Author: Rhys Gregory

A Welsh Triple Harp that resides at a Powys County Council museum has appeared on a popular daytime television programme. The special item, which can be found at the Radnorshire Museum in Llandrindod Wells, featured on an episode of BBC One’s Bargain Hunt. The episode was broadcast on Monday, November 7 and can be still viewed on BBC iPlayer. The popular programme, which sees two pairs of contestants buying antiques from shops or a fair and then sell them in an auction for profit, visited the museum to film the harp. As part of the visit, staff at Radnorshire Museum…

“You’re a special group of players and coaches with a passionate set of supporters right behind you. Good luck Wales, Pob lwc Cymru!” That’s the message from Welsh Ministers today as Wales prepares to play in the first FIFA World Cup final in 64 years. First Minister Mark Drakeford, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething and Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden all sent good luck messages to the team ahead of their opening game against the United States of America today (Monday 21st November 2022). First Minister Mark Drakeford, who will attend the Wales v USA match in Qatar…

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has highlighted a global threat to the health of people and animals as a worldwide awareness week on the issue gets underway today. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is marked annually between 18 – 24 November and aims to increase global awareness of antimicrobial resistance, and to encourage best practices including amongst the public and practitioners, including vets. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections in people and animals harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and…

A LEADING signage business has joined forces with the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Cardiff-based Dragon Signs unveiled a new partnership with the FAW ahead of the Qatar World Cup. The company is now official signage partner and will be supporting the FAW in publicising and communicating the success of the Welsh men’s side, which kicks off its Group B campaign against the USA on Monday (November 21). They are also celebrating the achievements of Wales’s women’s squad, which recently made history by reaching their first ever World Cup play-offs. Managing Director Rhys Harrington said the united reach of both…

A LEADER in lawncare is preparing for take-off after unveiling a £100m growth plan. More than 140 franchisees from branches across the UK joined GreenThumb CEO Stephen Waring, Managing Director Paul Edwards, and special guests at the St Asaph-based company’s annual franchise conference. Held at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester, Mr Edwards revealed their target of doubling turnover to £100m. Continuing their innovation of market leading products and technology – with 40% of new customers coming from word-of-mouth referrals – his and the whole leadership team’s focus is on keeping the customer experience at the heart of GreenThumb’s continued…

Founders & Co., Swansea’s much-loved Wind Street hub of independent food, drink, fashion and shopping outlets, is continuing its tradition of nurturing up-and-coming local business talent with the addition of Gentlemens Choice barber shop this autumn. Jamie McGowan, New Openings & New Concepts Area Manager at Founders & Co. owner Revolution Bars Group, comments: “We are delighted to be welcoming Gentlemens Choice to the Founders & Co. family. Since opening last year, we have been shining a light on the finest homegrown South Wales talent, helping to boost the local economy and encourage a thriving community, and this new concept…

The Development Bank of Wales led a pre-seed equity investment into a Welsh car insurance firm during a recently closed funding round. Cardiff-based Driverly provides a unique, flexible, subscription-based car insurance service, using proprietary technology to offer flexible pricing to its customers. The Development Bank recently invested £250,000 in equity investment in the company during a £525,000 pre-seed investment round, joined by serial entrepreneur Manuel Santiago as an Angel investor, and Duncan Russell, former CFO at Admiral Financial Services. Driverly’s service tracks users’ driving, with new subscribers downloading the Driverly app and taking an initial test drive to provide data…

A dog who was famous for saving 27 people from drowning lives again in a new book by two lifelong Swansea friends. Swansea Jack was a black retriever who lived near Swansea docks in the 1930s. He became famous – and twice won the canine equivalent of the Victoria Cross – for saving 27 people from the River Tawe and Swansea docks in his lifetime. At the time he starred in numerous national and local newspaper stories, appeared at Crufts, and was given a bravery award by The Daily Mirror, but in recent decades his legacy has been largely forgotten.…

A NEW campaign will shine a light on the inspiring bravery and resilience of hundreds of young carers in North Wales. There are up to 1,400 young carers identified in Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire alone, so ahead of Carers Rights Day (Thursday November 24) – and in celebration of the strength of the many young people across the country looking after a loved one – WCD (Wrexham, Conwy Denbighshire) Young Carers has launched an appeal encouraging schools, colleges, and communities to provide more support and understanding to the challenges they face every day. Making Young Carers Count hopes to ignite…

Two Welsh street artists will be travelling to Qatar to take part in a festival of culture running alongside the World Cup. The 2022 UK Festival will run from 23 – 29 November in Qatar and will have a particular focus on Wales and England as the two teams competing in the tournament. Welsh street artists Bryce Davies and Hannah McGree and sports illustrator and photographer Tim Vyner will work with artists and young people in the host nation to paint murals at the Katara Cultural Village and take part in an exhibition. They will work with Qatari artists Muna…