Author: Rhys Gregory

Getting a divorce is widely recognised as being one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But lawyers say there are many common misconceptions about the process and that it doesn’t need to be difficult if couples access the right advice at the right time. Emily Finn, a divorce and family law solicitor at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, dispels some of the myths surrounding the divorce process. We are common law spouses There is no such thing. The claims that a non-married couple can raise against one another are limited in comparison to those in a…

The Royal Mint Museum has announced the winners of its annual short-story competition which invited primary school children across Britain to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. More than 550 young people aged between 9 -11 took part in the creative writing task which celebrated Her Majesty’s 70-year reign, as part of a year-long programme of events marking this momentous occasion. In a special online event, guest judge and children’s author and illustrator Alex T. Smith read out the winning story and praised the hundreds of entries which focussed on the Platinum Jubilee through the eyes of…

Ceri Evans, a single mum of three, is graduating from the University of South Wales (USW) this week with a first-class honours in Public Services – at the same time as graduating in Paramedic Science from Swansea University. The 42-year-old fled an abusive marriage six years ago, and decided to move with her daughters to a new home to focus on rebuilding their lives. After a chance conversation with a college tutor, Ceri made the life-changing decision to return to education, and started a two-year HND in Public and Emergency Services at Bridgend College. “My mum brought my brother and…

Leading independent economic company, Menter a Busnes, is looking to give an ambitious person valuable board and governance experience by creating a Young Non-Executive Director role. Open to candidates under the age of 30; the successful appointee will take their place on the board of Menter a Busnes, and will have an opportunity to contribute to the direction and development of the company. Headquartered in Aberystwyth, Menter a Busnes is a not-for-profit company specialising in tailored support for new and growing businesses throughout Wales and beyond, in areas including agriculture, skills development, and food and drink. Established in 1989, Menter…

A touring caravan park in the Snowdonia National Park recently cleaned up with a hat-trick of accolades at the Loo of the Year Awards 2021. The high standards set by Llanberis Touring Park, owned by Shrewsbury-based Morris Leisure, were recognised when it won the national category award for holiday parks in Wales for its washrooms which received the highest diamond grading. Park managers Jo and Leo Freeman also collected the overall Individual Washroom Cleaner of the Year Awards for the UK and Ireland. Jo and Leo attributed the awards to a team effort with assistant managers Peter Houghton and Cindy…

Rental growth in the UK industrial & logistics sector is set to continue to outpace both the office and retail sectors over the next five years, according to the latest research from global real estate advisor Knight Frank. Knight Frank’s 2022 UK Logistics Market Outlook Report reveals that industrial rents are expected to rise an average of 4.2% per annum over the next five years, compared with 1.7% per annum for offices and 0.6% per annum for retail. The sector’s strong occupier market fundamentals and persistent growth in online sales are expected to continue to drive rents. Knight Frank expects…

A new development by Pobl Group in Penyrheol, Swansea, will result in the creation of an environmentally friendly and vibrant community, thanks to ambitious and innovative plans devised in partnership with the project’s contractor, J.G. Hale Construction. The new homes will provide much needed social housing for the local area, as well as a substantial new public open green/play space. The development, which is due to commence this summer, will comprise of 44 dwellings in total, consisting of 6 one-bedroom flats, 18 two-bedroom houses, 18 three-bedroom houses, and 2 four-bedroom houses. In keeping with Pobl Group’s commitment to placemaking, the…

A retired headteacher from Rhondda Cynon Taf is back in the classroom studying IT computer technology and is amazing her classmates – at the age of 100! Margaret Eurfron Griffiths, of Ynyshir, Rhondda, enrolled for the weekly classes at Porth Plaza, run by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, in a bid to keep her mind active and to fulfil her lifelong promise to learn something new every day. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Adult Education Classes provide quality learning opportunities covering a wide range of subjects in local communities, for all ages. Born in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, on October 25, 1921, Margaret returned…

With the Office for Budget Responsibility stating that 2022-2023 will see the biggest fall in living standards in the UK since records began and as the National Insurance rise and the energy price cap lift push people further into hardship, Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt and Minister for Finance and Local Government, Rebecca Evans, have set out the package of support that the Welsh Government have developed to help the most vulnerable in society and called for more action from the UK Government. Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt said: “Despite widespread calls on the UK Government to deliver…

The Welsh Government is providing £4.5 million to develop the skills-base of businesses and create a Welsh workforce ready to capitalise on future economic opportunities, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced today. The Flexible Skills Programme (FSP), which started in 2015, provides targeted skills interventions alongside existing programmes, or where Welsh Government support is required for a specific business project. The programme operates on a co-investment basis which means employers have to match fund Welsh Government support; this will see a total of £9 million invested in the Welsh economy. The programme is being funded for a further three years.…