Author: Rhys Gregory

WS Marketing is pleased to announce that applications for the inaugural South Wales Law Awards are now open. The South Wales Law Awards is set to recognise the outstanding achievements of the law community, at a black tie gala dinner on Wednesday the 15th May 2019 at the Bear Hotel – Cowbridge. Sara Edwards, one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters is to host the South Wales Law Awards. The categories for applications are: Commercial Law Services of the Year Employment Law Services of the Year Family Law Services of the Year Personal Injury Law Services of the Year…

Publican John Les Tomos has stepped down as chairman of the Mold Food & Drink Festival organising committee after 13 years at the helm. [aoa id=”1″] John, who runs Y Dderwen-The Oak at Hendre, near Mold, has passed on the baton to two new chairpeople – Richard Howells, who runs The Olive Tree Delicatessen in Mold, and Gwenan Roberts, who has run the festival’s cookery sessions for a number of years. Co-chair Gwenan, a former education officer with Flintshire County Council, said the organising committee would be continuing to develop the two-day event which attracts visitors from far and wide.…

Entries are coming in for the Montgomery Canal Triathlon to be held on Saturday 18 May 2019. This popular event is organised by the Friends of the Montgomery Canal and brings entrants from across the country to cycle, walk and canoe the 35 miles of canal from Newtown to Welsh Frankton. With three months to go, nearly a quarter of the places have already been booked. This year’s event is supported by a grant from the ‘Bags of Help’ scheme voted for by shoppers at Tesco, Newtown. Christine Palin, Chairman of the Friends of the Montgomery Canal said: “The Montgomery…

South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 18:50hrs on Friday 15th of February 2019 on the A4229 South Cornelly by-pass. A grey coloured Peugeot 208 and a blue coloured BMW 330D were involved in the collision, the driver of the Peugeot a 30 year old male was conveyed to hospital with life threatening injuries. The road was closed for approximately 6 hours to allow for investigation work to be carried out, the Police would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding during this time. South Wales Police…

An award-winning Newtown business is investing £600,000 in an exciting project to regenerate the town’s Ladywell Shopping Centre. Successful groundworks and civil engineering business EvaBuild have begun work to transform the 8,000 sq ft former supermarket in the centre into a modern, open plan office that will employ up to 100 staff. Negotiations are progressing with prospective tenants. Work is expected to take eight months to complete and the company is renaming the centre as Ladywell Business Hub. The centre will be transformed externally and internally and the car parking layout will be amended to accommodate both cars and bicycles.…

Lovers of fine dining are in for a treat at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai,Rhos-on-Sea from February 26-28. [aoa id=”1″] Hundreds of chefs and front of house learners from across Wales and England and as far away as Austria will be serving up dishes to tantalise the judges’ tastebuds over three days. The WICC comprises a wide range of competitions culminating with the Junior and National Chef of Wales finals on Thursday, February 28. Also running over the three days will be the Battle for the Dragon contest between Wales, Austria and a team from Cambrian…

Alexander Giles, 33, has been remanded in custody following his appearance before Llanelli Magistrates Court today (Friday 15th February). Giles faces 36 charges relating to offences under the Explosive Substances Act 1883, which relates to chemicals and components that could be used in the manufacture of explosive substances or devices. He has also been charged with three offences under Section 5 Firearms Act 1968 offences including possession of a Taser, two charges concerning the manufacture of Class A Drugs, and two charges of possession of Class A drugs. He was arrested following a pre-planned operation at his home address in…

South Wales Police are investigating the death of a 76-year-old man in the Cimla area of Neath. Officers were called to the property in Lime Grove at 9:16pm yesterday evening (Thursday 14th February) following reports of a disturbance. A police cordon is in place and enquiries are continuing in the area. A 27-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in custody. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Darren George, Major Crime Investigations Team, said: “A murder investigation has been instigated and a major incident room has been set up. “The investigation is very much in its early stages, however…

Wales will have an even greater say on how National Lottery funds are distributed to support our national heritage according to wide ranging plans announced today. The newly styled National Lottery Heritage Fund, which is changing its name from the Heritage Lottery Fund, has engaged with over 13,000 people all around the UK, including National Lottery players and heritage organisations on its priorities for the next five years as the UK’s biggest funder of heritage. Among the views gathered were widespread support to the breadth of heritage work supported by the Fund and a consistent call for more grant making…

Technical climbing and ski clothing brand Jöttnar have closed their second round of funding with a £400,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales, Venrex LLP and angel investors, including Paddy Byng, former founding investor and Non-Executive Director (NED) of Rapha, who will also join the business as a NED. [aoa id=”1″]  Byng previously headed up the marketing for Polo Ralph Lauren and Dunhill as well as being CEO of Smythson and Asprey. He will help guide Jöttnar through the next stage of their development, including the expansion of the product range with a move in to technicalskiwear. The Cardiff…