Author: Rhys Gregory

A group of employees from ERS, the UK’s largest specialist motor insurer, recently took part in a charity trek challenge, raising thousands of pounds for London and Wales Air Ambulance. A total of 25 ERS employees took on the TrekFest challenge, which sees participants enduring tough climbs and steep descents along a 50k route within the Brecon Beacons. The event, which took place on Saturday 6th July, saw ERS raise over £6000 for London and Wales Air Ambulance. The endurance event saw the team burn a combined total of 175,000 calories as they completed the 50k course with 1,140m assents…

A young girl from Holywell with Type 1 diabetes has help to manage her condition from a special four-legged friend. Eight-year-old Ellie May Hodges was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was just two. The relentless nature of the condition can have an emotional as well as physical impact, but Ellie receives valuable support from her best friend Lilly, a seven-month-old Golden Labrador. Ellie’s mum, Georgina, said, “Ellie’s confidence has grown so much since having Lilly. Life with Type 1 diabetes can be tough and Ellie does struggle sometimes. Lilly is someone that Ellie can talk to without judgement…

While the vast majority of young people appear to have no shortage of friends or things to do, a new social group has been set up in the Lower Swansea Valley following a request from some 16-30-year-olds. The Cwmtawe Social and Wellbeing Group meets monthly in the Forge Fach café in Clydach and is now looking for members having been established with help from the Cwmtawe Cluster and Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS). Beth Preston, SCVS mental health information officer, said: “It’s a place for young people to meet but it is targeting young people who may be feeling…

St. Modwen, the developer behind the £1 billion Glan Llyn development in South Wales, has completed construction of a state-of-the-art primary school for Newport City Council. [aoa id=”1″] The new, two-form entry Glan Llyn Primary school will accommodate 420 local primary pupils and provide nursery facilities for younger children. The school will also provide a further two classes to accommodate up to 20 pupils with additional learning needs. Designed to provide a first-class education environment for pupils, the school boasts outdoor learning areas, hard and soft play areas, a spacious hall and a third-generation (3G) sports pitch which is available…

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the disappearance of 32-year-old Jordan Moray from the Aberdare area. Jordan, who lives in Cwmbach, was reported missing on 2nd August 2019 by his family who are extremely concerned for his welfare. He was last seen by his family on 24th July and there was a reported sighting of him by a friend on 29th July in Bro Deg, Cwmbach. The alarm was raised by concerned relatives who visited his flat which was left unsecure – a gaming machine was left on and his phone was left at the address, which they say…

A Cardiff cat has been found hundreds of miles away from home in North Wales – after taking the five hour journey without his owners. [aoa id=”1″] Bear – the Burmese cat – accidentally took a trip to Holyhead without his owners knowing – around 200 miles away from home! Bear was spotted near a car park at South Stack, Holyhead, on 8 August and again on 9 August, with concerns growing for him as he was holding his head on one side. He was confined to a courtyard and a call was made to the RSPCA for help. RSPCA…

The dramatic British Rally Championship will take another exciting turn this weekend as the Today’s Ulster Rally hosts the penultimate round of the closely fought series with Welsh drivers Tom Cave and Matt Edwards sharing the lead. [aoa id=”1″]The narrow, bumpy lanes of Northern Ireland have always played a crucial part in the BRC title race and 2019 will be no different, as Aberdyfi-based Cave and North Wales-based Edwards head to Newry tied on 68 points. After a ceremonial start on Friday evening, nine stages await the drivers on Saturday. Despite the August calendar date, the changeable weather conditions provide…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has brought to the market the Lion Hotel, a family owned and operated pub with rooms located in the Welsh village of Tudweiliog near to the town of Pwllheli. [aoa id=”1″] The 300 year old property trades as a cheerful village inn and caters for up to 176 covers across three bars, a conservatory, and two dining rooms. Outside there are pleasant gardens with plenty of seating and a children’s play area, as well as parking for up to 50 vehicles. The Lion Hotel is popular with both residents and with tourists,…

The charity is launching its Cancer Research UK Cycle 300 challenge. It is urging men and women to sign up now and then choose how, when and where to clock up 300 miles on a bike in September. There are many ways to hit the 300-mile mark. Commuters can to notch up ten miles a day on their cycle to work.  Weekend enthusiasts can plan epic 75-mile routes through rolling countryside, while gym bunnies can step up the spin classes to hit their target.  Ruth Amies, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Wales, said: “Cycle 300 is the perfect opportunity to combine…

 The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA), which represents and supports professional rugby players in Wales, has appointed Barry Cawte as its new Chief Executive. [aoa id=”1″] Cawte will join the WRPA on Monday 9th September from the UK’s largest leisure operator, GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), which runs more than 350 public sport and leisure centres, including the London Aquatics Centre and Copper Box Arena opened for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Cawte leads tennis, football and a range of specialist sports throughout GLL’s venues across the UK in his capacity as National Tennis and Specialist Sport Manager for the…