Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police is investigating the death of a 45-year-old woman from the Plasmarl area. Police were called to an address in Idris Terrace at 6am this morning (Saturday 22nd October). A 35-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. He is currently being held at Swansea Central Police Station. It is believed those involved are known to each other. The area will remain sealed off with an increased police presence while investigations continue. A major incident room has been set up at Cockett Police Station. Detective Superintendent Darren George, from the forces Major Crime Investigation Team,…

AWARD winning Welsh conveyancing practice Convey Law has opened its new offices in Swansea Enterprise Park at Swansea Vale in order to support a record period of continuous growth. Headquartered in Newport, Convey Law currently has a workforce of over 170 individuals, having doubled in size over the course of the last 24 months in response to sustainable property transaction volumes. Recognised as one of the leading conveyancing companies in the UK, the company will be looking to recruit up to 50 conveyancing professionals and trainees, with staff based at the new Swansea office and with the flexibility to work…

Kepak’s flagship meat processing site in Merthyr has been praised for its sustainability efforts by a leading international expert in carbon reduction. The company, which supplies prime cuts of meat across the UK and internationally, has been on a sustainable mission to reduce the carbon footprint of its Merthyr Tydfil site. The site has significantly reduced their emissions and the team have 14 energy and water projects in the pipeline, the site is also home to a wind turbine, which delivered 1,726,354kWh in wind electricity last year, providing enough energy to power a large estate of approximately 400 households for…

The eighth Wales Technology Awards celebrated the industry and its achievements at a gala evening held in Cardiff last night (20 October). The event showcased how Wales’ technology industry is transforming the way we live, work and connect. Hosted by BBC Wales news anchor Jennifer Jones, the awards ceremony saw more than 350 people join together to put a spotlight on technology’s benefits to society and the positive impact that Welsh technology is making at home and abroad. The event is about celebrating the finalists and how they are a shining example of why Wales is the place to be…

AWARD-WINNING financial planners will continue with expansion and open their third office due to a surge in client demand and new staff. Mold and London-based Celtic Financial Planning is identifying locations in north west Wales – Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey – given the growth of their customer base in those areas. The latest recruit to join the firm is Jamie Hughes, who has spent more than 13 years in the sector. A chartered financial adviser, Jamie – who lives in Prestatyn with wife Alex and sons Lucas and Dylan – is looking forward to being part of a burgeoning business…

An experienced instructor with Think Like a Pony, a leading organisation in the fields of equine therapy, pony training and natural horsemanship, is now offering her expert services in Mid Wales. Sophie Hildreth has linked up for the autumn and winter with Brandy House Farm at Felindre, near Knighton, a tourism business that specialises in riding holidays for people and their horses, to offer training sessions for both children and adults. Sophie spent 15 years in Leeds learning from Lynn Henry, founder of Think Like a Pony, an holistic approach to horse training that bridges the divide between traditional and…

Aldi is set to create around 500 new jobs in Wales ahead of the festive period as it gears up for its biggest-ever Christmas. The supermarket is looking to fill temporary and permanent store positions in its Wales stores to help replenish stock and provide additional assistance to customers during this busy period. In addition, Aldi is currently recruiting for more than 850 roles across its 11 Regional Distribution Centres around the UK for a number of permanent roles, including Warehouse Selectors, Logistics Assistants and Lorry Drivers. Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi UK, said: “This year we’re recruiting more people than ever…

Two Caerphilly-based fish & chip shops, have today been named as finalists, in the Top 20 Takeaway of the Year, in the National Fish and Chip Awards. Ship Deck award-winning fish & chips in Trethomas and Fish Kitchen 1854 in Maesycwmmer have been shortlisted, with both Welsh chippys in with a chance of taking the 2023 trophy. The 20 finalists were selected following an extensive judging process of the top 40 fish and chip takeaways, which were announced last month. The Takeaway of the Year category is sponsored by Pukka Pies, McWhinneys, Smales, VA Whitley, Friars Pride, Henry Colbecks and…

Work is now under way on high-tech new teaching facilities set to put Swansea University at the forefront of healthcare education. Believed to be the largest installation of immersive wall simulation suite technology of its kind in the UK, the centre will be at the heart of SUSiM, the University’s specialist programme launched to expand ground-breaking simulation and immersive education. The former Haldane building at the Singleton campus is being transformed into a state-of-the-art centre featuring eight immersive wall simulation suites with a further three suites being developed simultaneously at the University’s St David’s Park campus based in Carmarthen. Overseeing…

Private hire operator Dragon Taxis has kitted Newport’s ‘Steelmen’ with four new kits – a home and away strip and a goalkeeper’s home and away jersey. Dragon Taxis’ Project Assistant Manager Andrew Wigley has played for Newport City FC for three years and he and his first team teammates are delighted with the new kits, which they will run-out in at Friday evening’s home-played clash with Chepstow Town. Sam Houldsworth, Chairman, Coach and First Team Manager at the club, which is based at Newport Stadium, said: “The club really appreciates the sponsorship from Dragon Taxis. Like Dragon, we like to…