Author: Rhys Gregory

It is a dream for everyone to find the perfect job for them which will provide a good salary and a happy workplace. For others, some professions provide their workers with a lower salary, but they still would find themselves happy and satisfied. Nevertheless, whatever profession one has, whether it be in the manual labor or medical field, the employer must provide a minimum amount of pay and treatment. While there are jobs where workers and managers are treated fairly, there are some cases wherein the “minimum” demanded by employees is not reached. This unfair treatment from businesses and companies…

British number one Dan Evans has admitted he was given a lesson by Daniil Medvedev after his fourth-round exit from the US Open. While it was a tough result for Evans to take, it’s another Grand Slam experience under his belt and one that might well drive him to better things in the future. Evans Talks Up Gulf in Class Medvedev, who is currently 2/1 to win the tournament in the US Open betting from Betfair, showed why he’s up to second place in the world rankings, with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Evans at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.…

The first of its kind in North Wales, a free history app, called Imagine Trail, will shed light on some of the Bay of Colwyn and Mochdre’s old tales and bring them to life through augmented reality (AR) technology. The app has been created as part of Imagine Colwyn Bay, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with support from Conwy County Borough Council and the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. Local arts charity TAPE Community Music & Film and tech experts Reality Boffins worked closely with local creatives, heritage groups and the wider community to develop it. Animated videos,…

Two pet gerbils who were lucky to survive after being dumped in a rusty bucket in a car park in Tredegar are now recovering from their ordeal after being rescued by the RSPCA. The frightened duo were discovered by a member of the public near a rubbish bin in Queen Victoria Street at about 1pm on 30 August. Luckily she was able to contain them before alerting the animal welfare charity. Staff at Newport Animal Centre, where they are now being looked after, have named them Ben and Jerry. The friendly gerbils have been given a clean bill of health…

The centenary of the birth of much-loved Welsh comedian, actor, singer and television presenter Harry Secombe will be celebrated at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth on Wednesday (September 8). In a live online question and answer session, two of Secombe’s children, David and Katy, will discuss the life and career of their father, along with items from his archive, with Nia Mai Daniel, of The Welsh Music Archive. The online event Remembering Harry Secombe (1921-2001) will be held on at 7pm. For more information or to book a ticket visit the library’s website https://www.library.wales/events . Secombe was born in Swansea on September 8, 1921 and his…

The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Regency Restoration project has been shortlisted in the 2021 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award an international competition showcasing the best of civil engineering. The competition recognises projects that have a positive impact on the local economy and communities whilst at the same time, highlighting the positive benefits civil engineering has on society as a whole. The award also aims to highlight the positive benefits civil engineering has on people’s everyday lives. This year, six projects have been shortlisted in the ICE People’s Choice Award including the Regency Restoration project at the…

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, has completed a multi-million-pound investment to acquire a 23% stake in Swansea-based Character.com, the market leading online retailer of children’s licensed apparel and accessories. Founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife team Stephen and Karen Hewitt, Character.com is a dynamic character clothing retailer with a focus on children’s products which has featured on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 for four consecutive years. Revenue has grown from less than £10 million in FYE Jul-17 to over £50 million in FYE Jul-21. From its South Wales base, Character.com services customers across the UK,…

THE Welsh Ambulance Service is urging the public to take precautions ahead of the autumn heatwave forecast for this week. Temperatures in Wales are set to hit 28°C tomorrow with a warm spell likely to last at least through the early part of the week. Warm weather generates an increase in calls to people with breathing difficulties, so the Trust is asking the public to take extra precautions to prevent falling ill. Lee Brooks, the Trust’s Director of Operations, said: “We had 4,316 calls to 999 over the weekend, which is roughly one call every 40 seconds. “Extremely high levels…

The Peer to Peer network will bring like-minded business figures together to develop confidence, knowledge and invaluable connections amongst the business community across the Valleys. It is an initiative set up by Tech Valleys, the Welsh Government’s 10-year, £100m programme with Blaenau Gwent at its heart that supports high value, sustainable jobs, attracts investment and creates opportunities. Faced with the challenge of scaling up a high potential company, this group of carefully selected business leaders will have the opportunity to learn from each other, both best practise and what not to do, in a private, peer to peer environment. The…

A bakery firm from North Wales has been hailed as a “role model” for other companies for the way it recruits people who are struggling to find jobs. The fast-growing Jones Village Bakery that’s recently launched a new 140,000 sq ft super bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate is looking to take on another 115 staff. As well as placing the usual job adverts, they are working with Remploy which provides employment placement services for disabled people and HMP Berwyn that’s also located on the industrial estate. According to the bakery, it’s a policy that’s paying dividends for all concerned. From…