Author: Rhys Gregory

NORTH WALES will be among the UK regions to benefit from a new digital programme aimed at improving connectivity in the public sector. [aoa id=”1″] The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has approved up to £7million for the area to make the switch from copper-based services to ‘gigabit capable’ full-fibre optic provision, as part of its Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) Programme. [/aoa] The move will provide locations including GP surgeries, libraries, hospitals and social services with resilient, cost-effective ultrafast broadband connectivity which can be upgraded in the future as new technologies emerge. Driven by the North…

Around 120 children from 6 special schools competed in The Lady Taverners inter-school sports day at the National Indoor Athletics Centre in Cyncoed. Heronbridge, Meadowbank, Ty Gwyn, Riverbank, Ysgol y Deri and The Hollies competed in sports from wheelchair races, long jump, table tennis, skittles and egg and spoon races. The event finished a relay race and a lap of honour with all the children taking part. Face painting was kindly provided by Acorns Nurseries. Glamorgan County Cricket Club and Welsh Gymnastics joined in the fun and Wales and Cardiff Blues player Josh Navidi came along to meet the children…

When it comes to network security, most organisations still rely on the perimeter-centric strategy. Anything inside the secured perimeter is considered to be safe by default, and only outsiders are untrusted. So anyone with valid credentials can access such a network. However, according to a research by Ponemon, the number of credential theft incidents has nearly doubled in the last two years. Furthermore, since 2016, the average number of cybersecurity incidents caused by malicious insiders has increased by 53 percent. And in 2019, insider threats and credential theft are likely to remain the main risk factors for enterprise cybersecurity. As…

Amazon has announced the launch of its new Campus Challenge competition and is encouraging students across Wales to sign up for the programme to be in with the chance of winning up to £10,000 for their team. [aoa id=”1″]The Amazon Campus Challenge is a competition running in the UK, offering students with an interest in business the opportunity to work with real businesses and start-ups to help them grow their business on Amazon and reach customers around the world.[/aoa] The competition is open for students aged 18 and over, who are studying for an apprenticeship, bachelors or master’s degree during the…

Wales Rally GB has once again joined forces with Toyota (GB) to reignite its exciting car livery design competition for young students, with the winning entry being applied to a real-life GT86 rally car. The highly successful initiative was first launched in 2017 and now enters its third year. [aoa id=”1″]When liveried, the GT86 will be displayed within the Big Bang showcase located right at the heart of the event’s buzzing Service Park Headquarters in Llandudno where all the teams competing in the UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship (3-6 October) are based.[/aoa] Jointly coordinated by the rally…

The Wrexham-based Village Bakery has secured accreditation to label their popular pies and slices as being made with Welsh meat which has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. [aoa id=”1″] The family have now teamed up with Meat Promotion Wales and one of the shops they supply to unveil the new drive to emphasise the quality and value of their ingredients. The campaign was launched at the Nisa Local store in Corwen which is run by Merle and Andrew Westbury who are big fans of the Village Bakery products. [/aoa] Merle said: “Things are going really well. We did our homework…

Whether it’s Italian, Chinese or Indian food, The Red Dragon Centre is celebrating the variety of cuisines on offer within the entertainment centre during World Food Week. From Monday the 24th to Sunday the 30th of June, families are encouraged to try all the different types of food around The Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay. The centre runs a variety of offers for lunches, which can be accessed online. With nine different food venues, the entertainment centre offers a variety of dishes and cuisines, including traditional and regional dishes from around the world and all you can eat buffets.…

A community adult learning project in Pembrokeshire that has supported over 1,500 adults to return to education is being recognised nationally for its work by winning a Community Project of the Year Inspire! Award. [aoa id=”1″]‘Launch Adult Learning’ began as a Communities First project in 2006 to encourage engagement with adult learning within the community. Classes are run through Monkton Priory Community Primary School and coordinated by Headteacher Shelley Morris.[/aoa] Demand for the classes grew and, in 2010, Shelley expanded the programme and employed Launch Adult Learning Co-ordinator, Kellie Bellmaine, to manage the growing number of courses and learners. To…

Cardiff-based Cowshed, has today announced a new black and minority ethnic internship, to provide a pipeline of talented communication professionals to the industry. The first marketing and communications internship in Wales for BAME groups, the opportunity is open for applications now. The placement will provide two people with 12 weeks of paid experience in one of the fastest growing agencies in Wales. Candidates will get to work on some of the largest campaigns taking place in Wales right now. Clients include Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, FOR Cardiff, National Adoption Service, National Trust, Comic Relief and The Open University in…

The latest National Survey for Wales results show an increase of 7 per cent to 93 per cent of people satisfied with their standard of GP care. Commenting on the survey, Nesta Lloyd-Jones, Interim Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation said: “It’s positive to see a significant increase in satisfaction rates for GP care in Wales and also an increase in satisfaction rates for hospital treatment in this year’s results. The results emphasise the fact NHS staff at all levels are committed to making sure that all patients receive the high standards of care and deliver the best possible outcomes…