Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff-based video production agency Rockadove has grown its video and motion graphics service further with three experienced video content producers joining the company as it continues to bring its ethos of creativity to clients. [aoa id=”1″] As an experienced video editor and motion graphics artist, Carrie-Anne brings her knowledge of commercial and promotional content, as well as programme editing to Rockadove’s growing service offer. She will focus on providing clients with animated and mixed-media content. Matt Smith comes from the world of sport, having worked as a video journalist and assistant producer for four years, with time spent working with…

An enterprising young mum who spent her own childhood ‘tearing around hills and playing fields and only going home when hungry’ is on a mission to get children away from their small screens and out into the countryside. Elizabeth Caddy, from Trelewis, Merthyr, has set up her children’s clothing brand, Pirates and Paperdolls, in a bid to encourage children to embrace an outdoorsy lifestyle because, as she says, ‘mud washes off.’ Elizabeth, aged 33, says: “I was lucky to have a childhood which involved being outdoors a lot. I grew up in the Malvern Hills with a massive playing field…

A FUTURISTIC Formula 3D Circuit Race planned for Carmarthenshire this summer has been officially launched. Teams of children from eight county primary schools will take part in the 3D printed remote control car race, which is earmarked for Carmarthen Park’s velodrome in July. At a launch event in Canolfan S4C Yr Egin in Carmarthen, Swansea University donated 3D printers to each participating school. Children will now start work on 3D printing and assembling their remote control cars, having already secured sponsorship from regional car dealerships. Team Mazda will be represented by Ysgol Gynradd Nantgaredig, Team Kia by Ysgol y Dderwen,…

Aiysha Hancock chats and plays with her young daughter just like any other mum. But when toddler Aurora flashes her a grin, she cannot smile back. The 20-year-old’s face is partially paralysed as the result of a rare condition brought on by a simple cold. The condition also temporarily robbed her of the ability to breathe and move, leaving her in intensive care. Aiysha’s determination and the skill of hospital staff saw her overcome those threats to her life. Yet despite this huge progress, her smile remains absent. It’s all the more distressing for Aiysha as it’s the second time…

A rundown former railway building on the walkway at  Meliden, Prestatyn, is undergoing a revamp, transforming it into a community hub with a café, heritage displays, bike hire facility, and business units.  [aoa id=”1″] And artists, photographers, craft makers, and food producers are being offered the chance to showcase their wares once the building – to be called Y Shed – opens. Inside Y Shed will be space for talented artists, producers and craftspeople to display and sell their products with project leaders, charitable housing association  Grŵp Cynefin and  Meliden  Residents Action Group, particularly keen to support local and upcoming contemporary talent. [/aoa] Mair Edwards, Grŵp Cynefin’s Community Initiatives Manager, said: “Y…

A bespoke catering company based in Cardiff is celebrating a successful first year in business. Set up 14 months ago by Zimbabwe-born Laura Graham, The Tidy Kitchen Co creates hand-made meals for corporate events, special occasions and private clients across the UK using mainly local, seasonal ingredients. To keep up with the growing demand for the company’s services, 31 year-old Laura recently launched an online ordering system to help clients find hassle-free, varied catering options quickly and easily. Clients already using the new ordering system range from local businesses in need of catering for events and meetings, to individuals who want convenience, quality…

A transport boss is flying the flag of Europe’s leading trailer firm on one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands. [aoa id=”1″] Business has been booming for Bruce Salt since he shipped his first Ifor Williams TT105 tipper trailer  to Saint Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean in 2008 after launching a transport business. His growing collection of sturdy Ifor Williams’ trailers, which include two TT105s and a TT3017, have seen demand for his services soar on the remote island – which is virtually impassable in some areas – and there are not many jobs he has not…

A police boss has unveiled plans for a 38p-a-week increase in the cost of policing in North Wales – less than the price of a packet of chewing gum. [aoa id=”1″] North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones says the 7.74 per cent rise is needed to recruit 34 extra officers and six more staff to focus on tackling emerging threats like serious and organised crime, child sexual exploitation, cyber-crime, modern day slavery, domestic abuse and drugs gangs who prey on children and young adults. Mr Jones is seeking the backing of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel…

Meet Scamp, the elite tobacco sniffer dog who is so successful that his owner claims smugglers have put a price on his head. During his five-year career, the springer spaniel has sniffed out £6 million worth of illegal tobacco, thanks to his powerful sense of smell and natural hunting instincts. Owner Stuart Phillips who runs B.W.Y Canine in Pembrokeshire, says Scamp’s success rate at sniffing out illegal tobacco hauls means he poses a big threat to the criminals who smuggle in and sell the goods. “We had to stop working in one part of the country last year, because there…

Ice will form on some surfaces overnight into Tuesday morning across much of the UK. A band of rain and hill snow will move southeastwards across the UK during Monday evening and overnight. A brief spell of wet snow is possible on high ground of southern Scotland, northern England and north Wales, with some small accumulations possible. Behind this surface temperatures will rapidly fall away with some ice forming on some surfaces. Once the rain has cleared, some hail, sleet and snow showers will follow from the northwest, with 1-3 cm above 200 metres and some small accumulations expected at…