Author: Rhys Gregory

A campaign to combat hate crime in North Wales has resulted in more victims coming forward. [aoa id=”1″] North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones says it’s vital to raise awareness about the problem which causes untold misery. People are singled out for abuse because of their sexual orientation, race, body shape, age or a host of other personal characteristics. [/aoa] It’s been revealed there has been a 27 per increase in the number of reports of hate crimes in North Wales over the past 12 months. The number of cases reported to North Wales Police went up from…

Building a strong economy, promoting independence and positive living for all and creating neighbourhoods where people are proud to live and work are core Rhondda Cynon Taf Council goals. [aoa id=”1″] At the heart of this ethos is the council’s Apprenticeship Programme which offers apprentices the opportunity to learn and develop in a future-focused dynamic organisation. Now the council has been recognised for its work by being shortlisted for this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru. The company will be competing to become Macro Employer of the Year at the awards ceremony at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport on November 9. [/aoa]…

A UK-wide conference about Type 1 diabetes and technology will be hosted in Swansea on 10 November. [aoa id=”1″] The ‘Type 1 diabetes and Tech’ conference, organised by Diabetes UK Cymru, Swansea University and the Diabetes Research Unit Cymru, is an opportunity to discover more about the latest innovations and developments in Type 1 diabetes management. International experts, paediatricians and other clinicians will discuss new devices, pioneering ideas and the array of technology currently available to people living with Type 1 diabetes in the UK. [/aoa] People living with diabetes will give talks about the different types of technology they…

Farmers across Wales can breathe a sigh of relief as Environment and Rural Affairs Secretary Michael Gove, during the second reading of Agriculture Bill, said that agricultural funding will not be Barnettised, and the current settlement which allocates money to Wales on rural and agricultural criteria will be maintained. [aoa id=”1″] Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns has today also reinforced that commitment giving further hope to the farming community in Wales. Describing the announcement as a very positive step forward, FUW President Glyn Roberts said: “This is most welcome news and provides some guarantee on future funding for…

“It’s important we do what we can to protect children against infections and illnesses like flu, because as we all know, children are very good at spreading germs.” Those are the words of Meilyr Sion, author of Welsh children’s books and actor in Holby City, Pobl y Cwm and The Lion King stage show, and father to Daniel, aged 9, and Daisy, aged 6. [aoa id=”1″] Meilyr is lending his support to Beat Flu this year as he wants to do everything he can to protect his children from catching or spreading flu, and he also wants to encourage other…

Vodafone is inviting innovative Welsh businesses to apply for its new UK social innovation fund. [aoa id=”1″] Vodafone Techstarter supports start-ups and early-stage ventures developing innovative technology solutions with social purpose. It aims to uncover and develop ideas that can harness the power of technology, connectivity and innovation to improve health, education, environmental protection or social mobility. Vodafone Techstarter has been developed in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, Vodafone’s charitable arm, and Social Tech Trust, the UK’s leading dedicated supporter of socially motivated tech ventures. [/aoa] In addition to financial awards, winners will benefit from access to industry and technology…

Leading Welsh business advisory firm Greenaway Scott has launched a new Bristol office as it sets sights on expanding its award-winning offering into the South West. [aoa id=”1″] The firm, which is part of the GS Verde Group, has added a new office in the city’s Temple Quay development. The Bristol office will add to the existing regional offices in Cardiff and Swansea and its satellite presence in Oxford and London. The newly launched regional office will be headed up by Associate Director Lorna Bolton who will oversee both staff and clients. [/aoa] Miss Bolton joined Greenaway Scott in 2016…

More than 300 PR professionals gathered at Cardiff’s City Hall on Friday (12th October) for the 2018 CIPR Cymru Wales PRide Awards – the nation’s annual public relations showpiece.  [aoa id=”1″]Creative communications agency jamjar bagged a hat-trick of Gold Awards with wins in the Healthcare Campaign, Low Budget Campaign and Best Use of Digital categories. Equinox and BrandContent picked up two Gold Awards each, with the latter named Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy.Homeless charity, The Wallich, struck gold in the Not-for-Profit category for a campaign supporting homeless and vulnerable people across Wales. Judges praised the charity for its “clever use…

A former Cardiff clothes shop has been transformed into a cinema, club and events space for the duration of this year’s Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival, the capital’s annual six-day celebration of LGBT+ stories and filmmaking. [aoa id=”1″]The former H&M shop, situated upstairs in the Capitol Shopping Centre, has been vacant for some time, but the festival will bring it back to life with a series of events, including film screenings, workshops and drinks receptions. The main part of the Festival takes place in Cineworld, Mary Ann Street and anyone with an full festival pass, day pass or – from…

Students from Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s colleges have put their seafood dishes to the test at a special Seafood Week event hosted by Coleg Llandrillo, with young chef, Jack Airey, scooping first prize. Spearheaded by Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, the annual, inter-college, ‘Seafood Chef of the Year’ competition was followed by a special seafood dinner last week (10 October 2018). [aoa id=”1″]Jack Airey, a work-based student currently working at popular restaurant Dylan’s in Llandudno came first place with his starter of plaice paupiette, sun blushed tomatoes, buttered leeks, fried oyster and sauce Choron followed by a…