Author: Rhys Gregory

Stuart Price, Quantum Advisory, comments on recent speculation suggesting the hugely anticipated pensions dashboard may be scrapped.

Cancer Research Wales has pledged an extra £1.75m for a number of relevant and innovative cancer research projects.

Dr Joanna Longstaffe welcomes the news that Wales will now vaccinate adolescent boys against the human papilloma virus.

Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has given his support to a new charity cookbook charting the personal journeys of cancer patients and their families through their love of food.      Written by cancer patients and with contributions from some of Wales’ finest chefs, the book, produced by Velindre NHS Trust will go on sale to the public on 5 July to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service. Commenting Michael Sheen said: “I heard about the cookbook from my friend Rhod Gilbert and wanted to do something to help, albeit in a small way. Cancer is one of the…

A visitor centre has been opened to offer better views of a colony of rare birds. Seasonal viewing structures and a visitor centre have been built at the UK’s largest little tern colony on Gronant beach, which is managed by Denbighshire County Council. The structures are put up when the terns are nesting, offering the public closer views of the birds without disturbing them. The visitor centre offers shelter in bad weather along with reference material, images beamed live from nests and a space to learn more about the project. Cllr Tony Thomas, Denbighshire’s lead member for Housing, Regulation and…

COLEG CAMBRIA is ploughing a furrow as one of the UK’s number one centres for agriculture after joining forces with a global leader in farm machinery. The north east Wales institution has teamed up with AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, to train the next generation of farm and machine workers. Apprentices joining AGCO in the UK will be placed on the Technical Advanced Extended Diploma in Agriculture at Coleg Llysfasi – part of Cambria – and trained to use the company’s top-of-the-range farm equipment brands including Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra. The course is designed to…

We might be experiencing a sweltering summer but an exciting new project called Warm & Safe Homes is all set to get Rhondda Cynon Taf residents ready for the colder months.  The project, managed by Community Interest Company Warm Wales in partnership with RCT Council and Wales & West Utilities, has already saved householders in Cardiff more than £200,000 and is looking to achieve the same great results for people in RCT. Warm & Safe Homes is a street-level project delivered by a team of Community Energy Champions, they will be visiting households in the county to offer a range…

Cyclists are being encouraged to get in the saddle and explore the magical Lon Las Cymru national cycle route in Mid Wales on an electric bike. The bike’s electric battery provides a gentle boost to cyclists when they most need it, ensuring that there are no more mad dashes to catch up with stronger cycling partners. Most importantly, it brings a smile to tackling the Welsh hills! The route takes in idyllic country lanes before crossing the River Lugg into Wales and stopping in Presteigne, home to the unique Judge’s Lodging Museum and many arts events, including a classical music festival…

Work has started on a £10 million affordable housing scheme for older people in one of Cardiff’s most popular suburbs, Llanishen. The Wales & West Housing development will create a community of 82 apartments aimed at predominantly over 55s. Built in five, three-storey blocks, the apartments will be a mix of one and two bedrooms with communal balconies and social areas, where residents can meet up and make friends. They will be modern, energy efficient and easy-to-maintain. The development is the first new-build affordable housing scheme for older people that Wales & West Housing has built in the capital. The…

A fast-growing South Wales fintech company has closed a £1.25million funding round backed by Mercia Fund Managers, Development Bank of Wales and TTI Angels. W2 Global Data, which is based in Newport and has doubled in size since the beginning of the year, is now planning to recruit a further 20 staff. The latest funding round follows an initial investment by Mercia and the development bank in 2017 and brings the total amount raised by the company to over £3.0million. W2 provides identity verification services to help prevent fraud and money laundering. With access to thousands of government and commercial…