Author: Rhys Gregory

Work on Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus station is almost complete, with the building on schedule for its planned spring 2021 opening. The imposing structure is now clearly visible above the town centre skyline as it edges closer to becoming the finished article – a 21st century bus station that will be the hub of transport communications across the county borough. The external cladding, glazing, stonework and zinc sheeting have all been completed. The construction of the roads, footways, retaining walls and kerbs and tarmac are progressing at pace, as are internal works including the décor, concourse timber, joinery items such…

The Welsh Grand National at Chepstow is one of the highlights of the National Hunt horse racing programme at Christmastime. Traditionally run on the 27 December it has been a launchpad for great staying steeplechasers. Former winner Native River went on to land the Cheltenham Gold Cup later in his career, for example. Who are some of the leading contenders for the 2020 Welsh Grand National? If you were to look at a leading horse racing betting exchange, the runners below would all feature among the favourites. Let’s take a look at why. Secret Reprieve https://twitter.com/tatts_ireland/status/1335238216350371840 Nothing makes the nation prouder than a Welsh…

Brecon Carreg today announced plans to open a new warehouse near its existing facility in Trap, South Wales. The company, founded in 1978, produces natural mineral water for a large number of retailers and wholesalers across Wales and the UK. The new warehouse, based in Pen Y Banc, will give the company greater flexibility to sell directly to the public with the introduction of a shop front and a van sales operation. The introduction of the warehouse will move the company into a position to sell in smaller quantities to customers and small businesses in and around South Wales. The…

Cardiff Capital Region’s Regional Cabinet have  agreed its latest investment as it seeks to boost the south-east Wales economy in the wake of Covid-19. £4.4m has been awarded to Zip World in the form of a 5 year repayable loan to replicate their successful North Wales adventure business on the CCR Tower Colliery site. This investment will preserve and regenerate one of the most iconic sites in the region whilst creating significant economic benefits for the whole region. The Zip World Tower Project will create an anchor visitor destination in the City Region and, in so doing, will complement and…

With the busy festive season approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling on Wales’ 410,000 Self Assessment customers not to miss the 31 January deadline. The 2019-20 tax return can be finalised at any time up to the deadline but HMRC is encouraging customers to complete it early to allow for more time to pay their tax bill or set up a payment plan. Customers must complete a Self Assessment return if: they’ve earned more than £2,500 from renting out property they’ve received, or their partner has received, Child Benefit and either of them had an annual income of…

The next in Sherman Theatre’s Heart of Cardiff audio theatre series will be Housemates by Tim Green, in association with one of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies Hijinx. When Ely hospital patient Alan Duncan crashed into the life of student Jim Mansell, it set in motion a series of events which led to a revolution in care. Jim and fellow students went on to live together with hospital patients in a shared house close to the Sherman. Joe Murphy said: “We’re so proud to be working with Hijinx on this distinctly Cardiffian true story. The impact of Alan Duncan and…

A leading North Wales law firm has made a number of key appointments and unveiled plans to move to a new head office in Rhyl. Gamlins Law has brought on board experienced criminal solicitor Craig Hutchinson, commercial property lawyer Ben Whiting, conveyancing solicitor Joanne Jones, compliance manager Suzy Hutchinson and finance manager Huw Rees. The firm will also move to new offices in Rhyl over the coming months after purchasing Morfa Hall as its new HQ, previously the home of the Wales Council for Voluntary Action. Gamlins Law, which employs over 70 people, also has offices in Mold, Ruthin, Denbigh…

A SCHOOLBOY who had a cardiac arrest on two separate occasions has thanked the paramedic who saved his life – twice. Ioan Kennard, of Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, was holidaying in Italy last August when he fell unconscious while swimming in the sea. Quick-thinking Dave Moodley, a Welsh Ambulance Service paramedic who was on holiday with Ioan’s family, stepped in and delivered CPR which saved the 15-year-old boy’s life. In January of this year, disaster struck again when Ioan collapsed and stopped breathing while walking to catch the school bus. By chance, an off-duty Dave saw the commotion and intervened…

FSB Wales has today published its manifesto for the next Welsh Parliament elections in May 2021. Our Business is Wales – FSB’s Vision for 2020-2025 outlines the economic priorities that are crucial for Wales’ political parties as we head into an election that comes at a critical time for Wales’ business community. Throughout 2020 FSB Wales has spoken to thousands of business owners and self-employed individuals as part of the Our Business is Wales campaign. Through survey work, online events, digital work and many individual conversations up and down the country more members than ever before have been engaged in…

National kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus is set to open its first ever store in Newport town centre. Located at the Kingsway Shopping Centre in Newport between Starbucks and Warren James, it will open its doors on December 28th at 9:30AM, serving customers across Newport, Cwmbran, Caerleon and the surrounding areas. The new showroom will harness the latest technology to provide virtual appointments and use its online 3D planning and design tool to create kitchens remotely for local customers that do not wish to come to the store. Boasting 1,486 square foot of retail space, the Newport store will employ two new…