Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales is taking on Spain on tonight (Thursday October 11th) and on grounds of public safety, Cardiff Council has issued the following announcement on partial road closures in the city centre from 5.30pm. [aoa id=”1″] With the match kicking off at 7.45pm, the gates will open at 4.45pm to ensure there is enough amount of time for fans to get into the stadium. All ticket holders are being advised that there will be enhanced security checks, so are advised to leave plenty of time to get into the stadium.Fans are strongly advised toleave large bags at home and pay attention to…

House prices in Wales edged upwards during September, the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey says, but sales activity and the outlook for the market are more subdued. [aoa id=”1″]Welsh surveyors reported rising prices in the September survey (a net balance of +19% of respondents said that prices increased), but respondents are less positive about the three months ahead, with a flat picture for both sales and price expectations.[/aoa] A key factor in the market in Wales is the constrained supply, with Welsh surveyors reporting a fall in the number of properties coming onto the market…

Choosing a pet name can require a lot of responsibility and thought, as after all your pet is a family member. But have you ever wondered just how unique your cat or dog’s name is?  [aoa id=”1″] GoCompare has analysed over 500,000 pet names in their pet insurance database and discovered the most popular cat and dog names in Cardiff, Wales and the UK. So, whether you’re looking to choose the most popular name or want to go for something a bit more unique, this tool will be sure to come in handy! Just look, we don’t have a pet yet…

The Rhug Estate welcomed Reception class pupils from Ysgol y Parc, Denbigh, to the farm recently. The group of over 50 children and staff were eager to learn about all the different types of animals on the farm. Whilst visiting the Rhug, the pupils aged between four and five years old, were given a tour of the farm by Gareth Jones, Rhug Farm Manager. On their way round the farm they got to see the farm’s herd of bison, turkeys, chickens and sheep. The group got to make their own beef burgers and completed their visit in the Rhug playground.…

SA1 Solutions, a Swansea-based IT and communications firm, and its sister company, SA1 Telecoms, are continuing their sponsorship of a number of local sports teams and facilities as the companies pledge to promote healthy lifestyles in the community.  In line with the companies’ value of advocating healthy living and maintaining a positive wellbeing, SA1 Solutions and SA1 Telecoms are continuing to sponsor a range of local sporting groups. Its support of these groups is also one way in which the companies give back to the community. [aoa id=”1″]Over the last two years, the companies have sponsored the team kit for…

A total of 1,930 young people between the ages of 18 and 25 were caught watching live TV or BBC iPlayer without a TV Licence in the past year in Wales, according to new figures released today by TV Licensing.  TV Licensing is reminding young people they could face prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000 if they are caught watching live TV, or BBC programmes on iPlayer, on any device, without a TV Licence. [aoa id=”1″]Recent research by TV Licensing shows that the number of students taking a TV to university has risen from 23% to 27% since last…

COLEG CAMBRIA students are in pole position for careers in the motor industry after the college put more than 150 rally cars through their paces. [aoa id=”1″]Cambria’s Deeside site was again selected as the official scrutineering base for the Wales Rally GB leg of the FIA World Rally Championships and played host to 100 international and 77 national vehicles participating in the race, won by five-time champion Sebastian Ogier.[/aoa] Service and Repair apprentices and students were given an exclusive opportunity to train and work as scrutineers under the guidance of the Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA) and Motor Sport Association…

A social experiment has been carried out with the aim of highlighting just how honest, or dishonest, UK shoppers are. The experiment revealed that if you lose your wallet in Birmingham, Bristol or Cheltenham then you’re not likely to be made aware by others that you’ve dropped anything. However, the same cannot be said if you drop your wallet in one Welsh city. The results showed that if you drop your wallet in Cardiff, you’re more likely to have it returned. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] After spending a few hours in Cardiff City Centre, both male and female actors dropped the wallet…

The head of one of Wales’ most successful independent TV companies is creating a “mini-John Lewis” and handing it all over to the staff. [aoa id=”1″] Dylan Huws, managing director of Caernarfon-based production company Cwmni Da, is turning the £5 million a year firm into an Employee Owned Trust. The move is believed to be a first in the UK broadcast industry and is being project-managed by the Wales Co-operative Centre. [/aoa] With legal advice from a top Cardiff-based firm, Geldards, they have drawn up a five-year business plan which will see Mr Huws selling his shares to the trust.…

One of Wales’s best-loved theatres will go for gold at the UK Theatre Awards this week (Sunday 14 October) in a bid to take home three highly-esteemed awards. [aoa id=”1″] Nominated for Best New Play, Best Musical Production and The Renee Stepham Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre, Theatr Clwyd will fly the flag for Wales as it goes up against some of the UK’s most acclaimed theatre production companies. [/aoa] Up for Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards, against three other high-profile nominees, is Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade — a Theatr Clwyd and…