Author: Rhys Gregory

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A plan to return Wales to alert level zero measures has been set out by First Minister Mark Drakeford. The move comes as the latest public health data suggests cases of coronavirus have started to fall back from their very high levels. More than two-thirds of people aged 12 and over have received a booster or third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The full move to alert level zero will be dependent on the public health situation continuing to improve. Reacting to today’s announcement, Ian Price, CBI Wales Director, said: “The reduction in Covid restrictions will be welcomed by businesses across…

A plan to return Wales to alert level zero measures will today be set out by First Minister Mark Drakeford. The move comes as the latest public health data suggests cases of coronavirus have started to fall back from their very high levels. More than two-thirds of people aged 12 and over have received a booster or third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The full move to alert level zero will be dependent on the public health situation continuing to improve. First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “I want to thank everyone for following the rules we have had in place…

A woman who was left unable to walk after brain surgery is now taking on an ambitious 10,000 Steps a Day in February Challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours. Jessica Jones, 38, a commercial banker from Llanelli in Carmarthenshire will be taking part in the challenge in aid of Brain Tumour Research just one year after brain surgery left her unable to walk. Speaking of the challenge, Jessica said: “Given where I was this time last year, it will be incredibly challenging for me, but I am so eager to be active again and given the donations…

Greggs’ first drive-thru site in Wales has opened in Maesglas, Newport. The much anticipated bakery giant’s new-build drive thru’ is looking forward to welcoming hungry drivers – its opening hours are 6.00 am to 7.00 pm Mondays to Saturdays and 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on Sundays. Steve Jones, Estate Surveyor at Greggs said, “We are delighted to open our first drive-thru in Wales in Newport.  Our drive-thrus conveniently provide our customers with all their usual Greggs favourites on-the-go and we are continuing to pursue other new drive-thru sites across Wales to support our shop estate’s growth plan in the…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid have launched a series of international trade training courses to help Welsh businesses overcome supply chain issues and develop skillsets. The Chamber is known for curating end-to-end supply chain connectivity across global markets and has designed the courses to provide businesses with the skills and confidence to deal with fundamental trade processes and documentation. The training will help businesses export and import successfully, particularly following the introduction of new Customs regulations and controls this month. Keith Moore, International Trade Executive at Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said: “Whether in…

Lovell has been selected as the preferred developer to deliver a new design and build scheme on the former council office site in Pontllanfraith. Pobl Group has chosen Lovell as their preferred partner to build 123 new homes on this strategically important site, including a mix of 40 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes for open market sale, 40 affordable shared ownership homes and 43 affordable homes for social rent. The land was owned by Caerphilly County Borough Council, who have played a pivotal role in the partnership which will see the development of these high quality, mixed tenure homes.…

Sharon Williams, Managing Director of Pia has been appointed Chair of the Board at Chwarae Teg – Wales’ leading gender equality charity, as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary. Having joined the board in 2018 and become Vice-chair two years ago, Sharon will take on the role following the departure of Alison Thorne – who has served as Chair since July 2019. An enthusiastic advocate of Chwarae Teg’s work, Sharon has guided Pia to achieve Exemplar Employer Status through Chwarae Teg’s Agile Nation and Agile Nation2 programmes. She previously worked to implement the Welsh Language Policy of a local authority, before…

In the first study of its kind, researchers at University of South Wales (USW) have found that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athletes may be at less risk of causing long-lasting injury to the brain than previous studies have suggested. BJJ is a popular martial art that exposes participants to recurrent intermittent asphyxiation due to controlled application of neck chokes. Unlike several combat sports, BJJ categorically prohibits strikes to the body, especially the head, favouring limb manipulation and neck chokes to coerce an opponent into submission. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential link between repetitive neck chokes, structural brain damage and…

Aimed at further driving economic prosperity across South West Wales, a new committee has held its first meeting. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, has been elected chair of the Corporate Joint Committee for South West Wales for the next 12 months following its formal constitution on Thursday January 13. The Committee also includes the Leaders of Carmarthenshire Council, Neath Port Talbot Council and Pembrokeshire Council, as well as senior representatives of The Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire National Park authorities. Cllr Emlyn Dole, Carmarthenshire Council Leader, has been elected vice-chair. Tasked with preparing transport and strategic development plans for the…