Author: Rhys Gregory

Boris Johnson is seemingly trying to force a cliff-edge Brexit and the pensions, insurance and healthcare of around 1.3 million British citizens living in the EU are at risk. [aoa id=”1″] This is the stark warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisation, which has 80,000 mainly expatriate clients. “The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator yesterday accused Boris Johnson of only ‘pretending to negotiate’ as the UK’s scheduled exit date draws nearer.  The ex-Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd quit the government earlier this month as it was having no formal negotiations with the EU…

Over a third of bikes sold in the United Kingdom are mountain bikes. However, what was once seen as a very male-dominated hobby, is becoming increasingly popular with all members of the family, providing a way for parents to reconnect with their children, improve mental health and discover the natural wildlife and landscape that’s often on their doorstep.  [aoa id=”1″] Evans Cycles recently asked UK cyclists of all abilities to share their secret mountain bike routes, including amazing views, wonderful wildlife and fantastic terrain. Here are ten of the best, as nominated and photographed  by cyclists across the UK: [/aoa]…

The Ivy Collection is delighted to announce the opening of its first brasserie in Wales this winter. Located within the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s Cardiff, and catering for over 260 guests across two stunning floors, The Ivy Cardiff will offer sophisticated yet friendly all-day dining in a beautiful setting. [aoa id=”1″] The brasserie will be open seven days a week from morning until night, offering an idyllic location whatever the occasion. As well as the main restaurant and central bar situated on the ground floor, The Ivy Cardiff will also feature a stunning first floor…

A £10 million programme to transform the Hodge House office building in central Cardiff is now under way. [aoa id=”1″] Owner Legal & General has embarked upon major refurbishment works to create 110,000 sq ft of contemporary office space within the neo-classical Portland stone Grade II listed building on St Mary Street. While the building’s unique features – such as the period staircase off St Mary Street and the old vaulted ballroom on the fifth floor – are being restored and enhanced, six floors of large open-plan modern offices are being created, together with a striking atrium. The works, which…

Robin Jones, the managing director of the award-winning Village Bakery, revealed plans were underway to replace the state-of-the art production facility on Wrexham Industrial Estate following the devastating blaze four weeks ago. Architects have already been engaged and they are looking at two possible options, either to rebuild on the original site or on nearby land in Ash Road which they already own and have planning permission for. In the meantime, production has been ramped up at the family firm’s other three bakeries to maintain supplies to their customers. Mr Jones paid tribute to the bakery’s staff who had responded…

A MANCOT mum has braved a 10-mile obstacle course to raise money for a prostate cancer charity after her father was affected by the disease. For the second year running, Delyth Jones, a customer services representative for McCarthy Distribution, on Wrexham Industrial Estate, took part in the Tough Mudder Classic at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire. This year, she raised £400 for Prostate Cancer UK after her much-loved Dad, Barry Hickman, 70, of Drury, was given the all clear from the disease two years ago. Barry discovered he had the disease eight years ago following a routine medical check-up. He underwent…

A man has been jailed for eight years for multiple sexual offences against children. Lyndon Matthews, aged 35, of Barry, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court this week (Tue, Sep 17) after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 16 and one count of sexual assault on a girl under 13 by touching. The charges relate to two children. One count relates to an assault on a child in 2018. Two of the counts relate to assaults on a child between 2009 and 2010. Matthews was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for life…

John Lewis & Partners Cardiff has today announced that next week (28 September) it will launch a new, exclusive ‘pop up’ Quality Street station in its shop where customers can create bespoke tins of the much-loved sweets. [aoa id=”1″] Last year, John Lewis became the first retailer to offer customers at a few shops, a ‘pick and mix’ option to fill a tin with their three favourite sweets. This Christmas, for the first time ever, John Lewis & Partners will make Christmas dreams come true for Welsh Quality Street fans, by also offering customers the unique chance to fill a…

The University of South Wales (USW) has become the first institution in the country to have two of its Masters cyber security courses recognised for their high standards. [aoa id=”1″] USW’s MSc in Cyber Security has achieved provisional certification under the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) General broad foundation Master’s Degree standard. The National Cyber Security Centre was launched in October 2016 is the UK’s lead technical authority on cyber security. GCHQ is its parent body, meaning that it can draw on the organisation’s world-class skills and sensitive capabilities. The accreditation follows the approval of USW’s Masters in Computer Forensics…

The Welsh Fitness Awards is on a final countdown to its glittering awards ceremony this Thursday – 19th September at St David’s Hotel – Cardiff Bay. The Welsh Fitness Awards celebrates the best in the Welsh Fitness Community and the huge contribution that it makes to Wales. The awards are to be hosted by Radio X’s Polly James. Each year, the awards have seen an increase in the number and standard of applications. However, 2019 is a year like no other. Applications have shattered all records. The shortlisting process was incredibly difficult. The Nominees for this year’s awards are: Personal…