Author: Rhys Gregory

A daredevil Monmouth woman will be leaping from 12,000 feet this month to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. Mrs Lisa Hicks will be taking part in her first skydive in memory of Tom Walker and is raising money for the fund established by Cancer Research Wales in his name. Lisa is a close friend of Tom’s family and is looking forward to her tandem parachute jump on Sunday 27th June. “I am excited if a little terrified by the prospect as it’s something I have never done before,” said Mrs Hicks, who will be cheered on…

CHRIS ROBERTS had flu symptoms and was poorly for days before suffering a heart attack six years ago. Had he sought assistance immediately, the dad-of-two may have avoided the scarring and blocked artery still with him to this day. In the end his life was saved by the incredible doctors at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan, and for that the 62 year-old is forever grateful. But as Chris admits, prevention, early detection and after care are vital for vulnerable patients, which is why he is supporting a campaign by North Wales NHS charity Awyr Las (Blue Sky) to raise funds…

Swansea Fish Opens Its First Ever, National, Online Shop Following High Demand From Consumers As Well As Businesses Swansea Fish, a fish wholesaler used by award winning and MICHELIN starred restaurants across the UK, has opened its first ever consumer-facing online store following demand for its produce during lockdown, and after carrying out a successful trial run of its B2C offering. Copper Bay Seafood, the online ecommerce name for Swansea Fish, has opened its virtual doors for its first ever consumer facing sales website following the high demand it received throughout lockdown. Having made its name over 30 years as a…

A STUDENT is set for a career in the construction industry after meeting his new employers on a Traditional Building Skills course. Drew Davies joined Semper Plastering as an apprentice after impressing them while attending the programme at Coleg Cambria. Organised by Wrexham Council and held at the college’s Bersham Road site, the courses are provided free through the Wrexham Traditional Building Skills Programme. This project has received funding from Cadwyn Clwyd Rural Development Agency through the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh…

Over 200,000 free cinema tickets are available to film fans this weekend (Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June), as a thank you to National Lottery players for their vital contribution to film. The National Lottery Cinema Weekend, in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), will take place at more than 500 cinema sites across the UK, including Cineworld, Odeon, Vue and other chains and independent cinemas from Thurso to Penzance, and from Coleraine to Cardiff. Players can use any National Lottery ticket, instant win game or scratchcard bought online or in retail (T&Cs apply) to claim a free pair…

With Euro 2020 finally taking place over the next month, people across Wales are being inspired to get back into the game like their footballing heroes. With restrictions now lifted to allow team sports, one fan from Church Village is looking forward to getting back into exercise following a life-threatening condition last year. Kevin Martin, 58, suffered a sudden heart attack and cardiac arrest during his weekly five-a-side football game and was resuscitated thanks to the centre’s defibrillator and quick thinking from his teammates. Following an eight-month recovery period, Kevin, who works as a postal delivery worker, is now returning…

A SITE manager for the Magor-based Edenstone Group is swapping his hard hat for a cycle helmet and riding 200 miles in memory of his son to raise funds for the RNLI. Passionate fisherman Mike Bindon was just 23 when he was swept out to sea off the coast of Cornwall in January 2014 after being hit by a freak wave. His friend managed to call the emergency services and the RNLI were on the scene within 15 minutes with air support. Despite extensive searches, Mike was never found. Dad Phil, from Weston-super-Mare, has since campaigned on behalf of the…

Swansea University is building on its successful collaboration with Trent University in Canada to launch an additional opportunity for transatlantic study. Swansea has already established a dual degree arrangement in law and chemical engineering with the Ontario university. That is now set to be extended to include a dual degree pathway into undergraduate programmes at Swansea University Medical School. Students recruited onto the programme by Trent will spend two years in Canada studying a Bachelor of Arts and Science general degree before progressing into Level 5 of one of the BSc undergraduate programmes in SUMS. On completing two years at…

An action plan has been introduced as to how Ceredigion will become a net zero carbon Local Authority. This comes following Ceredigion County Council’s pledge during a full Council meeting in 2019 to reduce emissions and achieve net zero carbon by 2030. Further to this, on 5 March 2020, Ceredigion County Council declared a global climate emergency, committing to meeting the most significant challenge facing our county and our planet. This action plan, which was introduced to Ceredigion County Council’s Cabinet on 15 June 2021 will support the implementation of actions and measures to reduce carbon emissions that contribute to…

Sections of Swansea will be coming up rosy this summer as the council’s wildflower planting initiative starts to bear fruit. Residents and visitors will get the chance to enjoy a feast for the eyes as pollinating insects relish a feast on roadside verges, roundabouts, parks and rough ground. Valley Way in the Enterprise Zone, the Morriston Park trail and the long stretch between Civic Centre and West Cross will all feature colourful arrays following planting in the area in the past few months. As well as that the council has been reducing the amount of grass cutting it does in…