Author: Rhys Gregory

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has renewed calls for Article 50 to be revoked to allow the UK to ‘take back control’ and deliver a smooth Brexit that does not threaten millions of livelihoods. The call came after a report by capital markets think tank New Financial estimated that banks are moving around £800bn in assets as a result of Brexit, and that this and other moves by financial firms could reduce UK tax receipts by 1%. Speaking shortly after 10 Downing Street admitted talks with the EU were in deadlock, FUW President Glyn Roberts said: “It’s clear from the…

Ebbw Vale Innovation Centre (EVIC) has proved a tremendous success since its launch 14 years ago, making a considerable contribution to the local economy. The high-tech centre is one of the most prestigious business venues in South Wales with cutting edge facilities. It is home to 55 businesses including technical, professional and social enterprises. In 2010 EVIC was doubled in size when its owners, Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) made a further substantial investment in the business centre, continuing to support the local economy and create quality jobs. Tenants have benefitted from the freedom of flexible arrangements, and…

South Wales Police is investigating the death of a man in the Rhos, Pontardawe area. Officers were called to Delffordd in Rhos at around 3am on Sunday 10th March following reports of a body being found in a garage fire. A man was found deceased at the scene and an investigation is now underway in relation to the cause of the fire and his death. Police wish to trace any persons who saw three men in the vicinity of Dellffordd in Rhos between 12.15am and 2.30am. It is believed the men arrived in the area by taxi, possibly from the…

Robots, rocketry, and medieval medicine will be taking over Techniquest this month as part of a special celebration ahead of British Science Week. Cardiff’s leading discovery centre will host its special British Science Weekender showcasing innovation, medicine, and the natural world on March 16th and 17th. For one weekend only, visitors can enjoy the centre’s two floors of interactive exhibits while also immersing themselves in special activities such as Rocketry and Programming Robots using LEGO. Aspiring scientists will get the chance to discover the gruesome reality of medieval medicine, learning about leeches, grisly amputation, horrifying infections, and barber surgeons. There…

South Wales Police is investigating an RTC between a black Audi and a cyclist that occurred on Friday 1st March 2019 at approximately 15.50 hours. The collision occurred on the B4295 near LLanrhidian primary school and resulted in the rider of the bicycle, Mr Peter Webb, sustaining injuries and being taken to the University Hospital of Wales via air ambulance. Tragically, on Thursday 7th March 2019, Mr Webb passed away whilst at the hospital receiving treatment for those injuries. Peter, aged 67 and from the Penclawdd area, is survived by his father ‘Des’, his sister Vivian, and his wife Marie…

This year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru – the annual Wales-wide celebration of outstanding achievement in training and apprenticeships has launched. [aoa id=”1″] The prestigious awards showcase the successes of learners, employers, tutors and assessors who have excelled in contributing to the development of the Welsh Government’s traineeship and apprenticeship programmes. The awards will culminate in a high-profile ceremony at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport on October 24th 2019. There are 12 categories, including a new “Tomorrow’s Talent” category, which gives employers the opportunity to nominate a current apprentice who has ‘demonstrated significant personal progress’ and has made ‘a tangible…

A KIND-HEARTED woman who was touched by the plight of underprivileged children in Romania has sent them more than 50 tonnes of aid thanks to support from the Wrexham-based distribution firm she works for. Jayne Griffiths, who is part of the sales team at McCarthy Distribution, says she “cried for a week” when friends working as pastors in a Romanian church showed her a photograph of two children living in terrible conditions. From that moment she decided to make it her mission to help disadvantaged families in Romania, and seven years on her initiative ‘Love on a Pallet’ has shipped…

South Wales Police is appealing for information leading to the whereabouts of a 13 year old missing boy called Dominik Puza. Police are growing increasingly concerned for Dominik who went missing from the Whitchurch area of Cardiff and was last seen by family on Friday 8th March. It is believed he could be in the Cardiff or London area. Dominik is described as: Czeck, dark hair, approx. 170cm tall, brown eyes, average build, last seen wearing a black jacket, dark blue jeans and Nike trainers. He also has a scar on the right side of his top lip. If anyone has…

A BUSINESSMAN and star of TV’s Secret Millionaire is to run the London Marathon for a national disability charity. Rob Lloyd is in full training for the challenge in aid of Sense and has organised a major fundraising event to be held at The Midland Hotel in Manchester on April 11. Former Manchester United and England footballer Lee Sharpe is set to headline alongside award-winning comedian John Gillan and MC Paul Booth, who will host a memorabilia auction, dinner and raffle on the night. Among the top prizes are signed gloves and photos of unbeaten heavyweight superstars Tyson Fury and…

An historic treasure of Swansea’s industrial past has a new lease of life – thanks to a Swiss artist. Zurich-born Andreas Rüthi has produced new works inspired by items from early 19th Century Swansea china. The renowned tableware, with brightly coloured designs, enjoyed its heyday under business owner Lewis Weston Dillwyn. In 1810 he took sole ownership of a business founded as The Cambrian Pottery in the 1760s. Now Rüthi, age 62, is exhibiting some of his Swansea-inspired paintings at the city’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery. He said: “I enjoyed a residency at the gallery in 2017 and, with it,…