Author: Rhys Gregory

Marine collagen and hemocyanin extracted from slipper limpets have huge potential in medicine and advanced wound care, and slipper limpets are a new, novel and very cost effective source of these materials. This is the key message Mikota Ltd will be sharing at the MEDICA trade show in Düsseldorf, 12-15 November 2018.  [aoa id=”1″] Mikota Ltd, a Welsh start-up biotechnology and medical device company, is the first company to extract marine collagen and hemocyanin from slipper limpets. It is taking its key products to MEDICA with the aim of meeting potential strategic partners. This follows a monumental quarter for the…

As public transport users in Wales prepare to enjoy a brand-new £5bn rail franchise, Traveline Cymru steps in to help keep passengers on the go. [aoa id=”1″] Following the news that Transport for Wales will overhaul Welsh rail travel over the next 15 years, Traveline Cymru has joined forces with the organisation to provide full bilingual customer support. With its contact centre in north Wales reporting a 99% customer satisfaction rate, the company will be on hand to provide an extensive bilingual service. This will entail answering essential queries, managing lost property, and delivering up-to-date transport information to keep public…

The final name of a fallen soldier has been added to a First and Second World War memorial at Swansea College of Art’s Dynevor Centre after a search by former Dynevor School pupils. The original plaque commemorated those who lost their lives in WW1. It was erected in the then school hall following a subscription appeal, in 1921, which remembered 49 former Dynevor pupils.  Photographs of the casualties were displayed in the hall also. The school hall and memorial were destroyed in the three nights blitz over Swansea in February 1941. A replacement memorial, remembering losses from both wars was placed outside…

Christmas has arrived at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend. Whether guests are looking to find the perfect present, immerse themselves in the family friendly activities on offer or discover new brand such as Molton Brown, Hotel Chocolat and Jack Wills, there has never been a better time to visit. Father Christmas and his elves will be sneaking away from their toy workshop in the North Pole to visit McArthurGlen Bridgend every Saturday in December from 11am – 4pm. As well as listening to children’s all-important wish lists, Santa will be taking festive selfies with shoppers at the centre’s giant Christmas wreath,…

The biggest names in food and drink look to attract a record number of delegates to the upcoming Blas Cymru / Taste Wales 2019 with a clear message that the industry needs to think differently and accelerate sustainable growth. [aoa id=”1″] Some of the food world’s greatest success stories, the best speakers, and the sector’s leading thinkers have been lined-up for Blas Cymru / Taste Wales 2019, as Welsh food and drink grows its reputation on the international stage. Headlining the packed conference programme, titled Accelerating Sustainable Growth – faster, smarter, cleaner, is Claus Meyer, famous for Noma, 4-times winner…

Hafod has announced a key partnership with Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC), which aims to ensure their employees have access to a wide range of training and courses. [aoa id=”1″] The partnership is a first between the college and a housing, support and care provider and forms part of Hafod’s commitment to career development. Hafod employ over 1,200 staff across a wide range of roles and prides itself on having a skilled and dedicated workforce. Supporting colleagues to be the best they can be ensures Hafod delivers the best customer service and fulfils the organisation’s mission of Making Lives Better.…

The newly opened Cross Hands Retail Park is almost fully let, with only a handful of units remaining. Cross Hands Retail Park extends to approximately 90,000 sq ft of retail, coffee shops and restaurants with 562 car parking spaces. Current occupies of the retail park include brands B&M, The Food Warehouse, Pets At Home, Costa Coffee, Dominos Pizza, Jenkins Bakery and Peacocks. [aoa id=”1″] Cross Hands is situated on the A48 (M4) approximately 16 miles to the North West of Swansea and 12 miles to the South East of Carmarthen. The Town has a catchment of over 180,000 within a 30…

A specialist centre at Morriston Hospital named after an inspirational nurse is set to expand after moving to a new home. [aoa id=”1″] The Jill Rowe Neurology Ambulatory Unit is a treatment and day investigation unit for people with neurological disorders including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. It opened three years ago and carries out investigations such as lumbar punctures, scans and cognitive assessments, as well as treatments. However, there have been occasions when Morriston Hospital has been so busy that the unit – located off Gower Ward – has been needed instead for bed space for seriously unwell…

The Royal British Legion Admiral Nurses, in partnership with Dementia UK, offer specialist support, information and advice to the carers of people living with dementia within the Armed Forces community. Helen Buckley has supported communities across South Wales since September 2017 and has been a mental health nurse for over 17 years. Helen was inspired to become an Admiral Nurse after her own personal experience of dementia, when she was the main carer for her grandmother who suffered with vascular dementia. There are 25 Admiral Nurses employed by The Royal British Legion working across the UK to support some of…

Deloitte is celebrating hiring its 1,000th employee in Wales. Since choosing Cardiff as the location for its strategic near-shore delivery centre three years ago, the firm has grown rapidly in the capital, with four sites and plans to extend the range of services it offers. Wayne Harvey, senior partner for Deloitte in Wales, said: “This is a celebration of our people, not just our growth. I’m very proud of what we have achieved here. Not that long ago we had around 150 people. Now, with a 1,000-strong workforce and further recruitment planned for 2019 and beyond, we have firmly cemented…