Author: Rhys Gregory

Thanks to the New Theatre, Cardiff  for inviting us along to see the show in exchange for this review. As the play, based on the book by Paula Hawkins, opens the audience meet Rachel Watson (Samatha Womack) for the first time and, without being too presumptuous, we get a fairly accurate idea of the kind of life Rachel leads. Her flat strewn with litter and dirty plates it’s clear she leads a less than admirable life. It becomes apparent she’s an alcoholic who is struggling after the break down of her marriage. Seeing her ex-husband go on to lead the life she always…

A senior investment analyst at Quantum Advisory has today warned that Brexit uncertainty and slow economic growth could push the country back into a recession. Stefano Carnevale spoke in front of more than 50 pension and investment specialists at Quantum Advisory’s latest industry update seminar.

One of the UK’s leading utility consultancies has appointed a new joint Managing Director. UCML has brought in Nick Cooke to work alongside company founder and fellow MD Arwel Lloyd. Arwel established the business 15 years ago to provide developers and construction specialists with utility connections consultancy and project management. The company has its head office in Wrexham, North Wales, but operates across the whole of the UK. Nick was previously Head of Acquisitions at Domino’s Pizza with responsibility for all new store openings in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Nick’s wife, Kathryn Cooke, is the company’s Commercial Director…

The centre open its doors to the first ever Winter Woodland. Guests are invited to get into the spirit of the season with a trip to the enchanted forest, alongside many other family-friendly festivities, through to the 24th December, all free of charge and suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Within the Winter Woodland, guests will find a charming forest full of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and in amongst it all will be Santa’s sleigh for families to capture their perfect Christmas moment. Wandering through the centre, guests will discover next to Clarks and Molton Brown the grand Christmas…

Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth is reaping the benefits of achieving its 100th apprenticeship delivered by award-winning learning provider Cambrian Training. The learning partnership between the hospital and Cambrian Training began 15 years ago and 101 staff, aged between 17 and their 60s, have since completed apprenticeship frameworks. The apprenticeships have been so successful at lowering staff sickness levels and improving performance that Hywel Dda University Health Board is considering using Bronglais as a model to introduce them in other hospitals in the new year. The frameworks completed at Bronglais, ranging from foundation to higher apprenticeships, include hospitality management, hospitality…

Heavy rain will move in through Wednesday afternoon and evening, becoming persistent in places during the evening. 20 to 30 mm may fall within 3-4 hours in a few locations. Rain may also turn to snow over the higher routes in south Wales towards midnight, perhaps with a few cm accumulating. What to expect Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer Bus and train services may be affected with journey times taking longer Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible Regions and local authorities affected Blaenau Gwent Bridgend Caerphilly Cardiff Carmarthenshire Ceredigion Merthyr Tydfil Monmouthshire…

Gurinder Randeva, founder of Cardiff-based online beauty comparison website has been awarded the accolade of Entrepreneur of the Year at the Welsh SME Business Awards. She has been recognised for her contribution to the Welsh business community. While only in its infancy, Glamdeva.com has already been praised for its unique ability to connect consumers with local hair and beauty professionals with the click of a button. The award was presented at a lavish ceremony hosted at Cardiff’s Exchange Hotel. The event brought together some of Wales’ greatest innovators, being a true celebration of Welsh business and talent. After receiving many…

The RSPCA has launched its festive appeal Stock the Sleigh to help needy animals this winter as it reveals last Christmas Day was its busiest for five years. On 25 December 2018, the charity received 934 calls to its cruelty line – the highest number for five years and almost a third more than in 2017. This year, the RSPCA is asking people to Stock the Sleigh for the RSPCA to help all the animals the charity cares for over the Christmas period. Last December, there were more than 61,000 calls coming through to the charity’s cruelty line, up by…

More than 390 jobs are to be supported in the Loughor area, bringing a significant boost to the local economy. Barratt Homes’ brand new development, Chapel Fields, in the sought after area of Loughor, Swansea, will see 78 new homes created to meet rising demand for property in the region, including 14 affordable homes. Due to launch later this year, the development of three and four bedroom homes will offer a range of stylish properties in a desirable location, which boasts great commuter links to Swansea and Cardiff. Barratt Homes sales director Richard Lawson said: “As part of our ongoing…

Monmouthshire-based vehicle recovery, Maintenance and recovery truck distribution business Caldicot Group, has announced that is has successfully been awarded several new lucrative contracts as part of plans to grow the businesses. The new wins have helped doubled the firm’s turnover from £3m in 2018 to £6m this year The new business includes projects for Newport-based Forest Traffic Services LTD, Blackwell-based H W Martin and Reading-based, Chevron Traffic Management. Gavin Edwards, Managing Director, Caldicot Group said: “Our strategy is to continue to grow in all sectors of our business, specifically targeting recovery truck sales and breakdown recovery contracts. These major contract…