Author: Rhys Gregory

Climate Change Minister Julie James has today published the Welsh Government’s detailed response to the Law Commission’s report on Regulating Coal Tip Safety in Wales In 2020, the Welsh Ministers asked the Law Commission for England and Wales to undertake a detailed review of the current legislation relating to coal tip safety in Wales. The Welsh Government’s response to the Law Commission’s review announced today has drawn on the White Paper consultation launched last summer, and the trialling of key components of the proposed regime, working closely with the Coal Authority, local authorities and Natural Resources Wales. Climate Change Minister…

Peaky Blinders © has made its way to the stage of the Donald Gordon Theatre at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff for this week only, so don’t miss out. The popular TV show, was written by Steve Knight and adapted to a stage production. The show premiered on 27th September 2022, with sell-out performances in Birmingham. With choreography and direction from Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer you know you’ll be watching the best.  A theme we’ve noticed on the theatre stages recently is a reigniting of the 1920’s era, 100 years later flappers and flat caps are all the rage…

MACKENZIE JONES continues to grow with three new staff joining the firm this year. The award-winning legal practice – based in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge – welcomed conveyancer Jo Jones, legal assistant Nichola Burgess and graduate paralegal Josh Williams in past weeks. With a workforce now approaching 30 people, director Richard Jones said an increase in clients across the region led to natural expansion at the 21 year-old company, which plans to open another north west Wales office in the future to meet demand. “We are delighted to welcome Josh to the business and welcome back Jo and…

The Welsh Law Awards are making a final call for applications. Applications close Friday 24th March 2023. The Welsh Law Awards is set to recognise the outstanding achievements of the law community, at a black-tie gala dinner on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters is to host the Welsh Law Awards. The categories for applications are: Commercial Law Services of the Year Employment Law Services of the Year Family Law Services of the Year Personal Injury Law Services of the Year Residential & Conveyancing Law…

Award winning Welsh manufacturer LIMB-art is launching its products in America. LIMB-art founder Mark Williams has signed an exclusive agreement with Empire Medical for them to distribute his prosthetic leg covers to the US market. Empire Medical is the leading provider of technology-enabled, data-driven solutions that simplify the purchasing process for independent O&P facilities. LIMB-art will supply them with a range of premium injection moulded prosthetic leg covers using the latest Computer Aided Design and manufacture processes. Mark said: “We’re delighted to have signed this agreement to launch in America. The market in the US is ten times the size…

An ex-logistics manager, who has Parkinson’s, is planning to undertake a 12 hour croquet marathon. Gareth Blake, from Cardigan, is taking on the challenge to raise awareness of the condition on World Parkinson’s Day on April 11. The 53-year-old, who is originally from Holyhead, on Anglesey, and is a member of Parkinson’s UK Cymru’s Emlyn and Tivyside Parkinson’s group, said had to give up his career after he was diagnosed with the condition. He took up the sport following a taster session with Cardigan Croquet Club that was organised through his local Parkinson’s group. Ana Palazon, Country Director of Parkinson’s…

Swansea Krazy Races, the free to attend soapbox derby, coming to the City centre on Sunday 18th June, is less than 100 days away! The popular event, been brought to the City by Headline Sponsor, Swansea Business Improvement District (BID), promises to bring all manner of wild and zany races to Swansea while raising thousands for local charities, including headline local charity Wales Air Ambulance. In addition to celebrating the 100 days countdown, event organisers are excited to announce that the event will now move to the centre of the city with racing going past Swansea Castle with spectators gathering…

Young people from Aberaeron Youth Club have kindly raised money for Angharad Children’s Ward in Bronglais Hospital. Cara Jones, Ceredigion Youth Worker said: “The young people who attend Youth Club decided that they wanted to raise money for a local cause. It was decided by the young people that this years proceeds would be donated to Angharad Children’s Ward. Money was raised by designing their own Christmas cards, pebble art and hot chocolate cones. The young people then sold them at local Christmas fairs.” Mari and Scarlett who are members of Aberaeron Youth club presented the money to the ward…

A pioneering music service that teaches children in Wrexham and Denbighshire has bounced back after a devasting flood. The award-winning North Wales Music Co-operative – which has branches in both counties – was up and running again just 28 days after a frozen pipe burst, inundating the building and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to instruments and equipment. According to Head of Service Heather Powell, the disaster was heartbreaking because it happened not long after they had completed a major makeover to upgrade the building. She said: “The water from the burst pipe cascaded through the ceiling and…

Top Welsh comedians have been galvanised to spread the word about how humour can boost mental well-being. Some of the nation’s favourite laughter makers including stand-up star presenter Tudur Owen, who’s also a popular TV and radio presenter, has volunteered to put himself  in the spotlight for an inspired Q&A at Denbigh Town Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, April 6. Other comedians taking part in the Welsh language event called Cryfder Mewn Comedi  (Strength in Comedy) include Dilwyn Pierce, Sian Parry and Eryl Davies and the MC for the evening will be Nic Parry, a well-known Welsh language sports commentor…