Author: Rhys Gregory

Kidwelly-based family pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, is inviting local dog lovers and their four-legged friends to join them at its annual Dog’s Day Out event on Sunday, September 16. Back by popular demand, the free to attend event, which is now in its 13th year, will return to Pembrey Country Park giving family, friends and their beloved pets the chance to enjoy a special day dedicated to man (and woman’s) best friend. The event will include a range of dog-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy, from doggy agility and have-a-go games, like ‘fastest recall, to canine-themed…

On Sunday September 30 a team of South Wales firefighters will realise a year-long goal when they bring the Tunnel to Towers 5k Run/Walk from New York to Wales for the very first time. Already renowned for their fundraising efforts, which has including triathlons, ultra-marathons, ladder climbs equalling Mount Everest and several world record attempts, the team based at Cardiff Central Station have raised thousands of pounds for various charities over the last few years, including The Fire Fighters Charity. Their latest Challenge, the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk, has its origins in New York and was first held in…

Thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, Mend Our Mountains: Make A Million, that is launched today, Cader Idris will hopefully be a step closer to benefiting from essential footpath development work. [aoa id=”1″]With ever increasing numbers of people deciding to spend their leisure time and annual holiday closer to home, Britain’s National Parks are victims of their own popularity. An increase in the numbers going out to enjoy the Parks means more pressure on the footpath network. The combination of our traditionally wet weather and high numbers of walkers means that by now many of our paths are badly eroded, appearing…

A Urology cancer administrator from the University Hospital of Wales, who gives up his own time to lead a running club and train his colleagues has been crowned our latest Health Hero. [aoa id=”1″] Spiro Pezaros, 38 from Risca is a Urology cancer administrator at the University Hospital of Wales, is the first point of contact when patients are referred into the service for diagnosis of possible Urology cancer. Spiro checks referrals that come in from GP surgeries to the Urology department and distributes them out to the Urology Consultants.  He prioritises any referrals that are cancer-indicated and books the…

Artificial intelligence could be used in future to identify those at risk of suicide, new research has suggested. [aoa id=”1″] A collaboration of doctors and academics including ABMU Health Board emergency medicine consultant Dr Sarah Spencer found that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to scan a patient’s health history and has the potential to highlight patients who may be at increased risk of suicide. It’s based on findings which show the majority of people who take their own lives attend services other than mental health in the final year for apparently unrelated reasons. [/aoa] More than 80% of suicide…

A former royal chef and another who worked at the iconic Sydney Opera House are joining forces to champion local produce at a food festival. [aoa id=”1″] Graham Tinsley MBE, who has tickled the taste buds of world leaders, the Queen and Prince Charles on numerous occasions, will be showcasing local talent as well as the best of Welsh foodstuffs when he returns to Llangollen Food Festival with his young protégé Harri Williams. Graham, currently executive head chef at the prestigious Carden Park in Cheshire, has recently appointed 26-year-old Harri as his new head chef, cementing a 13-year long mentorship…

Llandudno’s Arts Festival is just days away – and here’s what visitors can expect. [aoa id=”1″] From live performances to creative workshops, Llandudno will be jam-packed with art exhibitions, street performances, and creative hubs. And organisers have unveiled some more of the inspiring activities set to amaze and inspire visitors along with a guide on how to make the most of the three-day festival which gets underway on Friday (Sep 14). [/aoa] Director of Oriel MOSTYN Gallery, Alfredo Cramerotti, said: “LLAWN06 takes places right across town, with activities and experiences to make visitors laugh, smile, and think. From ‘wow’ moments to…

Children at eight Carmarthenshire schools will soon start work on manufacturing 3D printed, battery driven cars, culminating in a grand prix style race. [aoa id=”1″] Teams from each participating school will be tasked with printing, assembling, painting and testing the cars before they go head to head in an event earmarked for Carmarthen Park’s velodrome. Schools taking part include Ysgol Gynradd Nantgaredig, Ysgol y Dderwen, Ysgol Teilo Sant, Ysgol Llanybydder, Ysgol Llanllwni, Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen, Ysgol y Bedol and Ysgol Peniel. [/aoa] Each car, based on a Daniel Norée design and adopted by major manufacturers, will be managed by local…

The Council has delivered first-class education facilities fit for the 21st Century thanks to a multi-million pound investment – including brand new schools for Cwmaman, Tonyrefail, Tonypandy and Porth for the new academic year. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] Thanks to huge joint funding through #RCTinvest and Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools and Education programme, fantastic £85m facilities are being delivered across Rhondda and Tonyrefail in 2018/19 – along with a £7.2m investment in Cwmaman. Pupils will benefit from many of these new facilities when they return from their summer holiday in September 2018, including: The brand new £7.2m Cwmaman Primary School benefitting…

Award winning aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass has launched a new access control division as the company seeks to enhance its comprehensive service offering. [aoa id=”1″] A six-figure investment has been made by the company to develop the division, including the purchase of two new vehicles. Two new jobs have so far been created as a result of the launch, with an access control director, Justin John and access control engineer, Richard Thomas, being appointed. Justin John from Swansea is a fully qualified systems analyst with a business information technology (BIT) degree and vast experience in architectural ironmongery, access control…