Author: Rhys Gregory

Who said that your home’s roofing system should only be functional? Who said that you cannot go creative with your roofing and inject that wow factor to it? It’s time to inject more life to your roof—especially if aesthetics and efficiency are your things. It’s not all about keeping your home warm. It’s not all about keeping it dry. Making it charming goes a long way in elevating the statue of your home. So, make your roof better with the following explicit roofing ideas. Finished in Thatch Have a cottage design? Well, go for finished in touch roofing option. It…

After laying empty for years, the basement level of the Capitol Shopping Centre in Cardiff city centre is to be turned into a brand-new bar, restaurant and crazy golf venue called Par 59. When complete, the 18,000 sq ft site will boast two permanent independent kitchens, two adults-only, crazy golf courses, two large bar and dining rooms, and a separate area for private bookings. The venue is being developed by the team behind successful Cardiff brand The DEPOT, who recently announced that they are investing £300,000 into a move from their original warehouse venue on Dumballs Road to a new…

Pantomime season has officially arrived in Wales; a time when families come together and the young and old make or relive their childhood experiences. Productions are held up and down the country, with everything from Cinderella at Cardiff New Theatre to Peter Pan at the Swansea Grand Theatre. Although some may not be the most traditional of Christmas stories, they have plenty in common. That being, high production value with big names such as Gok Wan and Tristan Gemmill, a sense of familiarity of watching a panto at Christmas, and the fact that laughs for all ages are practically guaranteed.…

Llantrisant-based insurance broker Gallagher has recently expanded its presence, recruiting 35 new employees and significantly increasing its office space, supported by a Welsh Assembly grant. Since establishing a presence in Wales 33 years ago, Gallagher now employs over 160 people in Magden Park, Llantrisant, and an additional 21 colleagues across offices in Cardiff, Newport and Talbot Green. The newest wave of recruits in Llantrisant, appointed as part of Gallagher’s ongoing recruitment drive in Wales, include business development managers and account executives, plus additional roles supporting their drive in training and quality. The grant has also enabled the firm to expand…

A Carmarthenshire jewellery business is behind the seventeenth day of a Twitter advent calendar celebrating Britain’s independent high street retailers in the run-up to Christmas. The social media countdown has been launched by NatWest as part of its support for Visa’s #WhereYouShopMatters campaign, which aims to encourage more shoppers to visit their local high street and shop locally this Christmas. From gift shops to bakeries, the calendar will profile a different local retailer from across England and Wales each day. Tuesday’s (Dec 17) festive treat is Mari Thomas Jewellery on Rhosmaen Street in Llandeilo. Mari is a contemporary designer jeweller…

THE Welsh Ambulance Service has issued a fresh plea for the public to use 999 responsibly as Christmas draws near. While the Christmas and New Year period is generally one of the busiest, new figures have revealed that last Christmas Day was actually the quietest day in December, prompting the Trust to suggest that people behave differently on December 25th from other days of the year when it comes to calling an ambulance. The service took 1,374 calls via 999 last Christmas Day; almost 500 calls fewer than on its busiest day, December 1st, when it had 1,847 calls. Jason…

Dozens of Swansea residents who would like to raise funds for community projects attended a workshop hosted by crowdfunding specialists. The free event, at Morriston’s historic Tabernacle Chapel, was run by specialist funding organisation Spacehive. Around 50 attendees were shown how to make best use of Crowdfund Swansea, a new partnership between Spacehive and Swansea Council. Projects can be showcased on the Crowdfund Swansea site now. To be in with a chance of securing some of the £75,000 funding the council has set aside for schemes they must pitch to the fund by January 27 – although not all will wish…

Finalists have been announced for the 2020 National and Junior Chef of Wales competitions, with 13 talented chefs set to put their skills to the test to compete for the prestigious culinary honours. The competitions provide the perfect stage for chefs, who must be of Welsh descent or work or study in Wales, to showcase their skills in front of a panel of top judges. The finalists were chosen by the judges from their entries, which included their own original menu for a three course meal for four. Both finals and the awards dinner will be held at Cardiff and…

An innovative new organisation is leading a business revolution that can help communities across North Wales and empower local people to realise their own potential. That was the message of Lee Waters AM, the Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for the Economy and Transport, at the official launch of the Social Enterprise Academy. Creating Enterprise, a subsidiary of housing association Cartrefi Conwy, has secured the licence to set up innovative Wales-wide learning and development programmes for companies, social enterprises and public bodies. The Social Enterprise Academy are using the model trailblazed in Scotland that’s now been replicated across 14 countries as…

South Wales Police is investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred in the car park of a residential home yesterday afternoon (Monday, December 16). Officers were called to Morgana Court on Porthcawl Road, South Cornelly, at approximately 2.35pm after a silver Renault Captur was in collision with a woman. The 85-year-old woman died at the scene. Her family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. HM Coroner has also been informed. Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments prior to it. Anyone with information should contact the Roads Policing…