Author: Rhys Gregory

The UK Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Register, based at Swansea University, has been awarded just over £1m investment from UK charity, the MS Society. The Register is a ground-breaking medical research study that seeks to collect information from people with the disease about what it’s like to live day-to-day with Multiple Sclerosis. Established in 2011, it was the first UK-wide register of its kind for MS. It’s estimated that over 100,000 people live with the disease in the UK. MS is one of the most common non-traumatic causes of disability in young adults worldwide. MS is a disease of the central…

Transport for Wales welcomes the Secretary of State for Transport’s announcement of the launch of the 16-17 Saver railcard from September 2019 and have committed to providing further discounted fares for young people, starting in January 2020. [aoa id=”1″] The new railcard, which has been developed by the Rail Delivery Group, provides a 50% discount on rail fares for up to 1.2 million 16 and 17-year-olds throughout the UK. It will be valid on services operated by all English and Welsh train operators, including Transport for Wales, and most standard class singles, returns and season tickets will be eligible for…

Kane Griffiths-Jeffries, aged 22, ran the class A drugs operation from London and attempted to use two 17-year-old girls to flood the streets of Bridgend with crack cocaine and heroin. Following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court, he was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and today (WED) was sentenced to 11 years in jail. Adam Harries, aged 37, of Bridgend, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was sentenced to 7 years and six months. Local drug dealer Ian Wilkins, aged 42, of Bridgend, was convicted of two…

The Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. has announced that due to its popularity it will be extending its stay in St David’s Cardiff until October 6th, allowing visitors to experience the exhibition for a further four weeks. [aoa id=”1″] This multi-room exhibition offers fans of all ages the opportunity to delve into the super-workings and backstory of each member of The Avengers as they train to become an agent of the S.T.A.T.I.O.N. – and has been a big hit this summer for families and fans of the movie franchise. James Waugh, General Manager for St David’s said: “We were so excited when Avengers…

A bell which has helped saved many lives in South Wales over the years is being taken on a national tour with the aim of saving many more in the future. The station bell from Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Station has previously been used to alert firefighters to emergencies and has since been replaced by an electronic system. However, the hand-rung bell was retained for ceremonial purposes. Now the bell has been lent to a national charity cycle challenge which aims to help children with cancer ring their own ‘end of treatment’ bell – a personal ceremony to mark…

Wales has long been a country with a proud heritage and strong industrial links to many different sectors. At the turn of the 20th century, Wales was still well known for its coal mining in the valleys of South Wales and the Rhondda Valley. In the present day, the rolling countryside and green pastures of Wales make for very arable farming land and the country still has a strong connection with the blue-collar industry. However, Wales is also enjoying success in a number of other industries and we’ve taken a look at the top-performing industries in the country over the last…

With just three months to go until the UK is expected to leave the European Union – with or without a deal – farmers across the country are getting increasingly concerned about their future as food producers. [aoa id=”1″] But it’s not just Brexit that has them worried. Untimely changes to farming policies, which would make life on farm more difficult and introduce more burdensome regulations, also add to their woes. Livestock farmers Cheryl and Jeff James of Cefn Eithin Farm, Clydach, Swansea, are concerned about the new agricultural pollution regulations due to be introduced in January 2020 as they…

The Red Dragon Centre will be hosting a Balloon Art Fiesta this bank holiday weekend (23-26 August), showcasing spectacular balloon sculptures. The immersive experience will be provided by the award winning and internationally acclaimed Doctor Bob Balloons Unlimited. The display will be made up of over 16,000 Qualatex latex balloons, which decompose at the same rate as an oak leaf, and, once completed, over 2000 man hours will have been invested into the installation by Doctor Bob and his team as well as artists from far and wide. Alongside the Centre’s great attractions and dining offers, to give visitors the…

Thanks to the Wales Millennium Centre for inviting us along to see the show in exchange for this review. Having toured the UK since the start of the year, it’s now turn for south Wales audiences to be transported back and wowed with 80s smash hits with Club Tropicana, the musical. This all star cast is led by Joe McElderry (X Factor winner and star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Neil McDermott (EastEnders, The Sound of Music), Kate Robbins (Spitting Image, Dinnerladies), Emily Tierney (Wicked, The Wizard of Oz); and Camilla Rowland, actress, dancer and choreographer. As you take…

Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is delighted to announce that local celebrities Nathan Wyburn and Wayne Courtney have been chosen as Patrons of the charity. Nathan and Wayne are long-term supporters of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and have hosted the PROP Blue Tie Ball and the Cardiff Bay Bed Push Challenge, as well as getting involved in the promotion of all of the Health Charity’s events. Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is the official charity of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which supports the work of two of the largest hospitals in Wales: University Hospital of Wales and…