Author: Rhys Gregory

UWTSD academic, Dr Harriett Webster, has been awarded a British Academy grant from the Neil Ker Memorial Fund to pursue her research on medieval Welsh rebel, William Cragh. Awards from the Neil Ker Memorial Fund are offered to support any aspect of research into the promotion of the study of Western medieval manuscripts and in particular those with a British interest.  Dr Webster is among a number of distinguished academics to have received funding from the Academy this year, the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences. [aoa id=”1″]Dr Harriett Webster is currently researching for her new book,…

M-SParc (Menai Science Park) on Anglesey celebrates its first anniversary in March with a reflection on a year of innovation and economic development. [aoa id=”1″] Since M-SParc opened a year ago, the 22 businesses there have created 24 new jobs, six student placements, four graduate employment opportunities, and grown their company turnover for the benefit of the region. M-SParc Ltd has directly created seven of these jobs, and three of these are new posts created over the past 12 months. Minister for Economy and North Wales Ken Skates said: “It’s great to see the progress made by M-SParc on Anglesey…

CARDIFF’S Cancer Research UK superstore was officially opened by six-year-old kidney cancer survivor, Darcy Stone, earlier today.   The superstore is the biggest Cancer Research UK shop in Wales and the charity’s second largest store in the UK. Located on Newport Road, the 8,000sq ft store is more than eight times the size of a traditional Cancer Research UK shop and all the profits will fund the charity’s life-saving research. Darcy from Rhiwbina was delighted to be asked to open the store as shopping is one of her favourite hobbies, alongside playing football and dancing. Her mum, Ruth, a play…

The winners of The South Wales Chamber of Commerce Welsh Business Awards 2018 have been revealed at a glittering awards ceremony held at City Hall in Cardiff, with businesses from across Wales recognised for their innovation, growth and success. The night’s biggest winner was CellPath Ltd who won the Success Through Overseas Trade category, before being named Welsh Business of the Year, at the ceremony, which was hosted by Welsh presenter Gethin Jones. Also honoured on the night, was the late Jon Davies, Director of Lightology, who was awarded the President’s award for his dedication as an advocate of the…

The UK Government has refused to share its assessment of the impact of Brexit on energy prices, the Welsh Government has revealed. Questioned about fuel poverty by Labour’s Joyce Watson at the Senedd on Tuesday (19 Feb), energy minister Lesley Griffiths said the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has assessed the likely scale of price increases after Brexit – but has not shared that information with Wales. Mrs Watson, who represents the Mid and West Wale region, went on to warn that a ‘no deal’ Brexit would hit Wales’ energy sector, centred at Milford Haven. She…

Graham Potter, head coach at Swansea City, has revealed which team he will be supporting ahead of this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales and England. [aoa id=”1″] The Swans head coach said that despite his home being in Wales, his heart remains with England. Speaking as part of a six-part video series from Principality Building Society, Potter described his living in Wales as “wonderful” but will be keeping one eye on England to ensure he’s ready for banter with his Welsh colleagues at Swansea after the game. Principality’s video series, ‘Home from Home’, shares the stories of individuals…

Cardiff Bus is offering advance travel advice to rugby fans and customers heading into the city for Wales’s Six Nations’ match this weekend. The bus operator is alerting customers to route diversions and bus stop changes being put in place across the city ahead of Wales vs England at the Principality Stadium from 1.15pm pm to 8pm this Saturday. [aoa id=”1″] Bus stop changes will see the Baycar (service 6) starting from Customhouse Street and it will not serve the rear of Central Station or the city centre/Cathays Park loop during the road closure. The 8, 9, and 9A to…

The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James AM, praised the success of the partnership working behind one of Cardiff’s latest social housing developments. Wordsworth Court consists of 48 x 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, which were built by Willis Construction in a prominent location near to the city centre.  The land was previously occupied by derelict buildings, which were subjected to vandalism.  Judith James, Chair of the Board for Cadwyn Housing said: “We’re thrilled to have delivered another high quality scheme in Cardiff which meets the local, affordable housing need and is now home to a number of…

The experienced beautician takes her service on the road, offering a full range of hair and beauty treatments to a growing list of clients in Wales and beyond. [aoa id=”1″] Pure Hair & Beautywas launched just over a year ago from Michelle’s base in Glynneath with aKickstart grant of £500 for essentials. The Kickstart programme is run jointly by Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise and Neath and Port Talbot County Borough Council. “That support was very important, and helped me get the business up and running,” said Michelle. “I used it to buy products and equipment for the business…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a call by North Wales police earlier this month to review legislation pertaining to the 1953 Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act in a bid to reduce the number of dog attacks on livestock in Wales. Current interpretation of the 1953 Act means that Police cannot seize a dog and keep it if the owner is known; even if the same dog is responsible for multiple attacks. A court has no power to ban an offender from getting another dog following a conviction. Dr Hazel Wright, FUW Senior Policy Officer said: “Livestock worrying…