Author: Rhys Gregory

Thank you to the Glee Club for inviting us along in exchange for this review. Over the passed four days, The Glee Club Cardiff has played host to a fantastic line-up of Welsh comedy talent to celebrate St David’s Day.  On the bill last night was the brilliant Robin Morgan, Tudur Owen, Jennny Collier and kick-ass comedian Mike Bubbins. They didn’t pull any punches and were all fully in their element… and the audience loved it! The Glee Club itself is of course no stranger to any of this, as they regularly hold speaking events such as Ignite and music cabaret…

1st March is a day for those who live in Wales, and Welsh people all over the world, to celebrate their unique culture and history, through food, poetry, art, and music, and of course the national emblems of daffodils, leeks and dragons! In Wales, Help for Heroes’ Community Recovery Team based in Treforest, near Pontypridd, delivers life-changing services to wounded, injured and sick service Armed Forces personnel and veterans throughout the year.  Recovery Manager Shelley Elgin says, “Our key workers, veterans’ clinical liaison, fellowship and sports coordinators travel across Wales and Hereford providing holistic support to men and women whose…

Cwmbran’s NP44 3 postcode sector has landed 606 people with a share of a £3 million prize, after it won this month’s People’s Postcode Lottery’s Postcode Millions draw. Six neighbours playing with the full winning postcode, NP44 3DD, picked up cheques for the biggest prize sums – each winning an incredible £196,528. And the good news kept coming for one of the lucky six Poppy Field Avenue winners, who doubled their winnings to a whopping £393,056 thanks to playing with two tickets. The remaining winners received cheques ranging from £2,387 and £9,548, depending on how many tickets they play with.…

A shock new report that reveals that almost a quarter of street drugs are not what users think they are has prompted a police boss to renew his call for urgent reforms to prevent more drug-related deaths. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones said the study that was published British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology underlined the need for drugs to be regulated. Mr Jones, a former police inspector, is writing a letter to the Ministry of Justice asking the Government look at the matter again. His plea comes after it was revealed that drug-related deaths in the UK…

This week, Welsh rugby star Shane Williams, has shone a light on how the world of rugby is working to reduce concussions (Shane Williams: Rugby, Concussion and Me now available on BBC iplayer). Meanwhile, one local Cardiff team, the Headway Select XV, champions this very issue. Founder and Team Captain, Chris Case, started the team after his wife made an incredible recovery from an aneurysm. “I recognized how lucky we were and wanted to do something for others who weren’t so fortunate”, Chris explained, “I couldn’t think of a better way than through rugby because of the overwhelming support we…

Bethan Jelfs, customer delivery director for Transport for Wales Rail Services, and Chris Pearce, Network Rail’s Head of Operations for Wales and the Borders said: “Following flooding at a number of locations across Wales caused by heavy and sustained rain falling on already saturated ground, our frontline teams are working round the clock to reopen affected lines as soon as possible. “A number of lines remain closed however, and with Storm Jorge set to bring strong winds of up to 75 mph on Saturday, Transport for Wales and Network Rail are urging all customers to check their journeys prior to…

UPDATE 10:44am: The critical incident declared following flooding and severe weather related incidents has now been stood down. Following flooding and severe weather related incidents which have occurred overnight and through the course of the morning, a critical incident has been declared and South Wales Police is co-ordinating a multi-agency response. The emergency services, jointly with local authority planning departments, local health boards, and organisations such as Natural Resources Wales and utility companies, are working continuously to ensure the safety and welfare of those affected, minimise damage to infrastructure and property, and minimise disruption. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service…

South Wales Police is appealing for information after a serious road traffic collision on the A4226 Barry at 2.30am this morning. A pedestrian was in collision with a vehicle. The road is currently closed between the Travelodge Hotel to the roundabout where the A4226 meets Port Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, which is often used to access Cardiff Airport, and use alternative routes where possible. Delays are expected in the area. Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact 101 quoting occurrence 2000074049

Chapter is proud to be hosting Cardiff Animation Festival (CAF) for its second year. Over four days, from 2–5 April 2020, CAF will showcase some of the best animation from all over the world for adults, families and filmmakers. In addition to the broad selection of animated short films, the festival also features masterclasses, workshops, filmmaker Q+As, retrospectives, an education program, behind-the-scenes screenings, industry events, panels, networking events and parties. Held at Chapter, CAF is focal point for Cardiff’s thriving animation community and a meeting place for industry, independent animators and enthusiasts from the wider animation world. CAF provides a…

Monmouthshire-based Caldicot Group is sponsoring The Junior Newport Corries Blues and is providing full kit for the under 7’s team whose club is the Newport Corinthians. The club which is based at Coronation Park, Newport, will benefit from full kit sponsorship from Caldicot Group. Gavin Edwards, Managing Director, Caldicot Group, said: “We were approached by the Junior team to help them with sponsorship in some capacity. As a company, we believe it is vitally important to support the local community. We are proud to be able to provide the under 7s with a new kit and help encourage fitness and…