Author: Rhys Gregory

On Friday 7 June at 7:30pm, Lloyd Macey, who is known for featuring on the X Factor television show will perform at Theatr Felinfach. [aoa id=”1″]Lloyd has entertained millions of TV viewers across the world as an X Factor finalist. He supported the girl group, Little Mix on their Glory Days Tour and has performed live to over 150,000 people across the UK and Ireland.[/aoa] Lloyd also gained significant chart success with the 2018 summer anthem, ‘Here With You’. The song peaked at number six in the official UK charts. Lloyd also headlined the Grand Concert that closed the Cymru…

Jennifer Ladd – a retired Emergency Nurse Practitioner from Cardigan Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit (MIU) – has been awarded the British Empire Medal. The medal was presented by Miss Sara Edwards, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed on 30 May 2019. Mrs Ladd was awarded the medal for her dedication to improving patient care and safety in her community. It was also awarded for mentoring students and ensuring the success of the only community nurse-led MIU in the Hywel Dda University Health Board. Mrs Ladd retired in September 2018. She is influencing the plans for the new Integrated Care Centre…

The Big Retreat Wales, now in its third year, welcomed a daily footfall in the region of 2000 visitors to the stunning site at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with an edition that delivered an amazing fusion of all the things that make us feel good. [aoa id=”1″]The festival ran from Friday 24th – Monday 27th May 2019 with a packed four-day schedule designed to stimulate the mind, body and soul and help adults and children to discover something truly wonderful. [/aoa] A whopping 200 workshops and activities were enjoyed by festival-goers, including conversations with Toni Jones in the Talk Tent, menopause talk with Jennifer Kennedy and unlocking depression…

Two men arrested in connection with a disturbance outside the Dar Ul-Isra Muslim Educational and Welfare Centre have been charged. Police were called to the mosque in Wyverne Road, Cathays, at 1.23am on Sunday, June 2. Luke Anthony Thomas, 19, from Rumney, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and wounding. Liam John Thomas, 18, from Gabalfa, has been charged with two counts of assault. Both men have been remanded in custody to appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Cardiff and London based law firm, Capital Law, has bolstered its international legal offering with the appointment of Associate, Céline Jones. Commercial disputes specialist Céline joins the Capital team during a period of sustained and long-term growth for the company. Jones’ appointment strengthens the firm’s offer to clients who operate internationally. [aoa id=”1″]Lille native Céline will lead Capital’s French desk following substantial experience gained in international litigation. Able to advise clients in French, English and Spanish, Céline’s main areas of practice will be contract disputes and intellectual property infringement.[/aoa] Capital comprises of two businesses; a commercial law firm and a…

The Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis was presented with an AA Rosette just six months after completing a stunning £1million revamp. [aoa id=”1″] Led by head chef Aron Davies, the venue’s Padarn Brasserie and Eryri Bar and Lounge were lauded for producing distinctive dishes using local ingredients, supporting farms and producers in north west Wales. General manager Steve Lee praised the team and said the dining and hospitality experience is one of the jewels in the Royal Victoria’s crown. [/aoa] “To have been recognised for the quality of our cuisine by the AA is an incredible honour,” said Mr Lee.…

Bus passengers heading into Cardiff city centre on Saturday June 8th are getting travel advice ahead of the Take That concert at the Principality Stadium. [aoa id=”1″] 2019 marks Take That’s 30th Anniversary and to celebrate their milestone, the band announced a massive UK arena and stadium tour performing their much-loved greatest hits and will be joined on-stage by special guest Rick Astley. In order to keep travel disruption to a minimum, Cardiff Bus is alerting customers to road closures, route diversions and bus stop changes being put in place in the city centre from 5.30pm until end of service.…

What began as a way of using blackberries picked on countryside walks has become a thriving business for Pembrokeshire preserve producer Anne-Marie Harries, who has just opened a new base for her burgeoning business. [aoa id=”1″]She first began selling her jams at her parents’ pub – The Farmers Arms – in Mathry. Now with not one but three Great Taste Award winning preserves to its name, Farmers Food at Home’s jams, chutneys, and marmalades sell like hot cakes in retailers across the county and beyond.[/aoa] There are now more than 25 different varieties of preserves, among Crab-apple, Rosehip, Rhubarb &…

First Minister Mark Drakeford has scrapped plans to build the £1.4bn M4 relief road. [aoa id=”1″] Mr Drakeford has said to have axed the scheme due to the high cost and the environmental impact that it would have on the area around Newport. The relief road was tabled as a solution to tackle congestion at the Brynglas tunnels in Newport, which can leave that stretch of the M4 in lockdown during peak times. [/aoa] Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Director IoD Wales said: “This is desperately disappointing. Congestion is holding us back and is also deterring investors from considering us as viable…

The studio at Hospital Radio Glamorgan (RG) has thoughtfully been renamed in memory of a dedicated volunteer. John Wilce from Penarth joined the station based at the University hospital of Wales in Cardiff in 2003 but sadly passed away after a short illness in September last year. Recently appointed Radio Glamorgan Chairman, Jamie Pritchard said: “Since John’s passing, we have all been thinking of ways of how we could honour him and his legacy at the station for many years to come. The renaming of our on-air studio to “The John Wilce Studio” was a popular choice to recognise his…