Author: Rhys Gregory

New research to ensure more Welsh livestock farmers could benefit from longer lasting, disease resistant red clovers is being undertaken at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS). The three-year Welsh Government (WG) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded project is looking at ways to improve protein production and utilisation on farms in Wales through improved forage crops. Professor Leif Skot, head of forage plant breeding at IBERS, is leading the project, whose partners are WG, ERDF, Germinal Holdings, HCC and Farming Connect. As part of the project, Professor Skot and his team are looking at…

The family of Craig Roberts, who died following a fatal road traffic collision on Water Street, Pontarddulais shortly after 4.30pm on Thursday 3rd January, pay tribute to his life. Craig Roberts, 35, was a family man who would do anything for anyone. Well known within the community for his devotion to his family and friends. Craig enjoyed nothing more than going for long walks or watching the latest boxing match. A devoted father to Kai, family was a big part of Craig’s life. Craig was a loving; partner to Ellisa; son to Julie and Gareth; step-son to Allan; brother to…

Portable projectors have been growing in popularity in recent years and the ViewSonic M1 projector is no exception. Like with all technology, the cost of buying a projector has fallen considerably, making this pretty cool technology far more affordable and accessible to the everyday user. Once confined to business users or first adopters, anyone can purchase a projector and have one in their own home. Introducing the rise of portable projectors – the ViewSonic M1. These light weight portable projectors are usually much smaller than their big brothers; they usually have a built-in battery, their bulb life is much shorter,…

Tony Jones, 27, and 45-year-old Peter Roberts, both of Briton Ferry, pleaded guilty to fraud last year, and were sentenced at Swansea Crown Court today (Friday, January 4). Jones was jailed for nine months and Roberts for 12 months. Police were first alerted to a possible fraud by the bank branch where the victim, a 67-year-old from Penllergaer – who died before Jones and Roberts pleaded guilty – had gone to withdraw cash in order to pay what had been demanded of him. The duo had demanded thousands of pounds as payment for work such as cleaning gutters and turfing…

A gym has recently opened at University Hospital Llandough to help those having treatment for breast cancer feel fitter, stronger and improve their confidence. On December 4, Cardiff and Vale Health Board Chief Executive Len Richards, and Chair, Maria Battle visited the McCarthy Suite at the Breast Centre in University Hospital Llandough to meet Victoria Collins, Senior Physiotherapist, Mr Sumit Goyal, Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon and some breast cancer patients using the facility. The McCarthy Suite is a gym facility which was equipped with funds raised for the Breast Centre Appeal by Irene Hicks BCAv in memory of her three sons.…

Educ8 Group has acquired ISA Training Ltd for an undisclosed sum which sees the leading training and apprenticeship provider continue on its ambitious growth plans across Wales and England. [aoa id=”1″] Founded in 2003 by Chairman Colin Tucker, the business is headquartered in Ystrad Mynach and takes over Bridgend-based ISA Training with immediate effect. In the last financial year, Educ8 had a turnover of £7m and employed 125 staff across England and Wales. Established in 1998, ISA Training employs 60 members of staff and has a direct contract with Welsh Government for the provision of training services worth nearly £2m.…

The top 50 list, which was announced at a ceremony at the Institute of Directors, London, was vigorously scrutinised with over 200 questions being posed to the applicants during a three-month process. [aoa id=”1″] Mike Parfitt, Managing Director at Team Metalogic, said: “In over 15 years of running the business this certainly ranks as one of our greatest achievements. To be considered as a top 50 firm across the whole of the UK is incredibly satisfying, especially as we’re flying the flag for Wales.” Mr Parfitt attended the ceremony along with Business Development Manager, Paul Thomas, in London to receive…

A bride-to-be whose anxiety nearly derailed her job as a newly qualified vet has asked her wedding guests to donate to the pioneering social enterprise that helped get her career back on track. Chrissie Diesel from Ruthin turned to Rhyl-based Rhyl City Strategy (RCS Wales) for help when she found she was struggling to adjust to the demands of life as a vet after graduating from Liverpool University. Concerned her dream job was under pressure, Chrissie received counselling through RCS’s innovative In Work Support programme, designed to help people who are on or at risk of going on sick leave, to remain in work. The twenty five-year-old,…

South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for people to come forward with information or footage following a fatal collision in Ogmore Vale. David Blinman, 88, died at the scene after he was in collision with a lorry at the junction of Blandy Terrace and Railway Terrace at approximately 1.15pm on Friday, December 28th. Paying tribute to him, his family said: “For more than sixty five years he lived and loved his Ogmore Vale, where his two children Jeffrey and Catherine were born and resided. “Grandfather to four grandchildren and four great grandchildren who loved him to dearly. “In his…

Chilly Cow Ice Cream Ltd is set to increase production after Denbighshire County Council planners gave the growing company the nod to build a new production plant. The news came at the end of a successful year for Chilly Cow which is owned and run by husband-and-wife team David and Anna Taylor. With tens of thousands of ice cream pots made and delivered every year the expansion will enable the firm, which currently employs a team of three, to increase production and take on more staff. Anna, the driving force behind Chilly Cow’s day-to-day activities, said: “2018 was our best…