Author: Rhys Gregory

Broadcaster Siân Lloyd is calling on people across Wales to put their best foot forward in aid of Parkinson’s UK – with a major walk around Cardiff. Siân, from Maesteg, was inspired to support the charity by the experience of her beloved mum Barbara, who sadly passed away in 2019, after living with the condition for ten years. The meteorologist and Parkinson’s UK supporter is inviting members of the public to sign up for this year’s Walk for Parkinson’s, which takes place in  the Welsh capital on Saturday 24 September 2022. People of all ages and abilities are being encouraged…

A growing distribution and warehouse company has set up a driver training academy to help fuel future growth and create 30 new jobs. McCarthy Distribution, based on Wrexham Industrial Estate, is on course to increase turnover to £15 million after clinching a series of lucrative contracts. As part of the deal for new drivers, McCarthy pay all the training costs to get them up to speed in exchange for the recruits signing up to stay on board for at least two years. According to McCarthy, they like to take things “slow and steady” with new recruits starting on delivery vans.…

The South Wales Business Awards is making a final call for applications. Applications close Friday 2ndSeptember 2022. The South Wales Business Awards is the leading business awards in Wales and has championed the best in South Wales business since 2008. The last awards held before COVID suspension saw over 170 of the best business in Wales attend. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh television and radio’s most popular presenters is to host the South Wales Business Awards on Friday 30th September at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff. The categories for this year’s applications are: Young Entrepreneur of the year Best New…

The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales have called on Bridgend County Borough Council to confirm an increase in fuel rates paid to bus and coach providers who carry children to school. After fuel rates rising rapidly and steeply, many local authorities have recently agreed to pay higher fuel rates to their providers to help them survive and provide essential transport services. Bridgend County Borough Council has not announced any plans to do so, despite calls from local providers and business representative groups. Uncertainty about fuel rates is having a significant and damaging impact on providers who remain unsure whether…

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff as they celebrate a year of rehoming dogs across Wales and beyond. Since the state-of-the-art rehoming centre started finding loving homes for dogs in August 2021, the team have rehomed 600 dogs, and are confident that thanks to the support of the dog loving public, they will continue to find many dogs their perfect homes in the months and years to come. Kim Davies, Deputy Manager at Dogs Trust Cardiff, said: “Everything we have achieved in this past year is down to the public; from rehoming our wonderful dogs and constantly bringing in…

An ex-chef has established a refill shop on wheels for Welsh households and communities who are looking to become more sustainable in their domestic buying choices, to help to reduce single use packaging used with food. Ogmore-by-Sea based Owain George, established the mobile business Weigh To Go in March 2021, visiting communities across South Wales on a weekly rota and is packed full of locally and UK-sourced dried foods, herbs and spices, pasta, rice, lentils, seasonings, beans and more. The van is also stocked with plant-based cleaning and lifestyle products. Owain, who has long had an interest in environmental issues…

Ahead of Cymru’s key 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Slovenia, the Football Association of Wales has teamed up with Welsh rap artist Juice Menace to release exclusive track, ‘FOR HER’. The track focuses on Cymru’s ‘For Us, For Them, For Her’ messaging which has been used throughout the campaign, focusing on inspiring a future generation of footballers, acknowledging former Cymru internationals that paved the way and the goals and aims of the players in the squad. From Cardiff, Juice Menace burst onto the rap scene in 2019, having been featured on BBC Radio 1, Spotify’s ‘New…

Comic book writer Rob Williams is returning to his home turf in the Rhondda this coming Tuesday afternoon [ed note 30th] to take part in the Welsh Libraries’ Summer of Fun extravaganza. Rob – who has written for some of the world’s biggest pop culture titles like Doctor Who, Star Wars and Indiana Jones – is currently developing the Roy of the Rovers series of YA Adult Graphic Novels. But next Tuesday afternoon (30th August) he’ll be rolling up his sleeves and showing children aged 7 and up how to share their own sci-fi stories and more in comic or graphic…

Cardiff Bus has announced it has introduced a new bus route for students as it partners with Cardiff & Vale College ahead of the new term. Starting from 5 September students will benefit from a new service that will provide access to all of the main campus sites Monday to Friday. The new C1 ‘CAVC Rider’ route will service Cardiff City Centre, CAVC City Centre Campus at Dumballs Road, Hadfield Road (ASDA) for House of Sport, CAVC Barry Campus and CAVC ICAT Campus. Matt Gower, spokesperson for Cardiff and Vale College, said: “Cardiff and Vale College are excited to partner…

With students from across Wales receiving A-Level and GCSE results and thinking about their next steps, Scott Davis is a great example of what can be achieved through an apprenticeship. His career has spanned 25 years and has seen him grow from an apprentice to his current role of CEO at one of Wales’ largest engineering corporations, The Ethikos Group. Scott’s vast experience in the industry has allowed him to reflect on the values employers look for when recruiting potential candidates. As an employer, father, and former apprentice himself, he also wants to encourage young people to explore the many…