Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly-based IT support company Team Metalogic is set to record its strongest period of growth in its 17-year history, which its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) cites as a recognition of the industry’s need for stability in an uncertain economic landscape. The business has secured six major new clients this year which has seen its monthly recurring revenue increase by 30.6% from the same period the previous year – a figure the business expects to rise to 41.7% in the next six months. This has resulted in a projected overall growth of 27% in its seven-figure turnover, and a 10% increase…

Dafydd Iwan’s iconic ‘Yma o Hyd’ has been remastered from its original tapes, elements re-recorded and dramatically mixed with the voices of The Red Wall as the official anthem for Cymru’s appearance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Hidden microphones inside Cardiff City Stadium during the two FIFA World Cup Play-Off matches recorded over 70,000 voices of The Red Wall singing ‘Yma o Hyd’ along with Dafydd Iwan as Cymru created history by qualifying for their first World Cup since 1958. The song also features the voices of the Cymru squad singing the emotionally charged song in their post-match celebrations…

The Steve Morgan Foundation has ridden to the rescue of a charity which provides a free courier service for the NHS. Blood Bikes Wales is run completely by volunteers, carrying many different items such as blood, plasma, medication and frozen milk. The Wrexham group of Blood Bikes Wales was left devastated after one of their three bikes was involved in an accident and written off by the insurers. Charity trustee Chris Jones said: “The insurers agreed to meet half the cost of a replacement bike but that left us with a shortfall of £8,000. “We couldn’t manage with two bikes…

The residents and businesses of Morriston are to take part in a Victorian-themed Christmas event. Shops are being invited to dress their windows in period style, entertainment is planned for Woodfield Street, the main shopping street – and residents will be asked to shop locally. Business staff are being urged to dress like the Victorians – anything from the landed gentry to miners and copper workers – and to sell their wares on the street. The Christmas event – Saturday, November 26 – is being organised by Swansea Council which already has a regeneration project focused on the celebrated Victorian…

SLADE, without doubt is one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which 6 were No-1 smash hits…plus 6 smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world. SLADE’S chart career has spanned 6 decades and their enduring songs “Far Far Away”, “Cum On Feel The Noize” and “Coz I Luv You” are still featured today in TV commercials for some…

Swansea is once again coming together to spread some festive cheer to people in need at a very special Christmas event. JR Events and Catering, with support from Swansea Council, is throwing open the doors of the Brangwyn Hall on Tuesday December 6 to dish up a free two-course Christmas dinner for people in Swansea who are vulnerable, feel isolated or may be homeless. Lasting from noon until 3pm, the Together at Christmas event will also see representatives from a range of services and charities providing information on assistance available. It comes as more support than ever is in place…

The Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Mrs Louise Fleet has handed over a lasting legacy of the environmental concerns of the late HM Queen Elizabeth ll to the Dove Workshop in Banwen. On Thursday, October 27th, The Lord Lieutenant delivered an Alder tree which had been an original part of the Queen’s dramatic ‘Tree of Trees’ sculpture in Buckingham Palace, celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. It was presented to the Dove Workshop to recognise its work with the local community, volunteers and partners. The DOVE Workshop was the result of a concerted effort by a cross-section of women in the South…

Construction work is now underway on a new school development for Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon. It was announced in June that Andrew Scott Ltd would be the developers to take forward the project that will see the vacant Cwmcarn High School site transformed into a state-of-the-art school development. The new school is being jointly funded by the Local Authority and Welsh Government as part of the Sustainable Communities for Learning (formerly 21st Century Schools) programme and will replace the existing Welsh Medium Primary School creating provision for 420 pupils, nursery, 2 SRB classrooms and Childcare Unit. The site will boast…

The Collaborating Local Authorities in Resource Efficiency (CLAIRE) Wales Group announce that Goldstone Books are the successful bidder as the framework winning supplier for the collection of media materials for reuse and recycling from household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and bring sites. The framework agreement, led by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC), allows for the formation of call-off contracts by CLAIRE Wales members to access this service from 1st April 2022 until 28th February 2025, with the option to extend for a further year. Cllr David Hughes, Portfolio member for Neighbourhood Services at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council stated…

Online tutoring has long been a hot topic in the UK’s education industry. The shock of the pandemic, the closing of schools throughout the globe, and the necessity to continue education have propelled it to the top of most educators’ and parents’ concerns. Your main goal as a parent is to keep your child safe and content at all times, particularly in their education. What do they study, at what time, how much information do they have, and what reliable source do they have access to? These are some of the questions cascading through your thoughts. So, it is understandable…