Author: Rhys Gregory

Famous for his long blond locks, Hibbard will be braving the clippers LIVE this Friday 30th April AT 3:30pm. Allowing all of his hair to be chopped off for charity encouraging donations to UK Mental Health efforts across the UK. The confirmed charities the fundraising efforts will be put towards are Samaritans and Young Minds. Tune in on the People’s Captain Facebook page (link below) at 3:30pm today, Friday 30th April to see the heroic efforts as this lock-loving rugby pro bares all. The event will be live streamed on People’s Captain Instagram and Facebook page. About People’s Captain The People’s Captain is a new beer…

Businesses in Wales reported their optimism in the economy had vastly improved in April, up 15 points month-on-month to a near two-year high 19%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commerical Banking. Yet despite this, companies in Wales reported lower confidence in their own business prospects, down 16 points at -1%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, this gives a headline confidence reading of 9%, the same reading as March. The Business Barometer questions 1,200 businesses monthly and provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide. When it comes to jobs, a…

Cardiff’s latest and most luxurious destination, The Parkgate Hotel, will launch in style with amazing opportunities to stay close to the action when the might of the southern hemisphere visit Wales for this year’s Autumn Nations Series. Operated on behalf of the Welsh Rugby Union, The Parkgate is located just a drop kick from Principality Stadium and will open in time for the big autumn clashes with New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji and Australia. New computer-generated images released to mark the launch of the hotel brand show how the development will breathe new life into two of Cardiff’s most historic…

NEWPORT dad Tim Moody and daughter Evie are planting 100 sunflower seeds this weekend to raise vital funds for children and young people with cancer, in memory of Tim’s best friend who lost his life to cancer one year ago, in May 2020. The fundraising challenge is part of the Captain Tom 100 challenge and the pair are raising funds for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. Tim, 37, a local pastor in Risca, Newport, said: “I’m raising money for CLIC Sargent after the fantastic support they provided my dear friend Jon during his…

Blake Morgan has elected Kath Shimmin as its new and first female Chair. Four newly elected partners will also join the firm’s Board from 1 May. Named in the 2021 Legal 500 Hall of Fame, Kath has more than 25 years’ experience in the finance sector. She joined the firm in 1994 and was promoted to partner in 1997. Since then, she has been focused on setting up, building and leading a specialist Banking and Finance practice within the firm. She also leads the firm’s gender strategy, part of the firm’s wider initiatives spearheading the advancement of diversity and inclusion…

Swansea Bay has become home to a host of up-and-coming food and drink producers, with new ventures booming across the region. Many are being helped by Cywain – a Menter a Busnes project that supports the development of growth-orientated businesses in the food and drink sector in Wales. In recognition of the rapidly growing number of small and new food and drink businesses singing up to the project, Cywain has appointed a dedicated Development Manager covering Swansea, Neath, and Port Talbot. Ffion Jones will continue working with existing Cywain clients, bring on new clients  and enhance Cywain’s network of support,…

SMART Towns specialist Clive Davies has been appointed by Antur Cymru Enterprise to head up a new department for Digital Development which will be exploring opportunities presented to both towns and businesses from adopting IoT technology. Clive Davies an established member of Antur Cymru Enterprise and the Telemat IT Support team, brings a wealth of experience as a pioneer of SMART Town methodologies. Antur Cymru will work not only with towns to install and maintain technologies such as LoRaWAN, a low-cost system that facilitates a wide range of monitoring applications but also with businesses to explore further applications for the…

Taco Bell; the world-famous Mexican-inspired restaurant brand will open a new restaurant in Talbot Green on Friday 14th May for take away and click and collect orders, and Monday 17th May for dine in. The launch will mark the brand’s 59th UK restaurant opening. Customers will be able to order in advance via the Taco Bell app or use the digital kiosks in-store to takeaway. Delivery via Uber Eats will be available from Monday 24th May. Local Llantrisant residents are invited to say ‘Hola’ to Taco Bell with a free taco offer when customers download the Taco Bell UK app.…

Residents living near Brombil Reservoir in Margam, Port Talbot, have been suffering from a huge rise in the reservoir’s popularity largely due to people seeking to post photographs of it on social media. It has led to frequent blocked access and severe parking problems for local residents and access for any emergency vehicles has often become blocked. There are also issues involving littering and dog mess. As a result, Neath Port Talbot Council is politely requesting that recreational visitors stay away from the reservoir while a solution to the parking and other problems is worked on. Police, councillors and others…

Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) has been working with Porthcawl Town Council to help provide temporary additional toilet facilities in the town. With many cafes, pubs and restaurants not open fully due to Welsh Government coronavirus restrictions, there is a reduced number of toilets available for visitors under the local authority’s comfort scheme which involves small grants to local businesses in return for the business opening up its toilets to non-paying customers. Earlier this month, temporary toilets were made available at Griffin Park Community Centre as well as the sports pavilion at Rest Bay Playing Fields with both facilities open…