Author: Rhys Gregory

Staycations in the UK provide individuals with the opportunity to explore more of their country, take a break from their hectic day-to-day lives, and of course, make lots of fantastic new memories. Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, eager holidaymakers will be unable to head off on any exciting trips in the next few weeks – but that doesn’t mean individuals can’t start planning for them. From the city to the countryside, now is the perfect time to do some research on what trip would suit you best. If you’re looking for the ideal vehicle to get you from location to…

Deliveroo has today announced that tens of thousands of NHS staff will now be able to order a free meal on the app or website after the company’s campaign to feed the country’s heroic healthcare workers raised more than £1.5million. Deliveroo has pledged to make 500,000 meals available to NHS workers in hospitals across the UK for free and announced that customers could donate towards this on the food delivery company’s app. Now, after a staggering show of support from customers and corporate partners donating to the campaign, Deliveroo is extending the offer, allowing tens of thousands of NHS workers…

Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport Lee Waters has revealed that crucial work to produce much needed medical scrubs for the NHS is under way at three sites across Wales. When the Welsh Government was notified that the Far East and sub-continent would be partially closing down production at the end of March as a result of coronavirus, it took immediate action to secure a large amount of fabric from within the UK market so that it could be used to produce up to 2500 scrubs per week in Wales . The Welsh Government passed the fabric it has purchased…

The coronavirus lockdown has cost tourism in North Wales £100 million in lost takings over the Easter bank holiday weekend, it’s been revealed. Jim Jones, the chief executive of North Wales Tourism, says many tourism businesses were telling them they may not survive the economic carnage caused by the pandemic. Traditionally, Easter marked the beginning of the main tourism season where operators reaped the rewards of their investment. The Covid-19 crisis hit at a time when the visitor economy was booming. There were record levels of private and public sector investment while the annual level of spending by tourists had…

Rutherford Health has announced that it has commenced coronavirus antibody testing for staff and patients throughout its network of Rutherford Cancer Centres. Tests are being carried out at the centres in Reading, Newport (South Wales), Bedlington, Northumberland and Liverpool and are being processed at a laboratory in Neasden, Middlesex. Data from the testing is being provided to Government ministers and advisers on testing. Professor Karol Sikora, chief medical officer, Rutherford Health, said: “It is vital that patients are as safe as possible when they are being treated and testing will help enormously. It is also hugely important that medical and…

A young farmer preparing to trek mount Kilimanjaro in aid of mental health charity MIND is a step closer to his challenge thanks to kind hearted cheesemakers at South Caernarfon Creameries. Meilyr Williams, 19, is preparing for a six-day trek to the highest point in Africa, in a bid to raise awareness of mental health issues in the rural economy. He’s received a boost to his fundraising challenge thanks to sponsorship from the team at South Caernarfon Creameries dairy co-operative, which proudly owned by its 130 farming members across North and Mid-Wales. He has so far raised more than £1,000…

SMOKERS could catch Covid-19 more easily because smoking means they touch their faces more often. That’s the warning from the World Health Organisation and leading scientists who are urging smokers to give up the habit. The WHO has warned on its website that the hand to mouth action of smoking could put smokers more at risk of contracting the virus. “Smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 as the act of smoking means that fingers (and possibly contaminated cigarettes) are in contact with lips which increases the possibility of transmission of virus from hand to mouth.” They were…

Founders of Warrior Women Collective, Charlie Morgan and Amy Holland, have been recognised for their ‘remarkable accomplishments’ by gender equality charity Chwarae Teg. Charlie and Amy have been shortlisted for a Womenspire Award in the Rising Star category. The Womenspire Awards, run by Chwarae Teg, aim to celebrate the achievements of Welsh women in every aspect of life. Since launching in 2017, more than 1,000 women from across Wales have been united through the events held by Warrior Women Collective. Bringing together like-minded women – in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment – the monthly events feature a range of…

Many third sector organisations are facing significant financial challenges as the lockdown in the UK continues. Techniquest – an educational charity and Wales’ largest science discovery centre- has joined the #EveryDayCounts movement to draw public attention to wider financial impacts and convince Government to do more to support all third sector organisations. #EveryDayCounts is the latest from the Charity Finance Group (CFG), who are actively campaigning on behalf of third sector organisations and asking the UK Government for financial support during this time. The campaign encourages organisations to join the movement, share their story and grow its support network. As…

The East Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme will protect 1,650 properties in East Rhyl and will be funded through the Welsh Government, as well as part funding by Denbighshire County Council. Preparatory work on the two year project will start onsite on April 16 with the main contractor Balfour Beatty putting in a range of additional measures to ensure it can adhere to the latest UK guidelines around Covid 19, ensuring there will be no impact on public safety. The proposed scheme involves the placement of 128,000 tonnes of rock armour in front of the existing sea defences at East Rhyl,…