Author: Rhys Gregory

The official match ball for the opening ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 game at Cardiff Wales Stadium was delivered in style today (Friday 31 May) when hundreds of members of the public joined together in a giant catch relay around the city before the ball was presented to the captains of Sri Lanka and New Zealand. [aoa id=”1″]‘The Ultimate Delivery’ was hosted by ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ambassador, British and Irish Lions and Welsh rugby legend, Shane Williams and covered over 8851 metres. Shane was joined by over 542 fielders from local schools, the Cardiff Devils, Glamorgan Cricket…

CLIMATE change and the rapid loss of wetlands worldwide pose a real threat to the future of both native species and human habitats. [aoa id=”1″] That is the warning message from a group of organisations who have come together to sound the alarm over habitat loss. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has joined forces with North Wales arts organisations Migrations and Soundlands to turn up the volume and highlight the risks posed by the reduction of wetland areas and the subsequent potential consequences for humans and wildlife. [/aoa] Working with internationally acclaimed Netherlands artist Bouke Groen, an art installation…

PUPILS celebrated the support of the Bay of Colwyn business community after being presented with £1000 towards the renovation of a primary school play area. [aoa id=”1″] Colwyn BID (Business Improvement District) Manager Cheryl Williams visited Ysgol Babanod Mochdre on behalf of firms across Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn and Mochdre. Their successful Easter fete – funded by Colwyn BID – was attended by dozens of local companies, charities and organisations, who helped raised money for new play equipment. [/aoa] Colwyn BID Manager Cheryl Williams met pupils and teachers to tell them the good news, and said: “This…

Two people who attacked three men– leaving one fighting for his life – have today (MAY 31) been sentenced to a total of 19 years in detention. Ian Huggins, aged 18, and a 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, each pleaded guilty to three counts of wounding with intent. At Cardiff Crown Court today, the 17-year-old was sentenced to 10 years and Huggins was sentenced to nine years and three months in a young offenders’ institution. The pair, both from Barry, assaulted their victims in the early hours of January 23, 2019, in North Walk, Barry. All three…

Over a set of three days in August, more than 75 acts will come to Cardiff, providing a variety of entertainment that ranges from music acts to drag performers to comedians. [aoa id=”1″]Among the performers is one of Britain’s favourites, Gok Wan, award-winning presenter, style icon and fashionista. The out and proud gay man will turn up the music with his uplifting DJ set that has seen him perform at several Pride events over the years.[/aoa] Gok Wan said: “As a proud gay man myself, it’s encouraging to see so many people come together in one place and celebrate love…

There’s a tendency to overlook the importance of business trips in the digital age, with a growing number of firms now operating almost exclusively online. This borne out by the figures too, with the number of business trips completed in 2017 having dropped by 5% year-on-year. Still, meeting colleagues and potential collaborators in person can be extremely beneficial, particularly in terms of building long-lasting relationships and dealing more effectively with issues as they arise. The key is to ensure that business travel is convenient, so that your productivity and the quality of your work isn’t unduly compromised. So, here are…

Who can forget the 2016 Euros when the Welsh national football team reached the semi-finals, outperforming England and returning home to a heroes welcome? It seemed that there was only one way for Welsh football to go, and that was up. Since then Chris Coleman has moved on and the Dragons have been taken over by ex-Man U star Ryan Giggs but progress has stuttered. With Welsh domestic teams also struggling in the 2018/2019 domestic season, is Welsh football still in such a healthy state? Here’s a closer look. Little progress After the magnificence of Euro 2016, all attention was…

It is one big Air venture for young people in Cardiff as a major indoor attraction was launched this week at Western Leisure Centre, Ely. A wall to wall inflatable area will be installed every week-end and provide a brand-new leisure experience for children, young people and the young at heart. James Oakley, Manager at Better Cardiff’s Western Leisure Centre, explains: “This is the biggest and best Inflatable area in South Wales and is ideal indoor fun activity for all ages. “It’s jam-packed with exciting new activities and features. You can experience challenging obstacle courses, a six meter high slide…

Cardiff Metropolitan University and Cardiff Met Students’ Union has been celebrating its latest student cohort at the sixth annual Cardiff Met Award ceremony. [aoa id=”1″]Held at the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House this week (Wednesday 29th May), and attended by Cardiff Met Chair of Governors, Professor Ilora, Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, the Award recognises extracurricular activities and focusses on personal development, as well as increasing skills and abilities.[/aoa] Now in its sixth year, the Award has seen its highest number of applicants ever. Students from all year and course groups can be registered, through their own application, then being guided on…

Following a revamp of executive division S2 Recruitment and its Bangor office, Supertemps is exploring fresh territories and strengthening its links with industry. [aoa id=”1″] Among the changes is the appointment of Victoria Lycett as business manager at the firm’s Colwyn Bay headquarters. With a team of five talented recruitment consultants behind her, Victoria – previously with property developer Watkin Jones and Randstad employment agency – says they are focused on working even closer with candidates and clients across the region and beyond. [/aoa] “Supertemps is one of the most established firms in Colwyn Bay, having opened in 1980,” she…