Author: Rhys Gregory

A magnificent country house in the heart of Mid Wales which is used for weddings, corporate events, school and group visits and conferences, has appointed a new general manager. David Kelly joins Broneirion, Llandinam, near Llanidloes having gained many years’ experience within the hospitality industry. Focused on driving forward customer service and building on the award-winning property’s good reputation, he has introduced Gold Standard Award Service for staff training, has rejuvenated menus and introduced new theme nights. Broneirion has again been recognised by the Welsh Wedding Awards. After winning Welsh Wedding Venue of the Year in 2018, both the team…

The Rhug Estate welcomed a group of Year Seven pupils from Ysgol y Berwyn, Bala, recently. The group of ten children and staff visited Rhug Farm as part of the Lead Creative Schools Scheme which explores new and creative approaches to teaching and learning. Ysgol y Berwyn pupils are working with lead artist, Jessica Balla, on a cross-curricular project responding to the theme of agriculture. The aim of the project is to approve attainment in numeracy. On their visit to Rhug the pupils practiced their numeracy skills by undertaking practical tasks and learnt how these skills are used day-to -day…

A new report that calls on the Welsh Government to implement changes to the country’s successful apprenticeships programme to make it world class, has been welcomed by the Minister for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates. “This report makes a great contribution to our thinking and consideration of future policy development,” he said at the launch of the thought-provoking, independent report, ‘Maximising the Value of Apprenticeships to Wales’, at the Senedd in Cardiff. “For all of us the challenge is to create a responsive apprenticeship system that has social justice at its heart.” In response to the report, the City &…

Detectives investigating an attempted robbery in Port Talbot are appealing for a good Samaritan who intervened to come forward. The victim, a woman in her 70s, was approached by an unknown man as she walked through an alleyway between the Well Pharmacy and Sweetmans on Forge Road at approximately 8.30pm on Friday, January 18th. As she made her way to her car, which was parked in the car park to the rear of the buildings, she heard a man shout. She turned and was confronted by the suspect, who grabbed her face and attempted to take her handbag, telling her…

Being named Trainer of the Year in the 2018 Vocational Qualification (VQ) Awards for Wales was one of the proudest moments in Tom Jones’ educational career. For the inspirational lecturer from Cardiff and Vale College, who has overcome a spinal injury to develop a rewarding teaching career, it was national recognition and an endorsement that he was doing a good job. Now 32-year-old Tom, who lives in Barry, is encouraging other trainers, learners and employers to enter the 2019 VQ Awards. “I wasn’t expecting to be nominated for the award let alone to win it, but it was a massive…

Detectives in Cardiff are investigating a serious assault which occurred on City Road on Thursday night (February 7th). Officers were called to an altercation involving several people near Chicken.Com at approximately 11.45pm. Armed officers were deployed to the scene alongside divisional officers, but those involved left prior to police arrival. A 17-year-old later presented at the University Hospital of Wales with stab wounds. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Arrest enquiries have been carried out across the city, and four people have so far been arrested. An 18 and 19-year-old have since been released on bail, while a…

Welsh aluminium fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium, has begun work on new student accommodation in Exeter. The project will redevelop the city’s former bus and coach station into state-of-the-art accommodation and will open in the summer of 2019. Dudley’s Aluminium is currently working on a similar project in Exeter for Global Student Accommodation. Past projects for the Welsh fabricator include the development of Cardiff’s £4million Central Square. Dudley’s secured the half a million pounds contract with Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. The aluminium fabricator will install high-quality Kawneer curtain walling and doors, the modern student accommodation facility will also receive solar shading Speaking…

According to Charlotte Hoather, 24, winning the prestigious Pendine International Voice of the Future competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod last year catapulted her career to a new level on the global stage. [aoa id=”1″] Organisers say entries are already flooding in for the prestigious competition this year which has a first prize of £5,000, along with a £2,000 cheque for the runner up. Every year the picturesque town of Llangollen in the Dee Valley welcomes around 4,000 international performers and around 50,000 visitors to the week-long festival of music and dance. Among the highlights of the week is…

South Wales Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious injury Road Traffic Collision that occurred at approximately 21:47 hours on Thursday 7th February 2019 at Clase Road, Morriston Cross, Swansea. A grey coloured Ford Focus motor vehicle was in collision with a pedestrian. The female pedestrian was conveyed to Morriston hospital with head injuries. The carriageway was closed for approximately three hours while Police carried out initial investigations and recovered the vehicle. South Wales Police would like to thank the people affected by the closure for their patience and understanding. South Wales Police would like to speak with any…

Tesco is marking its centenary by offering community projects in North Wales the chance to bag their share of a huge £100,000 funding pot. [aoa id=”1″] As part of the supermarket’s anniversary celebrations, community organisations from across North Wales are being invited to share in the funding during two special Bags of Help voting rounds. Bags of Help, run in partnership with Groundwork, sees funding awarded to thousands of local community projects every year. Throughout July and August the first of two special funding rounds will concentrate on groups delivering health and wellbeing benefits, with a particular focus on groups…