Author: Rhys Gregory

A Pembrokeshire woman who set up a mental health charity after her husband tragically took his own life has received a prestigious National Lottery Award for her work in supporting people in rural communities with poor mental health.  As part of the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards, Emma Picton-Jones from Clarbeston near Haverfordwest has been awarded one of only 12 prestigious Local Legend Awards in the whole UK and is the only recipient from Wales.To celebrate her accolade, 31-year-old Emma will join a host of stars from the world of stage and screen at the glittering 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards show which will be filmed for…

In aid of The Wallich, Destination Ski will be collecting unwanted, good condition ski jackets to redistribute to people sleeping rough in Cardiff. The charity event will take place Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October between 10am – 4pm at 12 Morgan Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AF. If you donate a ski coat to Coats For Cardiff you will receive £100 off your next ski trip with Destination Ski plus 10% off a ski jacket purchased from Coyoti Ski in Cowbridge. Ian Coles (Operations Manager) at Destination Ski, said: “As a ski-specialist company, unforgiving conditions is something we are used to…

Rapidly growing recruitment marketing specialists JVP Group, have moved to brand-new prestigious offices on the New Vision Business Park located next to St Asaph Business Park. At a special event on Friday, Economy Minister Ken Skates was on hand to officially unveil the company’s new premises, as the business ramps up its expansion plans. JVP was founded in 2014 to disrupt the recruitment market by offering alternative and cost-effective talent attraction solutions for employers, and the move near to St Asaph Business Park is a key part of the business’ significant 3-year growth plan. Managing Director Cath Harrison said “Our…

One of Wales’ longest running half marathons, the Risk Kitchen Llanelli Half, has announced that it is partnering with leading Welsh kidney health charity, Kidney Wales for the 2020 race. The race organisers, Front Runner Events, have been working with the charity the last two years, after successfully delivering the popular Cardiff 10k race, where more than 9,000 runners took part this year. Kidney Wales over the last 50 years have taken a focused approach to fundraising for patient research, care and education with the money raised helping to increase organ donation for those waiting investment in new services, facilities…

A small restaurant in Mumbles is set to make a big impact when it launches this weekend (11 October) with two local families and a team of London-trained chefs behind the new venture which will bring oysters back to Oystermouth. [aoa id=”1″] Môr, meaning sea in Welsh, plans to showcase the best in bistro-style dining using local Welsh ingredients and where diners can expect oysters on the menu each day which is a first for a Mumbles eatery. “The emphasis is on simple, healthy food, beautifully cooked, served in a welcoming, informal environment,” explains head chef Leigh Norton who is…

Builders have moved in to start work on the satellite Hospice on Anglesey. The Hospice will be developed by converting a redundant ward at Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley, Holyhead. Local charity, St David’s Hospice are leading the project with the support of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to ensure that the people of Anglesey have equal access to palliative care services. The internal layout and artist’s impression has been designed by TACP Architects and building work is now being carried out by RLD Construction. The project, which is expected to take five months to complete, is completely independent of the NHS…

South Wales Police can confirm that the 37 year-old man who was being held in custody in connection with the death of Sarah Hassall has been charged with her murder. Brian Manship, of Pontypridd, will appear before Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court on Wednesday (9 October, 2019). Sarah Hassall died following an incident at an address in Llys Graig Ty Wion, Pontypridd, on Sunday morning (6 October). Sarah Hassall was from Chelmsford, Essex – her family have paid the following tribute to her: ‘After growing up in the family home in Chelmsford, Sarah dedicated herself to 14 years of military service…

Entries for the widely anticipated Welsh Business Awards have opened, providing businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for top place in one of the region’s most prestigious accolades. A celebration of innovation, growth and success within Welsh industry, this glitzy award gala dinner is set to be held at City Hall on March 5th 2020. The application process launches today and will close on December 6th, with the finalists set to be announced on January 27th.  Harri Lloyd-Davies, President of the South Wales Chambers of Commerce said: “The economic development of Wales relies heavily on businesses both big and…

City Hospice has hosted their first Sparkle Walk, a 10k night-time walk to raise money for the charity. Over 250 members of the local Cardiff community came together to walk in memory of their loved ones and to support the work of City Hospice. Participants donated £10 to take part in the walk and were provided with an event T-shirt on which they could write the name of their loved one. These T-shirts were worn by everyone taking part as well as many participants donning fairy lights and carrying glow sticks. The 10k walk started at Insole Court in Llandaff…

Welsh fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium have been awarded the Overall Partner Award at the Willmott Dixon Supply Chain Awards for their work as a Wilmott Dixon Partner. Dudley’s Aluminium was awarded the accolade for their work to date and more recently the Taff Vale Redevelopment, a large window and curtain walling package. The Taff Vale Redevelopment is a £38 million project which, upon completion, will be made up of offices as well as leisure facilities including a gym and a library. The site of the redevelopment is based at the heart of Pontypridd and will provide opportunities for Rhondda Cynon Taf…