Author: Rhys Gregory

Identical twins Amelia and Macey Morris, 18, from Pontypridd, are looking forward to kickstarting their careers in sociology after both confirming their places to study the subject at university following their fantastic results this morning. The Coleg y Cymoedd learners are hoping that the degrees will enable them to make a positive social difference and tackle poverty and income inequality, motivated by their own experiences growing up in a lower income area. Amelia will be studying sociology at Bristol University after receiving ABB grades in law, government and politics, and English, while Macey is set to head to Cardiff University…

An academic at the University of South Wales (USW) has published a children’s book to help young readers understand how plastic in the ocean affects sea creatures. Dr Wendy Booth, Lecturer in Public Service Management, and Katie Derradji-Brown, an MA Education student, created Rambo and the Perils of Plastic, which tells the story of Rambo the octopus and the dangers his sea creature friends face due to plastic in the ocean. Wendy and Katie are co-CEOs of Sustainability Sphere, which provides teaching resources for schools and home educators on sustainable development and global citizenship. The resources encourage ethical, informed citizens –…

An aspiring cardiac physiologist from Tylorstown is a step closer to her dream career after securing the grades to begin a degree in cardiac physiology at Leeds University. Abigail Stinton, aged 18, achieved A levels in biology (A), chemistry (B) and maths (C) as well an A in the Welsh Baccalaureate and will now enrol on a three-year Bachelor of Science degree. Someone who always loved biology and anatomy, the Coleg y Cymoedd learner thought her only option would be to pursue a lengthy medical degree and potentially become a surgeon. However she credits her detour into the field of…

Llanishen High School is celebrating a triumphant 2022 A Level Results Day.  As a community-led high school based in the heart of Cardiff, Llanishen High School saw 100 students receive their A Level results on Thursday.  Within these results: 30% of all grades were achieved at A* to A 64% of all grades were achieved at A* – B 87% of all grades were achieved at A* – C Of the 16 students who achieved at least 3 A* and A’s, three are statemented students who are members of Llanishen’s Autistic Spectrum base.  Along with those in the school’s Hearing-Impaired…

A Napoleonic extravaganza planned at Fonmon Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan this weekend has been cancelled due to worries that firing cannon and musket blanks in the current drought could be a fire risk. But all is not lost: the castle is hosting a pirate weekend instead. Activities running from August 20-21, will challenge children to see if they are brave enough to become pirates. The challenges include beating the Walk the Plank maze; navigating an obstacle course, competing in a tug of war contest, and much more. People who complete the challenges will be given a secret password…

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Group, including Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion has launched Wales’s first Legal Apprenticeship framework to deliver innovative and sustainable education and training for the Legal Sector. The aim is to develop excellence in legal training, with experienced professional staff working closely with the sector to develop a comprehensive range of courses to meet its rapidly changing needs. The framework, which is being supported by The Law Society Wales Office, will help employers attract new staff as well as upskilling existing staff keen to progress their professional learning. The programmes will closely…

A temporary use ban – more commonly known as a hosepipe ban – will come into effect today for over 60,000 households served by Llys y Fran reservoir in Pembrokeshire. Following the driest year since 1976, record temperatures and record levels of demand for water, water resources for the Pembrokeshire have now hit drought levels. While this does not pose an immediate risk to water supplies for the area, Welsh Water is taking this necessary step to ensure enough water remains to continue supplying customers and  over the coming months. From 08.00am today (August 19th) the Temporary Use Ban will…

Car colour often reflect the owner’s personality. Conservative buyers are more likely to choose monochromatic vehicles, while more extroverted drivers prefer bright colors. Overall, while car manufacturers offer colors to fit any personality, most drivers prefer time-tested tones. The popularity of car colors may vary in different countries – hues adored in the US may not necessarily be popular in Germany, Spain, or Mexico. And in general, car color trends are not static – they change over time as new colors gain the limelight. Yet car color isn’t just a matter of style. For example, apparently, red cars are more…

Cowbridge is set to host its first Pride event thanks to Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins. The pop singer, who is openly gay, is organising Cowbridge Pride, having lived in the town with his children for the last seven years. Cowbridge Pride will take place 19th – 25th September to raise awareness about diversity, inclusion and representation in the town. The week-long event will consist of events, activities, art installations, education, talks and exhibitions for everyone to enjoy, with all of the money raised going to Cowbridge schools for LGBTQI+ resources. The Gala Fundraiser, sponsored by Bont Gin, at the Bear…

South Wales Police has taken delivery of the first of its five planned new mobile CCTV vans. The units utilise Excelerate’s Exstream video streaming connectivity technology to facilitate the secure sharing of multiple CCTV streams for enhanced situational awareness through the well-established Milestone video stream sharing platform. This capability allows for any authorised device within the force to access real-time video footage of incidents, with Excelerate’s ubiquitous connectivity network ensuring a consistent signal in areas where this is commonly lacking. The first unit commenced full operation in mid-July, and aims to enhance the force’s existing capabilities in combatting incidents ranging…