Author: Rhys Gregory

One of ABMU’s most senior figures has been recognised by a national organisation which raises the standard of patient care by improving medical leadership. Medical Director Professor Hamish Laing has been unanimously accepted as a Founding Senior Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. The FMLM is the UK’s professional home for medical leadership. It was founded in 2011 by all the UK medical royal colleges and faculties, and is endorsed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. Its main objective is to raise the standard of patient care by improving medical leadership. Senior fellow is the highest…

St Tydfil Shopping Centre is delighted to be launching its popular Pride of Merthyr photography competition for a third year. The competition invites the local community to submit photos they have taken of their favourite places in the Merthyr area for the chance to win a hamper of prizes. In 2017, over 170 amazing photos were received and, following a vote on the shopping centre’s Facebook page, a photo taken by Sadie Cook of Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge, the oldest surviving iron bridge in the world, was chosen as the winner. Whether it’s a photo of the stunning Merthyr countryside, a hidden…

Stephen Stevens, who runs Sosban & The Old Butchers on Anglesey and claimed the island’s first Michelin star, is to cook up a treat for visitors to Mold Food & Drink Festival. [aoa id=”1″] His Menai Bridge restaurant is so popular it takes bookings a year in advance. But festival-goers will only have to wait until September to see what makes Stephen’s dishes so special. The chef, who specialises in cooking with local produce sourced daily, joins Celebrity Masterchef winner chef and author Lisa Faulkner on the Sunday. [/aoa] Saturday’s line-up will include Graham Tinsley OBE, Rob Dowell-Brown, who is…

Cardiff-based law firm Geldards has become the first firm in Wales to deliver an innovative programme designed to enhance students’ understanding of the law and to encourage interest in careers in the legal profession. Working with year 9 students from Cardiff West Community High School, lawyers from the firm delivered six sessions during the summer term that covered a range of topics including law and social media, family law, youth justice and applying the law. In the last session students considered legal scenarios and prepared and presented arguments for the claimants and defendants, with Geldards partners acting as judges for…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co is pleased to bring to the market Space Boutique B&B, a five-star bed & breakfast and restaurant located in Llandudno on the scenic North Wales coast. Set in a three-storey Victorian villa, the high quality hotel offers 11 luxury, en suite guest bedrooms, plus a restaurant, lounge and private dining area for up to a combined 30 covers. Having been meticulously restored by its current owners over the past 11 years, the property is extremely well-maintained and retains some of its original features. Additionally, the site benefits from extensive outdoor space, which is…

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…