Author: Rhys Gregory

A sixth-generation Welsh cattle farmer and entrepreneur, is driving forward plans for her ethically sourced hides and luxury leather goods businesses, after securing five-figure bank funding. [aoa id=”1″] Hayley Hanson, who owns the Hayley Hanson Group of businesses, has secured £45,000 of funding from NatWest to invest in the growth of her family-run farm and innovative Welsh leather businesses. The born and bred farmer set up Hayley Hanson Hideat Maescoed Farm in the Brecon Beacons to reduce waste and utilise the hides of her cattle to produce sustainable and high-quality leather goods. As the only producer of sustainably sourced…

A report will be considered by the local authority’s Cabinet Members when they meet next Thursday, January 24. The report recommends that the project is taken forward, after public engagement on the proposals was held towards the end of last year.  The indicative proposal is for a new school with the same capacity as the current Lawrenny Avenue site. It would be 10 form entry, accommodating up to 1,500 students between the age of 11 and 16, plus a sixth form. Expected to be completed in 2022, the new school would also offer comprehensive sports facilities, including a multi-use games…

The owners of Guildford Crescent have agreed to postpone their plans for demolition following a meeting with Cardiff Council leader, Cllr Huw Thomas, to discuss a masterplan that the Council is developing for the area. [aoa id=”1″] It is hoped that the new plan, aimed at regenerating a swathe of the city from Churchill Way down to Bute Terrace and across to the Admiral building at the back of the St David’s Centre, would see Guildford Crescent retained, enhanced and saved for future generations. Cllr Thomas said: “Following a constructive meeting with the landowners they have now agreed to put…

Seven Cardiff schools have been awarded a grant of £12,500 to celebrate the career of Geraint Thomas and the key role that cycling club, the Maindy Flyers, played in his development. The grant has been awarded as part of the Arts Council of Wales’ “Creative Collaborations” scheme and the funds will be used to develop artwork that will eventually surround the famous track – a breeding ground of many cycling champions – which is situated on the grounds of the Better Cardiff operated Maindy Centre. [aoa id=”1″] Children from Cathays High School, Albany Primary, Allensbank Primary, Gladstone Primary, St. Joseph’s…

Indoor climbing company The Climbing Hangar will open its first dedicated indoor bouldering facility in Swansea, creating 10 new jobs, after securing a new site in a deal brokered by joint property agents JLL and Lambert Smith Hampton. [aoa id=”1″] The Climbing Hangar will be their fourth bouldering centre, becoming the first to develop a dedicated bouldering centre in Swansea. The 10,000sq ft climbing centre, designed by zynk Design, features a 600m2 squared climbing surface with innovative climbing holds that will create a challenging experience for climbers of all abilities. Complimenting the climbing wall will be a relaxing café and…

The winners of the Nathaniel MG Cup from the 2019/20 season will be awarded a place in the SPFL IRN-BRU Cup for the following campaign as part of a radical shake up of the competition. [aoa id=”1″] In other changes to reflect the new domestic pyramid structure, there will be an increased number of teams participating in the Nathaniel MG Cup and consideration is being given to the removal of extra time. The competition will now become the League Cup for the top two tiers of Welsh football, as the FAW takes control of the Tier 2 leagues in the…

Spectrum has over 30 years’ experience in ultra violet laser technology, and as a world leader in laser wire and cable processing, the company’s equipment is used by every major aircraft manufacturer in the world, including Airbus, Boeing and BAE Systems. Lockheed Martin Space has used its Spectrum Nova laser wire marking equipment to process and identify all the wiring in the manufacture of the complex electrical wiring system for NASA JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s) Mars InSight lander. The InSight lander touched down on Mars in late November, and deployed its first instrument, the highest priority seismometer onto the surface…

Detectives leading an investigation in to spates of high-value burglaries across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot are appealing to trace the owners of some of the items recovered during a recent operation. Officers raided 16 addresses in Swansea on Tuesday as part of Operation Timmia, arresting six people on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary. All currently remain in custody. A seventh person was arrested the following day and has since been released on bail with stringent conditions. Enquiries to locate four suspects – Daniel Casey, 27; Terrence Casey, 19; Michael Casey, 18; and Patrick Joyce, 20 – are also…

Educational charity Techniquest has appointed an expert new Community Engagement Officer who will transform engagement and participation opportunities as the charity steps into an “exciting” new era. [aoa id=”1″] Kelsey Barcenilla has joined the leading science discovery centre to spearhead engagement with new audiences and community members, whilst also creating new volunteering opportunities as the charity embarks on its multimillion-pound Science Capital project. Mrs Barcenilla, who will support the Partnerships and Engagement team, will work closely with local communities, delivering events, participation research sessions and collaborative projects which will help the organisation embed a rewarding, inclusive culture of community engagement.…

Sally Holland, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales recently met with the team at PLANED to find out more about their work with children and young people in Pembrokeshire. The team at PLANED has been helping to ensure that the voices of children and young people across the county are heard, starting from a local community level. Sally has been the Children’s Commissioner for Wales since April 2015. Her job is to tell people why children’s rights are so important, and to look at how the decisions made by public bodies in Wales, including Welsh Government, affect children’s rights. Speaking about the visit…