Author: Rhys Gregory

As well as a cinema screen there will be a health store, play park and coffee bar selling nutritional food and drink for dogs. Pooches can sip canine tea and coffee or sip a bowl of the aptly-titled Pawsecco or doggie beer, Bottom Sniffer. They can also enjoy healthy snacks and watch a selection of movies, from Beethoven to 101 Dalmatians and more. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Managing Director Sion Pritchard says the unveiling comes after months of hard work by the PetPlace team, who have managed to keep it a secret while refurbishing the 4,000 square foot site in time for…

Its annual Cardiff Report  showed that office take up of 300,000 sq ft in the first three quarters of the year was 20 per cent down on the long-term average for the period, with the lack of new office stock a particular factor. Transactions of Grade A offices accounted for just 11 per cent of deals in the third quarter (Q3), compared to 35 per cent in 2016 and 67 per cent on 2017. Matt Phillips, managing partner of the Knight Frank office in Cardiff, said: “The restrictions on supply have put pressure on rent and incentives as competitive forces…

PIONEERING service that helps thousands of workers in North Wales combat work sickness absence has been given a £6.2 million boost. Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport Ken Skates announced the EU and Welsh Government funding package to continue the In Work Support service provided by social enterprise RCS (Rhyl City Strategy) for another four years. Mr Skates revealed the news at a special event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of RCS, which has its headquarters in Rhyl and a second office in Bangor. The In Work Support service provides free and confidential support to people experiencing mild to moderate…

“Ocean Rift”, one of the world’s most popular Virtual Reality programmes is the first to be available in Welsh for use with VR headsets Created by Dr Llŷr ap Cenydd, a lecturer at Bangor University’s School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Ocean Rift was one of the first programmes to be released alongside the Samsung Gear VR headset, and has become one of the most popular with an estimated 2.5 million downloads since 2013. Llŷr developed the programme in his spare time, in conjunction with Samsung and Oculus. Published by Picselica Ltd, ithas been used as a launch title…

RSPB Ynys-hir Reserve in Mid Wales is offering free entry to National Lottery players as part of national #ThanksToYou celebrations from December 3-9. [aoa id=”1″] The nature reserve near Machynlleth is one of hundreds of participating National Lottery-funded visitor attractions across the UK saying ‘thanks’ to people who have raised money for good causes by buying a lottery ticket.  The idea is simple: any visitor who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratch card between December 3-9 inclusive gets free entry in return. Terms and conditions apply. RSPB Ynys-hir received money from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which, along with additional funding…

Over 200 of elite professionals gathered at the Exchange Hotel Cardiff, on Sunday 25thNovember to celebrate their achievements in a memorable ceremony put on to recognise the growth of the country’s hospitality industry. [aoa id=”1″] The Welsh Hospitality Awards 2018 acknowledged the commitment of local professionals and establishments, from restaurants, bars, hotels to festivals and venues that have stand out from the rest due to their dedication to the customer satisfaction. The winners, who are chosen by members of the public, are a true reflection of the commitment, quality and impeccable customer service that flow in the hospitality industry. The…

Public Health Wales is reminding people aged 65 and over that it’s not too late to have their free NHS flu vaccine. Older people in Wales are being urged to get their flu vaccine now, before flu begins to circulate. [aoa id=”1″] This year there is a flu vaccine for those aged 65 and over that offers better protection. Vaccine deliveries have been staggered across the UK, which has meant some people have been asked to wait for their flu vaccine this year. However, all flu vaccines for older people have now been delivered. This means that anyone who has…

The Toy Appeal supports over 20 incredible charities in Wales, and St David’s wants to make that every child in South Wales receives a Christmas gift. From 1st December until Christmas (23rd December), St David’s is asking its customers, and visitors to the city, to buy an extra gift for a child in need.  Shoppers can drop their donations off at the in-centre Donation Station where a team of festive helpers will be making sure that gifts are delivered safely in time to start the celebrations. The appeal, launched in 2015, has seen the generosity of shoppers donate nearly 24,000…

Main construction work on the major regeneration scheme – known as Swansea Central Phase One – is planned to start in the middle of next year. The project is due to be complete by the end of 2020, with the state-of-the-art 3,500-capacity arena opening in the ensuing months. Work on final detailed designs is under way, preparatory highway improvement work in the Wellington Street area is set re-start in the new year and world-leading venue operator Ambassador Theatre Group has agreed to manage the arena. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Early work on the main site will start in January and will allow…

Christmas came early today for a group of lucky school-children at St Fagans, National History Museum, as a hundred pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna attended a pupil premiere or Pluen Eira, S4C’s prestigious film for Christmas.   [aoa id=”1″]This year is the first time the Into Film charity has arranged special Welsh medium screenings, as part of the Into Film Festival. The historic event was organised to bring a special close to the Festival. This is the world’s biggest youth festival, with screenings across the whole of the United Kingdom. As part of the festival, 182 films were shown in…