Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

Nothing says ‘Thanks, Dad’ like an ice-cold beer, which is why this Father’s Day, Turtle Bay is treating all dining Dads to a pint of its very own, specially branded beer – on the house*. The Caribbean restaurant and bar is helping you give Dad a day to remember, while bagging the title of ‘Favourite Child.’ [aoa id=”1″]Pop along with Pops on Sunday 16th June, order from the ‘Jerk It’ menu and Dad’ll receive a pint of Turtle Bay’s tasty house beer. And your Old Man might just need that ice-cool brew after sampling some of the flavours of the…

Summer is coming, and so is the delicious Cosy Club summer menu. Coming at the end of this month, the menu will offer fresh and exciting dishes and cocktails to Cardiff. [aoa id=”1″]Launching on Wednesday 22nd May, you’ll be able to choose from a selection of delicious tapas, from the Roast Turmeric Cauliflower with dukkah & tahini cauliflower puree, pomegranate molasses, flaked almonds and harissa oil to the Pulled Beef Brisket with Blue Cheese and Ciabatta.[/aoa] Ready for more? The new menu boasts a tantalising range of mains from the pioneering Beyond Meat Burger, made of a meat-free patty, melted…

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is calling the people of Cardiff to come and get involved in a giant cricket relay on Friday 31 May in celebration of the first game of the tournament in Cardiff the following day. [aoa id=”1″]On Friday 31 May, the day before the first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match at Cardiff Wales stadium, the city is playing host to a unique giant cricket catch relay. The tournament organisers are calling for members of the public – cricket and sporting fans alike – to take part in this unique celebration event.[/aoa] ‘The Ultimate Delivery’…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has warned that protest votes in Thursday’s election in favour of hard-line Brexit MEPs will damage agriculture, rural communities, and the UK’s reputation on the international stage. [aoa id=”1″]Speaking at the NSA biennial Sheep Event at Glynllifon yesterday, (21 May), FUW President Glyn Roberts described the European Elections as one of the most unusual in living memory, but warned votes should not be treated lightly or be used to send a message of frustration to mainstream politicians.[/aoa] “That frustration is understandable, as is the fatigue we all endure around Brexit, having seen mistakes at…

Ground-breaking new programmes mean Welsh trainee pharmacy technicians will have the opportunity to train across three pharmacy settings – hospital, community pharmacy and primary care – for the first time.    [aoa id=”1″]Health Education and Improvement Wales’ (HEIW) two-year modern apprenticeship Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, currently being piloted at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), equips students with multisector experience leading to professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.[/aoa] Each week trainees spend two days training in a hospital, two days in a community pharmacy along with one study day. In their second-year students also complete a six- week primary…