Author: Rhys Gregory

CBD is a hot topic these days. This natural compound is getting more and more attention as people become aware of its multiple potential health benefits. People on social media post about it, medical professionals, and countless studies support its potential benefits, and even some of your friends seem to have already tried it. And, now, you’re getting curious to learn more about it.  Now, no matter if you’re an experienced vape user and new to the CBD world or you’re new to both of these worlds, you’re likely wondering what CBD and vaping have in common. Well, short answer:…

The First Minister and Leader of Plaid Cymru have today signed the Co-operation Agreement, marking the start of a three-year partnership. The agreement covers 46 policy areas, including the extension of free school meals to all primary school pupils and childcare provision; the creation of a national care service and immediate and radical action to address the second homes crisis. The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru will work together to jointly develop and oversee the delivery of policies in the Co-operation Agreement. First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “Over the next three years, the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru will work…

The arrival of the Sherman Theatre’s festive production is a sign that Christmas has begun in the city of Cardiff. In this adaption by one of Wales’s best loved playwrights, Gary Owen has transformed the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol and has sprinkled it with some Christmas magic and a local twist. As with every Made at Sherman production, the show has been entirely rehearsed, made and built under the roof of the Cardiff theatre. This also marks the first full-length production that Artistic Director Joe Murphy has directed since his appointment in 2019. Those familiar with the work of…

The Dragon’s Heart Hospital, Principality Stadium, Cardiff and St Albans Bridge, Blaenrhondda have scooped top prizes in the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE Wales Cymru) Awards 2021 announced today (1 December 2021). The Awards are held each year and recognise teams and individuals that have delivered some of the best civil engineering projects and achievements across the country. This year an exceptionally wide range of entries was received ranging from a £21m through-school building project to a £650k flood protection scheme. Projects in South Wales were recognised winning Awards in two categories and a highly commended place. The Dragon’s Heart…

The Wales Technology Awards will be returning for 2022. Brought to you by Technology Connected, this prestigious, highly-popular event will return to celebrate and showcase the outstanding talent that is the Welsh technology industry. On Thursday 24th March 2022 at City Hall, Cardiff, the Wales Technology Awards will recognise and celebrate the people who create, develop and implement the technology of today and tomorrow. It is these individuals and organisations that enabled business to transform and society to keep connected during the pandemic, a time when we depended on technology more than ever before. Having introduced new Award Categories and…

With nearly all the Swansea Bay City Deal programmes and projects now approved and in delivery, the contribution that small businesses to the success of the deal will be significant. Saturday 4th December is recognised as Small Business Saturday; a day to celebrate the success of small businesses, encourage people to shop locally and recognise their support in local communities across the country. The first of the City Deals projects to be approved and complete is Yr Egin – a state-of-the-art digital and creative hub located at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in Carmarthen. Anchored by S4C’s…

Local Cardiff charity, City Hospice, are holding their annual Light Up A Life Remembrance Service to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones. The free service will be held on December 2 in the grounds of the Cardiff Hospice and will feature a variety of Christmas songs and carols from schools and local choirs before the Christmas tree lights are switched on. City Hospice’s celebrity ambassador Sian Lloyd will host the evening. This year’s Light Up A Life campaign, which runs until December 31, also sees the return of City Hospice’s popular digital feature, a ‘Virtual Star in the…

Lidl GB has confirmed that its tenth store in the City will be opening on Thursday 9th December. The new store on Cardiff Bay Retail Park, Cardiff will have opening times between 8am – 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am – 4pm on Sunday, delivering Lidl’s offering of fresh, quality and great value produce to even more of the local area. During the first week of opening customers will be able to find exclusive deals and offers on selected products including Digital Night Vision Binoculars on Thursday 9th December (£24.99), a Sharp Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker on Friday 10th December…

Wales’s leading training provider, ACT, is delighted to be named UK Employer of the Year: Platinum (250+),at The Investors in People Awards 2021! It is proud to be leading the way among educational employers in Wales, adding this prestigious award to a number of other great honours collected this year. The Investors in People title was announced at a virtual ceremony on Tuesday November 23. ACT has branches in Cardiff, Caerphilly, Barry, Bridgend and more, helping thousands of young people in these areas learn practical skills, to prepare them for the world of work. ACT was also ranked the 5th…

Co-op is set to serve-up its newest food store in North Wales this week (Friday, 3, December) in Penmaenmawr, following a £650,000 investment which has created 13 local jobs. The 2,500 sq ft store is powered by 100% renewable electricity, and is located on Bangor Road. The community’s new Co-op store opens between 7am-11pm daily and, includes customer car parking, a bakery, free ATM, hot food and Fairtrade coffee dispenser, alongside a focus on fresh, healthy products, meal ideas, food-to-go, award winning wines, ready meals and pizzas, free-from, vegan and plant-based products and, everyday essentials.. A funding boost is provided…