Author: Rhys Gregory

Principality Building Society has donated its unused maintenance vehicles to support the services of two charities and a community project in south Wales. The charities benefitting from the donation are Welsh-based homelessness charities Llamau and The Wallich, and community-based project Free Bikes 4 Kids. The vehicles will be used by Llamau and The Wallich to support their mobile outreach services, which include delivering hot food and providing accommodation support to people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in Wales. Mike Jones, founder of Free Bikes 4 Kids will use the van as a delivery vehicle, to transport the bikes he restores…

While the symptoms may vary, most children with autism show signs of difficulty in communicating verbally and non-verbally, a lack of social skills, and the inability to relate to the world around them. Detecting autism early is necessary to help the child receive the intensive care and intervention they need in order to mitigate the effects of autism and help your child to develop.  This article will look at the difficulty of diagnosing autism and how to spot it in children of different ages. The Difficult with Early Diagnosis Diagnosing autism is not easy since there is no medical test…

Adventure Coachlines launches a series of day trips to restore confidence in coach travel while providing travellers with a low cost and convenient way to sightsee across the UK.

Joan Brown, a teacher who is currently studying a Level 4 Leadership and Management Apprenticeship has put her new skills into practice, producing 5,000 protective face-visors for staff in local hospitals and care homes. Joan, 40, was the driving force behind the activity at Ysgol Clywedog which saw colleagues and members of the local community donate their time and resources to produce face visors to combat the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Welsh Government recently announced a £40m jobs and skills package which will be crucial in incentivising employers to recruit and retain up to 5,000 apprentices, like…

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend has announced the expansion of the centre’s impressive retail selection with the opening of luxury beauty brand, Molton Brown.   From Thursday 10th  September, London’s fragrance, bath and body experts, Molton Brown, will be opening a pop-up at the centre, offering luxurious and cruelty-free products, including unique fragrances tailored to both men and women. To celebrate Molton Brown’s arrival at the centre, the first 150 guests will be invited to purchase the brand’s unique Coastal or Jasmine fragrance layering gift set for the special price of £12 each(RRP £65). Shoppers will also receive a free Fragrance…

An Oil 4 Wales filling station in Nantycaws which has been “totally transformed” is nearing completion leading to the creation of vital new jobs in the community.   The filling station near Carmarthen, which has been undergoing extensive building and redevelopment works since 2018, is set to be completed in October.  Anticipation for the launch of the new site has been mounting, as it will generate jobs, and create a new community hub, shop, and restaurant.  Ten additional staff will be recruited across the site, adding to nine roles which have been created over the past year.  The new development will see the existing site along the…

The family of the motorcyclist who died on Sunday (6 Sep) in a single vehicle collision on the B4512 Penrhys Road, have paid tribute to him. David Pritchard, 27, from Tonypandy, died despite the best efforts of the emergency services. “Fly High Big Man,’ they said in their tribute. “David was a local delivery driver. He was a funny, loving and a caring man who enjoyed life to the fullest. “He loved his motorbikes, Formula 1 racing and rugby. “He was a much loved son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew and…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales and RDP Law are joining forces to discuss the issue of land disputes and are hosting a special members webinar to address this complex, costly and contentious area of litigation. The event, which is free for FUW members, will take place on Wednesday 16 September at 7pm via Zoom and aims to shed light on the land registry process, boundary disputes, the importance of an accurate plan, rights of way and experts will share their top tips for avoiding litigation. Keynote speaker on the night is Rhys Evans, senior associate within RDP’s litigation department, heading…

A SCHOOLGIRL with a rare neurological condition has inspired the Welsh Ambulance Service to produce a new resource to help children understand what happens if they call 999. Matilda Evans, of Carmarthenshire, has microcephaly, a condition where a baby is born with a small head or the head stops growing after birth. The nine-year-old is a frequent visitor to hospital but previous bad experiences have left her with anxiety about healthcare professionals. Matilda’s mother Cheryl said: “Matilda was born with microcephaly, which means that she has learning difficulties and seizures as well as problems with her heart and eyes. “I…

Seafood from West Wales is being served in East Wales thanks to a recent partnership between two food businesses. Working together, Torfaen restaurant wholesaler, Vin Sullivan Foods Ltd, and Pembrokeshire seafood business Cardigan Bay Fish have succeeded in boosting their businesses by generating a host of new customers. With support from the Wales Seafood Cluster, the two enterprises are now delivering seafood to customers across South East Wales. The Wales Seafood Cluster is a Cywain-led project which encourages and facilitates collaborative working among businesses and individuals in the seafood sector. Owen Haines, Seafood Cluster Manager (South Wales) said, “Collaboration is…