Author: Rhys Gregory

Over 100 bikers have helped provide a thunderous tribute to a much missed friend, while raising money for charity at the same time. Former soldier Richard Thomas, from Gorseinon and known to his many friends as Decky, was just 29-years-old when he died of cardiomyopathy – a disease that affects heart muscle tissue – at Singleton Hospital in June 2017. And after hearing that Richard’s family is raising money in his memory for cardiac care within Swansea Bay NHS, a close friend of Richard’s, Matthew Brown, hit the road with his motorcycle pals. Their aim was to boost what has…

Following reports of anti-social behaviour and concerns for the safety of young people at Swansea Beach front and dunes areas, Swansea Neighbourhood Policing Team will be using section 35 dispersal orders to help deal with the issues. These orders under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aim to ensure the safety of the public and reduce the risk of any anti-social behaviour or disorder within an area. It gives a Police Constable in uniform the power to exclude a person from an area for a period of up to 48 hours by the issuing of a written notice.…

South Wales-based self-storage specialist, Storage Giant, has been announced as the winner of two national awards for business excellence. [aoa id=”1″]Storage Giant, which has its headquarters in Newport and 11 branches in Wales and England, has won Acquisition International Magazine’s 2019 Awards for Best Small Business of the Year 2019 (South Wales) and Best Commercial & Domestic Self-Storage Facilities 2019 (England & Wales).[/aoa] The winners of the Business Excellence Awards are handpicked by AI Magazine, based on comprehensive analysis and research undertaken by the wider group. The awards recognise the businesses demonstrating innovation, growth and continual improvement. Simon Williams, Owner…

Between 27 May and 1 June, over 10,000 children will be heading to the Red Dragon Centre, where they will use the centre’s facilities for rehearsals and preliminary rounds during the annual Urdd National Eisteddfod. [aoa id=”1″] The Urdd National Eisteddfod has become one of Europe’s most prominent youth touring festivals. Each year the festival in Wales attracts around 90,000 visitors throughout the week. With a focus on families and young talent, the festival will see over 15,000 young people under the age of 25 compete to reach the stage at the Wales Millennium Centre. [/aoa] Situated in the Cardiff…

Traveline Cymru are “delighted” with the success of their Director Jo Foxall, who has won a business award, recognising her as a “dedicated director.” [aoa id=”1″] Managing Director Jo Foxall won the Young Director category at the prestigious Institute of Directors Wales Awards, beating stiff competition from other Directors across Wales. The IoD Wales Awards, which celebrate “the best of Welsh businesses and leadership”, were held on Friday, May 17th in Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground and sponsored by Cardiff Business School. [/aoa] Directors from two ‘leading’ Welsh Tech companies were among 13 Welsh Directors celebrated for their ‘exemplary work’ at…

With the concert due to begin at 7.30pm, over 50,000 fans are expected to come into Cardiff to watch the event, so there will be a full city centre road closure to ensure public safety. [aoa id=”1″] The roads in the city centre will close from 5pm until 11.30pm. Those attending the concert are strongly advised to leave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items listed at principalitystadium.wales before they travel into the city. [/aoa] Road closures From early in the day, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed as a result of the need…

FEMALE entrepreneurs are leading the pack as part of a new £1.2 million development set to open its doors this summer. [aoa id=”1″] Charitable housing association Grŵp Cynefin and Meliden Residents Action Group are behind a project to transform a dilapidated old railway shed into a thriving community hub. After extensive renovations, work is almost complete on transforming the old building on the walkway at Meliden, near Prestatyn, into a centre with heritage displays, café, meeting space and business units. [/aoa] With the aim of breathing life into the community and supporting up-and-coming companies and creative individuals, the first people…

Wales’s castles will come alive with the sights, smells and sounds of historic Wales this late May bank holiday weekend (25 — 27 May) as Cadw presents a fun-filled programme of family-friendly events. [aoa id=”1″]From astonishing battle re-enactments to fascinating falconry displays and even the chance to meet a friendly prehistoric dinosaur, here are eight of the best ways to enjoy the long weekend at one of Cadw’s medieval monuments.[/aoa] 1. Watch as battles commence at Caerphilly Castle Re-enactment group, Historia Normannis, will transport Caerphilly Castle back to an intense time of battle this May Bank Holiday weekend, complete with…

South Wales will need to capitalise on the delivery of key infrastructure projects in order to safeguard the future success of the region, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The findings were presented at Cushman & Wakefield’s annual Property Outlook event for the Commercial Property Market for 2019 and beyond held at the Cardiff City Stadium. [aoa id=”1″]Richard Murphy, International Partner and Head of the Cardiff Office at Cushman & Wakefield, commenced proceedings by highlighting the opportunity for the property industry stemming from the effect that technology is having on the way we work, live and play. He emphasised the need…

The University of South Wales (USW) has signed contracts to provide specialist education to new police officers across four forces in England and one in Wales. [aoa id=”1″]Devon and Cornwall Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Wiltshire Police and Dyfed-Powys Police will have the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and postgraduate Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) delivered by specialists in USW’s Policing and Security department, in collaboration with trainers from the five forces.[/aoa] The agreements will see a total of 2,214 officers from across the four South West forces commence their study with USW, which, along with our existing partnership with…