Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff-based agency reports strong growth and announces new partnership as part of mission to champion inclusive communications. Multi award-winning creative communications agency Folk has reported 62% quarterly income growth year-on-year, just three months after rebranding as part of its ongoing ambition to make representation and inclusion in marketing the norm. The independent Cardiff-based agency, which was founded by CEO Sharon Flaherty in 2014, recently rebranded from BrandContent to Folk and emphasised its commitment to creating  inclusive communications. Just three months after the agency refocus, it has contributed towards a 62% yoy uplift in the first quarter of its financial year…

Swansea charity Faith in Families has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to save the jobs of two play therapists working with children suffering the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as abuse and neglect. Faith in Families works in deprived communities in Swansea, providing family support through its Community Cwtch centres in Bonymaen, Clase and Portmead. As part of this, the charity’s team of play therapists support over 500 children each week, helping them to be brave and understand their emotions. “Children who have experienced often multiple ACEs and are struggling with big emotions such as anger and anxiety, which…

More than 15,000 families in Wales saved on childcare costs in December thanks to Tax-Free Childcare and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging those yet to sign up not to miss out. The latest figures revealed by HMRC show an increase of 3,595 families in Wales using the scheme compared to December 2021. Tax-Free Childcare is a financial support for working families with children up to the age of 11, or 16 if their child has a disability. The government top up can be used to pay for any approved childcare including holiday clubs, breakfast and after school clubs, child…

Wales & West Utilities has commenced a major research study to understand the potential scale and timing requirements for any role hydrogen could play within the aviation sector. The aviation sector presents significant challenges in achieving net zero emissions, currently contributing to 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 7% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. The study will explore the barriers and challenges of using hydrogen to decarbonise the sector, not only as a direct fuel source for future aircraft, but also to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the aerospace supply chain. The six-month study will also explore how…

Ysgol Bro Teifi and Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn have come out on top in the Safer Internet Day Film competition 2023. Ysgol Bro Teifi won first prize in the primary category with their video ‘This is our voice’, and Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn came second. On Safer Internet Day, 07 February 2023, Ysgol Bro Teifi year 3 and 4 pupils who took part in the video were invited to an awards ceremony organised by Welsh Government. The aim of Safer Internet Day is to inspire a UK wide conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. This year’s theme was ‘Making…

Glitterbox makes its Welsh debut at the stunning Cardiff Castle, taking over the historic city centre venue for an all-day house and disco affair. Bringing world-class DJ talent to Wales on Saturday 1st July, club-goers can expect Glitterbox’s unique brand of party with its band of incredible performers, dancers and drags delivering the energy. Following a string of sold-out events in 2022, including its longest-ever season at Hï Ibiza, two Printworks London shows, and more recently a Parisian debut during Fashion Week, now the Glitterbox phenomena prepares to make its Welsh debut. Running from 2pm – 11pm, this red-hot mid-summer…

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) has teamed up with sponsor Swansea Building Society to announce a fundraising event that will see challengers take on the popular Rhossili to Mumbles Gower hike. The Gower Walk Challenge will take place on 9th September 2023, and with limited places available, walkers are encouraged to sign up as soon as they can. There will be two distances to choose from – a 10-mile and a 22-mile route – allowing walkers of all abilities to take part. Both distances follow the same popular coastal route previous hikers will know and love, finishing at Mumbles…

PUPILS and staff at Ysgol Eirias are celebrating a glowing Estyn inspection as they prepare to say goodbye to their popular headteacher. Sarah Sutton this week announced she will step down from the role after six years, and 25 years in total at the Colwyn Bay school. Mrs Sutton was delighted one of her final tasks before leaving this summer was to welcome an “outstanding” report from Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales. Eirias – one of the Top 10 Sunday Times ‘Parent Power’ high-performing schools in Wales – was described by inspectors as a “caring and inclusive…

A college in the south Wales valleys is set to welcome the team behind hit BBC TV series, His Dark Materials, for an exclusive exhibition aimed at giving members of the public an insight into the inner workings of the world of television. Coleg y Cymoedd will be holding a unique showcase at its Nantgarw campus that will allow the local community to see puppets and other creations from the popular fantasy series up close. Masterclasses run by His Dark Materials producers and industry professionals will also be open to attendees, which will show visitors how the creatures are made…

There has been a decline in the value and volume of alleged fraud cases over £100,000 heard in the courts across Wales, from 16 cases with a combined value of £7.9m in 2021 to 10 cases with a combined value of £3.7m in 2022. The decrease in value is partly attributable to only one of the cases in 2022 having a value equal to or above £1m compared to three cases in 2021. By volume, the majority of alleged fraud cases heard in the Welsh courts continue to be perpetrated by professional criminals, with six such cases having a combined…