Author: Rhys Gregory

Free Wi-Fi is now available in town centres across Bridgend County Borough with the aim of increasing connectivity among residents, businesses and visitors. The free service is available in the four town centres of Bridgend, Porthcawl, Maesteg and Pencoed. In order to connect, individuals will need to search their Wi-Fi network settings for “BCBC free Wi-Fi” and will then need to enter their email address to begin.  The homepage will be presented in Welsh and there will be a toggle at the top right of the screen for those residents who want to switch to English if needed. The launch…

Tens of thousands of residents and visitors turned out for Swansea’s annual Christmas parade which heralded the countdown to the festive season. They enjoyed the free Swansea Council event that featured a vibrant mix of local community groups, spectacular professional entertainers, marching bands, magical floats, colourful film characters and festive inflatables. Santa Claus was there too, switching on the city centre’s glittering Christmas lights. Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “The Christmas countdown for Swansea really did start on Sunday night. This year’s parade – another free event provided by the council – really was a great spectacle once again this year.…

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Social Care recruitment campaign won the Marketing Campaign of the year at the West Wales Health and Care Awards. The event, which was held at the Pembrokeshire County Showground in Haverfordwest, included 14 awards which were up for grabs on the night recognising the hard work in the health and care industry over the last year. Now in its fifth year, the annual West Wales Health And Care Awards recognise all those incredible Health and Care workers both at individual and team level – who work at the heart of our communities. They also give us an…

Merthyr Council has produced a video showing how the lives of local homeless people have changed for the better following housing support they received during the pandemic. Changes made as a result of the pandemic to the Emergency Housing Act meant a statutory duty was placed on all local authorities in Wales to provide temporary accommodation for all people sleeping rough or without a permanent place to live. Merthyr Tydfil Homelessness Champion Cllr Claire Jones said: “At the start of the Covid 19 pandemic, Welsh Government issued all Welsh councils with a simple message: ‘everyone in…no-one left out’. “The Government…

A Welsh Triple Harp that resides at a Powys County Council museum has appeared on a popular daytime television programme. The special item, which can be found at the Radnorshire Museum in Llandrindod Wells, featured on an episode of BBC One’s Bargain Hunt. The episode was broadcast on Monday, November 7 and can be still viewed on BBC iPlayer. The popular programme, which sees two pairs of contestants buying antiques from shops or a fair and then sell them in an auction for profit, visited the museum to film the harp. As part of the visit, staff at Radnorshire Museum…

“You’re a special group of players and coaches with a passionate set of supporters right behind you. Good luck Wales, Pob lwc Cymru!” That’s the message from Welsh Ministers today as Wales prepares to play in the first FIFA World Cup final in 64 years. First Minister Mark Drakeford, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething and Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden all sent good luck messages to the team ahead of their opening game against the United States of America today (Monday 21st November 2022). First Minister Mark Drakeford, who will attend the Wales v USA match in Qatar…

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has highlighted a global threat to the health of people and animals as a worldwide awareness week on the issue gets underway today. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is marked annually between 18 – 24 November and aims to increase global awareness of antimicrobial resistance, and to encourage best practices including amongst the public and practitioners, including vets. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections in people and animals harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and…

A LEADING signage business has joined forces with the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Cardiff-based Dragon Signs unveiled a new partnership with the FAW ahead of the Qatar World Cup. The company is now official signage partner and will be supporting the FAW in publicising and communicating the success of the Welsh men’s side, which kicks off its Group B campaign against the USA on Monday (November 21). They are also celebrating the achievements of Wales’s women’s squad, which recently made history by reaching their first ever World Cup play-offs. Managing Director Rhys Harrington said the united reach of both…

A LEADER in lawncare is preparing for take-off after unveiling a £100m growth plan. More than 140 franchisees from branches across the UK joined GreenThumb CEO Stephen Waring, Managing Director Paul Edwards, and special guests at the St Asaph-based company’s annual franchise conference. Held at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester, Mr Edwards revealed their target of doubling turnover to £100m. Continuing their innovation of market leading products and technology – with 40% of new customers coming from word-of-mouth referrals – his and the whole leadership team’s focus is on keeping the customer experience at the heart of GreenThumb’s continued…

Founders & Co., Swansea’s much-loved Wind Street hub of independent food, drink, fashion and shopping outlets, is continuing its tradition of nurturing up-and-coming local business talent with the addition of Gentlemens Choice barber shop this autumn. Jamie McGowan, New Openings & New Concepts Area Manager at Founders & Co. owner Revolution Bars Group, comments: “We are delighted to be welcoming Gentlemens Choice to the Founders & Co. family. Since opening last year, we have been shining a light on the finest homegrown South Wales talent, helping to boost the local economy and encourage a thriving community, and this new concept…