Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff Met’s annual celebration of creative work from the secondary and primary sector is currently being exhibited at the University’s Cardiff School of Art and Design. [aoa id=”1″]Cardiff School of Art and Design and Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy have worked collaboratively to provide a platform for schools to share work with each other, parents and the wider public in a purpose-built exhibition space.[/aoa] Deans of schools Professor Olwen Moseley and Julia Longville launched the exhibition, which will run from Wednesday, June 19th to Wednesday, June 26th. Primary schools who were involved in the Art/Design and Technology and…

Disability support is improving in places all over the UK but there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. The place that is leading the way, and somewhere that the rest of the UK should look toward for inspiration, is Wales. Wales is pioneering the way in terms of disability support and this is evident in a few different ways. “Hidden Disabilities” England has just taken a big step in disability support by making those with “hidden disabilities” eligible for Blue Badge permits – this enables people with a disability to park for free or without…

In order to ensure your business performs as well as it can, it’s crucial to have the right employees behind you. When searching for new hires therefore, it’s important to make sure you know what to look for in the ideal candidate for the role. Here, you’ll discover how to ensure you’re hiring the right people for the job. Make sure the job role is clear One of the biggest time wasters during the hiring process is an incorrect job ad. If you don’t make it 100% clear what you’re looking for, you’re going to end up with a lot…

Thunderstorms may develop bringing torrential rain and lightning, with possible flooding and disruption to travel. [aoa id=”1″]Spells of rain are expected to affect many areas at times from Sunday afternoon and into Monday, moving north-northeastward and perhaps turning thundery at times in some places. Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms may also develop between bands of rain, particularly on Monday afternoon. Where thunderstorms do develop, 20 to 30 mm rain may fall locally in an hour, and close to 40 mm of rain may fall in two or three hours.[/aoa] What to expect There is a small chance that homes and…

We live in tough economic times, with hidden debt crippling households across the length and breadth of the UK. Rent arrears have also risen across both private and public sector nationwide, with people owing an estimated £336 million to local authorities alone as of 2017. The issue of tenants not paying is particularly troublesome for private landlords, some of whom rely on rental payments as their sole source of income. With this in mind, liaising with tenants and ensuring that they pay on time remain key elements of successful landlord management. So, here are some steps to increase your chances…

Ahead of Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Genesis Biosciences launches a remedy for one of the biggest pet peeves for dog owners – their pongy smell!!

Former Head of Presentation and Promotions at BBC Wales, John Morgan, has picked up the acclaimed John Hefin Lifetime Achievement Award for his work within the creative industry in Wales.

AN artist who worked with chart-topping indie band London Grammar is bringing his unique, eye-catching style to North Wales. [aoa id=”1″] Llanrwst-based arts organisations Migrations has commissioned French visual artist Sébastien Preschoux to showcase his internationally-revered work in Wales for the first time. Creating vibrant geometric thread sculptures and drawings, Sébastien previously produced artwork which featured in the video for the London Grammar track Hey Now which has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube. [/aoa] Sébastien, who has displayed his creations around the world, is creating his latest work – dubbed Mist – in woodland at Llanrwst’s Oriel Ffin y Parc…

Swansea Grand has announced that this year’s swashbuckling family pantomime Peter Pan will star Coronation Street’s Tristan Gemmill, Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Ricky K and Swansea’s iconic dame Kevin Johns in an all-new spectacular production from Friday 13 December to Sunday 12 January. Television and stage actor Tristan Gemmill will swap the hallowed cobbles of ITV’s Coronation Street for the boards of Swansea Grand, starring as the most evil man in Neverland, Captain Hook. Known for his wide range of television appearances, Tristan is best known for his role as consultant Adam Trueman in Casualty for the BBC, and roles…

An independent school which faced closure in 2013 has been purchased by the principal and vice principal couple who steered it back to success, making it the fastest growing independent school in the UK, according to the Independent Schools Association (ISA). [aoa id=”1″]After six years of leadership, Paul Norton, principal, and Karen Norton, vice principal, have successfully completed a management buyout of the Kings Monkton School in Cardiff from Heathfield Independent Schools, run by entrepreneur Andrew McCarthy.[/aoa] McCarthy took over the school in 2013 when it was struggling, and over the last six years Heathfield Independent Schools has invested £2.5m…