Author: Rhys Gregory

A free event aimed at showing just what a university education could offer is being held in Swansea city centre on Tuesday 6 July. Hosted by Swansea University as part of the Adult Learning Programme, the event will empower and support those 21 and over living in South West Wales on their first steps towards higher education. Held at Oriel Science’s new exhibition venue, steps away from Castle Square, visitors will experience fantastic hands-on exhibits and be able to find out about further learning opportunities. A series of sessions will also take place, including Secrets of Mummification and Lego for Mindfulness…

A trailer firm has been given a starring role in a hilarious new video by Hollywood superstars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds to unveil TikTok as the new shirt sponsor at Wrexham AFC. Sponsors Ifor Williams Trailers have handed over the baton to the social media giant – who are also an official sponsor of UEFA EURO 2020 – whose name and logo will be across the front of the club’s new kit as part of a two-year deal. Meanwhile, the iconic Welsh firm is staying on as the main local sponsor and the famous IWT logo will be on…

The Baptist preacher and retired lecturer was diagnosed when he was 17 in 19XX just before going to university when he fell into a diabetic coma. Dr Dann said: “I was weak, I was tired, I was thin, I didn’t know what was wrong with me until I collapsed. The doctor sent me to Llandough Hospital, and I was there for three weeks. My parents were told I may not survive. But I pulled through. Diabetes management was completely different then. The needles were terrible, a lot thicker and there were no insulin pens available. It was very hard.” At…

A teenager who has her sights on a teaching career after moving half way around the world to begin a new life in South Wales has won a prestigious national award. Jessica Apps, 19, from Forge Side, Blaenavon, was named Traineeship Learner of the Year (Engagement) at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021 virtual ceremony on June 17. Despite arriving in Wales from Botswana with GCSE grade equivalents, Jessica was unable to join a college which led to her losing confidence and feeling lonely until she joined Sgiliau Cyf who described her as a “superb role model”. A Traineeship Creative Engagement…

NEW guidelines to help courts determine how to sentence those who assault an emergency worker come into effect today, Thursday 01 July 2021. The Sentencing Council guidelines will help courts in England and Wales to make a balanced assessment of the seriousness of the offence and impose a proportionate sentence. It is the first time that judges and magistrates will have specific guidance for sentencing assault on emergency worker offences, which reflects legislation that increased the maximum sentence for common assault when the victim is an emergency worker. The emergency services in Wales, where assaults on police, fire and ambulance…

South Wales Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man on June 25, 2021. Carl Chinnock, 50, had been admitted to the Princess of Wales hospital, Bridgend, two days before he passed away, having been found with a serious head injury in Salt Lake Car Park, Porthcawl, just before midnight on Wednesday, June 23. A Home Office Post Mortem has been carried out indicating that Carl has been subject of an assault. A 27 year-old local man has been arrested this evening on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. The investigation is continuing and an…

Staying safe on site is paramount while doing a job. You might feel confident and skilled enough to take it on, but without the proper safety equipment you will be opening yourself up to a range of unnecessary risks. With dangerous machinery and falling debris both being relatively common on building sites, you could easily get injured without it.  Every builder should have the key pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to cover the vulnerable parts of the body to prevent accidents from being more severe. Here’s what you should have when taking on building work in order to keep…

Many organisations provide occasional “away days”, team-building events and “de-stressing” activities for employees. But what are the benefits of doing this – and why are events of this kind an important factor to consider in terms of job satisfaction and employee wellbeing? This article will explore just a few of the reasons your company and its management team members might consider taking this approach.  A greater sense of loyalty Your company’s staff members need to know that those in charge have their best interests at heart. The chance to do something fun that caters to their tastes and preferences is…

The British and Irish Lions may have beaten Japan rather comfortably last Saturday (28-10), but Warren Gatland’s men certainly didn’t make it out of Murrayfield unscathed. In fact, with a shoulder injury picked up by Alun Wyn Jones, perhaps the Lions’ most influential player was injured in the warm-up match ahead of their summer tour of South Africa and the Welshman will now miss the crucial game against the Springboks. Jones, rugby’s most capped male international, is a veteran of the game and was gearing up for his fourth test with the Lions this summer. With his experience, he was…

Local children’s cancer charity, The Joshua Tree announced that Margaret Wright has been appointed new CEO. An experienced leader, Margaret will succeed Founder and former CEO Linda Hill and temporary volunteer CEO, Piers McLeish to assume responsibilities of the charity. Founder Linda Hill, who was CEO for over thirteen years has stepped down to pursue her PhD in Psychological trauma, where she is studying the emotional support needs of grandparents whose grandchild has had a childhood cancer diagnosis, including bereaved grandparents. Margaret, a qualified Chartered Accountant, has held various financial and leadership roles in private practice, further education, industry and…