Author: Rhys Gregory

A “magical” secret forest in the middle of one of Europe’s biggest industrial parks is being opened up to the public. The ancient six-acre woodland belongs to the eco-friendly Jones Village Bakery and is located next door to their new 140,000 sq ft super bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate. They have created a nature trail and installed benches where people can go for a walk and relax during their lunch hour or their morning break. As well as being an amenity for their own staff, the family firm are keen for workers from other companies on the estate to enjoy…

After eight weeks of being petted, photographed and enjoyed by thousands, the 40 large ‘A Dog’s Trail’ Snoopy sculptures that have brightened the streets, shopping centres and parks of Cardiff, Caerphilly and Porthcawl are ready to find their forever homes. Having enjoyed a final farewell to the dog lovers of South Wales with all the sculptures on show at Cardiff City Hall Lawn from 17th-19th June, Snoopy fans from far and wide will be able to bid to have the chance of owning one of the one-off sculptures, and raise money for Dogs Trust. Becca Morris, Dogs Trust Special Events…

Ministry of Furniture has officially moved into a new, much larger, headquarters as the business seeks more space and room for further expansion, including the creation of new jobs, as it reaps the rewards of the investments it has made in the business in recent years. The company has moved into new premises in Milland Road Industrial Estate, Neath, known locally as the Metal Box Factory, an iconic and historic building. It has taken almost 8,000 sq ft of space over two floors initially, on long-term lease from Neath Port Talbot Council, which will be used for offices and a…

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has today announced a £1.6 million, five-year investment in FinTech Wales, the independent not for profit membership association and champion of the FinTech and Financial Services industry in Wales. The investment, which will be spread over a five-year partnership between CCR and FinTech Wales, will see the two organisations work closely together to deliver on CCR’s ambition to help establish Wales as a leading FinTech sector in the UK. As part of its overall strategy, CCR has previously set out its “Competitive Clusters” goal, which is focused on investing in the development of competitive, innovation-led ecosystems…

A walk in memory of charity fundraiser Alun Roberts, known to some of his friends as Pinky, has raised £550 for Lingen Davies Cancer Fund. Alun’s daughter Sara and his school friend, Duncan Foulkes, organised the 3.6-mile Pinky’s Walk on May 28 to support the charity that was very close to his heart. Twenty-seven people, some travelling from Shropshire and Aberystwyth, turned out for the circular walk from Gregynog Hall, Tregynon to the nearby hamlet of Bwlchyffridd to raise £242 on the day. A JustGiving page raised another £308. Alun, who lived in Llanfair Caereinion, lost his brave battle against…

Four Aberystwyth University students are being given the opportunity to attend one of the world’s leading film festivals. Sam Aitken, Tom Bow, Molly Clarke and Tayjib Kerstan were successful in a Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies competition to win a four-day visit to New York’s Tribeca Festival which takes place from 8-19 June 2022. The trip is funded by generous contributions to the Aber Fund, the giving programme for alumni, parents, staff and friends of the University to support projects that directly enrich student experience and development. The students will receive return flights and accommodation in New York,…

The Welsh Fitness Expo is incredibly excited to announce the inaugural Welsh Fitness Expo 2022. The Welsh Fitness Expo will be held on Saturday July 2nd at The All Nations Centre – Cardiff. With over 2,500 people expected to attend. The Welsh Fitness Expo will be the “Fitness Event” of the summer. Celebrating the best in sports nutrition, fitness clothing, fitness equipment, bodybuilding, gym accessories and much more. The Expo will also play host to the inaugural Welsh Fitness Classic (Bodybuilding Show). Wales’s very own World’s Strongest Woman Rebecca Roberts and UK’s Strongest Man Gavin Bilton will be making guest…

The tenants of Sketty Hall Cottage have moved out and Swansea Council want new owners to preserve the home for future generations. It stands right next to the striking Sketty Hall that dates back to the 1700s and – now part of Gower College Swansea – has been home to a number of prominent families. The cottage’s sale proceeds will be reinvested by the council into important public services. David Hopkins, the council’s joint deputy leader and cabinet member for corporate service and performance, said: “We want Sketty Hall Cottage to be preserved for future generations and would like it…

Targeted intervention measures for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will be extended to include services at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, the Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced today. The decision, made following a tripartite meeting as part of the NHS Wales Escalation Framework, follows ongoing concerns relating to the health board in a number of areas. Health Minister Eluned Morgan said: “This decision reflects serious and outstanding concerns about the leadership, governance and progress in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, including the vascular service and the emergency department. “I wish to reassure both patients and communities served by the health board and staff…

Those were the words of the Climate Change Minister Julie James as data published today (Tuesday, June 7) shows Wales expects to meet its 2020 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is moving in the right direction to avoid dangerous global warming. Emissions reduced by 40% in 2020, exceeding the target of a 27% reduction on 1990. Wales is also likely to have met its first carbon budget (2016-2020), which set a legal target of achieving an average reduction of 23% on 1990. The latest data confirms Wales is likely to have outperformed its carbon budget achieving an average…