Author: Rhys Gregory

Working together for better jobs, improved health and care services, a greener environment and a more prosperous economy are the missions at the heart of a new innovation strategy for Wales being launched today by the Welsh Government. The new cross-government vision of innovation for a stronger, fairer, greener Wales points the way to a different approach to innovation in the future; one which adopts a “mission-based” attitude and collaboration into the following four missions: Education: This mission helps ensure Wales has an education system that supports the development of innovation skills and knowledge throughout people’s lives in Wales –…

It can be very frustrating if you have problems with your newly laid turf. You don’t want to dig up and replace it on a frequent basis. Thankfully, there are solutions to these problems. Checking, maintaining, and treating your turf before problems arise is the best way to keep it looking great all year round. In this article, we will show you the most common problems you might face and the reasons why you should carefully choose your turfing service provider in London. 1. The edges and the gaps The edges and gaps of the turfing are a very common…

Thackeray Group, working closely with real estate advisors, Savills, and John Wotton Architects, has secured planning permission for a 52 bed apart-hotel, a ground floor café and refurbishment of the Grade II listed Market Chambers at 5-7 St Mary St. Constructed in 1886 by entrepreneur, Solomon Andrews, the building is a notable example of Victorian commercial architecture, with Cadw describing the frontage as ‘one of the most ambitious commercial frontages of mid-Victorian Cardiff, by its most ambitious entrepreneur’. The scheme, which will restore and repurpose an under-utilised building, represents further investment from Thackeray in Cardiff city centre. The site sits…

Automotive Engineering alumni and current students of University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) got together for a conference at the university’s IQ Building in Swansea to discuss careers in the field of Motorsport and Motorcycle Engineering. Alumni who now work at world-leading automotive companies such as McLaren, Gordon Murray, Arc, Bentley, Ford and Toyota Gazoo Racing returned to UWTSD to share their career journeys and successes with the current student cohort. The conference aimed to inspire students by providing insight from industry experts who begun their careers from the same place, highlighting the achievable possibilities and opportunities within reach.…

Taylor Wimpey’s planning application for a new development at North East Cardiff is coming before Cardiff’s planning committee next week – 2nd March. Taylor Wimpey submitted an outline planning application to Cardiff Council in summer 2019 for a new vibrant community for North East Cardiff, situated to the south of the M4, spanning between Llanishen Reservoir and Cardiff Gate Business Park. The plans include up to 2,500 new homes of all sizes and budgets to give everyone an opportunity to be part of this new community which offers sustainable living on the northern edge of Cardiff. Residents will be able…

The new Welsh Butcher of the Year is 18-year-old Adam Jones who says becoming a butcher was the best decision of his life. Adam, who lives in Penyffordd and works for Swans Farm Shop, Treuddyn, near Mold, proved he was a cut above the rest in the contest final on the first day of the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s Rhos-on-Sea campus earlier this week (Tuesday) “I’m in shock,” he said. “I left school with the minimum qualifications and now I am one of the best in Wales at my trade. I didn’t know what I…

A rising star in the world of musical theatre will bring the West End to Wales in a charity concert in March. Luke McCall will perform in support of City Hospice at Cornerstone in the city centre on 5 March. Applause Productions, which specialises in producing entertainment for major corporate, charity and private events, is organising and hosting the event which will feature an afternoon tea for guests and musical performances from Luke. A graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Luke McCall has starred in a number of musicals in the West End as well as…

The Secretary of State for Wales, the Rt Hon David TC Davies MP, visited the South Wales-based headquarters of Jellagen – the Cardiff-founded biotech company earlier this week. The company is leading the world in revolutionary regenerative medicine, through its radical approach to harnessing the benefits of advanced collagen biomaterials derived sustainably from jellyfish. The visit follows an £8.7M Series A equity investment in this transformative medtech innovator, by Cardiff Capital Region, Development Bank of Wales, Thai Union Group PCL and existing shareholders – enabling Jellagen to accelerate its pioneering program of product development, towards human trials and regulatory filing.…

A packed line-up of music and entertainment has been announced for a free Swansea festival starting today (Friday, 24 February). People who like to boogie and tap their toes to top tunes can head for the city centre Croeso Festival which will feature a range of live acts. The two-day event for all ages will celebrate all things Welsh on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25. It aims to entertain and inspire. Swansea Council is behind the festival which is presented in association with First Cymru and supported by Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Wales. Roly Poly will provide…

A wide variety of high-performing community and high-profile sports people and organisations have been shortlisted for the 2022 Swansea Sports Awards. They range from inspiring young people to clubs, schools and teams – and from sportspeople with a disability to highly regarded coaches. Swansea Council is behind the scheme that returns after a three-year break, with the awards event due to take place next month (note: March 30). Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “A big thank you to all those who nominated an athlete, coach or team this year. “There were more than 100 applications and our sport and…