Author: Rhys Gregory

It was love at first sight when the Southwick family arrived at Caer Beris Manor Hotel in Builth Wells this summer. The family – parents Peter and Angie and their daughter and son-in-law Kimberley and Omar – had put in an offer on a Ross-on-Wye hotel after visiting earlier in the day and had begun to drive home to Tamworth when the availability of Caer Beris Manor Hotel pinged up on Kimberley’s phone. “I said ‘Stop the car, this is the one for us’,” recalled Kimberley. “There and then, we decided to drive up and take a look at the…

There are just three weeks left to enter the annual Wales HR Awards, which celebrates the hard work and commitment of Wales’ best HR teams, consultants and industry experts. Created by leading specialist recruiter Acorn and commercial law firm Darwin Gray, the Wales HR Awards is the annual flagship event of the Wales HR Network, the country’s leading networking platform for human resources professionals. The deadline for entries is Monday December 9 2019. The 2020 awards will, for the first time, introduce an external panel of guest judges including Catherine Thomas, Director of Organisational Development at USW, Rebecca Cooper, Head…

Cardiff’s UK and international profile is continuing to change dramatically with the city gearing up to embrace the next generation of industries such as artificial intelligence and cyber security, according to a leading global property consultancy. The annual Cardiff Report produced by Knight Frank says that Cardiff’s built environment will continue to play a vital role in the city’s progress, with the new, modern space on offer serving to bring high profile occupiers to the city. But it warns that better physical and digital connectivity is necessary if Cardiff is to reach its potential,  and calls for the city centre…

A new educational toolkit designed to help dental teams prevent and identify mouth cancer has been launched by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). Mouth cancer, which can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat, affects approximately 8000 patients a year in the UK and is the eleventh most common cancer worldwide. However, survival rates for patients are greatly improved if the cancers are diagnosed early and treated rapidly. Dental teams are well placed to identify any abnormalities and play an important role in detecting cancers early during routine check-up appointments. Kirstie Moons, Associate Director for Dental Team Workforce Planning…

Officers continuing to investigate the disappearance of Jordan Moray are appealing to a man named Kevin Humphreys to get in touch. Kevin recently wrote to South Wales Police and provided some information which officers believe may help their ongoing investigation. Attempts to identify Mr Humphreys have so far proved negative, so it’s hoped that a public appeal will encourage him to get in touch once again. Jordan Moray has now been missing for over three months. Detective Inspector Dai Cole, who is investigating Jordan’s disappearance, said: “Hopefully, Mr Humphreys, or somebody who knows him, will see this appeal and make…

The redevelopment of the historic North Wales Hospital site in Denbigh will provide 300 new homes and a £75 million boost to the local economy. It will also reclaim and restore the central section of the magnificent Victorian Grade Two star listed building which opened in 1848 and which was at the heart of a complex which at one time housed 1,500 patients and employed 700 staff. Developers Jones Bros, of Ruthin, have begun a Pre-application Communication Consultation ahead of submitting a planning application to Denbighshire County Council for the first phase of the redevelopment of the site which has…

The Wales National football team have teamed up with men’s health charity Movember to encourage men to talk about the tough stuff and help tackle the rising Male suicide rates. The poignant video features several Cymru players detailing the harrowing figures that every minute, somewhere in the world, a man dies by suicide. During last night’s half time during the Hungary match, Cymru players with Movember, asked men to talk to their friends for the full 15 minutes. The FAW hope this video will highlight how important it is to be ‘A Man of More Words’ and further encourage men…

Flybe is introducing Sunday flights operated by its franchise partner, Eastern Airways, to both its Cardiff to Newcastle and Aberdeen air services. Following the re-introduction of the Cardiff – Aberdeen link this month, the operator will commence Sunday services from Cardiff to Newcastle and Aberdeen from 12 January 2020. Sunday services will complement the daily weekday flights provided to Newcastle and Aberdeen from Cardiff.  Fares start from £99 one way, including taxes and charges and Sunday services are available now to book at flybe.com Roger Hage, Eastern Airways’ General Manager Commercial and Operations, said: “By adding Sunday services, these flights…

Sporting talent from across Denbighshire joined together in Llangollen to celebrate the Denbighshire Community Sports Awards 2019. The prestigious Denbighshire Sports Awards, now in its 8th year, recognises individuals, teams, schools and clubs for their dedication to local community grass roots sport in the county. Over 100 nominations were received and the judging panel drew up a final shortlist of 25 finalists, who were invited along with their friends, families and colleagues, to the glittering awards ceremony at Llangollen Pavilion on 7th November. Invited guests were treated to a night of celebration, inspirational stories and a speech from special guest,…

THE best of business attended a popular leadership and management conference in Llandudno. Venue Cymru hosted the North Wales Means Business Event to mark the 10th anniversary of programmes funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) through Welsh Government at Bangor University, including ION Leadership and 20Twenty Business Growth. More than 100 people enjoyed insightful talks by speakers such as Ricky Munday, founder of Inspire Alpine, a social enterprise which helps to close the attainment gap that exists between disadvantaged young people and their peers. Ricky, a mountaineer and explorer – and a chartered accountant and Red Cross delegate -…