Author: Rhys Gregory

A body found in Cardiff woodland has been formally identified as that of Mohamed Megherbi. The body of Mr Megherbi, who was last seen on Tuesday, October 9 in Roath, was found by specialist search officers near Pentwyn Leisure Centre on Friday, November 30. Next of kin have been traced in Algeria and informed of his death. Kane Burns, 26, from Llanedeyrn, is charged with murder and is remanded in custody for a further hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on February 12. Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Morgan, of the South Wales Police Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Mr Mergherbi’s mother…

One of Wales’ leading technology companies has posted record profits and revenues after a strong performance during its past financial year. [aoa id=”1″] After a solid year where Circle IT has built on its legacy business in south wales, the company has captured many new customers across the UK and cemented its position as a key supplier to the education sector. The Cardiff Gate headquartered company has seen its financial year end in its strongest position to date – with turnover, for the first time, reaching £15 million and recurring revenue growth standing at over £3.2 million. The figure represents…

COLEG CAMBRIA is set to take more representatives to the prestigious Worldskills competition in China than any other organisation in the UK. [aoa id=”1″] Wales has the most learners and apprentices on the international shortlist for the event, an impressive 10 out of the 47 set to travel to Shanghai in 2021. And five of that cohort are from Coleg Cambria’s sites in Deeside and Bersham Road, Wrexham. The news comes after the college won nine medals, was highly commended in two categories and achieved 25 points at the Worldskills UK LIVE contest in Birmingham last month, finishing fourth in…

Every year, Pugh’s Garden Village is famed for its Santa and Christmas event. [aoa id=”1″] When tickets first went on sale earlier this year, the garden centre hit the headlines when its Santa’s grotto sold out in record time. In fact, ever since I can remember, each year there has been a growing interest (no pun intended) in its annual Christmas event. Despite only living a short distance away from Pugh’s in Radyr, we have never been there at Christmas, not unless we’re buying decorations or fancy a browse. This year, we decided to change that. We went along to see…

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Stephanie Lewis knew her baby boy would need heart surgery before he was even born. At her 20 week scan the mother of two from Cardiff found out that her unborn child had an abnormality in his heart, but she didn’t find out what it was until she was referred to a foetal cardiologist who confirmed that it was pulmonary atresia. Pulmonary atresia is a form of congenital heart disease in which the pulmonary valve does not form properly. The pulmonary valve is an opening on the right side of the heart that regulates blood flow from the right ventricle (right side pumping chamber)…

The next generations of world-renowned 4K cameras and equipment are set to be manufactured at Wales’s leading facility Sony UK Technology Centre. [aoa id=”1″] The innovative new higher specification HDC3170 and HDC3500 broadcast camera models are now being manufactured and shipped from the Pencoed-based site. Both new cameras, which will be utilised in some of the world’s leading sporting, news, and entertainment events, will support premium HDR picture quality, utilise a higher frame rate than previous models, and are backwards compatible with old camera control unit models. Alongside these, Sony UK TEC’s expert production team is also set to manufacture the new…

Firefighters from Merthyr Fire Station spent an afternoon visiting St Tydfil’s Court, Caedraw – cooking and serving Christmas dinner with all the trimmings for 22 residents. Residents were also delighted to be treated to a special performance by the Tenovus choir. Watch Manager Steve Owen said: “This was a lovely opportunity for the crew to give back to the community, bring a bit of festive cheer to the residents and help raise awareness of fire safety within the home. “We were really welcomed into their homes and it was great to see the difference a simple act can make to…

Home is where the heart is for health board staff who have again responded magnificently to an annual appeal to bring some festive cheer to Swansea’s homeless community. The fifth annual ABMU Winter Homeless Appeal has been another resounding success, with organisers inundated with donations. For the past five years it has been run by mental health nurse Pat Dwan and homeless nurse Janet Keauffling. In association with homeless charity The Wallich, the appeal helps rough sleepers in the Swansea area. Donations also support people who are vulnerably housed. These are former rough sleepers or homeless people who now have…

Eight young people from Merthyr Tydfil have been treated to a special festive gift from M&S as the countdown to Christmas begins. [aoa id=”1″]M&S Merthyr Tydfil treated the Willows Youth Centre Troedyrhiw to a hamper bursting with M&S’s Christmas products, including hats, scarves and gloves – perfect for wrapping up in the chilly weather – and toys for the Willows Youth Centre Troedyrhiw to enjoy. The hamper also featured festive food favourites and some special picks from colleagues at M&S Merthyr Tydfil, including M&S Collection knitted gloves, hats and scarfs, along with a range of board games and chocolates such…