Author: Rhys Gregory

Having become students in their sixties, Chris and Carol Connelly have graduated together from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). They explain what this means to them. [aoa id=”1″] A husband and wife team who decided to go to university in their sixties have graduated together from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). Carol and Chris Connelly both graduated at ceremonies on July 16, along with their daughter’s fiancée Adam Head. Two of their daughters, Sarah and Bethan previously graduated from UWTSD, making it a real family affair. Sarah graduated with a Creative Computer Design degree…

Macmillan Cancer Support’s information bus is coming the Royal Welsh Show to answer your questions about cancer and offer sun safety advice to people living with cancer. [aoa id=”1″] The Macmillan green bus, affectionately known as Bronwen, is at Avenue B98 for the show (Monday 22 to Thursday 25 July) and on board the bus is a team of trained professionals with first-hand experience of cancer treatments and front-line support services. Bronwen is packed with information on the different types of cancers, their symptoms and where to get help from diagnosis right through to the physical, financial and emotional support…

Keep Wales Tidy has revealed this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. [aoa id=”1″] 221 parks and green spaces have met the high standards needed to receive the coveted Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award. They include a diverse range of sites, from urban parks and housing estates, to university campuses and farms. Among this year’s recipients of the Green Flag Award are, for the first time, Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire, Tre Cwm estate in Conwy and two new sites managed by Caldicot Town Council –…

Gary Morris has been a solicitor with Gamlins since 1975 and has been a key figure in the growth of the firm. [aoa id=”1″] He will continue to work as a consultant for the firm and act for some of his long-standing clients. Gary first joined Gamlin, Kelly and Beattie (as the firm then was) after graduating from university in 1972. He qualified as a solicitor in June 1975 and became an equity partner almost immediately. [/aoa] During Gary’s time, the firm grew from two offices to the current six locations with staff numbers increasing from around a dozen to…

The University of South Wales (USW) has agreed the sale of the former campus site in Caerleon to Redrow.  The price has been agreed as £6.2m. An independent valuation says this represents its fair market value. As USW does not use or need the former campus, selling the site is part of USW’s charitable obligations to make the best use of its assets to support teaching and learning in higher education. This sale will allow USW and its partners to move forward and explore what is now possible in the timing and funding options for the development of higher education…

AN £18 MILLION funding boost will soon be on the way to Swansea Bay City Deal partners to begin funding a number of transformational projects in South West Wales. [aoa id=”1″] The UK Government and Welsh Government have agreed to release initial funding for the Swansea Bay City Deal programme, subject to terms and conditions being met. The funding is based on the approval of business cases for the Yr Egin and Swansea City and Waterfront Digital District projects. [/aoa] A long-term programme of investment that includes a number of major projects, the Swansea Bay City Deal covers Carmarthenshire, Neath…

Senior figures from the world of motor racing have thrown their weight behind an appeal to honour Formula 1 hero Tom Pryce to inspire future generations to chase their dreams just like he did. Former contemporaries of Tom joined were at the Tŷ Croes Circuit, on Anglesey, where a meeting led by the Historic Sports Car Club celebrated his life and staged an emotional minute’s applause. They gave a 100 per cent positive response to news of a £50,000 fundraising appeal set up to construct a statue in Tom’s memory in his home town of Denbigh, with aim of inspiring children to…

South Wales Police are investigating a Serious Road Traffic Collision, which occurred at 18.58 hours on Tuesday 16th July 2019 at Heol Swcrfa, Gellideg Estate, Merthyr Tydfil. The incident involved a Silver Audi motor vehicle, which left the carriageway and collided with a number of youths at the location. Air Ambulance attended the scene and two male youths aged 12 and 10 years were conveyed to Hospital. One of these youths has sustained serious injuries and is being treated at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The driver of the Audi motor vehicle is presently assisting Police with the investigation.…

When Neil Armstrong made his giant step, the billions watching it on TV had a Welshman to thank for seeing him do it – a Welshman who had been a major part of the space mission story. Tecwyn Roberts’ story is told for the first time in a new documentary presented by comedian and BBC Radio Cymru presenter Tudur Owen. The film Rocket Man: NASA’s Welsh Hero is part of the BBC’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landings and sees Tudur reveal all about the shy boy from Anglesey who helped men walk on the moon. Tudur…

The dedicated staff of Sony UK TEC have been recognised at a prestigious awards night for their hard work over the combined total of 875 years’ service. [aoa id=”1″] 41 members of the Pencoed factory were honoured last weekend at Sony UK TEC’s annual Long Service Awards, a credit given to those that have been with the company for over 10 years of service. The awards night, held at Pencoed House, was an evening of celebration for the devoted members of staff whose career milestones were commended. [/aoa] Neil Andrew Davies, from Maesteg, was commended for his loyal service having…