Author: Rhys Gregory

A Ruthin-based civil engineering firm has reached a key milestone as part of its work to deliver the land-based infrastructure for a major UK offshore wind farm.   Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has installed almost 73 miles of underground cabling for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, located in the North East of England, which will be capable of powering six million UK homes annually on completion. The award-winning firm is delivering the onshore high voltage direct current (HVDC) cabling, which weighs 3,500 tonnes, to help connect the first two phases of the project, Dogger Bank A and B, to the…

Former sprint and hurdling athlete, Colin Jackson, has partnered with Welsh Government and Learning and Work Institute to urge people across Wales to never stop learning. The retired athlete, who has turned his hand to a number of different careers and pursuits since retiring in 2003, is challenging everyone over the age of 18 in Wales to learn something new this year for Adult Learners’ Week. As someone who has changed jobs later in life, Colin understands the benefits of learning and picking up new skills that can offer a second chance at a new career or the opportunity to…

Newport business, Mon Timber, has been announced as the latest sponsor of The Dragons for the 2022/23 season. The new deal will see Mon Timber’s logo feature on the Dragons’ new shirt, as well as on advertising boards throughout Rodney Parade. Mon Timber is a successful and well-respected supplier of timber products, joinery and roof trusses, operating from three sites between Newport and Cardiff. With a customer base in construction and joinery, the business has developed an excellent reputation for service and expertise. Josh Worthy, Branch Development Manager, Mon Timber said: “Mon Timber has had a long and fruitful relationship…

The National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod Wells featured on national television on Tuesday as the popular BBC One series Antiques Road Trip screened an episode filmed during a visit to Wales in March. Antiques expert James Braxton stopped off at the museum to carry out some research on champion cyclist Arthur Linton who was propelled from the coalfields of South Wales to the world stage, winning races in the UK, Europe and America where he set two world records. Shortly after winning the Bordeaux-Paris race in 1896, Linton died of typhoid fever, at the age of 27. Braxton interviewed museum volunteer…

Cardiff-based software company Method4 has expanded the available Welsh Government Personalised Assessments for school pupils in years 2-9 and is now developing similar software for use by public bodies in the US and Middle East. Method4 works in a consortium to deliver the assessment software and framework in Wales, which was rolled out in 2018. The company provides the online platform for the scheduling and delivery of the assessments, along with the framework for delivering the reports. The software initially launched with procedural maths, and Method4 and its associates have now introduced maths reasoning and English language reading to the…

Denbighshire Leisure puts the ‘treat’ in Trick or Treat this Halloween with three fantastic events for all the family. SC2 Rhyl is packed full of spooky with activities for the littles ones (and the bigger ones!) in our Adventure Play and Ninja TAG arena! Hit as many TAGs as possible to keep the radiation levels down. Dodge the zombies in the Ninja TAG arenas & race your way out of the zombie contamination zone. With costume contest, treats and dinner all included, SC2 is the perfect place for the kids to burn off some of those Halloween treats! Friday 28th,…

Wakes Ambulance Service faces a strike vote as GMB Union launches a formal industrial action ballot. Ballot dates will be announced in the coming days. The vote comes following a consultative ballot which saw 90 per cent of GMB’s almost 1,500 WAS members vote in favour of a walk out. Paramedics and ambulance workers are angry over the Government’s imposed 4 per cent pay award, which leaves them facing yet another massive real terms pay cut. GMB is calling on the UK and Welsh governments to uplift the pay for hard pressed ambulance staff. Kelly Andrews, GMB Organiser, said:   “Unfortunately 4…

The public are being asked for their views on an ambitious plan to develop a green corridor for walking, cycling and wildlife on Ynys Môn. The Glasffordd Môn Steering Group’s vision is to connect Newborough in the south to Amlwch in the north by creating a long-distance route linking communities along the way. The route in its entirety is under consideration and it is hoped that the new consultation will help inform its future development If progressed, it will provide a quiet path for everyday journeys, showcase the unique landscape of the island, and distribute the benefits of tourism more…

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, October 13 to celebrate the achievement of Purolite, an Ecolab company’s increased bioprocessing resin production to meet the growing demand for biopharmaceutical products globally. The manufacturing expansion will triple the production capacity of the company’s innovative resins following increased investment in its facilities and workforce. The newly opened Customer Experience Centre features hands-on interactive and educational displays, which showcase Purolite’s expanded bioprocessing solutions. The innovative new facility is designed to connect Purolite’s applications experts with customers to help solve their most pressing challenges. Included in the expansion is increased office space, training areas…

School teams from St John’s College Cardiff, Cardiff, YGG Bro Edern, Cardiff and Cynffig Comprehensive School, Bridgend took top honours in the Wales Regional Finals of the acclaimed F1 in Schools STEM Challenge, earning them each a place at the National Finals that will be held at Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham in January next year. Team Firestorm from St John’s College were crowned Reginal Champions in the Professional Class, and won Best Engineered Car and Fastest Car Awards. Sister teams from the school, Red Dawn Racing and Team Xtreme, were placed first and second in the Development Class. Imperium from YGG Bro Edern were placed second in the Professional…