Author: Rhys Gregory

The winners of the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2023 were announced on Thursday (18 May) at a ceremony hosted by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid at the ICC Wales, Newport. Businesses from across Wales came together to celebrate their achievements and successes as 10 winners were crowned across 10 categories. The Wales Business of the Year award, sponsored by Atradius, was also presented during the evening with Cardiff-based manufacturer BCB International scooping the prize in addition to winning Global Business of the Year. BCB International has designed, manufactured and supplied innovative protective, medical and survival equipment…

The Travellers Rest located on Thornhill Road welcomes guests back following an extensive 8-week renovation, giving the Caerphilly pub a refreshing new look and feel. Boasting a brighter, more contemporary look, the renovation has seen the pub undergo a complete transformation. A beautiful new garden, elegantly styled interiors and a new stylish private dining area has given the country pub a new lease of life, providing guests with the perfect spot to get together with friends and family. The historic pub dates back as far as the 1800’s, with its first license granted in 1864. The Travellers Rest also continued…

This summer, an out-of-this-world experience is set to tour 10 locations across the UK, exciting the next generation about career possibilities within the growing space sector. The UK Space Agency’s Space for Everyone tour will showcase the role of space in improving life on Earth and highlight the diverse and varied career paths open to young people looking to enter this fast-growing industry – demonstrating how space works for them, and how they can work for space. The tour will feature a 72ft replica rocket for young people to learn more about how the UK is launching into space, and also…

The Blaina Wharf pub in Newport is due to receive a new look with the pub undergoing a £210,000 investment. The pub is situated near the City Bridge over the River Usk. It has a ‘traditional village pub’ feel and is dog friendly.  The Blaina Wharf will reopen with a varied menu of pub favourites such as Steak and Ale Pie served with chips, garden peas and gravy, and new additions such as Loaded Fries with spicy pulled pork, nacho cheese sauce, BBQ sauce, crispy onions and chopped chives and classic lagers on draught, cask ales, a variety of cocktails…

Frogs in Bogs / Brogs y Bogs is a fun, outdoor, interactive, bilingual musical show for primary school aged children and their grown-ups, that’s guaranteed to make you croak out load. Superhero, fugitive frog plumbers invite families across Wales to join them in their mission to crack a clogging crime and defeat the evil duck, Cwac Ty Bach. After being locked up for a contamination crime they didn’t commit, the frogs escaped to the city sewers and are solving pollution problems wherever they go. This hilarious, all-jumping, all-dancing show provides a ribbiting day out of all the family, with banging…

Far From Saints have just been announced as ‘special guests’ for two of the three headline dates with Sir Tom Jones at Cardiff Castle this summer (21st & 24th July). The result of a cross-genre team up, Far From Saints are Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones, and Austin’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker of The Wind and The Wave. With a sound spanning country, rock, folk, and Americana, the band was born from a shared, unadulterated love of music and collaboration, rich with emotions and creative integrity – and defined by the unique sound of Jones’ and Lynn’s vocal harmonies. Far From Saints appearance follows on from Sir Tom…

SMOOTHING the transition from primary to secondary school is more vital than ever given the pressures faced by learners post-pandemic. Which is why Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay unveiled a new strategy in partnership with local Headteachers to ensure the wellbeing of young pupils is paramount as they make the pivotal switch from Year 6 to Year 7. Jess Ramsden is Transition Coordinator at Eirias – named among the Top 10 Sunday Times ‘Parent Power’ high-performing schools in Wales – and has led on developments in partnership with teachers and staff in their local ‘cluster’. Inspired by Bridges’ Transition Model,…

Employees at Cardiff Bus have successfully raised a grand total of £4,150 for Wales Air Ambulance. Wales Air Ambulance are the only air ambulance charity based in and dedicated to the people of Wales and rely entirely on charitable donations. The bus company dedicated a year of support for the lifesaving charity and hosted a number of fundraising events during the 12 months which included dress down days, raffles, collection tubs onsite, and a depot open day. The generous donation from Cardiff Bus will help the Charity to deliver lifesaving, advanced medical care to people across Wales, whenever and wherever…

As part of its ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations, Swansea Building Society has donated £2,500 to Dr Mz, a Carmarthen-based youth project that provides a safe and stimulating environment for young people aged 6 to 25. Dr Mz is a drop-in centre run by Carmarthen Youth Project where young people can meet and participate in a range of activities, including volunteering and learning new skills. The Society’s donation will assist Dr Mz in purchasing essential resources for the centre, including musical instruments, art supplies, sensory lighting, IT equipment, and a new freezer and microwave. This equipment will further enhance the range…

International tennis will return to Wrexham next week (22-26 May 2023) as the Junior International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour serves up some excitement. Completing a trifecta of high-level competitions at Wrexham Tennis Centre this spring — including the Tennis Europe Championships and the Junior Welsh Open — the event will allow Welsh players to make their mark on an international stage. As part of a wider international series — featuring more than 750 tournaments in 140 countries — the Welsh leg of the competition will see the best under-18 players from around the world descend on the city…