Author: Rhys Gregory

International passenger transport company, Keolis, will host over 90 directors and senior managers from around the world in Cardiff this week. The delegates are experts drawn from the company’s many divisions responsible for train, metro and tram operations. The theme for the seminar is ‘Rail Mass Transit’. Delegates from across the Keolis network, including as far afield as Australia, Canada, China, India, North America, Africa and Europe, will gather for the event in Cardiff to share best practice, examples of transformational rail, metro and tram projects and the latest in digitalisation initiatives to improve railway operations. Attendees will also visit…

A University of South Wales (USW) Computer Forensics student has won a national award for her work looking at the security of data in vehicles. Angela Mison, was named the Cyber Student of the Year in Automotive by Techworks, at their annual awards and gala dinner in London. The award recognises the work that Angela did whilst completing her MSc in Computer Forensics at USW. This includes looking at the security of information transmitted from vehicles into the cloud, as well as cloud-based evidence for use in the criminal justice system. Angela, who lives in Ferndale, is due to graduate…

Holyhead-based charity, Gwelfor Dementia Friends has received £4,000 to help support people living with dementia thanks to Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme. Dementia Friends is committed to raising awareness and understanding of dementia to local businesses, schools, community groups and public services. The group are using the funding secured from Tesco to create a new Dementia Friendly room and cover the cost of two intergenerational projects in the community. The local nursery has been working closely with two care homes in the area having being inspired by the ‘Toddlers Tackling Dementia’ programme. As part of the intergenerational initiative eight children…

Cardiff based video production company, Rockadove, will be working with Welsh charity Cerebra, who support families across the UK with children with brain conditions to create a video campaign. The charity is the winner of the inaugural Third Sector Prize, which is a partnership between Rockadove and WCVA.  The Carmarthen headquartered charity’s mission is to listen to families, including those children with brain conditions, which inspires their research and innovation. Rockadove received more than fifty entries for the Third Sector Prize, with a judging panel which included WCVA choosing a top five shortlist, from which Cerebra were named as the…

A consultation with the doctor will soon be just a click of a mouse away for some Swansea Valley patients as their GP surgery goes online. After listening to calls from its patients for greater access, the Cwmtawe Medical Group – which is made up of Clydach Primary Care Centre, New Cross Surgery and Sway Road Surgery – is introducing digital consultations where patients can contact their doctor via their computer, tablet or smartphone. Using a platform called askmyGP, patients can log on to the new Cwmtawe Medical Group website. They will be asked to enter some basic details which…

Anglesey Circuit will once again play host to the Glyn Memorial Trophy Stages rally this weekend. Organised by the Caernarvonshire and Anglesey Motor Club, the rally will conclude several championships including the Welsh Tarmacadam Rally Championship, Association of North Western Car Clubs Stage Rally Championship, Junior 1000 Rally Championship, Junior 1000 Ecosse Challenge and Senior F1000 Championship. Action will get underway at 11:30 on Saturday with eight stages planned which will see competitors running in the dark for at least the final three stages. The Glyn Memorial is unique in being one of the only single venue stage rallies in…

After Hours returns to Cardiff Bay for the final time this year, with an unusual Christmas theme promising to end the 2019 parties on a high. For one night only, Techniquest will be turned in to a magical Christmas Lab — where you can get creative, get festive and get merry all in one place — without spending a fortune. These adult-only events mean a licensed bar, later opening hours for you to get your geek-on, and a completely unique Techniquest experience which you won’t find on any other visiting day. Sponsored by Admiral, After Hours runs three times per…

The Ivy Cardiff will welcome its first guests today (Monday, 18 November), in what promises to be a shake up of the restaurant scene in the city with a brand new and sophisticated offering. Based in the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s Cardiff, the 260-seat restaurant will offer friendly all-day dining in a beautiful setting. As well as the main restaurant and central bar situated on the ground floor, The Ivy Cardiff features a stunning first floor bar complete with striking and colourful interiors, delicious cocktails, and a private dining space for up to 24 guests.…

Eight Swansea Bay nurses have been recognised for their outstanding work in a national awards ceremony. Jean Saunders triumphed in the 2019 RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards, winning both the Community Nursing Award and Nurse of the Year. Mitchell Richards claimed the Nursing Student prize and Lynne Hall won the Registered Nurse (Adult) award. Five other nurses were named runner-up in their categories. They are Lesley Jenkins (who was nominated for the Chief Nursing Officer for Wales award), Sharron Price (Innovation in Nursing award), Catherine Thomas (Registered Nurse (Adult) award), Nicola Derrick and Edward Stark (both Nurse Education…

When people think about vacationing in the United Kingdom, they don’t automatically think Wales. This is a shame, because Wales has some of the most beautiful sights, awesome activities, and architecture on the island. Cardiff, the countries capital, is the eleventh biggest city in the UK and has mild temperatures in the winter, and hot days in the summer. If you’re planning your next staycation, look no further than Wales. What is the Average Cost? Staying in Cardiff is incredibly affordable compared to its London counterpart. On average, you’ll be spending $30-$100 a day including accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment, and…