Author: Rhys Gregory

The FAW has announced that the upcoming match between Wales and Austria on 27 March 2020 at the Liberty Stadium has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The upcoming Wales C international against England C at the Oval on 24 March 2020 has also been cancelled. The FAW has made this decision in light of recent developments, with the aim of putting the health and safety of all fans, players and stakeholders first and foremost. In regards to tickets which have already been purchased, the FAW has said: All bookings will receive a full refund for the face value…

A Swansea business was named as a winner at this year’s Welsh Business Awards at City Hall in Cardiff. Local Swansea company Boss Brewing Limited were announced as winners of Marketing Campaign of the Year for their campaign launched after a legal battle with a fashion giant when applying to trademark their brewery name. Their campaign, described as ‘contemporary and disruptive’ by judges, was praised after the company made the brave move to use the legal battle advantageously, releasing a one-off special beer named ‘Fashion Victim’. The event saw business from across Wales come together to celebrate their achievement and…

Important overnight work is due to take place on a number of Swansea city centre roads from March 19 to April 3. The operations will allow Swansea Council to make the road surfaces ready for the practical completion of The Kingsway’s £12m infrastructure project. To allow the work during this short time, roads will be temporarily closed on a phased basis through the night, avoiding weekends. Mark Thomas, the council’s cabinet member for environment and infrastructure management, said: “This is another important part of our work on this high-profile scheme that will help regenerate our city centre. “The new-look areas…

Intu, the owner of some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres, including St David’s, Cardiff, has warned that its future is in doubt unless it can raise extra cash. The comment came as Intu warned that shopping centres Manchester’s Trafford Centre and Lakeside reported a £2bn loss in 2019. This isn’t the first time the firm has been looking for new funding, as an earlier plan to raise £1bn failed. In January, Intu approached existing investors looking for a cash injection. The news isn’t surprising given the current trend of the high street, with many retail units up and down…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement to support the continued growth of the UK fintech sector will give Welsh scale-ups the time to shine, says Cardiff-based financial technology provider Delio. On Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed his spending plans in the 2020 Budget, announcing a major review into the industry. The review will focus on how the Government can support long-term growth and competitiveness to maintain the UK’s position as a world-leading force. Delio, who provide financial institutions with technology to connect clients with investment opportunities more efficiently, has stated that this offers a significant opportunity for fintech businesses in Wales. As…

Anglesey Circuit gets the 2020 motorcycle racing season underway next weekend with a two-day Wirral 100 Motor Club meeting. In recent years this first race weekend of the year has comprised a day of testing on the Saturday and a race-day on Sunday. This year, however, both days are race days in line with the club’s ‘Racing for Sport’ format. Each of the bike-category classes will have four races, over 10 or 12 laps. Each race will count towards the Club’s 2020 Championships, and the second and fourth races will be ‘trophy races’. There will be a broad base of…

The FAW can confirm that the upcoming match between Wales v USA has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The US Soccer Federation have released a detailed document explaining the cancellation of matches in March and April, which includes Wales v USA on March 30 2020. Jonathan Ford, CEO of the FAW said: “We are disappointed to see any postponement or cancellation of matches but understand that the health and safety of all fans, players and stakeholders are paramount.” In regards to tickets which have already been purchased, the FAW can confirm the following: All bookings will receive a…

From Friday 13 March, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board will have a Coronavirus Testing Unit (CTU) in the Bridgend area.   Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Director of Public Health for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said: “The CTU has been established as part of our Health Board’s response to COVID-19.   Detailed planning work is ongoing across all areas that are likely to be affected. The Unit will allow patients to be tested for COVID-19 by staff wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  Patients will be screened in their vehicles by a trained member of staff. “The CTU is…

Llanmoor Homes invite prospective buyers and the local community to Bedwellty Field on Saturday 21st March from 11am to 3pm, to join them for an exclusive afternoon of culinary demonstrations and tastings with Great British Bake Off favourites, Louise Williams and Val Stones. They will be cooking in the kitchen of the development’s brand-new show home, delivering to guests delicious Mother’s Day inspired treats, all washed down with a glass of fizz. There will also be gluten free and vegan options available. Tim Grey, Sales Director of Llanmoor Homes, said: “We are delighted to welcome visitors to our latest development…

A social care leader is urging people not to not to visit relatives living in care homes unless it’s “absolutely essential” so they can protect their loved ones from coronavirus. Mario Kreft MBE, the chair of Care Forum Wales, said care homes were “safe havens” for elderly and vulnerable people so it was vital to ensure the highest possible standards of infection control. Mr Kreft, who also owns eight care homes in Wrexham and Caernarfon, is also calling on health boards to cut bureaucracy so that older patients who no longer need hospital care can be transferred to care homes. Expediting…