Author: Rhys Gregory

In this second lockdown special, the trio dive into the bizarre world of French car culture. On an epic road trip starting in the Welsh hills, they dish up a hair-raising mountain climb, bomb defusals, propeller powered cars, helicopter stunts and the most thrilling race of their lives before reaching the English Channel for a jaw dropping medieval climax. Earlier this year, the former Top Gear presenter was spotted in Crickhowell filming the brand new special, now known as Grand Tour Presents: Carnage A Trois where he was pictured attempting to parallel park a Renault Scenic, with hilarious consequences. Sharing his most…

While so many businesses are moving online one Blackwood shop owner is bucking the trend determined to save high street shopping. Owner of Footastic Footwear Rhodri Watkins opened his shop in October and vowed to keep in-person shopping alive. Rhodri said: “Instead of just looking at pictures online people need to really see and feel what they are buying. And most importantly in my shop they need to try items for size. “And that goes for all kinds of shops, not just mine. Whether you’re looking for a trainer or shoe that fits you perfectly or a winter jacket you…

Team Wales won a total of 16 gold, 19 silver, 17 bronze and 17 highly commended medals at the WorldSkills UK National Final competitions, as more than 400 students and apprentices from across the UK battled it out to be named best in their skill. The medal winners were announced by TV presenter Steph McGovern during a special medal ceremony. A record-breaking 145 competitors represented Wales in the competitive skills events which took place in 23 locations across the UK earlier this month including Cardiff, Swansea and Deeside. Competitions took place in 64 different skills categories across four industry sectors:…

The Royal Mint has officially launched its support for The Queen’s Green Canopy – planting a tree at its South Wales site in celebration of Her Majesty’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee. During a special event to mark the occasion, The Royal Mint Chief Executive Anne Jessopp was joined by The Queen’s Lord Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan Peter Vaughan to plant a rowan tree in Llantrisant. Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant received a private tour from the Royal Mint Museum Director, Dr Kevin Clancy, following how the story of Queen Elizabeth II has been told on coins for almost 70 years. The event…

“You can run, but you can’t hide”. That’s the tough warning to County Lines drugs gangs and other dangerous criminals heading to North Wales from Chief Inspector Jon Aspinall. He’s the officer in charge of the crack Intercept team that was set up by North Wales Police just over a year ago Chief Inspector Aspinall made the vow to the region’s police and crime commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin, when he paid a visit to briefed on their successes. The specialist unit, which was established with extra funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, comprises two sergeants and 14…

Wales’s most inspiring entrepreneurs have been recognised at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021: The Finals. In partnership with Starling Bank, the ceremony was held at Grosvenor House and saw 159 businesspeople recognised for their achievements, including 15 from across Wales. The overall Great British Entrepreneur of the Year winner was London’s Philip Belamant, the CEO and founder of financial services company, Zilch. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards launched in 2012 to celebrate the best of British enterprise, inviting founders from across the UK to apply with their entrepreneurial success stories. This year, after having to hold the awards virtually…

CIPD Wales, the professional body for HR and people development, has recognised the top talent in Wales at its 2021 Awards ceremony. The CIPD Wales Awards, now in its fourth year, returned with a hybrid virtual and in person ceremony after being cancelled last year because of the pandemic. The awards saw two exceptional individuals and eight organisations take home the industry’s most coveted accolades, recognising the efforts and resilience of teams from across Wales during a period that tested the sector to its limits. Throughout Wales, there are thousands of people employed in the people profession, with HR and…

A law firm with an office in Cardiff has raised more than £1,000 for Cerebral Palsy Cymru with a 100th anniversary-themed fundraiser. Staff at Thompsons Solicitors, which has offices on Greyfriars Road raised £1,065 for the charity, which aims to improve the quality of life for all children in Wales living with cerebral palsy by offering specialist therapy, services and expert knowledge. The ‘100 repetitions’ fundraising challenge stemmed from the social justice law firm turning 100 this year. Staff took part in a number of challenges, including walking 100,000 steps, surfing 100 waves and baking 100 cookies. Cath Cladingbowl, regional…

COLEG CAMBRIA will bring festive cheer to north east Wales with its first ever Christmas markets. Six days of activities and attractions are to take place at the college’s Deeside and Yale Wrexham sites from December 1-10, with more than 40 vendors in attendance. As well as independent producers showcasing their wares, Santa Claus will take time out from his hectic schedule to visit both campuses and there will be entertainment from the North Wales and Wirral Rock Choir, who will be performing traditional carols and yuletide favourites. Following the cancellation of Wrexham’s popular Queens Square market, organisers hope to…

Swansea Council has condemned the actions of the owners of a city cinema which has refused to remain shut to address serious covid health concerns. Cinema & Co was recently issued with a closure notice after enforcement officers in the Council, during a visit, noted that no measures had been put in place by the owners to reduce the risks of spreading coronavirus to either staff or customers. The Welsh Government has since issued a direction to the owners, ordering them to close and action was taken by council officers, supported by local police, to close the premises on Friday…