Author: Rhys Gregory

A Bodelwyddan-based construction company has finished a full-scale ward refurbishment inside a major North Wales hospital to meet improved post-pandemic care standards. Wynne Construction’s work at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s (BCUHB) Ysbyty Glan Clwyd has seen the space, which has been used to help meet increased pressures on the hospital over the past two years of the pandemic, transformed into a high-spec, general-use unit. The redevelopment will help doctors and nurses at the hospital return to their purpose-built departments across the hospital. Wynne’s activity included installing equipped clinics and consulting rooms, eight single-use private bedrooms as well as four…

The RSPCA is urging well-meaning members of the public to avoid putting themselves in danger by rescuing animals after a woman got into difficulty while attempting to reach a sheep. The woman and her partner had gone to a disused limestone quarry at Ilston on the Gower Peninsula after seeing a Facebook post about the ewe, which had become stranded there on a narrow ledge. She’d climbed about 12 feet (3.6 metres) up the pit to try and reach the animal but then panicked when she realised how high she was, and attempts by her partner to persuade her down…

Wales’ oldest university law department has marked its 120th anniversary with a celebratory event at London’s top criminal court. Law has been taught at Aberystwyth University since 1901, and in the 120 years that have followed more than 9,000 students from almost one hundred countries have graduated and launched their careers from the department. The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales provided an illustrious setting for the first of two prestigious events held to mark the 120th anniversary of the longest-established law department in the country. Alumni of the department include several Ministers of State, politicians and leaders, many…

A brave cancer survivor who’s planning a series of death defying fundraising stunts has been given the “Royle seal of approval”. Top comedy actor Ricky Tomlinson has recorded a video urging people to support Ali Alcock as she takes on a magnificent seven challenges in aid of the Macmillan cancer charity. Among them will be a skydive and looping the loop while wing walking – even though she is terrified of heights. The week of fundraising is being sponsored by long-term supporters Ifor Williams Trailers with a generous donation of £2,200 from company director Carole Williams. Ali has dedicated the…

An independent gift shop in Welshpool is celebrating after being named ‘Best Newcomer Retailing Gifts’ in the GREATS Gift Retailer Awards 2022. Gifts of Wales, in Church Street, Welshpool, won the accolade at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on May 12 where The GA’s Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards and The GREATS Gift Retailer Awards joined forces. “The news is only just starting to sink in,” said Kathryn Greatorex, owner of Gifts of Wales, which opened its doors in Welshpool just 13 months ago. “We were thrilled to be in the final and can’t quite believe we’ve won.” All products for…

A multigenerational family business from Wrexham who gave all their staff a £1,000 Covid bonus has been named the UK’s Family Business of the Year at the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2022 in Glasgow. The impressive Platts Agriculture Ltd flew the flag for Wales at the final awards ceremony, after winning both the Environmental and Sustainability Business of the Year, and Family Business of the Year, at the Wales heats. Established in 1973 by then-farmers Robert and Christine Platt, the business is now a market leader, manufacturing and delivering specialist dairy cattle bedding Nationwide, and employs 60 staff across…

The long awaited jubilee bank holiday weekend is upon us and with it comes the chance to get away for a few days. However, it is important that motorists stay safe when getting away this bank holiday. The experts at National Scrap Car  have put together a few tips to help motorists get through the bank holiday rush safely. Do the essential checks before setting off Before setting off on any long journey motorists should always take the time to do the essential checks on their vehicles, particularly if this is their first long trip since winter ended. The essential…

Trameto, the innovator of smarter energy harvesting power management ICs (EH PMIC), announced yesterday it has successfully closed the second round of seed funding with investment partners the Development Bank of Wales and u-blox AG (SIX:UBXN), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services. The Development Bank of Wales is an existing equity investor and board observer, and u-blox AG will also join the board as an observer. Commenting on the investment, Huw Davies, CEO and co-founder, says, “This funding round enables us to embark on the next part of our journey to engage more widely…

It’s the final few weeks for Dog lovers, Snoopy fans and their four-legged friends to take part in A Dog’s Trust’sspectacular free public art trail. A Dog’s Trail with Snoopy has seen the streets and seafront in Porthcawl become home to six intricately decorated Snoopy sculptures, designed and decorated by South Wales-based and national artists, along with 12 miniature sculptures decorated by local schools. The trail is heading into its final weeks and visitors have until 5th June 2022 to take part in locating each of the colourful artworks and to take advantage of special offers from businesses along the…

Emily Meredith has been tasked with future proofing the internal infrastructure of Acorn during a period of ongoing growth for the UK recruiter, in her new role as Group Head of HR. The role will help give greater focus to the structure of its HR Division and the organisation more widely as demand for Acorn’s services continues to grow. Emily brings almost two decades of experience working in HR with her to the position, and will be working to help future proof Acorn’s internal structures and processes as it looks towards a new era of business. Emily, previously HR Advisor…