Author: Rhys Gregory

RDP Law, the South Wales based conveyancing firm has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients by The ESTAS, the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. [aoa id=”1″]The ESTAS Group which highlights the best firms for customer service involved in the home moving process has revealed its annual shortlist for their 2nd annual Conveyancer Awards.  The results are based purely on feedback data received from customers who were asked a series of questions about the service they received during the home moving process. Over 7,000 customers completed a survey providing 175,000 pieces of data relating…

International digital crime experts are heading to Cardiff next week for a conference encouraging collaboration in the fight against global software piracy. [aoa id=”1″] The IP Wales Cluster meeting, which is set to take place at the University of South Wales on Tuesday, will bring together global specialists from across the digital crime investigation and enforcement industry. The event, hosted by specialist Cardiff anti-piracy consultancy CJCH Solicitors, will see intellectual property crime experts share their knowledge and experiences in a bid to tackle the growing threat from software theft and piracy. [/aoa] Renowned speakers will include partner and head of…

Great British Menu chef Tommy Heaney has confirmed that his brand-new bar and restaurant, Heaneys, will officially open on Pontcanna’s Romilly Crescent on Wednesday October 10th. [aoa id=”1″] After successfully raising £40,000 via a publicly funded Kickstarter campaign, work on the interior of his new restaurant is now well underway; when finished it will have a modern and semi-industrial feel, complete with exposed brickwork and local art, and a few elements of decor custom-made especially for the new Cardiff venue. Along the back wall of the 50-cover restaurant a brand-new bar area will offer standing room for 30 and seating for…

The construction of a £4.3 million innovative housing development in Radyr, Cardiff, parts of which are designed specifically for the needs of individuals with physical disabilities, will start this autumn.  [aoa id=”1″] Aspects of the bespoke development, being built by Hale Construction in partnership with Taff Housing Association, will be wheelchair-friendly and designed specifically with the needs of disabled users in mind. The designs of the development for 36 units on De Clare Drive in Radyr were approved in May 2018 – construction of the development is expected to take 62 weeks. The development will comprise 18 one-bedroom apartments, 10 two-bedroom apartments and…

Aberystwyth University and the University of Bath have worked in partnership to produce a free online course to help pupils studying the Welsh Baccalaureate. [aoa id=”1″] Launched at Aberystwyth University on Friday 7 September 2018, the Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) will be available in Welsh and English. How to Succeed in Your Welsh Bacc: The Individual Project Essentials / Sut i Lwyddo yn dy Fagloriaeth: Hanfodion y Prosiect Unigol has been designed to support post-16 students in Wales who are working towards the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. The MOOC will offer practical support to pupils and will take two…

Fantastic new athletics facilities in Aberdare are now available to local clubs after the £3m development was handed over to the Council – and it will be FREE to hire for the first six weeks. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Excellent progress has recently been made to construct a first-class athletics facility as part of the wider £67m Education and Leisure investment in the Sobell Development. The Council has delivered the state-of-the-art Aberdare Community School, the new Sobell Leisure Centre, an all-weather 3G sports pitch and a skate park as part of the huge investment at the Ynys site. Construction of the new…

Cardiff is one of nine creative clusters in the UK awarded research funding. Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Huw Thomas said: “As one of the UK’s leading centres for screen production, creativity continues to be at the heart of Cardiff’s regeneration agenda. I was proud to be able to lend the Council’s support to the AHRC cluster bid and I am absolutely delighted that Cardiff has been successful in winning. “This significant investment in research and development of the screen sector in Cardiff and region will be transformational in growing the sector. I am looking forward to working with Cardiff’s three…

A couple who married after falling in love at the care home where they both live were guests of honour at a fun day that raised money for a children’s charity. [aoa id=”1″] Friends and family turned out in force to see Sian and Steve Ferrier tie the knot last year at the Ramada hotel in Wrexham. Brave Sian, 47, who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other medical issues, left her motorised wheelchair behind to walk down the aisle for the magic moment. As they approach their first wedding anniversary, the couple now have their own apartment at Pendine Park’s…

A coffee roasting company is brewing up plans to perk up the 60th anniversary celebration of an icon of Welsh Industry. [aoa id=”1″] Owen & Edwards are creating a special new blend for the momentous occasion at Ifor Williams Trailers later this month (September). Around 300 representatives of the company’s international network of distributors from as far afield as Australia and New Zealand are expected at the event on Saturday, September 22, when some new products will also be unveiled. Members of staff and their families will also be joining in the festivities. [/aoa] Six decades after the firm was…

COLEG CAMBRIA is among the top organisations in the country for staff development and corporate care. [aoa id=”1″] The award-winning north east Wales college is one of just 15 institutions to receive a Platinum Award from Healthy Working Wales. Cambria will now be held up as a beacon of best practice for its continuing work in supporting and installing policies that promote the wellbeing of its employees. A community approach toward the environment, healthy eating and exercise – as part of the lauded Active Cambria programme – and rapid progress in building a sustainable and welcoming Deeside Sixth centre were…