Author: Rhys Gregory

Aberdare Festival is back – with a two-day extravaganza to celebrate its 2022 return! The ever-popular event in Aberdare Park has been extended this year to include celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Free family fun and entertainment, as well as a funfair, food stalls and live entertainment have already been confirmed for the festival on June 3 and 4. Further activities and attractions are set to be confirmed in the coming months but, one thing is guaranteed, it will be a great couple of days out for all the family – with a Royal celebration to top the weekend…

Twelve Newport shops each selling thousands of pounds worth of illegal tobacco have been closed since the start of the year following targeted investigations led by Newport City Council. The shops, listed below, have each been closed under three-month ASB closure orders issued by Gwent Magistrates’ Court: Premises Address Closure Order Ends Newport Mini Market 153 Chepstow Road, Newport 19 April 2022 Caerleon Mini Market 153 Caerleon Road, Newport 19 April 2022 Pill Mini Market 46 Commercial Street, Newport 26 April 2022 Cromwell Store 43 Cromwell Road, Newport 9 May 2022 NP Mini Market 7B Westgate Buildings, Newport 11 May…

The Royal British Legion has been officially granted the Freedom of the Caerphilly County Borough to honour the outstanding charitable work of the organisation supporting ex-service men and women and their families. Christina Harrhy, Chief Executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council said “On behalf of the council and all residents across the area, I would like to thank the Royal British Legion for their tireless support, dedication and outstanding fundraising efforts that have benefitted so many over the past century. “It is an honour for us to grant the Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough as it is a fitting recognition…

One of Abergavenny’s most prominent town centre buildings, which has been vacant for several years, is being given a new lease of life following a major investment by its new owners with support from Monmouthshire County Council. The eye-catching 43 Frogmore Street, which is built in a Victorian Neo-Venetian style, overlooks Abergavenny’s town centre war memorial. The building has played a significant role in the town’s history, originally being built as a hotel, but in recent decades, the building has been better known for its supermarkets. Following the purchase of the building in May 2021 by Oakbridge Property Ltd, the…

A new body, Net Zero Industry Wales is to be created to support Welsh industry decarbonise and create new jobs in the green industries of the future, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, announced today. The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government sets out a commitment to ensuring Wales becomes a Net Zero nation by 2050. Due in large part to Wales’ industrial heritage within the steel, oil, gas and chemicals sectors in south Wales, Wales-based businesses are responsible for around 20% of the UK’s overall industrial and business carbon emissions – the majority of Welsh industrial and business carbon emissions can be…

The Welsh have a worldwide reputation for their warmth, hospitality, and passionate streak. Much of this strong character is down to the Welsh sense of belonging to a proud little nation, nestling next door to its much larger and sometimes domineering neighbor, England. People in Wales relish the finer things in life: music, poetry, and romance. They are also renowned for their national sport – rugby union – a bruising but immensely popular activity. When it comes to searching for love in Wales, here are five modern dating trends to be aware of. Online dating opens more opportunities One obvious…

Now in its fifth year, the annual Wales HR Awards 2022 launched this week. The awards will celebrate Wales’ best in-house teams, consultants and HR industry experts for their outstanding contribution to HR, and shine the spotlight on the monumental achievements of these individuals and teams. Staged at the magnificent Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff on the July 8th, the awards will shine the spotlight on the HR heroes that have continued working hard behind the scenes in all businesses large and small over the last 12 months. The awards, set up by Darwin Gray and Acorn Recruitment, are also joined…

Over the last few years used cars markets faced issues since the semiconductor crisis compromised car buying chain. Although many car manufacturers believed that the problems had already peaked, it seemed 2022 would be the year when vehicles deliveries return to pre-crisis levels. However, these plans were thrown into disarray by Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine, which left the automotive industry facing an even bigger crisis that will be much harder to solve. Matas Buzelis, an automotive expert and the head of communications at auto-data company carVertical, shares his insights on the situation. Damaged supply chains The expert on the…

A patch of wasteland alongside an historic parish hall with spectacular views over the Menai Straits is to be turned into a community space for the residents of an Anglesey village using cash seized from criminals. The village of Llandegfan, which enjoys a superb location, has an imposing Parish Hall, a Grade Two listed building, donated by the Rathbone family in 1904, which is the hub of village activities. The hall, home of the local eisteddfod and the village youth club, has been massively renovated in recent years and is widely used for charity events and the local Eisteddfod while…

A fully-funded project which aims to boost the innovation, manufacturing and engineering sectors is launching in Neath Port Talbot. Expert, one-to-one support is on offer for eighteen local companies to help boost the region’s booming industries. Support will focus on areas including finance, HR and marketing and will help individuals learn more about overcoming challenges and planning for the future. The programme, which launches in March, will run until July and includes an in-depth exploration of each business’ current position with an experienced coach, reflecting on how the company is operating in relation to its future goals. The initial review…