Author: Rhys Gregory

People across Wales and England are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help stop the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves and their loved ones as case numbers rise. The app launches today (Thursday 24) after positive trials and will be a useful tool when used alongside Wales’ successful manual contact tracing system. It will be available to those aged 16 and over, and forms a central part of the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect programme identifying contacts of those who have tested positive for coronavirus. The roll-out of the app in Wales coincides with a national campaign…

Eye-catching designs have been unveiled for a café-restaurant that will stand at the heart of new parkland next to Swansea’s emerging indoor arena. They show that the pavilion-style attraction will stand close to the arena’s striking curved skin that will be illuminated by more than 70,000 programmable LED light bulbs. The building, with an engineered timber frame and strong green credentials, will have an area of outdoor seating under canopies so guests can fully enjoy the experience of being in the 1.1-acre coastal park. There will be indoor seating too. Its position and height – around 6m above Oystermouth Road…

It has been announced today that Coleg Gwent has successfully achieved prestigious Gold status in the Cyber-First School/College scheme. The award comes after many months of hard work with key industry partners – Thales, Fujitsu and Admiral – and following on from the exciting launch of a co-designed industry led Cyber Security Qualification. In a world where Cyber Security is a fast-growing industry, Coleg Gwent is proud to be a college that’s showing true leadership in Cyber Security education and outreach by equipping learners with the skills they need for the jobs of the future. Investing in a brand new,…

A team appointed to make it easier for employers to engage with the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship Programme to upskill their workforce has just signed up its 500th apprentice. The National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW) Apprenticeships Team supports businesses across Wales in employing apprentices and encourages the recruitment of young people into sectors of national or regional importance. Funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund, the team works closely with employers and interested stakeholders across Wales to handle all Apprenticeship enquiries. The team identifies an employer’s needs and which Apprenticeship framework and pathway are required…

A police boss has spoken of his pride after receiving an award for the fourth year  running for the open and transparent way he and his staff work. The office of North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones has once again been presented with a Transparency Quality Mark by CoPaCC, an organisation that monitors police governance. The accolade was given for making information accessible on his website so that members of the public can find out easily what he’s doing. Mr Jones, a former police inspector, called for more openness and transparency in public life during the campaign that…

Leading Swansea estate agent Belvoir Sales & Lettings have opened their third office, this time in Sketty on the outskirts of the city. Servicing the SA2 postcode area, the new office is the latest expansion for the Swansea franchise which is owned by husband and wife team, Ben and Daisy Davies. “We have been looking to open a branch in the SA2 area for a long time,” said Ben, “but location is critical, so when this property became available, we jumped at the opportunity. Located on the corner of Sketty cross; the new office will join the thriving city centre…

Fast growing Welsh beef jerky snacks manufacturer Trailhead Fine Foods put in a star performance in this year’s Great Taste Awards, the Oscars of the food and drink world. The Welshpool-based company is celebrating after hearing that its Spicy Chilli and new Teriyaki beef jerky flavours impressed the Great Taste judges so much that they awarded them a one star award each, recognising them as “food that delivers fantastic flavour”. A change in recipes means that all the company’s snacks are gluten free and carry ‘Get Jerky’ branding. It’s the second year running that Spicy Chilli has won a prestigious…

Aberaeron has a dynamic coastline with a legacy of flooding and damage from storms. These events continue today and with the onset of climate change and the predicted rises in sea levels these events are likely to increase in frequency and severity. Aberaeron is exposed to a wide range of wave conditions from the North-West and South-Westerly directions; with storm waves entering through the harbour entrance causing overtopping of the harbour walls and in extreme conditions overtopping the inner secondary wall. Storms in December 2013, January 2014 and October 2017 led to the closure of Quay Parade and overtopping of…

A man has been charged in connection with an incident in Ely on Saturday afternoon. Officers were called to Stanway Road at around 4pm to reports of a road traffic collision. A 46-year-old woman and 27-year-old man were injured during the incident and it is believed the car involved – a silver Mazda MX5 – also collided with a dog. The woman continues to receive treatment at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Russell Anthony Flynn has been charged with two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and two counts of wounding with intent. Flynn, 41, from Llandaff,…

Tin Can Kitchen, a food delivery service that launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, is gearing up to open a second shipping container kitchen next month, offering something completely different to its current street food inspired menu. Well known throughout Newport for its burgers, hot dogs and burritos, the owners of Tin Can Kitchen are planning something completely different for their second kitchen, which will also be housed in a converted shipping container. With its own separate, albeit familiar, identity, ‘Tin Can Kitchen presents…Al Forno’ will operate as a bakery and sandwich bar throughout the daytime and a…