Author: Rhys Gregory

This week around 35 police forces across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are taking part in Operation Drive Insured (12-18 November 2018) in a week of enhanced operations to remove uninsured drivers from UK roads and help protect road users.    [aoa id=”1″] Uninsured drivers are often involved in a wide range of criminal activities. Every year the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) Police Helpline records hundreds of incidents where an uninsured driver is found without a valid driving licence or using an untaxed or stolen vehicle. Records also show a number of offenders are caught driving while under the influence…

Cardiff and Vale College has celebrated the hard work, success and progression of its learners with a glittering awards evening – with more winners than ever before. [aoa id=”1″] Hundreds of attendees from across the spectrum of local business, education providers and the community came to the lavish event. They joined friends and families of the 35 current and former students plus the College’s partner organisations who were recognised for their efforts and contribution to College life. The ceremony was held in the stunning surroundings of the College’s City Centre Campus Atrium and was hosted by BBC, BT Sport and…

With Christmas just around the corner, event experts at Cardiff’s leading science discovery centre Techniquest are advising people to finalise party plans before it’s too late. Providing the solution to last minute Christmas stress, the educational charity is hosting its own shared parties (14 Dec) but advises against last minute booking to avoid disappointment. Taking place in the organisation’s architecturally celebrated building and set against the unique backdrop of Mermaid Quay, shared parties at Techniquest will also bring out guests’ inner child as they get the chance to enjoy its two floors of interactive exhibits. They’ll also be able to…

KIN + ILK have been recognised for their sustainability efforts and have become the first business in Cardiff to achieve the Green Key award. Green Key is the fastest-growing eco-label awarded to more than 2,800 hospitality providers in 57 countries worldwide. In Wales, Green Key is operated by Keep Wales Tidy, who also manage the iconic Blue Flag programme. KIN+ILK said: ‘Environmental responsibility and sustainable operation is embedded in our brand and culture at KIN+ILK. Even so, embarking on the journey to the Green Key award at Pontcanna significantly increased our awareness of our environmental footprint including reduction in energy,…

UWTSD’s Carmarthen Business School has won a Green Gown Award in the ‘Tomorrow’s Employees’ category for their ‘Rethinking Business for a Changing World’ initiative. [aoa id=”1″] Established in 2004, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. With sustainability moving up the agenda, the Awards have become established as the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the further and higher education sector. The University’s ‘Rethinking Business for a Changing World’ initiative has set out on a mission to change the nature of Business as a discipline in Higher Education. Two years ago,…

A new campaign has been launched to tackle the drugs gangs who exploit vulnerable children and young people in North Wales. [aoa id=”1″] Criminal gangs from major cities like Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and London have extended their drugs networks to the region as part of the emerging threat of “County Lines”. The charity Crimestoppers and the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones came together to launch the campaign at the Kaleidoscope Project in Wrexham. The campaign coincides with National Safeguarding Week (12-16 November), with this year’s theme focusing on exploitation. [/aoa] They say young people are being coerced,…

STUDENTS achieved their goal of supporting the community in partnership with a North Wales football club. [aoa id=”1″] Youngsters on the second Traineeship Construction Academy at Coleg Cambria have been busy revamping facilities at Ruthin FC. The 16 to 18 year-old learners are taking part in a six-week initiative – which was set up by Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction – to develop their basic building skills while helping the team as it looks to make improvements off the pitch to its clubhouse and grounds. Nicola Gaughran, Operations Manager for the Academy, said the college is always looking to give back to…

COLEG CAMBRIA has launched the UK’s first foundation degree dedicated to Offender Management. In partnership with the University of Chester’s Institute of Policing, the two-year qualification could lead to careers in the criminal justice arena, including the prison service. [aoa id=”1″] Successful students are also given the opportunity to progress onto a third year to obtain a degree in Policing, Law and Investigation at the University. Modules include Restorative Justice, Effective Decision Making, Investigative Interviewing, Community Engagement and Partnership Working, Leading and Managing People, and Accountability, Value and Ethics. Yvette Jackson Monk, Programme Leader and Lecturer in Public Services, said…

Today (12th November 2018), FOR Cardiff, the city’s business improvement district, has re-opened St Johns Gardens after being permanently closed in May. At 11am today, FOR Cardiff Ambassadors re-opened the gates so the public could once again enjoy the space. The gardens, located opposite the entrance to Cardiff Market, were closed by Cardiff Council in May due to concerns over anti-social behavior in the gardens. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] During the revamp period, FOR Cardiff have worked with Cardiff Council and the Probation Service to clear overgrown plants, improve light visibility, refurbish benches and paint railings so the gardens could be restored…

During the opening week of the world’s largest, free, youth film festival, over 100 pupils from St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School and Cathays High School got the opportunity to learn about everyday science and the fact that we have the know-how in Wales to resurrect dinosaurs.  A screening of blockbuster Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Chapter Arts Centre – a joint initiative between Into Film Cymru and Wales Gene Park as part of the Into Film Festival – was followed by an exclusive talk from BAFTA nominated Dr Rhys Jones, an Evolutionary Biologist at Cardiff University, who explained the advances in medical genetics research. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Speaking at…