Author: Rhys Gregory

Kidwelly-based family pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, is set to welcome local dog lovers and their four-legged friends to its annual Dogs’ Day Out event on Sunday, August 18. [aoa id=”1″] This year, the popular event, which is free to attend, will be hosted at Gnoll Park in Neath, giving family, friends and beloved pets the chance to enjoy a special day dedicated to man (and woman’s) best friend. The event will include a number of dog-friendly activities suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Guests can put their dogs through their paces with some doggy agility or take…

The family of a grandfather who died following a collision in Cardiff’s Cathedral Road say he will be deeply missed. Eddie Gerrard was declared deceased at the scene of the incident, which occurred at about 5.45pm on Thursday, July 25. A grey Jaguar XKR vehicle, which was being driven by the 74-year-old and had been travelling along Cathedral Road, is believed to have collided with a number of other vehicles. His family said: “Eddie was a loving husband to wife Anna, doting father to Sean and wife Sarah, and will be sadly missed by three beautiful grandchildren – Sophie, Emma…

Star comedian and television presenter Joel Dommett will be hitting the stage in support of LGBT+ communities across Wales, as Pride Cymru and Glee Club partner up again for Wales’ largest celebration of diversity and inclusion. Joel will be performing as part of an array of comedy talent including local and national acts. [aoa id=”1″] Although this will be the third time the Welsh LGBT+ charity teams up with Glee, this year will see the biggest collaboration yet, as organisers have extended the comedy programme across the weekend in their new ‘home’, the Glee Club Comedy Tent. Raya from Glee…

GLOBAL information provider, GlobalX, has strengthened their team, welcoming a new Client Relationship and Account Manager, who joins from the Legal 500. [aoa id=”1″] Mumtaz Hussain joins the GlobalX team in her new role, working across both corporate and property searches to ensure new and existing clients are aware of all the services available from GlobalX, as well as streamlining their day to day operations. The company, which operates out of Cardiff, London, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, welcomed Mumtaz earlier this month. She has joined GlobalX from the Legal 500 and brings with her 27 years of experience in the…

Police in Cardiff are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Butetown yesterday evening (Thursday, July 25). Emergency services were called to Christina Street at around 4.50pm, and the youth was taken to the University Hospital of Wales to be treated for his injuries which aren’t believed to be life-threatening. While carrying out enquiries at the scene a 19-year-old man was arrested, initially in connection with the incident, though officers quickly established he was not a suspect. The man was however re-arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply. He remains in police custody. A…

The Caerphilly Big Cheese is back this weekend (26th-28th July) promising to be bigger and cheesier than ever. [aoa id=”1″] Set in the shadows of Caerphilly Castle, the second largest Castle in Britain, this annual FREE festival brings together local and regional Welsh food & drink producers in one of the largest travelling food halls in the country. With a dedicated cheese market featuring quality cheese producers from all over the country. A popular event with families, there are designated picnic areas on the event site for you to relax with your blankets and hampers, and take in the event’s…

A DEDICATED volunteer who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer as a child has received a national award from Cancer Research UK in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the cause. The charity’s annual Flame of Hope Awards acknowledge remarkable efforts in fundraising and volunteering made by people from all walks of life. James Tyler from Cardiff scooped the ‘Event Volunteer of the Year’ accolade, beating off stiff competition from across the UK. He felt inspired to become a volunteer after surviving Rhabdomyosarcoma – a rare cancer which formed at the back of his left eye when he…

MORE than 150,000 people are set to pour into Llanrwst next week as the community gears up to host one of the most important Welsh events of the year. [aoa id=”1″] As a key transport partner and one of the event’s main sponsors, Transport for Wales will be pulling out all the stops to help make the week a success. With 14 extra shuttle services each day to get people to and from the Maes now confirmed, visitors can travel with additional confidence to enjoy the event. A steam special train organised by Network Rail will kick the week off…

The award was presented to Izzard on Thursday (25 July 2019) during the University’s degree ceremony for the College of Engineering and she used the occasion encourage the successful students to go out in the world and help others. “Have dreams, live life and live it well. Give back to others because that is a beautiful think. Make humanity great again.” She also gained a spontaneous round of applause after urging anyone who is LGBT+ to come out and be open. Her comments came after an introduction from comedian Max Boyce. He said: “As someone who knows only too well…

A Wales-wide action plan, setting out practical steps to reduce the number of care-experienced young people who are criminalised or at risk of exploitation, is to be developed after children’s rights charity NYAS Cymru brought together a host of prominent Welsh politicians, policy makers and police and crime commissioners to tackle the issue at an event, held in Cardiff last week. As a direct  result of that meeting, NYAS Cymru is now forming a Wales Steering Group. The group will drive forward an action plan designed to prevent more care-experienced children and young people from being exploited or criminalised. In developing a…