Author: Rhys Gregory

Mustafa Aldobhani, 21, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court earlier today charged with murder and was remanded in custody for a further hearing at Cardiff Crown Court tomorrow. Fahad’s family have been updated and continue to be supported by specially-trained family liaison officers. South Wales Police thank the community for the support and information that has already been given during the investigation. Detectives are still appealing for witnesses. Information and digital footage can be submitted online via a public portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP19A85-PO1 Alternatively, please contact South Wales Police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number *198071.

The Welsh Cheese Company, online sellers of artisan cheeses from Wales, have announced a monthly pop-up cheeseboard evening in Cardiff offering an unlimited supply of the very best Welsh cheeses. The event aims to showcase new and unusual Welsh cheeses as well as celebrate some of the more established varieties. [aoa id=”1″]Organisers say the intimate events will feature a tasting board of 9 fantastic Welsh cheeses paired with Welsh wines and beers, followed by the unveiling of their unique giant cheeseboard featuring over 25 cheeses sourced from producers in all parts of Wales, alongside breads, crackers, chutneys, fruit and much…

The 42nd Three Peaks Yacht Race starts from Barmouth next Saturday, June 15th, at 19.30 and this year there are 12 intrepid teams of sailors and runners taking part in this iconic race. [aoa id=”1″]The race is one of the oldest multisport adventure challenges in the sporting calendar and has a global reputation and following. It challenges teams of 5 (normally 3 sailors and two runners) to sail up the West Coast of the UK from Barmouth to Fort William, stopping off along the way for runners to go ashore and race to the summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and…

Will Millard is back, this time exploring what lurks beneath the waters of Wales in a new TV series airing later this month. Episodes will air on BBC One Wales on Fridays at 7.30pm between Friday 21 June and Friday 12 July, and nationally available on BBC iPlayer. Friday 21June episode focuses on the Sewin, Friday 28 June on shark, Friday 5 July on carp and Friday 12 July on pike Traveling across Wales, Will (previously seen in The River Wye with Will Millard and The River Taff with Will Millard, as well as the author of The Old Man…

Pride Cymru and Admiral have revealed they’ll continue their partnership, which has spanned for nearly 20 years with the Welsh employer returning as headline sponsor of Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend for the second year running.  [aoa id=”1″]Over the years, Admiral has become widely respected for its proactive steps towards creating a more inclusive work environment; and was even named the UK’s Best Big Company to Work For at the ‘Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For’ awards earlier this year. [/aoa] During Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend, Admiral’s employees will join the charity’s ever-growing Pride parade and support the volunteer-led event throughout…

I am writing to encourage businesses and graduates to consider participating in the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Graduate Scheme. The rationale behind the scheme is simple: businesses within our ten local authority areas have been struggling to recruit and retain talented staff whilst many of our highly skilled graduates are leaving the region – feeding the so-called ‘brain drain’. The CCR Graduate Scheme aims to address these challenges by offering businesses a range of free services to incentivise additional graduate recruitment in South East Wales and therefore bridge the gap between the needs of employers and graduate labour supply. Such…

Spells of heavy and persistent rain have the potential to bring flooding and disruption to transport in places. [aoa id=”1″]Heavy rain is expected to affect the region throughout Wednesday, only slowly easing during Thursday morning. Around 20 to 40 mm of rain could widely fall, with 50 to 80 mm possible over high ground and as much as 100 mm in a few locations.[/aoa] What to expect There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus…

On behalf of W. Wing Yip (London) Limited, Collins Commercial and Fletcher Morgan have secured the first lettings of the first phase at Dragon Retail Park, Newport Road, Cardiff. [aoa id=”1″]Dragon Retail Park is the latest addition to the vibrant retail location of Newport Road and will extend to almost 50,000 sq ft of new floor space with on site car parking adjacent to the existing Morrisons food store. Metro Bank Plc, the High Street Challenger Bank, have secured a 5,000 sq ft drive through bank which will be the first drive through bank in Wales.[/aoa] In addition, Wickes DIY…

Make no mistake; health and safety standards in Britain have improved considerably in recent times. Thanks to the implementation of increasingly stringent EU laws and directives, workplaces throughout the UK have benefitted from considerable safeguards over the course of the last two decades. The non-profit industry group SafetyOn is also reinforcing the importance of health and safety compliance, specifically in niche areas such as the onshore wind sector. This is a constant reminder to firms to prioritise the safety of their employees at all times, regardless of the market in which they operate. But how exactly should you go about…

There’s no denying the impact that technology has had on business practices. It has revolutionised communication channels between business partners, transformed the way in which businesses advertise and market their goods, as well as how they stay connected with their customers. The world of technology is moving so fast that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with the innovations that can help businesses. Here, we take a look at some of the new technologies that allow business-owners to further streamline their operations, ensure their employees stay productive and give their business the best opportunity to thrive: 1. Wireless…