Author: Rhys Gregory

A woman from Cardiff is taking on the 1 Million Step Challenge for Diabetes UK Cymru, one year after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Jennie Humphreys, 36, from Roath, was diagnosed with the condition in May 2017. She wanted to take on the challenge to do something positive for the charity. Jennie, a dietitian, had some knowledge of diabetes but still didn’t expect to get a diagnosis, as she thought the chances of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in adulthood were slim compared to childhood. However, 1 in 5 cases of the condition are diagnosed in people aged…

Brexit is a hot topic at the Royal Welsh Show this week, as farmers across Wales seek assurances from Welsh and UK Governments over the uncertainty of the sector post-leaving the EU next year. More than two-years has passed since the Brexit referendum and the only apparent certainty for farmers since then has been the prevailing sense of uncertainty. We caught up with Roddy McLean, Director of Agriculture at NatWest, about the future of Welsh farming sector and Brexit and why he is optimistic for the future. I am optimistic about the future of farming in Wales This might seem like a…

The Welsh Ambulance Service Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) has been recognised for their commitment and support for carers and their families. The NEPTS team have achieved the Investors in Carers Bronze Level award; a scheme which is delivered by Hywel Dda University Health Board and supported by the local authority and third sector partners in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. The Investors in Carers initiative was originally designed to help health facilities such as pharmacies, GP practices and hospitals improve their carer awareness and enhance the help and support that they can offer carers. The scheme has now been developed…

Superfast Cymru has provided almost 733,000 premises across Wales with access to fast fibre broadband, Leader of the House with responsibility for digital Julie James has announced. Of these 717,000 can achieve speeds of at least 30Mbps with the remainder achieving speeds of at least 24Mbps. Wales has also been at the forefront of deploying fibre to the premises technology with nearly 48,700 of the total number of premises given access this way, all of which are now capable of receiving speeds of over 100Mbps. None of the almost 733,000 premises would have received access to fast fibre broadband without…

Revolutionary youth employment app, miFuture has been launched in Wales this week to help combat Generation Z unemployment levels.  [aoa id=”1″]It was reported that there were 808,000 young people aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training in 2018. With these figures in mind and the overall aim of reducing unemployment levels in the UK, miFuture is on a mission to mobilise 100,000 disengaged 16-24-year-olds into employability and prosperity by swiping yes or no to available opportunities through the recently launched app.[/aoa] Starting in Wales, miFuture has already recruited several employers to help make its mission a reality with the likes of GoCompare, PlaySports,…

Wales’ biggest theme park, Oakwood, will be opening its doors into the night as the park’s popular ‘after dark’ events return for another year. The Pembrokeshire-based attraction will stay open until 10pm twice a  week throughout August, giving visitors the chance to ride, dance and sing as the sun goes down The events, taking place every Wednesday and Saturday, except Wednesday 29th August, with Bank Holiday Monday 27th August instead, will feature live bands, DJs, paint parties and illuminated rides lighting up the sky. Adrenaline-filled rollercoasters such as Megafobia and Speed, will see their tracks lit up, allowing guests to…

The hotly anticipated shortlist for the 2018 Wales Start-Up Awards has been announced, with over 140 entries across 14 categories received from new businesses throughout the country. The Awards, now in their third year, are exclusive to Welsh companies that have launched within the last three years. They provide a unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of those new businesses that are making the greatest impact on the Welsh economy. Alys Carlton, partner at Capital Law said: “The calibre of entry into this year’s awards has been hugely impressive. With digital transformation prevalent across the country, it’s never…

Two Conwy (county) museums are celebrating this week, having secured over £1.1million from the National Lottery to redevelop their facilities and make them better places to visit. Llandudno Museum and Penmaenmawr Museum will use the funding raised through National Lottery ticket sales to strengthen their current displays as well as developing new activities for visitors to see and do. The money will mean more objects can go on display and the museums can welcome a wider range of people through sensory displays, sign language and walking tours. Widening access and doubling displays at Llandudno Museum Llandudno Museum has been awarded £862,200 by the…

More than 100 Principality colleagues will overhaul acres of overgrown land to help the health and wellbeing of patients, visitors and the local community in Llandough. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] The ‘Ein Berllan – Our Orchard’ will be created on seven acres of semi-rural pasture and woodland which makes up part of the Llandough Hospital estate. With University Hospital Llandough fast becoming a long-term recovery and rehabilitation hospital, the orchard will help patients enjoy fresh air, natural light, wildflower meadows and lots of wildlife. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Volunteering will include a range of gardening, including clearing, planting, weeding, and path building. James Harper,…

SME businesses looking to benefit from the development of the Wylfa nuclear power station on Anglesey are being encouraged not to be put off by the scale of the project and to get the right legal advice so that they can maximise opportunities from the £15 billion investment.  Once work starts, the project will bring with it an influx of workers and SME suppliers all of whom will need adequate infrastructure such as housing, office space and transportation. The project will also increase demand for a host of other services such as caterers, taxi services and guest houses.   However, the remote location…