Author: Rhys Gregory

Will Young returned to Cardiff’s St David’s Hall last night for his 20 Years: The Greatest Hits tour – the same stage which he took to for his first ever solo gig 20 years ago. Since winning the inaugural series of Pop Idol in the UK, the British singer-songwriter has gone on to have a lustful career both on and off stage, including acting. His debut double A-side single, released after his win on Pop Idol, became the fastest-selling debut single in UK chart history. Getting people up on their feet, support act Kris James really built the atmosphere, performing…

Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society will once again host one of the county’s biggest festive events when the annual Christmas Fair returns on Sunday, 11 December 2022. The Parkhouse building on the Showground will be transformed into a Christmas paradise. There will be a wide variety of quality local businesses exhibiting as well as festive music, Santa in his Grotto and a food court. Judith Roach and Emma Thomas, the event organisers, said, “We are excited to be able to once again hold our Christmas Fair and build on the success of last year’s event. It will be the perfect start to…

AERIAL footage has been released showing construction of new homes underway at a major regeneration site in Flintshire. The drone film shows work being undertaken on Anwyl Homes’ Summers Bridge development on the former RAF Sealand site in Deeside. Anwyl is helping transform part of The Airfields, the largest strategic development in Flintshire, by building much-needed new homes and creating open space and play areas for residents to enjoy. Summers Bridge which will eventually see homes, retail and commercial units plus leisure facilities created across 140 acres. Anwyl recently launched sales at its 183-home venture and four homes on ‘early-bird’…

Aberystwyth University has welcomed the news that two of its flagship projects have been given approval to proceed to the second stage of the multi-million-pound Mid Wales Growth Deal. Following the announcement, further work will now be undertaken on the business cases for a National Spectrum Centre (NSC) and a Green Futures Innovation Park. Professor Colin McInnes, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation at Aberystwyth University, said: “We are delighted that these two important projects have been selected for inclusion in the second stage of the Mid Wales Growth Deal’s assessment process. Both projects are underpinned by the…

According to new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP, a combination of inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, high energy costs, and ongoing supply chain issues are significantly impacting the financial viability of many businesses. The leading business and financial adviser’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* found that more than half (51%) of mid-sized businesses in Wales have restructured their operations to face these challenges, with a further 39% having plans to do so. 41% of business leaders in the region have already reviewed their headcount due to the impact of rising costs and inflationary pressures. Many businesses are having to secure…

Rally North Wales has secured a new partnership with Trailhead Fine Foods for 2023 which will see the popular loose surface stage event move its base from Dolgellau to Welshpool. The March 25 event will be known as the Get Jerky Rally North Wales, promoting the Welshpool-based company’s leading nutritious, high-protein beef jerky snacks brand. Organised by Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Car Club (WSSCC), the rally will feature stages in world-class forest complexes, famed for their pivotal role in events such as Wales Rally GB. The move to Welshpool will offer new opportunities for the rally, ensuring the event remains…

The Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon (YCC) will resume its service on Monday, November 7, 2022.   The ‘walk-in’ unit will open from 9am-5pm (last appointment 4.30pm), so no appointments are necessary and will treat all minor injuries.   Neil Cooper, acute services general manager, said: “This is fantastic news, not just for all the staff involved in the project to re-open MIU services, but especially for our local population. Not only will this provide a service in the heart of the Cynon Valley but it will help take some of the demand away from a very busy…

In winter, icy roads, freezing temperatures, and snowstorms can become a serious test for drivers and their vehicles. That’s why you need to prepare your car for the coldest season in advance and ensure that everything works properly. Here’s a list of handy tips from Car Vertical that will help you survive winter and avoid problems on the road. Protect the body from corrosion Car manufacturers constantly look for ways to improve engine efficiency, ride comfort, and occupant safety. However, not all of them invest in good corrosion protection, which could become a severe problem after just a few winters.…

St David’s Dewi Sant Cardiff is welcoming a variety of new retailers, from fashion to comics and much more, just in time for Christmas shopping to begin.  The new arrivals, a variety of much-loved local independents and wider national retailers, include:  The Queen B Boutique, a unique womenswear store making high-class fashion accessible on the high street, opening as a six-month pop-up in St David’s after huge success with its Penarth and Barry stores Much-loved comic, gaming, and collectable store Sin City Comics, originally launched in Cwmbran in 2015  Wales’ first Mint Velvet store, a women and childrenswear brand with boutiques…

AN ENGINEERING whiz was finally able to compete on the world stage following a series of delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a hard-hitting motorbike accident. Abi Stansfield, from Ribble Valley, Lancashire, had trained at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham for almost two years before heading to Germany for the WorldSkills 2022 finals. She just missed out on a medal in the CNC Milling category, but with the support of Cambria lecturer Adam Youens – a CNC Training Manager for WorldSkills – displayed courage and an abundance of skill and talent having recovered from a motorbike accident…