Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh Government has announced that, from today (Monday 22nd June), all outdoor sport and leisure facilities, with the exception of playgrounds and outdoor gyms, are allowed to open. The changes are part of a comprehensive package of measures being introduced step by step every Monday over the next three weeks. Pupils will return to schools on 29 June and the requirement to stay local will be lifted, if conditions allow on 6 July. On Monday, a series of changes will be made to the coronavirus regulations – the main change will be to enable non-essential retail businesses to open. They…

What could be one of the largest prehistoric sites in the UK has been discovered near Stonehenge by a consortium of archaeologists that includes geoarchaeologist, Dr Martin Bates from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. A massive 2km-wide ring of prehistoric pits up to 10m across and 5m deep has been discovered around the ‘super henge’ at Durrington Walls and the famous site at Woodhenge. The structures have been carbon dated to about 2500BC. Archaeologists believe the circle marks a boundary around the massive henge at Durrington. It is thought the features, along with an internal post line, could…

The CompTIA Security+ credential is aimed at those individuals who want to pursue a career in the cybersecurity domain. It is regarded as the industry standard for the cybersecurity job roles. The certification has also been approved for compliance with the US DoD 8570 standard, which means that you can start to work in government after obtaining it. Many candidates ask plenty of questions about this badge to decide whether they need it at all or not. In this article, we have gathered the most common ones to help all the interested individuals to make this life-changing decision. If you…

YOUNG entrepreneurs were treated to a week of inspirational online workshops and presentations on how to launch a business. TV’s The Apprentice winner Alana Spencer was among the stars and well-known industry names to appear on the first Summer Start-Up Week. Held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the programme was led by FE and HE institutions in Wales – including Coleg Cambria – with guidance on a range of topics from self-employment and networking, to marketing, finance, and patenting. Cambria collaborators Mike Corcoran, Sid Madge, Gareth Jones, Katherine Broadhurst and Limb Art founder Mark Williams also featured during the…

Cardiff-based web design and digital marketing agency, WebBox, has invested in its first permanent premises, three times the size of its previous rented office, with the support of a £400,000 funding package from NatWest. WebBox has used the six-figure funding to purchase a 5000 sq ft office space on Ocean Way in Cardiff after outgrowing its former premises in Penarth. The firm has transformed the space, removing all partitions and ceiling tiles to reveal high ceilings and exposed brickwork. WebBox has also added its own unique touches with the addition of an artificial living wall and new glass partitions. The…

Swansea University’s Professor Dave Worsley has won a prestigious St David Award for his contribution to Innovation, Science and Technology. The national awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales. Professor Worsley, a member of SPECIFIC’s Management Team, Tata Steel-sponsored Professor and Vice President (Innovation) at the University – was recognised for his contribution to Wales by First Minister Mark Drakeford and his advisers. The Innovation, Science and Technology category rewards those who have developed techniques or solutions that meet new requirements and who have provided effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that…

Legal training provider Barbri Altior has leased office space in Park Place in Cardiff city centre. The award-winning legal training provider is part of Barbri International and trains lawyers and trainee solicitors across the UK and internationally via online learning programmes and classroom based training locations around the world. Barbri Altior has leased 1,800 sq ft of newly refurbished office space on the upper ground floor of the 7/8 Park Place period office building on a five year lease.  The landlord was advised in the transaction by property consultancy Knight Frank. Mark Sutton, partner in the offices agency team of…

A special service has been launched to provide ‘telephone friends’ to residents during the coronavirus outbreak and beyond. Denbighshire County Council’s Telephone Befriending service has been set up to check on people’s welfare, offer them regular telephone friendship and alert them to support services. The service is being operated by Council staff and volunteers, including a number of county councillors. Cllr Bobby Feeley, the Council’s Lead member for Well-being and Independence, said: “COVID-19 is having a particularly large impact on the wellbeing of our community, especially those in high-risk categories who are shielding or self-isolating. “This service is open anyone…

Women in Property were not about to let social distancing get in the way of holding their South Wales Student Awards 2020 event. On 17th June, the families, friends and professionals from the built environment industry all celebrated the achievements of the talented regional student finalists…on Zoom. “The National Student Awards programme was established to seek out our top built environment students each year and raise awareness of the many amazing and diverse career opportunities offered across this industry.  The judging panels took place back in February before lockdown hit and, and although it is disappointing not to be able…

St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff has introduced a number of additional health and safety measures, effective from the date non-essential retail stores are permitted to open, in accordance with government guidelines.  The health and safety of guests and staff is St David’s highest priority. As such, the following measures have been introduced, to ensure we can welcome guests back to St David’s in the safest possible way: Hand sanitiser points will be located throughout the centre A one-way system will be in place to ensure social distancing can be maintained and capacity will be limited A queuing system will…