Author: Rhys Gregory

When it comes to planning a ski holiday, few places rival the allure of France. British skiers flock to its resorts every year, drawn by the variety of slopes, après-ski options and charming alpine villages. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a beginner, France offers something for everyone. From world-class resorts with luxury chalets to more relaxed family-friendly spots, there’s a French ski resort waiting for you. Val d’Isère: A Favourite for Premium Skiers Val d’Isère consistently ranks among the top destinations for people looking for a luxury experience when embarking on ski holidays in France. The resort is part…

Three members of Swansea’s skateboarding community have given their backing to an ongoing investment in wheel sports facilities across the city. Exist Skatepark co-founder Kate Leonard, coach Jon Lawton and Bishopston-based skateboarder Will Muxworthy say improved facilities will cater for demand while also helping boost the sport’s popularity. Working in partnership with an expert company called Curve Studio, Swansea Council is investing £2.8m in wheel sports facilities in many communities. Improved facilities are already available for use at Coed Bach in Pontarddulais and Melin Mynach in Gorseinon. It’s anticipated work will start at Victoria Park in August on a street…

Ceredigion County Council and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) have shared their proposal to maintain educational provision on UWTSD’s Lampeter campus. Following a series of discussions between the Council and the University, exciting plans are being developed to deliver post-16 vocational education on the campus, with particular emphasis on skills-based courses critical to the rural economy of Wales, such as agriculture, horticulture, gastronomy and construction. In a related development planned to support agricultural and horticultural courses, the Council has now secured the purchase of a farm adjacent to the campus. Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County…

Llais is launching a bold new national conversation to reimagine health and social care in Wales and they want to hear from you. With services under increasing pressure, The Health and Social Care We Want invites people across Wales to share what matters most to them. It’s about creating a fairer and more balanced relationship between people and the services that are important to them, while making it easier for people to understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to care services. The project aims to: Make rights and responsibilities around care clearer. Help people and services understand what…

UK workforce provider Total Staffing Solutions Ltd (TSS), continues to drive forward its long-term growth and employee ownership strategy, by securing strategic funding with the support of GS Verde Group. Following the successful transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2023, TSS has secured an expanded facility from incumbent provider SME Bank.  The latest funding supports an accelerated payment of the deferred EOT consideration, marking another step in the business’s mission to empower its team and cement long-term sustainability. Founded with a focus on delivering tailored staffing solutions across the UK, TSS has become a trusted partner for organisations…

A 91 year old athlete who has run the London Marathon twice took on a new challenge to celebrate two major milestones at the care home where he now lives. John Carson, a former member of the Eryri Harriers running club, volunteered to do a couple of laps around Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd care home in Caernarfon. He was among a team of residents and staff who walked around the beautifully landscaped grounds 40 times to mark Pendine’s 40th anniversary and Bryn Seiont Newydd’s 10th  birthday. Each circuit was a quarter of a mile in length so 40 laps…

Inspirational fundraisers Rebecca and Lily Whitehurst have been announced as winners of Cure Parkinson’s Fundraiser of the Year! This award celebrates fundraisers who have gone above and beyond to support the charity’s vital Parkinson’s research, and Rebecca and Lily truly went the extra mile last year. Over the years the family have raised funds for Parkinson’s charities as the cause is very close to their hearts; Rebecca’s dad (Lily’s grandad) lived with Parkinson’s for 20 years, and her husband (Lily’s dad) was diagnosed with the condition in 2010. Last year Rebecca and Lily took on one of their biggest challenges…

A penguin rehabilitation project in Brazil is tracking penguins’ journeys home with the help of an Aberystwyth University academic. Each year from May onwards, penguins swim from Patagonia in southern Argentina to the south coast of Brazil seeking food and warmer waters. Some of the animals get lost in search of food and become stranded on the beach.  They then get hungry and cold, as they are unable to feed out of the water and unable to waterproof their feathers. R3 Animal Association, a South American non-governmental organisation, rescues and rehabilitates penguins around the southern Brazilian city of Florianópolis, releasing…

One year after opening, popular Lakeside brunch spot Park Side Kitchen is expanding its offering with a brand-new evening menu. Known for its refined all-day brunch, Park Side is now extending its kitchen hours into the evening with a concise, flavour-forward dinner menu designed to match the venue’s laid-back yet elevated style. Available every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 8:30pm, the new dinner service brings a bold and creative take on casual evening dining to one of Cardiff’s most popular venues outside the city centre. The Dinner Menu Guests can expect elevated comfort classics like flank steak with bone…

A former British Army Officer who fought and was injured in Afghanistan is now set to pursue a new career as a teacher and has graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Laurence Hooper, 42, from Penarth, spent seven years with the army, travelling the world working his way up to Captain before deploying on operations as an engineer. After being shot and almost having his leg amputated while serving in Afghanistan in 2008, Laurence rehabilitated and went on to run a decompression facility in Cyprus for soldiers returning from combat. During this time, he got to work with soldiers from all…