Author: Rhys Gregory

This year’s annual Swansea Council Fireworks Display will take place over the vast waters of the bay on November 5 – and will be free to all. [aoa id=”1″] Traditionally held at the St Helen’s rugby ground, this year’s exciting Bonfire Night showpiece will move just a short distance away and will be freely accessible to all as an offshore display. This will be a one-off change to the event as part of Swansea’s 50th anniversary city status celebrations. The beach will be open to spectators and the fireworks will be launched from a barge in the bay. The event…

Swansea Building Society has recently launched a new range of mortgage products to offer customers lower interest rates on residential, self-employed, lending in retirement and buy-to-let mortgages. The Society has also launched new products aimed at those looking to build their own property or renovate an existing property. The Society has launched new Loan to Value (LTV) residential mortgage products, with record low rates for those borrowing 50% or less of the valuation of the property. This is a new concept for the Society, as previously its best rates were kept for those who had sole/joint incomes of over £150,000. However,…

Meet the consultant who is prescribing gym sessions ahead of surgery for lung cancer patients … and saving lives. You may think that a cardio session in the gym is the last thing someone with breathing difficulties would need. But Mr Ira Goldsmith, a consultant surgeon in Morriston Hospital’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, is turning to the treadmill before the operating theatre. And the innovative approach is working as Mr Goldsmith has helped transform survival rates amongst those requiring surgery for lung cancer through his prehabilitation programme. This is centred on circuit training, targeting the upper and lower body. The…

Local community pub, the newly renamed ‘Brown Trout’ in South Wales is reopening this week on Friday 4th October following an extensive interior and exterior refurbishment in Llantwit Fardre, Wales. The opening evening will unveil the refurbishment to the locals which has included an interior and exterior overhaul, new signage and a brand-new garden. The pub, previously known as the New Inn, has undergone an £88,000 refurbishment by community pub company Admiral Taverns, who have worked alongside new licensee David Phillips to turn the Brown Trout into a family friendly contemporary pub with modern features and a few references to…

The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has agreed to allocate funds to support the development of projects and ideas which can stimulate and help future-proof the economy of Bridgend following the announcement the town’s Ford engine plant is to close.  The Welsh Government has announced that it will ‘match fund’ the £50,000, to fund feasibility works and develop robust business case proposals which have the potential to have the greatest impact on Bridgend. Responding to the proposed closure of the Ford Bridgend plant next year with the loss of 1,700 jobs has been a key priority for the Cardiff Capital Region’s Regional…

Techniquest has reopened its doors this week after a brief closure during September and is showing off a very exciting new feature. The ‘Living Wall’ has landed at Techniquest, and its unique style is a perfect teaser for the changes that visitors can expect in 2020. Techniquest last year announced plans for its ‘Science Capital’; due to open next year with an exciting 50 new exhibits to showcase, 60% additional floor space, and completely refreshed with a new look. What can visitors expect from the Living Wall? Containing 8 different plant species, the 12.34m2 luscious green wall is visible on…

Team members at one of Wales’s leading factories have teed off for the 12th year raising over £36,000 in aid of their chosen charity, the Princess of Wales Hospital. Staff from Sony UK Technology Centre took to the green at the Celtic Manor’s Montgomery Course for the charity event. Throughout the day, those who joined included supporters of the Pencoed facility, suppliers and third-party manufacturing clients, along with local businesspeople, and stars of the sporting world, making up 25 teams in total. Golfers enjoyed on-course activities throughout the day along with a gourmet BBQ. In the evening, there was an…

Global real estate company, Parmer Innovation Centers (PIC), celebrated the completion of its latest campus wide refurbishment in Cardiff Bay with an event hosted by former Welsh international and British lion rugby player, Gethin Jenkins. The latest refurbishment of Caspian Point 1 and 2 incorporated the reception areas, common parts and offices suites. The buildings are now capable of providing Grade A contemporary offices space with suites from as little as 500 sq. ft up to 30,000 sq.ft. The launch coincided with Wales’ opening World Cup Rugby game against Georgia which was shown on a large Screen in one of…

RSPCA national centres and branches in Wales found new homes for – on average – more than one rescue dog every single day in 2018, as the animal welfare charity launches Adoptober to find even more second chance of happiness for man’s best friend. Almost 400 dogs were rehomed in 2018, with more than 2,000 animals in total rehomed by the RSPCA in Wales in 2018, including from animal centres and by the charity’s network of independent branches across the country. The RSPCA inspectorate in Wales also rescued 601 dogs* in Wales in 2018 following calls made to the animal…

THE Edenstone Group has appointed a new community engagement officer to help its housing developments become neighbourhoods where people will love to live. The Magor-based homebuilder has seen rapid expansion in recent years as it helps tackle the housing shortage. To meet demand for new homes, the business has taken on additional 30 staff, including Julie Maggs in the new role of community engagement officer. Julie, who has 13 years of experience in the new homes industry, said: “I was attracted to work for the Edenstone Group as it’s a family run business with an excellent reputation for building quality…