Author: Rhys Gregory

The semi-finalists for the 14th British Kebab Awards have been revealed, with some of Wales’ best-loved kebab houses securing a place on the shortlist. Founded in 2013 by restaurateur and campaigner Ibrahim Dogus, the Awards celebrate the very best kebab restaurants and takeaways across the UK. Now a highlight of the hospitality calendar, they showcase excellence across 20 categories, shining a light on businesses that contribute to a sector worth over £2.8 billion a year. This year’s Welsh contenders will compete in categories including Best Kebab House in Wales and Best Greek Restaurant/Takeaway. Best Kebab House in Wales – Semi-Finalists…

Active enforcement of a new road safety scheme on the A4059 in the Cynon Valley is set to begin from Wednesday, October 1. The average speed camera system, installed between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, will now enforce the recently introduced lower speed limits. Drivers exceeding the limits will be dealt with under GoSafe’s standard practices. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and GoSafe have been working together to improve safety on the route following a rise in serious and fatal collisions in recent years. As part of a review, traffic counters monitored vehicles over a seven-day period. While the average speed was…

Leading regional law firm, Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors, has moved to a new, larger office in Llanelli as part of their continued expansion across West Wales. The new office, located at 10-12 Queen Victoria Road, Llanelli, replaces the firm’s previous premises at Murray Street, which the team had outgrown due to increasing demand for legal services in the area. “We’ve seen sustained growth in Llanelli since we opened an office in 2020,” said Peter Lynn, Senior Partner, “and the move to Queen Victoria Road gives us the space and facilities we need not just for now, but for years…

A multi-agency operation arranged and led by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team has led to the seizure of hundreds of cigarettes, tobacco, illegal vapes, toys and two vehicles. Officers from the council’s Trading Standards and Waste Enforcement Teams working with South Wales Police carried out a series of raids following the receipt of intelligence received about the sale of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco and the disposal of associated business waste. Illicit tobacco was found hidden in concealments in business premises and in vehicles parked nearby, detected by thorough searching and the use of sniffer dogs. Illegal disposable…

Theatr na nÓg’s award-winning musical Eye of the Storm is set to return to Swansea this autumn, following overwhelming demand that has seen its six-week schools’ run sell out months in advance. The award-winning production, written by Geinor Styles with songs by Grammy Award winner Amy Wadge, runs at the Dylan Thomas Theatre from 16 September to 25 October. First performed in 2017 before touring the UK and Hong Kong, Eye of the Storm will break new ground this year with its first Welsh-language performances. The translation, Dal y Gwynt by Gwawr Loader, will be performed both for schools and,…

Health and Care Research Wales is launching a new three-year action plan to increase diversity and inclusion in health and social care research in Wales. The plan will be launched this week by the Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Professor Isabel Oliver, at a special event at the Senedd, where a new partnership between Health and Care Research Wales and Oxford University’s Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) will also be announced. Healthcare inequalities are a continuing challenge in Wales. Factors such as ethnicity, disability, age and deprivation can all influence health, even before people become unwell. For example, women born…

Life Sciences Hub Wales has announced the appointment of Elinor Williams as the new Head of Marketing and Communications. Elinor joins Life Sciences Hub Wales from a distinguished career at Ofcom, bringing a wealth of experience and strong relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, and media to strengthen our reputation in Wales. Elinor was the face of Ofcom in Wales for many years, representing the organisation in all parts of Wales and in a wide variety of contexts from meetings in village halls to Senedd Committees and media interviews. During her time at Ofcom, she succeeded in nurturing long-term relationships with…

A heartwarming wave of community collaboration has helped transform a retail space in Penarth into a shop that will provide Ysgol y Deri learners with valuable work experience. Volunteers from Morgan Sindall, CS Flooring, Ian Williams Carpentry, Whiteheads Building Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council offered their time, resources and skills to bring the new Hubbub shop to life. The Hubbub shop aims to create a welcoming and functional space where pupils can gain hands-on experience in retail, customer service, and shop management, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. Stacey Long, Post-16 Transition Lead at Ysgol y Deri,…

A Cardiff business has been ordered to pay over £8,000 for two waste offences linked to the dumping of 15 bags of rubbish outside their business on Splott Road, Cardiff. White Rose Funerals and Memorials Ltd were sentenced in their absence last Thursday (11 September) at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court for two offences that took place on 12 January 2024 and 26 November 2024. The case came to light when eight green recycling bags and seven black bags of commercial waste were discovered outside the premises during routine inspections by waste enforcement officers. The company, which did not hold a commercial…

Pontypool-based Freight Logistics Solutions (FLS) is set to expand its operations and create up to 20 new jobs as part of a seven-figure funding package from NatWest. The funding has enabled FLS to refinance and return to full private ownership while driving forward ambitious expansion plans across the UK and Europe, following the acquisition of Logiquanta in Lithuania. This strategic move strengthens FLS’s presence in European markets and supports further growth at its South Wales headquarters, with new roles being created to facilitate expansion. Founded in 2016, FLS has grown into a leading logistics partner, offering tailored delivery solutions through…