Author: Rhys Gregory

The return of star defenseman Thomas Chabot fueled the Ottawa Senators to a victory over the surging Minnesota Wild. Chabot returned to action on Tuesday after missing the previous four games with an upper-body injury. Playing in his 300th NHL game, Chabot recorded two goals — including the game-winner late in the third period — and an assist in Ottawa’s 4-3 victory. The win ended a mini two-game losing streak for the Sens. They fell to the Boston Bruins 3-2 in overtime on Saturday and 2-1 to the New York Rangers one day later The victory moved Ottawa to 19-26-5…

The parents of a toddler from South Wales were left ‘gobsmacked’ after their daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour, following symptoms initially thought to be separation anxiety.  Two-year-old Megan Evans, from Cardiff, is being treated for a low-grade glioma, which was discovered in December 2020. Her shock diagnosis came after she suffered two seizures, the first of which was on her first day at nursery. Her mum Laura Kilby-Philips, 36, and dad Rhys Evans, 38, are working with the charity Brain Tumour Research to help raise awareness of the disease this Brain Tumour Awareness Month.  Laura, a 36-year-old production…

STEM volunteers in Wales are being encouraged to step forward to celebrate the work they do to promote civil engineering and STEM subjects to schools and young people across the country. Entries are being sought for the ICE Wales Cymru STEM Ambassador of the Year 2022. The award honours an ICE member who has shown outstanding commitment to the industry by giving their time to inspire the next generation of civil engineers. This year, due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, members can apply to become the ICE Wales Cymru STEM Ambassador of the Year if they have…

Serving up pure freshness from the coast and countryside, dulse is a vibrant new bar and restaurant coming to Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront in April 2022. Named after the edible variety of seaweed which grows in abundance around the Pembrokeshire coast, this must-try destination will deliver memorable dining experiences that emulate the coastal sights, sounds and sensations of this beautiful part of the world. Inspired by the fresh seafood and sparkling tides of his Pembrokeshire childhood, Executive Head Chef Simon Crockford is the heart and soul behind the restaurant. Returning to his roots after an extensive culinary career with the Celtic Collection,…

Soft services provider, A&R Services is set for an almost 50% increase in staff this year, following the recent announcement of a Management-Buy-Out. Based in Bridgend, the business has seen significant success year-on-year, closing 2021 as the sixth year of consecutive growth. Now with ambitious plans for 2022, A&R is planning to create 150 new jobs across south Wales and the south west of England as the business looks to expand its footprint further across these regions. Co-founder and Managing Director, Ashley Davies said: “After announcing the MBO at the start of the year, Dora, Chloe and I are delighted…

A Valleys family motorcycle business will be looking to rewrite history as part of Yesterday TV’s national television series, Secrets of the Transport Museum. Mark Wardill, owner of the Rhondda Cynon Taff-based Wardill Motorcycle company will be retracing his Grandfather’s tracks in a reenactment of a 1927 test-ride of the original Wardill Motorcycle at the famous Brooklands Museum – a venue synonymous with British motorsport. Initially established by Mark’s great-grandfather as a maintenance and repairs company in Surrey, 1903, the Wardill Motorcycle company developed into a prominent figure in British motorsport, with its Wardill 3 featuring a patented supercharge engine.…

The newly refurbished Café R at Ruthin Craft Centre is bringing the town an exciting outdoor dining experience this Spring. Following a successful re-launch of the café last year, Al-fresco dining is the next stage in taking Café R’s refurbishment to the next level. A friendly atmosphere, a range of delicious food and a family friendly restaurant (including the dog!), Café R is becoming the place to dine in Ruthin. Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “Since re-opening, we’ve been delighted with the fantastic feedback received for Café R at Ruthin Craft Centre.  Popularity of the café…

A COLOURFUL taste of Bollywood will lift the winter blues and bring a ray of sunshine to a seaside town. The stage is set for a day of free fun and games on Rhyl’s High Street and taking centre stage will be a global musical act. Bombay Baja Brass Band – based on the concept of traditional brass bands combined with inspiration from the Indian sub-continent – have played worldwide and even performed for HM The Queen. Usually seen marching through towns and villages dressed in their military outfits, the band features musicians from various backgrounds and styles ranging from…

St David’s Day should be made a bank holiday, Welsh Conservative members will tell the Senedd during a debate this week. Making the 1st of March a bank holiday would be a fitting way to celebrate the heritage and culture of Wales as well as giving the economy and tourism industry a much-needed boost. The Welsh Conservative motion, which has been co-submitted by Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Lib Dems, will be debated in the chamber on Wednesday (2nd March). There would be huge economic benefits for Wales if it were to happen, with a 2018 study finding that a…

A performance programme focusing on what it means to be a young person in Wales is to hit the stage with the production’s star-studded team urging the region’s young talent to sign up and act out a Welsh BAFTA-winning writer’s latest script. The production, entitled ‘A Day In The Life Of Us’, is to run at Denbigh-based Theatr Twm o’r Nant on 2 and 3 April, with young Welsh actors aged between 14 and 24 encouraged to sign up to perform. Critically acclaimed writer and director Janys Chambers and combat artist and assistant director Tom Conwy are looking to bring…