Author: Rhys Gregory

Two expert human resources practitioners have joined forces to create a company which provides outsourced HR advice and support to businesses across Cardiff, Newport and Monmouthshire. [aoa id=”1″] In late 2015 Caryl Thomas set up The HR Dept in Cardiff, bringing over a decade of corporate experience, having previously worked in London, Edinburgh and overseas, for the benefit of local SMEs. She was followed two years later by Chepstow resident Laura Sihdu, who set up a similar company covering the neighbouring areas of Newport and Monmouth. Now the two have amalgamated their businesses to become The HR Dept Cardiff, Newport…

At the start of the new academic year, Cardiff Metropolitan University announces its ambition to become a smoke-free university within a year. Today, the university, which hosts more than 10,000 students across two sites in the city, has launched plans to become a clean-air campus, creating a healthier environment for staff, students and visitors. As one of the UK’s leading universities for practise focused studies, the plans will form part of its overarching health and well-being strategy, with the aim of becoming completely smoke-free by 2020. To support the new policy, tobacco products will no longer be sold on its…

To coincide with the start of the eagerly awaited Rugby Union World Cup, PGI Welsh Beef have unveiled a series of show-stopping recipes, so as well as supporting the Welsh rugby team over the next few weeks you can also support our farmers. [aoa id=”1″] So whether you’re a competitive sportsperson needing to refuel your body for the next competition, or just want a versatile and tasty food to keep your strength up due to the strain of watching all those matches as the tournament progresses there really isn’t a need to look further than Welsh Beef to help ‘Fuel…

Officers investigating a road traffic collision in which a three-year-old boy was seriously injured, are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. South Wales Police was called to the incident on Garth Avenue, Glyncoch, Pontypridd, shortly after 4.30pm yesterday (Sunday, September 22). The child, a pedestrian who lives locally, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he remains in a critical condition. The driver of the vehicle – a silver Ford Fiesta – was uninjured. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam footage which could assist the investigation, is urged to…

This National Eye Health Week (23 to 29 September 2019) RNIB Cymru is encouraging people across Wales to book a sight test. Currently in Wales there are an estimated 111,000 people living with sight loss, a figure that is set to double by 2050. According to the charity, half of all sight loss is avoidable, which is why RNIB Cymru is urging people to take simple steps to protect their eye health. One of the best ways people can take control of their eye health is to book a regular eye test with their optician. Contact lenses may then be needed, in which case, monthlies…

Medical equipment is very costly, particularly for patients who are already paying large amounts in medical bills. Many patients have taken it upon themselves to buy used medical equipment to try to lessen some of their medical expenses. The equipment can be found in a wide range of different scenarios such as when medical facilities relocate or close or if medical equipment companies liquidate their inventory. In addition to buying used medical equipment to save money, folks are opting to sell medical equipment as a means to make a profit. When you only use a device for a certain period…

Radical new plans to create a dragon-shaped floating “energy island” which will bring up to 10,000 new homes to Swansea would put the city “in the vanguard of global renewables innovation” – but the project could be sunk unless the Welsh Government can find millions of pounds in new funding, according to a property expert. [aoa id=”1″] The Dragon Energy Island project is a renewed attempt to harness the tidal power of Swansea Bay and would feature floating, modular housing plus new retail units, an underwater data centre and a solar farm. Dragon Energy Island is the brainchild of Malcolm…

The iconic Newport Transporter Bridge will be illuminated in orange this weekend from 7pm to 10:30pm, to shine a light on Alzheimer’s Research UK’s #ShareTheOrange campaign. Despite dementia now being the UK’s leading cause of death, a recent poll found that 22% still incorrectly believe that dementia is an inevitable part of old age. Alzheimer’s Research has joined forces with Samuel L. Jackson for the #ShareTheOrange campaign to highlight that physical diseases cause dementia using an orange to symbolise the weight of matter lost in the brain as the condition develops. In the campaign film, Samuel explains: “The damage to…

Speedway is returning to the Welsh Capital this Saturday for the Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix. [aoa id=”1″] The racing competition involves riders going around a track on 500cc motorbikes, with no breaks reaching speeds up to 70 MPH. The bikes run on Methanol which is an environmentally friendly fuel. The gates will open at 3.30pm and the first race starts at 5.00pm. For the safety of those attending, there will be a small city centre road closure in place for this event. The following roads will be closed between 3pm until 9.30pm [/aoa] Tudor Street from its…

The Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix takes over Cardiff on September 21 – and the action starts long before the engines fire up. [aoa id=”1″] The FIM Speedway Grand Prix fanzone returns to Cardiff’s City Hall Lawn from 11:00 today (race da) with a fun-packed programme of entertainment for all the family ahead of the evening’s racing. Four-time world champion Greg Hancock will be making a special guest appearance in the Welsh capital this weekend. He will be taking part in a Q&A with freestyle motocross and off-road truck racing star Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg on the main stage…