Author: Rhys Gregory

Kidwelly-based pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition is on a mission to improve the health and wellbeing of rescue pets across the UK. [aoa id=”1″] The family-run business already donates its specialist line of natural pet food to over 40 rescue centres across the UK, including Greenacres Animal Rescue Centre in Pembrokeshire. Now, Burns is going the extra mile by piloting an obedience training project at Greenacres, designed to help the rescue centre’s long-term dog residents learn basic skills to give them a better chance of being re-homed. The five-week training course is currently in progress and teaches basic skills…

Wales will be taking on Scotland in the first Under Armour Series match at the Principality Stadium this Saturday. T[aoa id=”1″] he game will kick off at 2.45pm, so the gates of the stadium will open at 11.45am, with a full city centre road closure between 11.15am and 5.45pm Enhanced security measures will be in place at Principality Stadium so all those that are coming to Cardiff to watch the game are strongly advised to leave plenty of time to get into the city and into the stadium. Rugby fans are strongly advised to leave large bags at home and…

TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru), the trade association for the TV production sector in Wales, has reacted to the news that Channel 4 will not be basing one of its new out-of-London hubs in Cardiff. Gareth Williams, Chair of TAC and CEO of Rondo Media, said: “We’re disappointed that Channel 4 has decided not to establish a hub in Wales. However, now that the broadcaster has seen the range and quality of the production sector throughout Wales, we hope to see increased opportunities for Welsh companies to supply Channel 4’s services with successful and engaging content. We look forward to discussing…

Ahead of World Vegan Day on 1st November, the Red Dragon Centre is gearing up to celebrate with plenty on offer for committed vegans and those who want to give it a try.

New research from Lloyds Bank has shown the number of first time buyers in Wales has reached its highest level since 2004. [aoa id=”1″] Data from the report found that there were an estimated 7,791 first-time buyers in Wales in the first half of 2018 compared with 7,600 in the same period last year – an increase of 3%. The average price for a typical first home in Wales has also grown by 9% to £140,000 with the average first-time buyer aged 30 years old. To provide support for the growing number of first-time buyers aiming to get on the…

Cardiff Met has joined forces with Simply Do Ideas to launch a Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarships (KESS 2) funded research project. The pan-Wales higher level skills initiative has been introduced to explore entrepreneurial learning and innovation.

A doctor is back home in Swansea after spending the last year as the go-to medic for helping sick children in the Kono district of Sierra Leone. [aoa id=”1″] Michael Bryant, from Singleton Hospital’s acute GP unit, and his wife Bethany have successfully established a dedicated children’s ward in the medically deprived African country. They have introduced oxygen and transfusion systems to the ward, which has helped to save lives. And as the only GP in the district, Michael has mentored local health staff, successfully establishing a strong team prepared to treat patients and manage the systems as well as…

The Castell Mynach Inn, part of the Vintage Inns collection, recently reopened its doors following a major refurbishment, bringing a beautiful new look to this Pontyclun local. The pub, located on Llantrisant Rd, oozes rural charm and rustic character with the picturesque surroundings providing the perfect backdrop for savouring its new menu, which it hopes will excite guests and encourage them to while away many hours in their cosy surroundings. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Visitors to The Castell Mynach Inn can enjoy the pub throughout the year, whether they’re relaxing in front of their roaring fires in winter or making the most…

UK online shoppers spend on average almost £300 (£292) purchasing goods online at Christmas, according to research commissioned by Royal Mail. [aoa id=”1″] Almost a third of online shoppers (30 per cent) start making their Christmas purchases during or before October. However, the majority of online shopping for Christmas takes place between 15th November and 13th December. The research also revealed that men spend on average £304 online shopping at Christmas, compared to women who spend £271 each. Two in five online shoppers spent more in 2017 than 2016. [/aoa] Online shoppers’ most popular purchases are clothes (54 per cent),…

THE secret world of the British male has been laid bare as men across the country admit hiding beauty products, debt and text messages from their other halves. [aoa id=”1″] Men have owned up to keeping a secret stash of face masks and tanning products – and have even hidden nose and ear trimmers from their partners. And blokes are just as tight-lipped when it comes to hiding emails or text messages, sneaking a crafty cigarette and being honest about their monthly outgoings. More than double the number of men (31%) as women (13%) in Wales claim to have…