Author: Rhys Gregory

South Wales Police can confirm an ongoing incident in the Llwydcoed area has concluded. Officers were called to the address at 4.45pm on Sunday after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man believed to be in possession of a firearm. At approximately 11.45am on Monday, officers discovered the deceased body of a man inside the address. A police cordon remains in place at the location and the scene is being preserved. The man’s family are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file of evidence will…

Welsh farming and wellness business, Chuckling Goat, has partnered with user experience (UX) agency, Nexer Digital, to enhance its online microbiome testing offering. Chuckling Goat produces award-winning all-natural kefirs and probiotic skin products made by hand on the family farm in Brynhoffnant on the west coast of Wales. The £4 million business has taken a strategic focus on products, nutritional advice and testing services to improve gut health, and customers include the likes of Fearne Cotton, who drinks its kefir every day. Now, the business is looking to enhance the experience of its microbiome assessment service for customers through personalised…

Today, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend and one of the UK’s leading children’s charity Tŷ Hafan are proud to announce a continuation of their long-standing partnership for another year.  Since 2018, the centre and charity have raised over £25k via fundraising activities in an effort to support the much-needed work and service offering  Tŷ Hafan provides to life-limited children, young people and their families in the hospice, as well as in the community and in their home so they can make the most of the time they have left together.  Guests of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend can help support this fantastic…

Upmarket property company Portabella has announced that their Laundry Quarter development in Pontcanna is already sold out more than six months ahead of completion. The development of 34 homes comprising of 16 houses and 18 apartments was delayed in starting by six months following the onset of the COVID pandemic, with work finally getting underway in September 2020. Portabella was supported by a well-established team of long-term collaborators including Cardiff architects CWA, construction partners Intelle Construction, with £9.5m funding provided by Principality. David Loosemore, Managing Director at Portabella, said: “Starting construction during a pandemic was always going to bring challenges,…

Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official NHS charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, is the new “Powered By” partner for the 2022 Wales Half Marathon. The charity, which aims to make a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, is offering its supporters a range of exciting opportunities across all Long Course Weekend events. The Wales Half Marathon, which takes place on 3rd July, has been widely recognised as one of the best and most challenging races out there. With stunning sea views and a testing,…

Aberglasney Gardens has appointed a new Director of Operations. Jim Stribling, who recently moved to Carmarthenshire from Miami, started in the position earlier this month and says he already feels at home at Aberglasney, especially in the Ninfarium with its tropical temperature and exotic plants! Born and raised in Miami, Jim has arrived at Aberglasney with a formidable track record in horticulture and managing botanic gardens. After graduating with a Batchelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business and Management from the University of Florida, he started his own plant nursery business with his sister. They grew indoor, tropical foliage plants…

Ceredigion County Council was forced to restrict access to public computers at libraries, in order to minimise transmission of coronavirus in our communities. As coronavirus levels continue to fall and following the successful roll out of the vaccine programme in the County, a decision has been made to resume the public use of computers in all council owned libraries. We will continue to ensure that the use of the library and the public computers will be as safe as possible, which will include wearing a face mask, maintaining social distancing and hand sanitising on arrival. The public computers will be…

SCHOOLGIRLS across Wales are preparing to put their digital skills to the test as they vie to become the country’s cyber security champions. Finalists from eleven state schools will compete on Saturday at the Welsh final of the annual CyberFirst Girls Competition which is run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ. Taking place in Newport, the final will see pupils work in teams to tackle cyber-related puzzles covering topics from networking and AI to cryptography and logic in a bid to score the most points and be named CyberFirst champions. The 2022 competition has…

Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic have impacted thousands of businesses over the past few years, but one industry that has been arguably more affected than others is that of the health and social care industries. One solution that is proving invaluable in its attempt to tackle the recruitment crisis is the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship Programme, which provides school leavers and those looking for a career change an opportunity to learn on-the-job skills and gain national qualifications, alongside earning a wage. Chloe Paterson, 23, from Pontypridd, has completed her Level 2 & Level 3 Diploma in a Health and Social Care…

A fully-funded, after-hours support programme aimed specifically at helping local people start and grow a business is launching in Rhyl. StartUp Club will give local people thinking of starting their own business or looking to turn their passion into a career, all the resources they need to set up and begin trading, including weekly expert-led workshops and support. Starting in February at the Costigan’s Coworking space on Bodfor Street, the eight-week programme is held every Thursday from 18:00 – 20:00 in order to fit around work and childcare needs. Each session features a workshop where individuals will learn everything they…