Author: Rhys Gregory

Staff working on two pioneering research projects at Aberystwyth University have been selected for special recognition during Graduation Week 2018. The Award for Exceptional Impact in Science Research was presented to Dr Andy Hardy from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences for a project which is using drones to help eliminate malaria. The Award for Exceptional Impact in Social Science, Arts and Humanities Research was presented to Dr Catrin Wyn Edwards, Dr Huw Lewis and Dr Elin Royles from the Department of International Politics for their work on informing contemporary policy on minority languages, including Welsh. The awards have…

The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation has made an “incredibly generous” donation towards a community campaign for defibrillators on every Heart of Wales line station. The donation follows a trip made on the line by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall to mark the 150th birthday of the line. Arriva Trains Wales is partnering with the charity Welsh Hearts to campaign for a defibrillator on the 28 stations solely on the line from Bynea to Broome. The campaign, which began earlier this month with two new defibrillators is now set to continue with fundraising activities being planned. Llandovery…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says the current and coming impacts of the weather on Wales’ farming industry should be a key focus for governments, and should not be forgotten amidst other important debates to do with Brexit and future rural policies. Speaking at the FUW’s pre-Royal Welsh Show press conference, FUW President Glyn Roberts said that while concerns about issues such as post-Brexit trade deals or future agricultural policies were of critical importance, the need to look after animals now and ensure there is enough fodder to look after them through the winter must be a priority.[aoa id=”1″]…

With the end of the school year upon us, a summer holiday jam-packed with exciting events and activities awaits children across Bridgend County Borough. [aoa id=”1″] Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual ‘school’s out’ programme of summer activities, organised in partnership with Awen, Halo Leisure, Urdd, Menter Bro Ogwr and several town and community councils, is crammed with fun activities for children of all ages to look forward to this summer. From keeping active to letting their imaginations run wild, there is a huge variety of events and activities to keep children entertained. Zorb football, pond dipping, Tai Chi, Nordic walking…

Housing and Regeneration Minister Rebecca Evans has announced a £5 million loan from the Development Bank of Wales and a £1 million Town Centre Loan for Cardiff Council which will be used to redevelop the Corys’ buildings in Cardiff Bay. The Corys’ Buildings is a five storey Grade Two listed building on the corner of Bute Place and Bute Street, built in 1898. The dilapidated buildings will be redeveloped into a mix of residential and retail space. [aoa id=”1″] [/aoa] Cardiff Council has been awarded the £1m Town Centre Loan funding to support the Merchant Place regeneration which they will…

There has been an exciting level of interest from businesses keen to take on a beach front tourist destination in Swansea. Swansea Council has already received more than a dozen inquiries from people wanting to find out more about the opportunity at the former 360 Centre even though it has yet to be advertised. The current tenant Bay Sports Ltd has decided to leave the premises on the seafront near St Helen’s rugby and cricket ground at the end of the summer. The search for a new tenant is underway and the council is appointing agents to market the venue…

Newport City Council’s cabinet has given in-principle backing to a £12 million redevelopment proposal to regenerate and revitalise the historic Newport Market. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Simon Baston, managing director of Loft Co, was behind the transformation Cardiff’s Tramshed, Barry’s Pumphouse and Porthcawl’s Jennings Building, now has exciting ambitions for the grade-two listed market. The company plans to work in partnership with Welsh company WRW Construction on the project which will be completed in three phases over 18 months. The award-winning specialist in SME incubation and community collaboration wants to create a 24-hour working/living space with a tech hub, apartments and performance…

The secondary element of Tonyrefail’s brand new 3-19 school has reached the latest landmark in its construction – and pupils have visited the site to see for themselves the progress being made. Tonyrefail Community School will form in time for the 2018/19 academic year, to provide current Tonyrefail Comprehensive and Tonyrefail Primary pupils with state-of-the-art new facilities. A huge £44m education and leisure investment is being delivered in the local community, as part an £85m transformation in education across Rhondda and Tonyrefail through #RCTinvest and the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools initiative. Brand new primary and secondary buildings are being constructed,…

Wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained during the summer holiday? There are loads of family-friendly events happening at Cardiff Council venues around the city – and most of them are free! [aoa id=”1″] Cardiff Council have kindly pulled together a list of all of the summer events taking place for week commencing July 23rd – 29th 2018 below. Cardiff Bay Beach The Capital FM Cardiff Bay Beach Festival is back – bigger and better than ever – in a new waterfront location near Cardiff Bay Barrage – and packing even more attractions into the summer holidays. Until…

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s School of Engineering is looking forward to hosting a range of activities at British Speedway Grand Prix 2018 in Cardiff this year. The main event hosted by the School of Engineering will be called ‘The Science of Speed’ which will be hosted in the fanzone. Participants will be able to take an in-depth look at the maths and science of motorcycle dynamics using Road-Race and Speedway machinery whilst getting up-close to a working bike from the track. Professor Michael Fernando is the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Computing, and Engineering. He said:…