Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

A Welsh care provider is offering free advice to the elderly and their carers to help keep them cool this month (July 2019) as the heat wave continues across the county. Abacare, which provides care services across Wales, says it is vital people appreciate the dangers associated with over-heating and dehydration, and act accordingly. Ffion Evans, Registered Manager at Abacare, said: “Elderly are one of the most vulnerable age groups in hot weather. Our ability to regulate our body temperature decreases with age and our brain function also slows, making it harder for us to respond to temperature changes. “It…

Children will be at the centre of political decision making in Wales thanks to a new toolkit which has been launched by Barnardo’s Cymru. Finding Your Voice was developed by the charity in collaboration with children in Newport and has since been shared with Welsh Government Ministers and Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner. The toolkit is for teachers to use with their pupils to help them find their voices, learn about local democracy and carry out research. This research about issues which concern children in Wales can be delivered to their teachers and governors, police and local politicians with…

Overall sentiment in the commercial property sector in Wales remained weak in Q2 2019, with data for the office and industrial property faring much better than the struggling retail sector, according to the Q2 2019 RICS survey. [aoa id=”1″] Overall demand from occupiers for commercial property in Wales was broadly flat, with occupier demand for office and industrial space reported to be rising and demand for retail space falling steadily for the eighth quarter in succession. As demand for industrial space rose, the number of vacant industrial units continued to decrease, and at a faster rate. Availability continued to…

The public can expect to see increased police patrols on St Mary Street to provide reassurance following the death of Asim Khan at the weekend. The city centre Neighbourhood Policing Team are also visiting businesses and residents to address any concerns they might have. A number of licenced premises are already utilising metal detector wands and knife arches as part of their commitment to keep the city safe. Superintendent Wendy Gunney, the South Wales Police lead for knife crime, said: “Understandably there is shock and sadness within the community about Sunday’s incident and the tragic death of another young man…

Carrier Transicold Southern, part of south Wales-based Glenside Commercials has become the first of its 22 Network Service Partners to sweep the board across the automotive industry’s highly prestigious Performance and Competitive Excellence Awards (PACE Awards). Often referred to as the “Academy Award for Innovation” the awards honour contributors that have seized innovation and evolved with growing demands in changes and expectations of the automotive industry. [aoa id=”1″]Carrier Transicold Southern, a trading style of Glenside Commercials, provides specialist services and maintenance across South Wales and Southern England for Carrier Transicold, a world leading manufacturer of transport refrigeration units.[/aoa] It’s the…

A leading Welsh firm of Chartered accountants has advised inventor, Grant Sinclair, to accelerate his company’s growth and help build solid foundations for future development.   [aoa id=”1″] Grant Sinclair Design Ltd was founded in 2016 by Grant Sinclair for the sole purpose of marketing his own inventions. Following in his uncle, Sir Clive Sinclair’s footsteps, Grant has a wealth of experience within the technology industry and a natural flair for creating innovative hit products. Grant Sinclair, CEO of Grant Sinclair Design Ltd said: “We have established Grant Sinclair Design Ltd operating from Barclays Eagle Lab Cardiff to develop self-build…