Author: Rhys Gregory

In light of the ongoing situation the United Kingdom faces with Covid-19 and in line with medical advice, Chapter Arts Centre has closed with immediate effect until 19th April 2020.  In a statement on their website, they say they haven’t taken the decision lightly: “This has been a very difficult decision to make but the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic is now at heightened levels and the health and safety of our audiences, customers, staff, volunteers, performers, artists and tenants is our number one priority. We believe that to temporarily close to the public is the best decision based…

The Welsh Government has announced plans to close schools from Friday due to coronavirus. In a statement this afternoon, the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams, has said that they plan to bring forward the Easter break for schools in Wales. Schools across Wales will close for statutory provision of education at the latest on 20 March 2020. Kirsty Williams’ statement in full: “We are in an unprecedented period, one that is changing hour-by-hour, and governments around the world are having to make quick decisions. “Firstly, I would like to extend my gratitude to all those working in our education and childcare…

Wales’ biggest science and discovery centre, Techniquest has decided to temporarily close its doors following Mondays Government recommendation- to prepare for self-isolation amid COVID-19 movement across the UK. Techniquest has followed Government protocol since the virus was first confirmed in the UK -providing extra sanitation for visitors and staff, and maintaining a high cleaning standard. However, in current circumstances, the sensible decision has been made to close its doors on a temporary basis to eliminate the chances of the virus spreading further. Techniquest CEO, Lesley Kirkpatrick today commented: “This has been a really difficult decision for us to make, but…

The former Brymbo iron and steel works near Wrexham will be transformed into a new visitor attraction, community hub and business space thanks to a grant of £4,147,200 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The five-year project will deliver new facilities, jobs, training and apprenticeships for the area, as well as protect and open up to visitors the internationally important 300 million year old ‘fossil forest’ that was discovered during open cast coal mining in 2003. Re-working an industrial legacy Nick Amyes, Chair of Brymbo Heritage Trust, said: “Brymbo’s coal was medal winning, its iron fuelled the expansion of steam…

Two successful Swansea projects are in the running for prestigious UK awards that promote the positive effects of sport and activity. Manselton Youth Club and Us Girls Swansea are shortlisted for the 2020 StreetGames Awards. The awards scheme showcases the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people. The youth club was established by Swansea Council’s sport and health team around a year ago. A partnership with South Wales Police and the SwansTrust, it has the support of Manselton Community Centre’s voluntary management committee. Us Girls Swansea Camps launched around five years ago and are…

A five-year-old girl from Rhyl used her newfound confidence and skills to help assist her toddler sister after a fall. Felicity Kent was out with her Mum, Jenny, 37, Sister Juliet, 2, and their Nan, Janet, when Juliet fell and hit her head. Jenny said: “I was out shopping to get a new phone and popped into a phone shop while my mum looked after the girls. “When I came out, I could see Juliet on the floor, trying to cry, but couldn’t.” Felicity, the older of the two sisters, calmly explained she thought Juliet had hit her head and…

Go Carz, the UK’s sixth biggest private hire operator has been acquired by Veezu, the UK’s biggest private hire business. Nathan Bowles, Veezu CEO said: “I’m delighted to welcome everyone at Go Carz to Veezu. Go Carz is an extremely well managed and established business that complements our existing private hire brands. I look forward to working with Carl Wilday, Graham Hoof and Robin Gibson who will be helping us realise the Go Carz regional growth plan.” Go Carz complete more than 5 million journeys a year and will be a significant boost to the 13 million bookings completed by…

Some schools across Wales have started to close or partially close, despite official advice from Government that they should stay open.  Cardiff is one local authority allowing you to check online to see if your primary, secondary or further education school is still open. At the time of writing, all schools remain open in Cardiff. The school checker page shows the open or closed status of all Cardiff schools that are managed by Cardiff Council. Staff at the school and within the council’s education team are able to update the status of a school should it need to close for…

Three helpless rabbits have been found dumped at a Morrisons supermarket in Barry. RSPCA Cymru was alerted shortly after a member of the public reported finding the rabbits last Tuesday (10 March), at Waterfront Retail Park in the Vale of Glamorgan town. Two of the rabbits were found inside a supermarket trolley, with a third in a crisp box placed in the trolley. Nothing in the boxes gave any clues as to who owns the rabbits or where they came from, and none of the three were microchipped. The rabbits were taken to a nearby Pets at Home store, who…

Seel and Co auctioneers is revolutionising the auction market by offering virtual reality (VR) viewings on some of its auction lots. The century old Cardiff-based auction house is offering prospective buyers the opportunity to have a VR tour of certain catalogued properties, particularly those which are difficult to access. The move is aimed at innovating the auction market and attracting new buyers who may otherwise be put off by the fact that they can’t view a property in person. Seel and Co, one of the oldest independent chartered surveyors, block management, lettings and auction houses in the UK, also moved…