Author: Rhys Gregory

Two of Cardiff’s parks have received Benches of Hope, donated by Netflix to commemorate Ricky Gervais’ After Life, to create a space for residents to talk or reflect. Victoria Park and Parc Cefn Onn will both benefit from a wooden bench with a plaque, which are scheduled to be installed on Wednesday 19thJanuary. They are each inscribed with a quote from After Life season 3, “Hope is Everything”, and a plaque with “This bench is donated by Netflix to commemorate Ricky Gervais’ ‘After Life’.” The benches have been commissioned alongside suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – who…

Wales’ fishing community is being invited to submit applications to a £1m fund to primarily help mitigate the ongoing impact Covid is having on the industry and adapt to the rapidly changing market conditions for seafood products. The European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is co-financed by the Welsh Government and the European Commission and has supported many projects in Wales since being introduced in 2014. The funding will support investments in the small scale coastal fleet and aquaculture, together with improvements to the marketing and processing of fishery and aquaculture products. However, any project selected and supported under the programme…

Following the success of the first Data-AI Fast Track Programme launched by the Welsh Contact Forum (WCCF), the University of South Wales (USW) will be delivering a second postgraduate qualification , in support of an innovative accelerated programme in latest data science and AI skills and knowledge, to handpicked STEM graduates as part of a new partnership The Data-AI Fast Track Programme, led by the WCCF and a consortium of leading financial services and technology businesses, is a 10-month intensive fast-track programme, providing accelerated work-based learning and development, combining industry placements and academia. Graduates will complete the Postgraduate Diploma in…

Andy Feltham has joined AI and intelligent automation company, We Build Bots, as its Product Director. Andy brings nearly 20 years’ experience in product innovation, having previously been given the title of Master Inventor by IBM. Andy was awarded this title in recognition of an extensive patent portfolio, and his other previous roles include Emerging Technology Manager at IBM and VP of Innovation at Filament AI. He joins WBB at a time of considerable growth and innovation. We Build Bots, a specialist in conversational AI and intelligent automation, helps businesses looking to automate repetitive back-office customer service processes, allowing customer…

Caroline Sabin’s follow up to her sell-out show Mysterious Maud’s Chambers of Fantastical Truth in 2018 and more recently, Castell Coch in 2021, will tour this Spring. In Pursuit of Maud will feature Caroline Sabin’s dark comedy hallmarks…including the characters Igor and Maud and an experiment that’s gone horribly, horribly wrong. Opening at Insole Court, Cardiff on 14 – 19 and 21 – 26 February, followed by The Ulcheldre Centre, Anglesey 5 March and Torch Theatre, Milford Haven on 30 March, In Pursuit of Maudwill be a blend of musical, comedy, theatre, dance and film, and you may even recognise…

Matt Appleby Consulting has become the first PR business in Wales to certify as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. The consultancy business has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. Matt Appleby Consulting is now part of a community of 4,200 businesses globally which have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK, representing a broad cross section…

Principality Building Society’s intermediaries division has made a key appointment to support its growing broker network in the North West. Naomi Joseph, who joins the Society as a business development manager, brings with her over 17 years’ experience in the mortgage market. This includes previous roles with Lloyds Bank as a branch adviser and working as a new build mortgage broker for Meridian Mortgages. Naomi’s role will ensure brokers receive a positive and supportive relationship with the UK’s sixth largest building society. There are currently 14 business development managers at the Society assisting the broker network throughout England and Wales.…

The internet is awash with chatter about electric cars. To some, the electric range is an issue, but for forward-thinking people taking the dive into zero-local-emissions running, they will never go back to petrol or diesel power. Electric cars, on paper, look expensive. However, there are ways to get around this. First up: consider used cars for sale in the UK. Cars depreciate as soon as they leave the forecourt, and electric ones are no different. Of course, electric batteries deteriorate over time, providing less range. But you might be surprised by how slow this deterioration is, and how quickly…

Hiring for your company is one of the most crucial decisions you make. As a business owner, you want to ensure that you are hiring the best talent possible for your company’s success. Whether you’re looking for a lead developer, an intern, or an office manager, it’s essential to know what skills your ideal candidate has and how they can help your company. It can be overwhelming to look for the perfect candidate when there are so many options out there, but hiring the right people is a key component to your business’ success. This article will take a closer…

There are numerous ways to increase the value of your home, ranging from massive conversions to simple housekeeping projects. Best advice is to always do your research first and find out which other homes in your area are more popular with buyers. Are conservatories, extra bedrooms or converted garages all the rage or is there a need for flats rather than larger 3-bed properties? Below are 7 ways to increase your property’s value in preparation for putting it on the market with your local estate agents or just give your home a much-needed upgrade if you decide to stay put.…