Author: Rhys Gregory

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed on the sale of the historic Cobdens Hotel in Capel Curig, North Wales to a first time hospitality buyer. [aoa id=”1″] The hotel has been a focal point for climbers and walkers for many years and is well known for its sporting and climbing history. Sold with vacant possession, the main property includes 21 letting bedrooms, a 100 cover restaurant and dining room, plus a distinctive ‘Mountain Bar’ which is built around the original rock face with a fresh water stream running through it. Additionally, there is a seven bedroom, detached…

A no deal Brexit would be a “catastrophe” for vulnerable people needing care and lead to more care home closures and the collapse of domiciliary care companies in North Wales, an industry leader has warned. Mario Kreft MBE, the Chair of Care Forum Wales, said that a number of care homes that are already struggling and on the brink of closure would be tipped over the edge by the New Year. He said: “It would have a devastating impact on the most vulnerable people in our society.” Mr Kreft made the comments in response to the leaked UK Government documents…

Premier Forecourts and Construction, a specialist in forecourts and diverse construction projects, has completed works at a BP site at Cranford near Heathrow airport, providing BP Chargemaster’s first ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be added to its nationwide charging network, which is already the UK’s largest. [aoa id=”1″] Swansea-based Premier Forecourts and Construction was appointed by BP as principal contractor to coordinate all site-based activities and subcontractors, provide monitoring and reporting on progress, as well as manage health and safety at the Cranford site. The completion of the Cranford project for BP Chargemaster, the UK’s biggest name in electric…

A leading Swansea University scientist has been named as the first winner of a prestigious international honour. [aoa id=”1″] Professor Andrew Barron, the Sêr Cymru Chair of Low Carbon Energy and Environment and Director of the Energy Safety Research Institute at Swansea University, has been presented with the Star of Asia International Award. Hailed as the highest individual honour by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Union, the Star of Asia Awards are the leading international awards honoring excellence in education and industrial collaboration, as well leading the social impact of the ASEAN strategy. Established in 2017, this year’s…

A framed drawing of Wales’s greatest ever motor racing driver has been presented to Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns as a campaign to honour his memory and inspire young people gathers pace. Tom Pryce was born at the former Trevalyn Hospital in Rossett and spent his early childhood living in the Hightown area of Wrexham and the nearby village of Brymbo. He was tipped for the very top after swapping his first job as a tractor mechanic for a career in motorsport and a place in the Shadow Grand Prix team. Tom won the Formula One Race of Champions at Brands…

A special recruitment day to find people with skills in information and tech is taking place in Cardiff on 11 September at the NHS Wales Informatics Service head office.  [aoa id=”1″] A range of jobs are on offer as part of a ground-breaking initiative to give health professionals, citizens and patients better access to data. The search is on for people with an interest in information technology to join a national programme that will revolutionise the way data is shared to improve health and care outcomes for patients and citizens in Wales. All prospective candidates are invited to attend the…

M4 Prince of Wales Bridge has fully reopened following yesterday’s lorry road crash incident. Despite efforts by Surgeon Charlie Chan at the roadside to resuscitate the driver, he sadly died of his injuries. No-one else was injured. The Second Severn Crossing was fully closed for 16 hours following a serious incident at 11am yesterday morning in which a lorry left the carriageway and down the embankment after colliding with the central reservation barrier on the westbound approach to the bridge. The bridge was closed in both directions to allow access for the air ambulance and for police to carry out…

A further two people have been charged in connection with the murder of Harry Baker. Leon Symons, aged 21, of Cardiff, and a 16-year-old boy from Cardiff, have today been charged with murder. They are due to appear before magistrates today. Eight people in total have been charged with murder following the death of Harry Baker, 17, of Cardiff. Officers were called at around 5.50am on Wednesday, August 28, to Barry Intermodal Terminal, Wimborne Road, following the discovery of the body of Harry Baker. His family continue to be supported and updated by family liaison officers. South Wales Police thanks…

A Swansea Valley company that specialises in sign and print systems, large-scale graphics for commercial use and interior design, has more than doubled its workforce since it secured a major six figure investment earlier this year. Ministry Graphics, which previously traded as BOW Design, secured the investment from Ministry of Furniture, the company which emerged from Remploy Furniture in 2014. Since then, it has added four more employees to its workforce including an additional designer, a project manager and a factory manager. Matthew Anderson, the managing director of Ministry Graphics, says the company’s growth has been based partly on its…

Youth charity The Prince’s Trust Cymru has been announced as the first new tenant for the re-vamped Howells Building on St Mary Street, as part of the ambitious re-design plans for the historic property. The Prince’s Trust will occupy 12,000 square feet of the building, including an entrance at street level so that young people can easily drop into the Centre for advice and guidance. It is the first step in The Trust’s Wales-wide relocation plan to upgrade its Centres making them more accessible and visible to the young people it helps. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in…