the four-star deluxe Park Plaza Cardiff, is celebrating after its eco-friendly measures and first-class service were recognised with a prestigious industry accreditation. Following a rigorous review process, the illustrious city centre hotel has been awarded the esteemed global Green Key Accreditation in recognition of its concerted sustainable practices and progressive environmental policies. This means that as well as relaxing in luxury, guests can enjoy their stay ‘guilt-free’ knowing that they are in a hotel that prioritises sustainability. The sought-after Green Key certificate is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and…

Morrisons raise £5 million for charity partner Together for Short Lives and children’s hospices including Tŷ Hafan. Welcome news has come this week for children’s hospices including Tŷ Hafan and families caring for a child with a life-shortening condition with an announcement from Morrisons that they have reached £5 million pounds in their fundraising efforts for charity partner Together for Short Lives.  Together for Short Lives is the leading UK-wide charity for children’s palliative care, supporting children’s hospices including Tŷ Hafan and families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition.  Rachel Ritter, Head of Fundraising (Corporate, Community and Major Giving) for Tŷ Hafan, says: “We are so grateful to the…

Former Welsh Language Commissioner, Meri Huws, has been appointed the next Chair of Aberystwyth University Council. Meri Huws joined the University’s Council in 2019 and has served as deputy to current Chair Dr Emyr Roberts since August 2021. She will take up the Chair on 1 January 2024 after Dr Roberts’ term ends. An Aberystwyth University graduate in Law and Politics, Meri Huws served as Wales’ first Welsh Language Commissioner between 2012-2019. Prior to that she was Chair of the Welsh Language Board. Previous roles included Pro Vice-Chancellor positions at Bangor University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in…

Specialist hotel property adviser, Christie & Co has been instructed by top ten accountancy firm Azets, to bring Port Dinorwic Marina to the market, following Port Dinorwic Marina Limited being placed in administration last month. Port Dinorwic Marina, which dates back to 1763, was acquired in 2017 by The Marine and Property Group Limited and occupies a freehold site area of 9.16 acres (3.1 ha). The picturesque Grade II listed marina provides 180 berths, offering year-round cruising in the Menai Strait, which separates North Wales and Anglesey. In addition, the main harbour building features Swellies café, a physiotherapist and office…

One of Britain’s leading restructuring and recovery experts has forecast a ‘grim outlook’ for British businesses as liquidations reached new record levels today. Colin Haig, Partner and National Head of Restructuring at UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets, reacted to the latest government statistics on new company insolvencies in England and Wales for Q2 2023 (April to June). There were 6,342 company insolvencies in Q2 2023 (April to June), the highest since Q2 2009, 9% higher than in Q1 2023 and 13% higher than in Q2 2022. There were 5,240 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), the highest quarterly level since the…

A new seven-year partnership has been announced between Cardiff Metropolitan University and Commonwealth Games Wales to create education, research and employment opportunities for young people across Wales. The naming of Cardiff Met as the new Higher Education Partner for Team Wales comes one week before the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (Weds 4th – Friday 11th August 2023). The two organisations will work together to develop key areas including research, technology and digital media, women in sport leadership, student placements and a range of programmes focused on schools and communities and across Wales. Cardiff Metropolitan University is renowned for offering…

The 2023 Royal Welsh Show draws to a close after a fantastic and jam-packed four days of competitions, entertainment, food, sports, activities, and shopping. Excited crowds from across the globe packed into the showground in Llanelwedd to celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture. Stealing the show, the livestock certainly took centre stage. The competitions saw an excellent standard of entries across all sections. Exhibitors came from far and wide, all hoping to go home with a Royal Welsh rosette. The livestock exhibits at the Royal Welsh are a display of some of the finest animals in Europe…