Author: Rhys Gregory

DC Mark Hopkins was charged with perverting the course of justice following an investigation by the South Wales Police Anti-Corruption Unit under the supervision of the Independent Office of Police Conduct. He was found guilty at Cardiff Crown Court yesterday and was today (Thursday, July 25) sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. Assistant Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan said: “Hopkins’ conduct represents an appalling example of police corruption which is not tolerated within the service. “South Wales Police employs almost 5,000 police officers and members of staff who work tirelessly to serve their communities with honesty and integrity demonstrating the very highest…

New life has been breathed into South Wales’ oldest pub following an extensive three-year renovation supported by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. [aoa id=”1″] Dating back to the 12th century, the former Old House Inn in Llangynwyd has re-opened as a 120-seat wedding venue under the ownership of property developer and publican Steffan Jones. The newly refurbished pub, now known as The Old House 1147, will also continue to serve in its traditional function as a bar and restaurant. After acquiring the site in October 2016, Steffan and his father Jeff spent three years restoring the pub to its former glory.…

This Autumn 2019, the acclaimed band The Goldhawks will head out on a major UK theatre tour performing TOMMY – The Album – LIVE.  Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Who’s classic ground-breaking rock opera album from TOMMY, the show will play the Grand Theatre Swansea on Wednesday 23 October. [aoa id=”1″]The Who’s iconic masterpiece is brought to life and recreated for the stage by the fabulous, international eight-piece band, The Goldhawks. With all the emotions, tension and raw power that the music demands, the show features a masterful replication of The Who’s iconic sound, backed with exciting, extra-large screen…

Want to lead a healthier life, raise funds for charities you love, and fit it into your busy lifestyle? Then join a groundbreaking new national challenge, One Million Steps [aoa id=”1″] Recently a shortlisted finalist for The Great British Entrepreneurs Social Good Award Wales, One Million Steps hopes to raise millions of pounds for Welsh charities of all sizes. Participants walk an average of 10,000 steps a day for 100 days – one million steps or 500 miles. Research shows the average Briton walks only 3000 to 4000 steps a day with one poll showing, for many, it could be…

A tremendous trio of projects from Wales are appealing for votes after reaching the finals of the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards – the annual search for the UK’s favourite National Lottery-funded projects. [aoa id=”1″]Llanrumney Phoenix Amateur Boxing Club in Cardiff, St Fagans National Museum of History and the Behind the Label project beat off stiff competition from more than 700 organisations to reach the public voting stage in this year’s Awards, which celebrate the inspirational people and projects who have done extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding[/aoa] Each award winner will each get a £10,000 cash…

To celebrate 10 years of connecting professionals, Wales’ leading business network, Introbiz, is set to launch a summer of events to help companies across the country grow from strength to strength. [aoa id=”1″] The Introbiz Expo will launch at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on Thursday 1st August from 8.30am to 4pm. Attendees can have access to the 50 plus exhibitors that have already registered to date as well as network with more than 1,000 fellow business owners for FREE. The event will see a number of keynote speakers and business leaders take to the stage. Welsh rugby legend Phil…

A team of Product Designers from the Cerebra Innovation Centre – a partnership between the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and the charity, Cerebra – has produced a specially adapted tennis ball shooter to enable a boy with cerebral palsy to throw a ball for his assistance dog. Cerebra Innovation Centre, with help from ATiC – the University’s integrated research centre – developed the tennis ball shooter for Harry Flynn, 11, to help him bond with his dog Addi. [aoa id=”1″]Eleven-year-old Harry has Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, which means he has poor gross motor skills and is reliant on…

The family of a man who died following an assault in Swansea city centre have paid tribute to him. Mark Bloomfield, 54, died in hospital on Saturday following the incident on High Street last Thursday afternoon (July 18). The charity worker, who is originally from Stratford Upon Avon, supported causes worldwide and believed in empowering others to help themselves and improve their circumstances. His family said: “Mark Bloomfield built a legacy that will continue to live on in the countless lives that he encountered. As special assistant to Mother Teresa in Calcutta, he was an essential contributor to her mission…

Animal Trust officially opens its first practice in Wales on Caia Road, Wrexham, on the 5th of August and welcomes all patients in and around the area to register.  [aoa id=”1″] Set up by vets with the main focus on the welfare of animals, the not-for-profit organisation reinvests all profits back into the business for the benefit of their patients. The new surgery opens in place of the Vets4Pets practice which closed earlier this year. “I set up Animal Trust as I was concerned that many veterinary practices were unnecessarily expensive and owners were struggling to access the expert care…

Lee John Bromley, 46, works for Awesome Africa Tours, which offers trips to South Africa, Mauritius and other exotic destinations. His shortlisted photo was taken on the Zambezi River in Africa. He said: “Africa is not a place, it is a feeling. “The experience of Africa is never forgotten, with its uninterrupted views, feeling of wonderment and its ability to awaken emotions. It is where the word “Awesome” finds its true meaning.” The winner of the World’s Best Business Locations competition, which is being run by London-based tech company UENI, will receive £200 in Amazon vouchers, while four runners up will win £25 each. The…