Author: Rhys Gregory

A perilous bid by Welsh adventurer Huw Jack Brassington to conquer one of the world’s toughest mountain challenges while caught in the eye of a ferocious storm has been filmed for a new TV series. Camera crews followed the former GB triathlete in treacherous conditions as he took on the gruelling Paddy Buckley Round, otherwise known as the Welsh Classical Round. The endurance challenge sees runners covering a distance of some 100km and climbing 8,000 metres which it the equivalent of scaling Everest, taking in no fewer than 47 summits – all in 24 hours. It is part of a…

South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for information which could help locate Dipti Dattani, who has been reported missing. Dipti was reported missing on Tuesday, October 8. She was last seen in Cardiff on Tuesday, September 17. The 57-year-old, who is from the Roath area of Cardiff, is known to travel on public buses and to visit coffee shops regularly. She has links to Swansea, Neath, Pembrokeshire, Torfaen, Newport and London. Anyone with any information on Dipti’s whereabouts, or who knows anything which may help find her, can contact police on 101, quoting reference 1900373177.

As the capital of Wales and as the biggest city in the country, Cardiff is home to many special places to explore. Amidst the cultural institutions, restaurants, and shopping malls, Bellisimos is a name you need to know about. This is where you can find the most professional hairdressers in Cardiff. They not only make you look amazing, but they also add an extra tinge of extravaganza to your visit. Rising Above Challenges Here is a remarkable story that depicts the struggles of a determined person with dreams. Despite the odds and setbacks at every stage, after going against all…

Stuart Price, Partner and Actuary at pensions specialist Quantum Advisory, has warned that the state pension age must continue to increase to reflect the aging population in the UK.

Young leaders from all over the world will come together in London this week to discuss some of the biggest global issues facing future generations. From climate change to education inequalities, the future of work and media freedom. Now in its 10th anniversary, One Young World will convene the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Paul Polman and Meghan Markle, amongst many other global figures. The One Young World Summit 2019 will take place in London,…

A lantern parade in Dre-fach Felindre in November will mark 100 years since a catastrophic fire at Cambrian Mills – now the National Wool Museum. The parade, which will include a Mill-shaped lantern and finish at the Museum, will be an autumnal highlight of Dre-fach Felindre’s year as Carmarthenshire’s Village of Culture. Cambrian Mills was at the heart of the flannel making industry in the area, which by 1900 was the home of 52 working mills. While the First World War was a boom time with the mills producing flannel and blankets for the troops, after the war, the price…

FSB’s new report Calling Time on Business Crime: Safeguarding small firms for the future interviewed businesses from across the UK to determine how business crime is affecting the SME population. Based on the FSB 2019 Business Crime Survey, 40% of Welsh businesses have been subject to business crime in the last 2 years. Of those that have experienced crime, 28% said that this crime was traditional (i.e. non cyber), whilst 13% of businesses have suffered cybercrime. Experience of crime varies widely across key small business sectors. Across England and Wales, the wholesale and retail sector appears to be most frequently…

Thousands of food lovers got a taste of the Welsh language at a popular festival – as well as the international language of coffee Organisers of the Llangollen Food Festival were thrilled with the turn-out over two bustling days at the popular event which has been hailed as one of the highlights in the UK’s culinary calendar. Visitors also given the opportunity to sample the delights of the Welsh language as they browsed more than 100 stalls at the famous International Pavilion. The festival teamed up with Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych, one of a network of organisations established across Wales…

A 3-19 maintained special school in Tonteg has unveiled a new woodland forest garden that will surround the pupils with the sights and sounds of nature, following a donation of £23,500 from the Aviva Broker Community Fund. The school, which accommodates children with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, was awarded the funding for the project after being nominated by the Llantrisant branch of insurance broker and risk management specialist Gallagher. Ysgol Ty Coch’s brand new woodland area was officially unveiled at a launch event on Thursday 17 October attended by special guests including Pontypridd MP, Mick Antoniw, Mayor of…

Halloween and bonfire night are traditionally some of the busiest times of year for fire crews. Last year, between 26th October and 6th November South Wales fire crews attended 232 deliberate fires – a 22% decrease on the previous year. Although the number of incidents have declined, more can be done to keep this number decreasing as attending firework and bonfire misuse incidents can cost lifesaving minutes in firefighters getting to a road traffic collision or a house fire for example. In 2018 alone crews attended 60 incidents relating to fireworks and bonfires. Fireworks can be spectacular, but they are…