Author: Rhys Gregory

Home Bargains has invested approximately £7,000,000 in its new store in Carmarthenshire, which will be officially opened at 8.00 am on Saturday 7th December 2019.  Home Bargains, which is one of the UK’s largest family-run retailers, is creating up to 40 new jobs in the local community with its store in Cross Hands. The new Cross Hands store will join over 500 outlets across the UK. Opening approximately 50 stores a year, Home Bargains is bucking current trends in the industry. Joe Morris, operations director at Home Bargains, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching our third store in Carmarthenshire and…

Although dubbed the ‘Brexit election’, 86% of the people in Wales are concerned about the environment crisis we are facing, with 64% saying their concern has grown over the last ten years. New data from WWF ahead of the upcoming election has highlighted the need for commitment from all parties for urgent action on the nature and climate emergency. It’s a shocking fact that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. 73 species have already been lost from Wales, with birds such as turtle doves and corn buntings now gone from Wales’ skies. A further…

Building firm JG Hale Construction has started work on a development of 55 new homes in Llandrindod Wells. The homes are being built for Newydd Housing Association, a charitable housing association that offers nearly 3000 affordable homes for rent or for sale. JG Hale Construction is a Wales-based firm recognised for its commitment to innovative, eco-friendly design, quality materials and finishes and sustainable building practices.  The new development at Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells, is the latest in a large number of projects it has completed for housing associations. It will take 98 weeks to complete and cover 4.5 acres. The…

The Performance & Tuning Car Show 2020 customisation competition – Revving Red Carpet have selected the Newport based tuning star in their top 20 of 2020. Daniel Rowlands’ Nissan Skyline R33​ ​showed a high level of customisation and creativity along with a unique mechanical style. His Nissan Skyline has had a bare metal repaint and restoration in Nismo pearl white metallic with an engine producing 715bhp at 1.5bar boost. The Revving Red Carpet judges -​ the Director of the Automotive Lifestyle brand SlammedUK, Jordan Clarke, Coventry based car meet ‘Dub Club’ organiser Ian Cook and Liberty Walk Director, James Pearman judged…

Specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co has brought to the market Bron-y-Graig, a luxurious guesthouse situated in the North Wales countryside on the outskirts of Corwen, between Betws-y-Coed, Llangollen, and Bala. Set within the beautiful Upper Dee Valley, amongst the wooded slopes of the Berwyn Mountains, Bron-y-Graig is an historic courtyard house constructed in 1888, as the family home of Robert David Roberts, the founder of successful Welsh wholesalers Roberts & Co (latterly a part of Mace), and who was later elevated to the position of High Sheriff of Denbighshire. The property has only had three owners in the…

The family of a man who died following a collision on the M4 have paid tribute to a “larger than life character”. Colin Roberts from Ystradgynlais, Powys, died following the incident on the westbound carriageway between Junction 47 and 48 Swansea, at approximately 4pm on Saturday (November 30). Paying tribute to the 69-year-old, his family said: “Colin or ‘Col Boy’ as he was known to many,  was a larger than life character. He would do anything for anybody and in fact sometimes we used to think he did too much. “Throughout his life he drove lorries and had a passion…

THE Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed its first Director of Digital Services. Andy Haywood, a former Royal Navy officer, has been appointed to shape and oversee an ambitious digital services strategy which will support the delivery of patient care and improve the experience of staff. Andy joins the organisation from Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, where he was the Associate Director of Digital. Prior to that, he was a Head of Relationship Management at NHS Digital and a Programme Manager responsible for cyber security, networks and a multi-million pound budget. Andy began his career as an Air Traffic Control Officer the…

The Royal Mint has opened the doors to its very own pop-up store! The gift store which has opened in time for Christmas has a variety of enticing gifts available, from a 1g gold bar, collectable coins to a range of eye-catching jewellery – perfect presents or stocking fillers for the person that has everything. It’s not Christmas without a frantic trip to buy those last minute gifts and with less than a month until the big day, The Royal Mint could be the answer to all of your gifting problems! The gift store is located in St David’s 2…

A Wrexham mum who provides round-the-clock care for her severely disabled daughter is calling on Christmas shoppers to dig deep and support the charity that gives her family a lifeline. Caitlin Hooper, 16, from Borras, suffers with quadriplegia cerebral palsy which prevents her from being able to control the movements of her arms and legs, self-feed, walk unaided or talk. The youngster, who was born prematurely at 32 weeks and receives 24-7 care, attends a weekly youth club and summer holiday club run by Dynamic, a Wrexham-based centre for children and young people with disabilities, which gives her precious independence…

Last Summer, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service felt the impact of wildfires all too close to home with devastating fires in the South Wales valleys. The aftermath of such fires was detrimental on local communities, the environment, wildlife habitat as well as posing a significant risk to fire crews attending. When the opportunity rose to host a dedicated conference in the Welsh Capital bringing international wildfire professionals and researchers together to share specialist skills and knowledge – the offer was accepted without hesitation. Championed by The England and Wales Wildfire Forum, and organised by South Wales Fire and Rescue…