Author: Rhys Gregory

Pioneering technology firm Sure Chill was today (17 May 2019) presented with a Board of Trade Award (BOFTA) by International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP in recognition of their exporting success. Established in 2011, Cardiff-based Sure Chill’s cooling technology protects life-saving vaccines in developing countries. Their medical refrigerators can last without power for up to 12 days and have since protected 20 million vaccinations around the world. The BOFTAs celebrate businesses who have made an outstanding contribution to international trade by championing free trade through exporting, bringing investment into the UK or demonstrating an innovative approach to entering international…

If you are one of the forty million viewers of Sex Education, then you have already heard and seen Year of the Dog play their original hit tune ‘Run These Streets’. If you haven’t, fret not – it’s due to release today (May 17th 2019). The song itself is what brought the young band together for the first time last year – 2018 being The Year of the Dog – when Felix needed brass players for his original electronic version of the song. From there the six guys – all studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music in Cardiff…

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is pleased to announce a 3-year partnership deal with MG Motor UK. [aoa id=”1″]MG were announced as the Official Vehicle Partner of the FAW at the Nathaniel MG Cardiff showroom on Friday 17th of May. Ryan Giggs (National Team Manager) and Angharad James (Wales & Everton Midfielder) were present for the reveal, which was also attended by local school children from St Patrick’s Primary School, who took part in fun football activities at the showroom.[/aoa] MG Motor and Nathaniel Cars have previously committed support to the Welsh Premier League Cup competition, now known as…

Larkhill Tipis & Yurts have been recognised for their sustainability efforts and have become the latest businesses in Wales to achieve the Green Key award. [aoa id=”1″]The site was established in 2003 as one of the first Glamping sites in the UK. Tucked away on the edge of a 20-acre smallholding and woodland in West Wales, Larkhill Tipis & Yurts offers a complete escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This family run site prides itself on providing an eco-friendly holiday with a focus on their guests enjoying the nature and wildlife that surrounds it. The site is…

Swansea University is playing a key role in a new initiative aimed at using the power of education to improve mental health services in the city. [aoa id=”1″] It is involved in a partnership to launch a Recovery College in Swansea offering a wide range of new learning opportunities for people with mental illnesses and their families. Based at Community Recovery Education and Skills Training (CREST) in Cwmbwrla, the college aims to build up participants’ self-esteem and confidence at the same time as their skills. [/aoa] Mark Jones, academic lead for the University’s Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE), explained…

As the tourism industry in Wales celebrates Wales Tourism Week (May 11 – 19), the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) celebrates the success of one of its own graduates in this exciting and highly valuable sector. [aoa id=”1″]Elizabeth Davies, owner of Llety Cynin – a small resort including a restaurant, health club and hotel – graduated with a Masters degree from UWTSD’s Carmarthen Business School some years ago and has since developed her business into a thriving concern.[/aoa] Having purchased a farm in the village of Llangynin on the outskirts of St Clears, Elizabeth was captivated by one…

This Saturday May 18th, there will be a partial road closure in the city centre from 1.00pm until 7.00pm for the Monster Jam event at Principality Stadium. The main show will start at 3pm and will end at 5pm. [aoa id=”1″]All ticket holders are being advised that there will be enhanced security checks when entering the stadium.Fans are strongly advised toleave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items listedat principalitystadium.wales  before they travel into the city.[/aoa] Road closures Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got a taste of some of North Wales’ finest food produce including a unique cheese made with Halen Môn sea salt, on a visit to their former home island of Anglesey. [aoa id=”1″] The Royal couple were shown the special techniques used by Halen Môn to make their sea salt and got to taste Wales’s first Sea Salt Cheddar from South Caernarfon Creameries. The Duke and Duchess who lived on Anglesey from 2010 to 2013, visited Halen Môn’s sea salt factory and shop at Brynsiencyn, as part of an official visit to their former…

A classic rock festival that pulls in fans from as far afield as the US, Japan and Israel will once again sell out in the Valleys over the weekend of July 26-28 with a UK festival exclusive by Thunder, and a worldwide exclusive from rock legends Thin Lizzy – but in Wales it is a best kept secret. [aoa id=”1″]Steelhouse, officially the UK’s highest festival, has been staged on a hilltop working farm overlooking the former steel town of Ebbw Vale since 2011, and this year increases capacity to 7,500 per day to accommodate the influx of classic and contemporary…

The team has been confirmed for the Wales Airshow, which is taking place in Swansea Bay on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7 2019. [aoa id=”1″]Flying out of RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, the Typhoon has a maximum speed of over 1,300mph and can reach an altitude of 55,000ft, towards the edge of space. It measures close to 16 metres in length and the aircraft has a wing span of over 11 metres.[/aoa] The Wales Airshow, organised by Swansea Council, is due to include attractions such as The Red Arrows and will see tens of thousands of spectators gather on…