Author: Rhys Gregory

Hundreds of people converged on the Senedd yesterday (October 2nd) to demand more resources for creating safe walking and cycling infrastructure in Wales.  The lobby on the steps of the Senedd heard calls for Welsh Government to match the £20 per head spent in Scotland. Unless that happens, Wales would not be able to deliver on the promises made when the Assembly passed the ground-breaking Active Travel Act in 2013. Over a hundred people took part in an organised bike ride down the Taff Trail from Pedal Power in Pontcanna, to join in the lobby.  They were joined on the…

Sharon Owen, Charity Director of Welsh Hearts, will walk the course of this years Cardiff Half Marathon with the family of Ben McDonald who died after running the half marathon last year After running the Cardiff Half Marathon last year Ben McDonald suffered a cardiac arrest. The 25-year-old sadly later died in hospital. In memory of Ben his family will be walking the 13.1-mile course this year on October 6 with Sharon Owen, whom they have worked closely with since losing Ben. Welsh Hearts have established the Have a Heart Appeal which aims to raise £1 million, allowing the charity…

More than 220 property professionals from across Wales’ construction, housing and building services sectors braved the stormy conditions to take part in the seventh Wales Property Triathlon. They were joined by Olympians Helen and Marc Jenkins, who joined the event for the second year.  The triathlon is organised by family run construction firm, Jehu Group, to raise money for their chosen charity Carers Trust Wales, who are committed to improving support and services for unpaid carers. This year’s event raised more than £9,200.   Both Rene and Simon Jehu completed the 500m swim, 20k bike ride and 5k race representing the…

Following the success of Barry’s first Pride event on Saturday (21st September), Bro Radio has partnered with Pride Cymru and Radio Cardiff for a new weekly LGBTQ+ Radio Show. The radio show is hosted by Matthew Wilson from Pride Cymru and the organisers of Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend in Cardiff, Wales’ largest celebration of equality and diversity. The Pride Cymru Radio show is currently broadcast on Radio Cardiff, the Capital city’s community radio station and will now be brought to the Vale of Glamorgan on Bro Radio, broadcast live across the two radio stations. The two-hour radio show, which will broadcast…

Thanks to the New Theatre, Cardiff  for inviting us along to see the show in exchange for this review. Having enjoyed this production once before I took to my seat with an air of caution, praying I wouldn’t be tipped off part way through the play and reminded of what the outcome would be. I’m very thankful to say I was just as shocked the second time around. The story of the play follows Mollie and Giles Ralston, who have opened up their recently inherited property as a guest house; Monkswell Manor, as they welcome their first set of guests. The unfortunate timing…

17 business leaders are currently in Japan as part of one of Wales’ largest ever trade missions to the East Asian country – including Swansea-based Internet of Things (IoT) company, Vortex IoT.

Wales Millennium Centre has announced Quantum Advisory as new corporate sponsor.

Today (Sept 30) Economy Minister Ken Skates will launch Bro Tathan – a business park in the Vale of Glamorgan offering strong links between Wales and the rest of the world. Owned by the Welsh Government, Bro Tathan sits within the Cardiff Airport and Bro Tathan Enterprise Zone. Global property agent Savills has been commissioned to promote the business park’s unique mix of attractions: a strategic employment site offering occupiers quick and serviced solutions, as well as space to grow through a range of design and build opportunities. a ready-to-use commercial airfield on site, operated by Cardiff Airport. a convenient…

A Swansea-based charity supporting people in need has received a “vital lifeline” thanks to Tesco’s Community Food Connection (CFC) scheme. Faith in Families, which has three established family centres supporting disadvantaged communities across Swansea, has been supported in its work by donations of surplus food from Tesco stores in Swansea. Leanne Evans, a manager at Teilo’s Community Cwtch, said: “The donations from Tesco truly help to keep the centre afloat. Last year alone, we supported 7,900 people who came to us for a helping hand. Because of this demand, budgets are tight, and if we can save money in any…

The RSPCA has issued urgent advice to the public about what to do if they see a struggling seal on a beach – after “well-meaning” members of the public returned one to waters in Pembrokeshire. RSPCA Cymru’s plea follows the rescue of the moulted grey seal pup from Castlemartin beach in Pembroke on Wednesday (25 September). The rescue of the seal was completed by Welsh Marine Life Rescue (WMLR). It is understood the pup was one they had earlier sought to rescue at Freshwater West; only for it to have been returned to the sea by members of the public…