Author: Rhys Gregory

Fourteen Cardiff Met students and alumni have been called up to represent Wales Women in the upcoming 2018 Autumn Series. [aoa id=”1″] The women will represent their country ahead of the side’s series against South Africa, Canada and Hong Kong this November. Current Cardiff Met students selected for the squad include Gwen Crabb, Alex Callender, Caitlin Lewis, Angharad De Smet, Ffion Lewis and Llueca George. The University’s alumni called up to represent Wales include Cara Hope, Carys Phillips, Carys Hales, Sioned Harris, Ffion Bowen, Jasmine Joyce, Jo Jones and Alex Donavan. [/aoa] Wales Women have named a 44-player squad for…

A Tewkesbury mother convinced her daughter of her £100k National Lottery Scratchcard win by taking her out for a curry dinner – and ordering Naan bread with it as a celebratory treat! [aoa id=”1″] Mandy Carter (52), was having trouble convincing her daughter Hannah (22), of her windfall, until she suggested going out for dinner – which they rarely do – and then encouraged her to order whatever she fancied. Mandy, who has had a particularly challenging few months at work as a Dementia Carer, handed in her notice shortly after her top prize win on the life-changing £100,000 Christmas…

Speech and language therapists from ABMU Health Board hosted a careers day aimed at highlighting what the profession has to offer. The event at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, consisted of various workshops, presentations and videos. Speech and language therapist Lowri Roberts said: “The videos covered several areas of speech and language therapy including development and the role of prevention in the early years, dysfluency, cleft lip and palate, swallowing difficulties and the needs of stroke patients.” Patient stories, covering a variety of groups across paediatric and adult services were also shown – with patients sharing their experiences of how they…

SUN-SEEKERS in Wales would rather spend their hard-earned cash on a winter holiday than buying presents for loved ones at Christmas, a study by British Airways has found. [aoa id=”1″] People in Wales plans to spend £941 each on Christmas this year, including £445 on presents. But they would spend – £1,395 – on a winter getaway and 35% say they would rather put their Christmas cash towards a winter getaway than splurge out on a Christmas giveaway. After presents, the biggest drain on Welsh wallets over Christmas was found to be food (£128), travel (£76), drink (£80) and decorations…

Leading Welsh manufacturer Sony UK Technology Centre is launching a nationwide search for engineering experts “to work at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation”. [aoa id=”1″] The Pencoed factory, which produces thousands of HD broadcast cameras for worldwide distribution, is searching for engineers of all skill levels to join its specialist engineering department from this year. The factory, which has just celebrated its 25thanniversary, is searching for 10 engineers to join its world-renowned team and support production of Sony’s industry-leading products alongside third-party technology including the Raspberry Pi. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work across the team’s vast manufacturing…

Swansea Council has drawn up a shortlist of three high-quality bids to run the former beach and watersports café in front of St Helen’s rugby and cricket ground. I[aoa id=”1″] Initial business bids submitted in response to a council call for new tenants have been evaluated, resulting in a field of 14 being reduced to the best three. The remaining bidders have now provided extra detail about their ambitions for the venue – and the council will select the best option in the coming weeks. The seafront location – previously known as the 360 – temporarily closed on September 5…

The impact of social media on modern society can’t be ignored, it is now a huge part of how we live. However people often disagree on whether this impact is a positive or negative. Yes we can now connect with friends and family at the touch of a button, but can this constant state of ‘on’ have a negative effect on mental health and wellbeing. Now, a range of experts who have looked into the impact of social media and technology – the good, the bad and the ugly – have shared their top tips on how it can be…

A 23-year-old mid Wales woman is using her flair for design to establish a real leather bag and accessories business, which she makes by hand from her workshop in Machynlleth. [aoa id=”1″] Elin Evans makes bags and belts from leather, taking commissions to design bespoke items for customers locally and across the UK under her business name Elin Angharad. She specialises in reusing second hand leather products – from jackets to shoes – which often hold sentimental value for her customers, that she works into her new designs Elin stumbled into leather work by chance during work experience in her…

M&S is recruiting 374 colleagues this Christmas season throughout Wales. A variety of roles are available in the stores in departments including Clothing, Home and Food, Beauty, Deli and Café, with applications now open. [aoa id=”1″] The seasonal colleagues for Christmas 2018 will help the retailer make every moment special for customers over the festive period – from purchasing presents (which for most customers begins in October or November) right through to picking up the turkey or the extra bottle of wine on Christmas Eve. Across the UK, the company is seeking 20,000 “Moment Makers” who can bring smiles to…

Cardiff’s newest bar, the Head of Steam – a firm favourite for beer and food lovers alike – is now open to the public just in time for the Rugby Internationals. Located just minutes from the Principality Stadium, on Church Street, the venue is ideally located for pre or post match food and drinks for all the family. [aoa id=”1″] [/aoa] The new bar opened exclusively to VIP’s on Monday (29th October) with guests invited to sample the menu and over 45 beers from cask and keg lines. Jon Jenkins, from this year’s Great British Bake Off, also joined the…