Author: Rhys Gregory

Businesses and organisations from across Wales have been recognised for their excellent standards of HR and people development practices with the announcement of the shortlist for the CIPD Wales Awards 2021. The CIPD, the professional body for HR and the people development, will celebrate the cream of the crop of the thousands of individuals in HR and the people profession across Wales at its annual awards ceremony. This year’s awards will take place virtually on Thursday 25th November. Returning for the fourth time after an absence last year because of the pandemic, 36 companies, teams and individuals have been shortlisted…

Les Misérables and The Phantom Of The Opera star John Owen-Jones will be joining fellow Welsh West End singing sensation Lucie Jones to celebrate the festive season in style at her exclusive December concerts. John – who has starred to great acclaim as both Jean Valjean and The Phantom – will appear at the Lucie Jones at Christmasconcerts at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, and at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London. The intimate and exclusive shows will feature Lucie, who is currently playing Jenna Hunterson on the UK tour of Waitress, and John performing all their favourite Christmas songs and showtunes, accompanied…

s the UK prepares for the clocks to go back one hour on Sunday 31st October, sleep expert April Mayerfrom Amerisleep reveals how to adjust your body and routine to cope with the change in sleeping patterns. What happens to our bodies when the clock changes, and we miss an hour of sleep? While it may not sound like much, losing an hour’s sleep is often unpleasant. If you don’t take steps to minimize the effect, it can take a few days or even around a week to get your sleep schedule back on track. Mild sleep deprivation is also linked to greater caloric consumption,…

With the darker nights approaching as the clocks go back this weekend (October 31) and the commence of rutting season, the most difficult time of year to be driving has begun. Statistics from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents revealed that 40% of all collisions occur in the darkness and the road safety organization – GEM Motorists Assist – warns the coming weeks will see a significant rise in the risk of collisions with deer. With that being said, the private number plate supplier click4reg wanted to give their expert tips on how to drive safely in the…

Millions of pounds have been awarded this week to Pembrokeshire to support the regeneration of its town centres. Pembrokeshire County Council has welcomed the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement that its grant application to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund has been successful. The Council has been awarded £17.7m to support the economic development of Haverfordwest, and a share of £19.9m to support its regeneration work at South Quay in Pembroke. The two grant awards are the biggest of ten schemes receiving LUF funding in Wales. Both schemes sit within the Council’s wider regeneration strategy for Pembrokeshire. Cllr Paul Miller, Cabinet…

Residents in Bridgend County Borough are reminded to stay safe this week as celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire night get underway. A number of events are being held across the county borough in the coming week to celebrate the autumnal festivities with fireworks displays and parties put on by local organisations, town and community councils. The Shared Regulatory Service (SRS), which provides public protection, environmental health and licensing services for Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan councils, has recorded a podcast focusing on Halloween safety as well as a guide for businesses wishing to stage fireworks displays. The SRS is also…

New outdoor play facilities in the Bedwas and Trethomas areas of Caerphilly are already proving to be a hit with children and young people. The children’s play area at Bryn Park received new equipment, as well as the installation of a multi-use games area (MUGA).  The new facilities were funded as part of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) programme and thanks to an additional contribution of £20,000 from Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Community Council. Local resident Michelle Bridges and her twins Amber and Faith are already making great use of the new play area.  Michelle said…

This week, First Minister Mark Drakeford, got his flu vaccination and encouraged others to take up the offer this winter to help keep people safe and well. This year will be Wales’ largest ever flu vaccination programme, with people aged 50 and over and all those eligible for a free vaccine being invited to have their jab. The schools flu vaccine programme has also been extended this year to include all those in secondary school in years 7-11. The Welsh Government has also extended the free flu vaccine to all primary care workers in Wales. Those eligible for the free…

Wales rugby fans and bus users in Cardiff are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of time as the Autumn Internationals return to the city this weekend. Travellers are being reminded by Cardiff Bus of diversions and road closures which are set to come into force on Saturday 30 October from 13:15 to 20:30 as Wales take on New Zealand at the Principality Stadium. These diversions will also apply on Saturday 6 November from 13:15 to 20:30, Sunday 14 November from 11:15 to 18:15, and Saturday 20 November from 13:15 to 20:30. Services running through Cardiff city centre will…

A 45-year-old care home manager has won close to £1 million. Hannah Leggat was one of 115 lucky people in Cardiff’s Bay area to win a share of this month’s £3.1 million Postcode Millions prize from People’s Postcode Lottery. Hannah and two other Watkiss Way neighbours struck it big thanks to playing with the full winning postcode, CF11 0SD. Each winning a massive £310,000 for every ticket played with. Hannah, who plays with three tickets, trebled her prize winnings to £930,000 – one of the top amounts ever won by a Postcode Lottery player. Hannah said: “I think I’m in…