Author: Rhys Gregory

TV and radio broadcaster Jason Mohammad has joined forces with Cardiff and Vale College to provide young people with a taste of what life is like in the real world of journalism and creative media production. In just five days, 100 handpicked learners from across the College’s netball, rugby, football and cricket academies, and from its creative media course and Cardiff City FC futsal programme, will be given the opportunity to experience what it’s really like to be face to face with the media, setting them up for either a career in professional sport or in the broadcast industry. From…

Vulnerable households in Wales continue to struggle as new government statistics reveal there were 1,400 excess winter deaths during 2018/19, partly caused by people living in cold and poorly insulated homes they can’t afford to adequately heat. Excess winter deaths are defined as the difference between the number of deaths in the winter months (December to March) compared with the previous (August to November) and following (April to July) three months. Once again, the latest figures indicate a clear rural-urban divide with rural parts of Wales experiencing a disproportionally higher number of winter deaths. This is partly due to rural…

Lucy joins the health and protection insurance comparison service during an exciting period of growth for the Cardiff-based company. Previously HR Manager at Kearns Solicitors, part of the Link Financial Group, Lucy brings a wealth of experience in ensuring people are at the core of business growth and success. Lucy said: “I’m thrilled to be taking my next steps with ActiveQuote at such an exciting time for the company, and I’m looking forward to working as part of a team which continues to deliver growth across the business. “We will be looking to increase the headcount by 25% (40 vacancies)…

Gulfood is recognised as one of the world’s largest food trade events that Wales has a long association with, which has helped to bring an array of Welsh produce to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Supported by the Welsh Government, ten companies from across the food and drink sector in Wales will be present at Gulfood 2020 from 16-20 February, under the Wales (UK) banner, all with the aim to promote Welsh food and drink and to help the businesses achieve export success. The Welsh companies exhibiting include Daioni Organic, Dairy Partners Cymru Wales, Rachel’s Dairy, Gut Instinct Foods,…

Diversions and road closures are set to come into force across Cardiff next month as thousands of rugby fans flock to the capital for the Six Nations. Cardiff Bus has announced which routes will be affected in the city centre when the competition visits the Principality Stadium over the next couple of months. Diversions will be in place from 10.45am to 5.45pm on February 1st when Wales take on Italy, and also on March 14thwhen they play Scotland. On February 22nd diversions will be in place from 1pm to 8.30pm as Wales play France. St Mary Street will also remain closed…

Welsh-born female entrepreneur from small town Pontypridd, who has quadrupled the size of her business in the past 12months, is celebrating her latest achievement after her debut book ‘She Lives Limitlessly’ hit number 1 in Amazon bestseller charts only hours after it’s release. ‘She Lives Limitlessly’ went straight to number 1 in Business Consulting, International Business & Finance as well as Sales Techniques – and currently sits as number 1 in Hottest New Release. In 2013, entrepreneur Jane Baker, bravely shut the doors on her first successful business in the events and wedding industry which was turning over an extremely…

Breakfast functions all across Wales have raised over £15,000 within a week for Farmers’ Union of Wales Presidential charity the DPJ Foundation, thanks to an army of farmers and hungry breakfast-goers. The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ 12 county branches embraced the Union’s annual Farmhouse Breakfast Week (Saturday 18 January – Saturday 25 January) in the usual, unstoppable and enthusiastic fashion and hosted 30 breakfasts across Wales. Aiming to not only raise the profile of the sustainable, local, high-quality food farmers produce, staff, members and officials also used the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings over a home-cooked breakfast and…

A man who died in Glynneath on Monday has been named as 73-year-old David Williams. His family have described him as a ‘loving and generous person’. Mr Williams’ body was found in the Danygraig Lane area of Pontwalby, Glynneath, on Monday, January 27. A 28-year-old local man, arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody. Mr Williams’ family, who are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers, have issued the following statement: “David was a very loving and generous person who would go out of his way to help anyone he could. “He was very well known in the…

With a wide variety of Welsh businesses making waves in the corporate landscape, it’s clear that the country will see even more investment in its infrastructure to drive the country’s corporate market forward towards a bright future. An increase in projects will mean that more and more companies will need to work with outsourced logistics providers to transport parts, machinery and other equipment to their bases. Finding the perfect outsourced logistics provider can be a challenge, so here are some tips to help you choose a company that will give you the quality service you need to complete your project…

The Botanist, an award-winning bar and restaurant brand, will be opening its 20th venue to all on Monday 10th February. After much excited anticipation, guests are welcome to explore The Botanist Cardiff’s secret escape in the city, where every visit is set to be a wondrous occasion. As promised by its name, expect a botanical garden lush with plant-adorned walls, cosy seating, and an exclusive outdoor terrace – ideal for sunset drinks, cocktails in the sunshine or al fresco dining – right in the heart of the Welsh capital! Plant life meets a chic-yet-casual atmosphere, with the down to earth…