Author: Rhys Gregory

Police investigating an assault which has left a pensioner in a critical condition in hospital are appealing for help to identify a potential suspect. The 72-year-old victim remains at the University of Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, after she was found with serious head injuries at her home on Garnswllt Road, Pontarddulais, at around 8.15am on Wednesday, January 9th. Detectives are keen to trace a purse they believe is missing as a result of the attack, and to identify a person seen acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident. Detective Inspector Matthew Davies said: “The victim…

It is part of the FAW Trust’s We Wear the Same Shirt programme – which has recently been handed a funding boost of 50,000 euros by the UEFA Hat-Trick Assistance Programme and is designed to improve the mental health of people living in Wales. Bradley Woolridge, Captain of the Men’s Cardiff Met football team said:  “We want to use the power of football with adults who might be struggling with issues such as confidence, low self-esteem and loneliness. A healthy body can help encourage a healthy mind and being part of a team can provide a huge sense of belonging…

Staff from one of Wales’ leading training providers will be putting in the hard yards to raise money for Cancer Research in 2019. The company, which has offices in Welshpool, Llanelli, Builth Wells, Holyhead and Colwyn Bay, has set itself a challenge of running, walking and cycling 1,000 miles, visiting all 22 counties of Wales, during the year. Staff are hoping that apprentices and employers, which the company works with, will join in the fundraising challenge for Cancer Research. Cambrian Training is aiming to raise sponsorship of £1 per mile for the challenge, which will contribute towards the company’s £1,500…

The Mushroom Garden – Snowdonia, has already tasted success in producing fresh and dried Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms for customers including restaurants, hotels and the National Trust. However, as the family-run business has blossomed, so has the need for more growing space. As a result of the formation of a new partnership, the business is set to increase its capacity five-fold, with the weekly production of Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms estimated to rise from 200kg to around 1 tonne per week. [aoa id=”1″] Thirteen years ago, interest in fungi and foraging led Cynan and June Jones to try their…

One of Cardiff’s leading creative agencies has launched a new partnership with a mental health charity in Wales. Orchard Media and Events will be working with the Mental Health Foundation for the next two years on a range of training materials and campaigns to help raise awareness of their important prevention work and the support that’s available for people to access. The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) works to improve mental health services and promotes mental wellbeing for everyone in Wales. Focusing on preventative measures, MHF works with the public sector, third sector, businesses, schools and communities across Wales. Jenny Burns,…

The Slate Caverns in Snowdonia, North Wales, continues to add to its growing portfolio of adventure experiences with the launch of a unique slate mountain hotel. The 24-bedroom ‘Slate Mountain Lodge’ will serve guests visiting the Slate Caverns heritage and adventure hub in North Wales, home to some of the UK’s most popular adventure experiences, including the Slate Mountain Adventure and Llechwedd Deep Mine tours, Zip World Titan & Caverns, Bounce Below and the Antur Stiniog downhill mountain bike trails. Over a quarter of a million people visit the site every year. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] The restored 19th century mountain lodge…

Wales’ largest building society will fundraise for young person’s cancer charity Teenage Cancer Trust Cymru, and dementia support and research charity Alzheimer’s Society Cymru until the end of 2021. Teenage Cancer Trust Cymru provides life-changing care and cancer support to young people in Wales and across the UK. Latest figures show that seven young people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK each day. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity caring for people affected by any form of dementia across Wales, England and Northern Ireland. Colleagues at Principality’s 53 branches and 17 agencies will take on a range…

Local girl, Alice Walters, 22, from Newcastle Emlyn has secured a place in the final of Miss Wales 2019.  She is one of 40 chosen from over 1,000 entrants from across Wales  Alice, who works as an Administrative Officer at Antur Teifi, is a keen fundraiser for the charity Bobath Wales – a cause close to her heart – and along with her family, has raised over £40,000 for the charity. Her knitting skills are also benefiting people with restricted mobility.  Every month, she donates 5 hand-knitted chunky blankets to wheelchair users to keep them warm and fashionable! As part…

Therapists and other businesses are being invited to apply for a share of £6.2m funding to help combat work sickness absence across Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd. Pioneering social enterprise Rhyl City Strategy (RCS Wales) is inviting providers of physical and psychological therapies, and legal and financial support, to help deliver their flagship In Work Support Service. It comes after Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport Ken Skates announced £6.2m EU and Welsh Government funding package to continue the In Work Support service for another four years. The In Work Support service provides free and confidential support to people experiencing…

Farmers and those working in the agricultural industry need to ensure that farm safety remains on their priority list for the coming year and that they comply with the relevant health and safety regulations, the Farmers’ Union of Wales warns.   The warning follows a reminder from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that a programme of inspections will review health and safety standards on farms across the country, and that the inspections will soon begin.   According to the HSE, the inspections will ensure those responsible for protecting themselves and workers are doing the right things to comply with…