Author: Rhys Gregory

Individuals from the Ministry of Defence’s 1st Battalion The Rifles and Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion have been recognised for their work managing testing units in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Mobile Testing Units (MTU’s) were deployed throughout the UK in response to COVID-19 under Operation Rescript. The MTU managed logistics in the community, delivering and collecting antigen tests from patients before they attended hospital, as well as supporting the Community Testing Units (CTU’s) and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in a wide variety of other roles associated with the fight against COVID-19. Thanks to the hard…

A gifted learner from Aberdare is one step closer to his dream of designing the sustainable cities of the future after achieving top grades and securing his place at university. Armed with AAB grades in biology, chemistry and law, eighteen-year-old Scott Harris is set to head to Liverpool University in September to study Biological and Medical Sciences. The talented teenager, who is passionate about biodiversity, is hoping to pursue a career in biophilic architecture – a role which would see him design urban buildings that incorporate natural and sustainable elements such as green roof gardens, recycled rainwater, solar panels and…

Welsh Ambulance Service recently experienced its busiest day since New Year’s Day. The service dealt with 1,495 incidents across Wales on Wednesday, its most eventful day of the year so far second only to 01 January, when it had 1,593 incidents. Incidents for the period 06-12 August are up by 10% compared to the previous seven days (30 July-05 August), up by 18% compared to the same period last month (06-12 July) and by 11% on the same period last year (06-12 August 2019). On A-level results day and with the warm weather set to continue into the weekend, the…

Green Man is thrilled to present ‘Field of Streams’, a virtual event taking place on 22 – 23rd August. Expect never-before-released sets, including Father John Misty, Eels, Stella Donelly and Adwaith, make sure to tune in live as the sets will only be available as they stream! Alongside this will be a line-up of performing arts, with specially commissioned shows from the finest Welsh performing artists around – Krystal Lowe, Hijinx, Kitsch & Sync, Pocket Rocket Productions, Wheelabouts, Light, Ladd and Emberton, Kris Hubble & 9 Foot Stories. There will also be a special performance from Pictish Trail on the…

AN UNPRECEDENTED academic year concluded with incredible A Level results for the country’s number one college. Coleg Cambria retained its position as Wales’ leading further education institution with an overall pass rate of 99.7%. However, with national uncertainty over grade changes in past days the college is focused on supporting students whose marks may have been adversely affected. Despite the Coronavirus impacting upon programmes and courses at Deeside Sixth Form Centre and Yale in Wrexham, learners were able to complete their studies in lockdown thanks to the actions of caring staff using innovative technology, video conferencing and online platforms. Many…

The age-old question, to dunk or to drizzle? What’s the best way to savour Domino’s delicious dip? You don’t have to decide anymore. For the one in five of Domino’s fans who love to drizzle the iconic Garlic & Herb sauce on top of their pizza, life has just been made that little bit easier. Domino’s – the nation’s best loved pizza company – has answered the prayers of drizzlers across the nation by creating ‘The Drizzler’ limited edition 320ml bottles for the very first time. The Drizzler bottle has been designed specifically to make drizzling simple, with a nozzle…

A pair of 10-year-old budding authors have had their efforts to raise awareness of diabetes recognised with a Diabetes UK Inspire Award. Katie Courtney, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease in June 2017, and her friend Ava Morgan were awarded the Diabetes UK Cymru Young People’s Outstanding Contribution Award. Last year, the two friends were inspired to create their book, ‘Hypo Dino’, to help explain parts of Katie’s condition, after a local author visited their school. Katie wrote the words, while Ava was responsible for illustrations.  But when Katie took the picture book to one of her Clinic appointments, her…

A WELSH pet food company is bucking the trend of economic downturn and celebrating a clutch of national awards for its natural pet food as the business continues to grow, despite the challenges presented by the Covid19 pandemic. Burns Pet Nutrition, a family business based in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, has scooped four prestigious awards this summer, placing it amongst major corporate competitors. In early July, the first ever Which? Magazine Consumers Association dog food brand survey saw Burns Pet Nutrition come out on top in the poll of 2,594 members. The survey highlighted Which? members’ favourite pet food brands, ranked by…

Three gulls have lost their lives after being shot in the Port Talbot area by air rifle pellets. Reports were made to the RSPCA concerning the three birds in two separate incidents near Isaac Business Park in the South Wales town. A member of the public spotted two stricken gulls on Henshaw Street on 9 July – and contacted the RSPCA. The birds both had damaged wings, and one was bleeding heavily. Sadly, both had to be put to sleep soon afterwards to avoid additional suffering – with further examination confirming both had been shot. In a separate incident, a…

South Wales Police have been providing an increased police presence across communities in South Wales after the number of drink and drug drive arrests increased over the lockdown period. Despite Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, analysis of drink and drug driving trends shows that there has been an increase in arrests this year compared to last year. Between 23rd March – 31st July 2020, drink driving arrests increased by almost 9%, and drug driving arrests increased by almost 50% compared to arrests made during this time in 2019. Officers are currently carrying out increased operational activity to deter and target those driving…