Author: Rhys Gregory

A Vale of Clwyd motor mechanic is rebuilding a classic car in memory of his motor racing champion mum. The late Sandie Cooper was North Wales Ladies Autograss Champion several times with many of those races won at the wheel of her beloved 1970s Fiat 127 Abarth which was finally written off in a massive shunt several years ago. Sandie, a district nurse from Nantglyn, near Denbigh, died of cancer three years ago but son Terry has almost completed a restoration of an identical 973cc model, believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. The car…

The University of South Wales has signed a strategic partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum of Wales with the aim of making a positive difference to society and the lives of people across the region.Both organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration and work towards their common goal of inspiring people’s strong sense of wellbeing and identity.USW and Amgueddfa Cymru want to develop a sustainable, multi-disciplinary partnership to promote collaboration between the parties.Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will commit to supporting the work of PhD students and new collaborative research projects; identifying…

An agricultural expert is warning farmers about the risks of farm pollution, after official figures revealed 864 incidents occurred in Wales in the past decade. Farm pollution incidents can have a devasting impact on wildlife, ecosystems and, in some cases, human health – for example, silage effluent can be up to 200 times more toxic than untreated sewage if it finds its way into waterways.In the wake of these figures, obtained from Natural Resources Wales through a Freedom of Information request, Charlotte Wilson, On Farm Account Executive with Farmers & Mercantile Insurance Brokers, says she is worried too many farmers are…

The family of a woman, who died following a road incident in Whitchurch at the weekend, have issued a tribute. At around 5.20pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to Merthyr Road following reports of an incident involving a pedestrian and a South Wales Police van. Winifred Greaves, 93, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where she died. The incident has been referred to The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and Mrs Greaves’ family continue to be supported by specially-trained South Wales Police family liaison officers In a statement, her family said: “Winnie was 93 years…

An in-depth review into Cardiff’s bike share scheme has praised the collaboration between partners, as well as the people of Cardiff and the city itself, for its record-breaking success.With over 150,000 rentals since its launch in March, the scheme is nextbike’s most successful UK launch to date. Due to rising popularity, the firm recently announced that the Cardiff fleet will be increased to 1,000 bikes in 2019.So, in a city where previous bike share schemes had failed, how did nextbike win over Cardiffian hearts and break their own records in the process?According to independent researcher Beate Kubitz, there are three…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed the “Managing the Impact of Brexit on the Rural Development Programme for Wales” report by the Wales Audit Office, which considers whether the Welsh Government is effectively managing the risks and opportunities for the Rural Development Programme posed by Brexit.In their report two key recommendations are made. Firstly that the current scrutiny arrangements for the management and delivery of the RDP that are in place at the moment, should be improved, and secondly that risk management arrangements for the RDP should be clarified and documented.The report further outlines the importance in viewing wider…

Christmas has come early for a group of dedicated Llandudno volunteers thanks to funding from the Dŵr Cymru Community Fund.The Llandudno Division of Wales’ leading first aid charity, St John Cymru, was awarded a grant of £500 in October and has enabled the group to equip their ambulance with a vacuum mattress – a specialist piece of equipment designed to immobilise patients with bone or spinal injuries.The mattress will prove key in the delivering of first aid cover and treatment available to individuals at events across Conwy and the surrounding area.Llandudno Divisional Officer in Charge, Stephen More, said: “We’d like…

Proton Partners International announced today that the Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales has been approved by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) to provide high energy proton beam therapy to adult patients referred from the NHS in Wales.The Newport centre, which is operated by Proton Partners International, is the first centre in the UK to offer high energy proton beam therapy.Professor Roger Taylor, Senior Clinical Advisor and Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Rutherford Cancer Centre South Wales, said: “As a clinician who sees the effects of cancer and its treatment every day, it is great to see some NHS…

The family of a woman who passed away following a road traffic collision which occurred in Tonypandy on Sunday (9 December) have paid tribute to her.Karen Milsom was 65 years-old and from Llwynypia:“We as a family are devastated by the tragic and sudden loss of Karen. Karen had a big heart, was loved by everyone and would do anything for anyone. A loving wife, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend. She will be dearly missed by all.”She was in collision with a white Nissan NV 200 van at 7.15am on Princess Louise Road, near its junction with Oakfield Terrace.Officers investigating the…

Aberystwyth University has unveiled the latest designs for its ambitious plans to refurbish Old College, one of Wales’s most iconic buildings. Detailed proposals for the multi-million pound project were revealed at the launch of a 28-day public consultation held in the Old College on Tuesday 11 December 2018. The project to breathe new life into Old College will provide new cultural, learning, and enterprise facilities for the University, the local community and the wider region. The proposed redevelopment will act as a catalyst for economic regeneration, creating up to 40 new jobs and attracting over 200,000 visitors every year. The…