Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales’ largest coworking space, the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE) has appointed Jamie McGowan as its new CEO. Jamie, formerly the Campus Director at ICE, will now expand on his current responsibilities to lead on the future strategy of the company and the ICE Campus as a whole, including its future navigating the uncertainties of a post-COVID-19 world. There are a number of other changes to the ICE Board with Adrian Walker switching roles from Finance Director to Chief Technical Officer (CTO), to focus on the development of ICE’s digital services – a facet that will likely prove to…

A police boss has vowed to crack down on modern slavery amid fears the economic downturn caused by Covid-19 will lead to more victims being exploited and pop up brothels springing back to life again in Airbnbs and other holiday lets. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones fears the poverty fuelled by the inevitable recession will see more vulnerable people being sucked into the evil trade. According to Mr Jones, a former police inspector, the lockdown has made it more difficult for the vicious pimps and County Lines drugs gangs to operate. But he stressed that modern day…

Fundraisers hosting a virtual event with tea and cake had a surprise guest at the weekend – when actress Suzanne Packer popped on to their Zoom meeting. The volunteers from the Marie Curie Cardiff Fundraising Group had come together via the video calling app for their very own version of the famous Blooming Great Tea Party – held virtually for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The tea party was organised by Rachel Powell, whose parents both received support at the end of life care charity’s Cardiff and the Vale Hospice in Penarth. Suzanne, who became a Hospice…

Valleys Kids, a charity which provides a lifeline for thousands of families and children living in poverty in South Wales, is putting the finishing touches to its new eco learning Residential Centre following a substantial funding package from Unity Trust Bank. Valleys Kids embarked on the £2 million redevelopment of Little Bryn Gwyn in the Gower region in 2017 and the loan, from the commercial bank with a social conscience, will help complete the cutting-edge project. The charity, which was established in 1978, provides free community development, education, arts and recreation services for 4,000 people every year. Tony Larkin, relationship…

If you are now in search of a decent online casino, then do not rush, take your time, and check a casino before investing money in the game. It is better to carefully study all the available information to pick a worthy and honest establishment with a gambling license being in place. Only in such a way, you can distinguish a trusted gambling hall that you can safely go with without risking your personal information and money. So let’s go into details on how to check a gambling license of a casino. Gambling Licenses Available Today Nowadays, there are multiple…

The online sports betting sector throughout Wales is larger and more diverse than ever before. This is great news for those who wish to keep up to date with their favourite teams as well as anyone who might be more interested in turning a slight profit thanks to a well-placed wager. There are numerous betting systems to choose from and these will ultimately be determined by your strategic preferences. Still, it is a good idea to take a quick look at a method commonly referred to as an Asian handicap. What makes this style of betting unique and what are…

Welsh Government has announced that, from today (Monday 22nd June), all outdoor sport and leisure facilities, with the exception of playgrounds and outdoor gyms, are allowed to open. The changes are part of a comprehensive package of measures being introduced step by step every Monday over the next three weeks. Pupils will return to schools on 29 June and the requirement to stay local will be lifted, if conditions allow on 6 July. On Monday, a series of changes will be made to the coronavirus regulations – the main change will be to enable non-essential retail businesses to open. They…

What could be one of the largest prehistoric sites in the UK has been discovered near Stonehenge by a consortium of archaeologists that includes geoarchaeologist, Dr Martin Bates from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. A massive 2km-wide ring of prehistoric pits up to 10m across and 5m deep has been discovered around the ‘super henge’ at Durrington Walls and the famous site at Woodhenge. The structures have been carbon dated to about 2500BC. Archaeologists believe the circle marks a boundary around the massive henge at Durrington. It is thought the features, along with an internal post line, could…

The CompTIA Security+ credential is aimed at those individuals who want to pursue a career in the cybersecurity domain. It is regarded as the industry standard for the cybersecurity job roles. The certification has also been approved for compliance with the US DoD 8570 standard, which means that you can start to work in government after obtaining it. Many candidates ask plenty of questions about this badge to decide whether they need it at all or not. In this article, we have gathered the most common ones to help all the interested individuals to make this life-changing decision. If you…

YOUNG entrepreneurs were treated to a week of inspirational online workshops and presentations on how to launch a business. TV’s The Apprentice winner Alana Spencer was among the stars and well-known industry names to appear on the first Summer Start-Up Week. Held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the programme was led by FE and HE institutions in Wales – including Coleg Cambria – with guidance on a range of topics from self-employment and networking, to marketing, finance, and patenting. Cambria collaborators Mike Corcoran, Sid Madge, Gareth Jones, Katherine Broadhurst and Limb Art founder Mark Williams also featured during the…