Author: Rhys Gregory

The Burry Port Harbour Improvement has been announced as the Winner of the Bill Ward Sustainability Award at the recent ICE Wales Cymru Project Awards held on Friday (30 September) at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. The Bill Ward Award is presented to the project best demonstrating the principles of sustainability, i.e. social, economic and environmental benefits during delivery and on completion. The Judges were impressed with the way two major companies, Alun Griffiths and Atkins, worked hand in hand on the project with their client, Carmarthenshire County Council, to deliver the scheme to a fixed budget, within programme and to the…

An awards ceremony recognising the achievements of some of Wales’ most remarkable women has seen honours bestowed on women from across the nation. The Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards 2022 was back with a bang last night (29.9.22), with a hybrid ceremony for the first time ever! After two years online due to the pandemic, the event took place at the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay, whilst being streamed across ITV Cymru Wales’ Facebook Live and Twitter.    A real celebratory occasion, Womenspire showcased the achievements of its finalists – remarkable women from all walks of life, who have made incredible differences…

Rachael Flanagan, Managing Director of commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét, was part of an impressive line-up of inspirational speakers, including a Dragon’s Den star, to address guests at a sold-out event at The ICC in Birmingham. The Entrepreneurs Circle: Getting and Keeping Customers Convention 2022 was attended by over 1200 delegates across the two-day event and saw Rachael join the likes of Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies and BrewDog President and Chief Operating Officer David McDowall. Rachael herself became a member of Entrepreneurs Circle in the early days of Mrs Buckét and she has since grown the Swansea-headquartered business to…

Welsh-Italian actor and producer Luca Malacrino (Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, Coronation Street) has been on a mission to champion his beloved home nation since moving to Los Angeles 8 years ago to hone his craft. Now, with numerous critically acclaimed acting roles and film production credits to his name, the Welshman is on an even bigger mission; to recruit fellow Welsh patriotic heroes such as Luke Evans, Michael Sheen, and Wrexham’s Welsh-promoting duo Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney to help develop his new feature film that puts Wales on the map for audiences in America and beyond. A former successful…

Fundraising volunteers have taken to the fairway to help raise vital funds in aid of the children’s charity, NSPCC Cymru/Wales. The popular annual charity golf day, held at Cardiff Golf Club on Friday, September 16, raised around £4,000. The Cardiff Cars team ran out winners at the event, which also included a shotgun start and was followed by a barbecue and prize draw. Organised by volunteers from the NSPCC’s Cardiff Central fundraising district, the event has been running for more than 30 years. Louise Hughes, NSPCC fundraising volunteer who helped organise the event, said: “The annual charity golf day is…

Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil is one of 48 community groups across Wales, celebrating a share of more than £680,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in UK.   Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil, were awarded £10,000 to re-open a daily drop-in centre, offering practical and emotional support to those whose lives have been touched by cancer. The group are also making plans to help keep patients and carers warm this winter in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.  Tracey Burke, Principal Manager of Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil told us:  “We were delighted to receive £10,000 from…

Exciting plans to transform a community in the north of Swansea have been revealed today. The Penderi Regeneration Scheme will see a large and long-term investment into the area, four miles from Swansea city centre, with the plans shaped by the community itself. Over 350 households in the area proactively participated in the consultation process. Active and influential community groups and organisations have also given their views and feedback, such as Blaenymaes Drop-in Centre Ty Fforest Hub and Swansea Community Farm. Penderi is the council ward for the neighbourhoods of Blaenymaes, Cadle, Penplas and Portmead. The Masterplan sets out the…

Leading commercial law firm Acuity Law and brand reputation specialists Effective Communication have extended their partnership to offer businesses expert cyber advice via consultancy PureCyber. The new partnership with PureCyber follows the launch of Acuity Reputation Management (ARM), a bespoke service that provides businesses of all shapes and sizes with a full suite of corporate reputation management protection, including access to experts such as Effective Communication and PureCyber. With this latest collaboration between the three leading companies, businesses will be guided to pre-empt, protect and control their reputation when it comes to common issues such as data theft and phishing…

Wales’ Health Minister will open a new £1.7 million centre to train NHS staff at Aberystwyth University today (Friday 30 September). The University has created a suite of high-quality clinical practice rooms within its new Healthcare Education Centre, which is located opposite Bronglais Hospital in the town. The £1.7 million development was supported by a grant of £500,000 from the Welsh Government. A central part of the new site is a Clinical Skills Unit with high-fidelity simulation areas that reflect the patient’s journey from home and community services through to assessment, planned and acute care. The new teaching equipment includes…

A JOBS and training programme will hold a series of events to support people back into work and education post-pandemic. Conwy Employment Hub is focused on helping to meet demand in multiple industries for new staff as the UK recruitment crisis deepens. Weekly drop-in sessions and job clubs are to take place in Llandudno, Kinmel Bay, Colwyn Bay, Penmaenmawr, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, Pensarn, Llanddulas, Abergele and Llanrwst over the coming months. Conwy’s Employability Practitioner Manager Trish Ellison said: “Across the region and beyond there are many sectors looking to recruit staff in a variety of different roles. “These free sessions are…