Author: Rhys Gregory

Are you looking for some valuable information on IVA? If yes, you’ve come to the right spot. Before you consider IVA, it is important that you weigh the pros and cons of this option. However, before we move forward to discuss the crux of this discussion, it is important, to begin with, a formal introduction. What is Individual Voluntary Arrangement? In simple words, the individual voluntary agreement is an agreement between you and the creditors. This means you get to pay off the debts at an affordable rate.  An insolvency practitioner will help you make payments. Therefore, if you have…

A Maesteg veteran is at the centre of the national Strong Made Stronger campaign launched by Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes. Having found the strength to serve his country, in conflict zones from Kosovo to Iraq, Bruce Falkenberg, 43, lost both legs below the knee following injury and had to find a different kind of strength: the strength to learn to walk again. And his remarkable story is pivotal to Help for Heroes’ Strong Made Stronger campaign to highlight the daily battles faced by veterans and the strength it takes to overcome them. It also shows how the Charity…

Business leaders are putting their weight behind a planned new bid to achieve city status for Wrexham and believe a bit of Hollywood magic can help them get over the line. Wrexham Business Professionals say that the takeover of Wrexham AFC by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could be a gamechanger because the profile of the town has never been higher. Solicitor Ian Edwards, a senior member of the group, spoke out after it was revealed that Wrexham County Borough Council is considering launching a fourth bid to become a city. The competition due to be held next year to…

Work-based learning provider Cambrian Training is working closely with the largest meat processing plant and abattoir in Wales to deliver apprenticeships tailored to the company’s need to develop skilled butchers. Kepak, which has 830 employees at the company’s flagship facilities at St Merryn Merthyr, has already signed up 50 staff on the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship Programme to upskill and develop its workforce with more being added every month. All new recruits to the business go through a 12-week training and assessment programme that leads seamlessly on to apprenticeships. Staff recruited in the lamb and beef boning departments must complete a…

A DEDICATED community figure has been hailed as a local hero after his “tireless efforts” to help his neighbours. Colin Matthews has become a familiar and trusted face on the Fron estate in Old Colwyn after “going above and beyond” to assist his fellow residents. The 74-year-old community stalwart devotes much of his spare time to acts of kindness to his friends around the estate, managed by social housing provider Cartrefi Conwy. From collecting prescriptions to going shopping on their behalf and helping to resolve any issues they may have, Colin always goes out of his way to help others.…

An Anglesey sheep farmer hopes to capture health-conscious customers with the launch of flavoured Welsh ewe’s milk drinks. Huw Jones is among a growing number of Welsh farmers joining the burgeoning dairy sheep sector, and he has just launched his enterprise – Llaeth Medra Milk. Huw said, “There is a growing global market for sheep milk, especially with people looking into different types of milk alternatives. I’m particularly keen to target sports people and the health conscious. “Sheep milk is high in vitamins B6 and B12, also iron, zinc and essential amino acids. Also, it has a high calcium, protein,…

Brides-to-be can now shop for that perfect dress for their big day not only in style, but also without breaking the bank, and, while helping the planet. A new specialist pre-loved bridal boutique has just opened in the Tŷ Hafan Emporium store on 55 Frogmore Street in Abergavenny. There brides-to-be can shop for cut-price designer dresses, some pre-loved and many new with tags on, and all priced between £50 and £200, as well as enjoy a complementary personal styling session. Anthea Charles, Manager of Tŷ Hafan Emporium Store, Abergavenny, explains:  “Our charity shop on Frogmore Street is already very popular, and we found that we were getting quite a few donations of really gorgeous wedding dresses.  “So we decided to convert an office at the back…

An investment and redevelopment opportunity for Pentyrch Primary School could be developed as part of proposals to increase primary school provision in the North West of the city. A report to Cardiff Council’s Cabinet makes recommendations that a public consultation is held on proposals to expand the school from140 to 210 places, and to establish nursery provision of 48 part-time places at the school. If progressed, the proposals would mean the school could benefit from enhanced school buildings, improved learning environments andsupport the school to maintain and continue to build on its recent progress. Theestablishment of nursery provision at the…

Cardiff wants to double the number of people who use buses in the city as part of its plans to reduce congestion and improve air quality across the city. The city’s council has drawn up a nine-point strategy designed to make buses a more attractive and affordable option for commuters including: Introducing cheaper fares; Working with Transport for Wales (TfW) to develop an integrated ticketing system which works with the Metro; Getting more low-emission buses on the road; Building infrastructure which will make bus travel easier and quicker; and Creating a better customer service. The council’s Cabinet will consider the…

Ministers have confirmed face coverings will continue to play an important role in helping keep us all safe from coronavirus in Wales. As the Welsh Government prepares to publish an updated Coronavirus Control Plan, setting out what will happen beyond alert level one, face coverings will continue to be required in certain settings, such as public transport and taxis, and health and social care, as a minimum, while coronavirus remains a public health threat. Active further consideration is being given to whether face coverings should also be required in other settings, such as retail, if restrictions are relaxed further. Wales is currently at alert level one – face coverings are mandatory…