Author: Rhys Gregory

Swansea University scientists’ hard work in the fight against endometrial cancer has seen them being granted a US patent for pioneering new therapy. Professor Deya Gonzalez and Professor Steve Conlan, of Swansea University Medical School’s Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology group, developed a method of treating gynaecological cancer which it is hoped will minimise side effects for patients. Their work on the discovery and the pre-clinical development of this new targeted therapeutic has recently been published in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer. Uterine cancer is the most common female reproductive cancer and eighth most common cause of death by…

15,000 young people in Wales have pledged to tackle Wales’ biggest social issues with the launch of ScoutsCymru’s A Million Hands project. Over the next four years, Scouts from across the country will work with the support of charity experts taking part in community action activities Working with Crisis, WWF, Mind Cymru, National Autistic Society Cymru, British Red Cross and Save the Children, young people will address and tackle six issues of national importance that are representative of young people’s concerns. These include ending homelessness, promoting better mental health, disability, refugees and displaced children, kindness and the environment. The initiative…

Local Welsh charity, City Hospice is encouraging the people of south Wales to raise their auction paddles for their annual art exhibition and auction. Held at the beautiful arts and culture space, Cornerstone on Charles Street, guests can enjoy complimentary canapés and a drinks reception whilst viewing a range of thought-provoking art pieces that have been donated to City Hospice by artists across Wales and the UK. The art pieces will be then auctioned off by BBC One Bargain Hunt auctioneer, Ben Rogers-Jones to help raise vital funds for the charity. City Hospice need to raise £2million a year to…

Park Plaza Cardiff is leading the way in the fight against single-use plastic, already becoming one of the first adopters of paper straws and replacing all plastic spoons, the four star hotel is now replacing its traditional Christmas crackers with eco-friendly paper alternatives.

LEADING Welsh bus operator NAT Group has announced an extension to bus routes in Cardiff with the latest bus running until 3:15am.

Hodge Bank has appointed Graeme Hughes as Senior Independent Director of Julian Hodge Bank Limited and Hodge Life Assurance Company Limited and David Gulland to the Board of Hodge Life Assurance Company. Both will join the Board of Hodge Limited. Graeme and David bring with them a wealth of executive experience in the financial services sector and will play a significant role in broadening the perspective of the Board as it navigates the years ahead. Graeme Hughes spent the vast majority of his career with the Nationwide Building Society, most recently becoming Group Distribution Director in 2013. David Gulland was…

The British Racing & Sports Car Club makes its final visit if the year to Anglesey Circuit next weekend to deliver another superb Winter Race Day to round off the 2019 season in style. Headlining the event will be the final rounds of the Avon Tyres Northern Formula Ford Championship, one of the most competitive regional single seater championships in British club motorsport today. With titles in the P and Super Classic classes up for grabs, it’s certain to be a fierce final few races to decide their fate. In what has become an annual staple on this event’s timetable,…

Creams, the UK’s leading dessert restaurant brand with more than 80 stores nationwide, has reopened its café in Cardiff. Now under new management, customers can head down to the café, on St Mary’s Street, to get their cravings fix. Taking desserts to a whole new level, Creams offers an unrivalled range of delicious, freshly prepared treats, including gelato ice cream, cookie dough, crêpes, and waffles.  Diners at Cardiff can indulge in sensational, Instagram-friendly, rainbow-coloured sundaes and show-stopping cakes and puddings. Eve Davis, Manager at Creams Café Cardiff, said: “I’m thrilled that we’re able to welcome customers through the doors of…

Housing market activity slowed significantly in Wales last month, driven by factors including Brexit uncertainty, seasonality, and the upcoming General Election, according to the monthly RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey. Fewer new sales were agreed in October compared to September, according to the net balance of respondents in Wales. Indeed, at -43%, the October net balance for newly agreed sales was at its second lowest level since 2008. There were also a smaller number of potential buyers evident in the market, with 28% more respondents reporting falling rather than rising numbers of new buyer enquiries during…

Celebrations are taking place in one street in Sirhowy after five people scooped a cash prize of £30,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Hartford Street neighbours landed the lump sum when NP22 4QF was announced as a winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Sunday 10th November 2019. Among the winners was thirty-year-old teaching assistant Rhiannon Fryatt. Rhiannon netted the cash after playing for just two months. She said: “This is surreal – I was not expecting that at all. My husband, Steven, doesn’t know I play so it will be an even bigger surprise for him!” “I’d love…