Author: Rhys Gregory

Green Elevators Services Ltd., a leading lift service and maintenance company, has relocated to a larger office space to accommodate its rapid growth, following a series of successful contract wins supported by Business Wales. With over a decade of experience in lift and elevator services, Green Elevators has built a strong reputation, largely driven by customer referrals across the UK. The company’s expansion became essential after a surge in business since 2022, following Sales and Marketing Director Richard Hughes’ engagement with Business Wales to refine the company’s tendering process. By leveraging expert guidance from Business Wales, Green Elevators has tripled…

Wales is today (Monday, March 17) marking a decade since a groundbreaking law was passed to protect people who haven’t yet been born. Cymru is the only country in the world with a Well-being of Future Generations Act, which was passed on the floor of the Senedd on March 17, 2015. The nation’s commitment to the well-being of future generations takes inspiration from indigenous wisdom and the Seventh Generation Principle and since the Act was passed, several other countries across the world are acting in the interests of the not-yet-born. The approach calls for a new mindset and mandates Welsh Government…

Low-cost Barcelona based airline, Vueling, has put more flights on sale between Cardiff Airport and Málaga, Spain. From 24 June 2025, the number of departure flights from Cardiff to Málaga will increase to 4 weekly, flying every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. This increases further to 5 weekly departure flights from 16 September – 25 October 2025, flying every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit Costa del Sol and discover beautiful landscapes, fabulous beaches, delicious food, rich cultural heritage, amazing coastal areas, and charming white hinterland villages. Málaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol and one of…

Goldie Lookin’ Chain rapper Graham Taylor and novelist and broadcaster Gary Raymond are using a start-up loan from the Development Bank of Wales to share their love of vinyl records in Monmouth with the opening of Grinning Soul Records. As Monmouth’s only vinyl record shop, Grinning Soul Records can be found at White Swan Court on Priory Street. The micro loan from the Development Bank has been used to part-fund the kit out of the new shop and purchase stock. Having been close friends since their school days in Newport, Graham Taylor of Welsh rap group, Goldie Lookin’ Chain and…

The HR in Wales Awards has honoured the top HR and people development talent in Wales at its first ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff. Launched by Lesley Richards, independent HR consultant and former head of the CIPD in Wales, with support from industry experts, Louise Price (Hugh James), Mera Mann (Human Resourcing), and Paul Harris (Skylite Associates), the HR in Wales Awards celebrate the achievements of HR and people development professionals from across Wales. Nine organisations, and five individuals were recognised for their remarkable contributions to the people profession, highlighting the crucial role that HR plays in…

A sixth person has been charged in connection with the murder of Joanne Penney in Talbot Green. The 40-year-old died on Sunday March 9 after being shot in Llys Illtyd. Jordan Mills-Smith, 32, from Pentwyn, Cardiff, has been charged with murder. The 32-year-old was arrested on Friday evening (March 14) in the Suffolk area. He is due to appear at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, March 17). Joanne’s family has been updated, and they continue to be supported by family liaison officers. Detective Chief Superintendent Ceri Hughes said: “Our team of detectives and specialist staff are continuing to piece together…

A man caught in possession of hundreds of thousands of indecent images has been jailed. In June 2023, North Wales Police were alerted to an indecent image that had been uploaded to a social media platform. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of 68 year old Paul Roberts, from the Bontnewydd area of Caernarfon. When Roberts’ digital devices were analysed, they revealed he had stored almost four hundred thousand indecent and extreme pornographic images, many including the sexual abuse of children. Roberts was charged with several offences including making indecent photographs / pseudo-photographs of a child, and, in a first…

Thanks to £200,000 financial support by the Welsh Government, Urdd Gobaith Cymru is pleased to confirm that free entry will be offered to lower income families to Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025, which will be held in Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot. Cllr. Cen Phillips, Neath Port Talbot Councils Cabinet Member for Nature, Tourism and Wellbeing said: “I think it’s really important that lower-income families will be offered free entry to Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025. This initiative ensures that everyone has the opportunity to experience this fantastic event and celebration of our rich cultural heritage. The fact that Eisteddfod yr Urdd…

Planning permission has been granted for the Council to build a brand new 3-19 school for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) – a key milestone towards the delivery of this modern and exciting development in 2026. Last year, Cabinet agreed to establish the County Borough’s fifth ALN school in an investment that responds to increasing learner numbers and the growing complexity of pupils’ needs. All the options to expand the four existing ALN schools have been explored, and it was concluded that the only feasible alternative to provide extra capacity is by building a new school. Its location was…

A rise in the number of visitors to the city centre was reported in both January and February, maintaining the trend seen last year. This was against a background of decreasing footfall nationally, both in Wales and the UK. Newport has some fantastic small traders encompassing retail, hospitality and leisure and they make up more than two thirds of the city centre outlets. More events are also being held which draw in visitors who can discover for themselves the diverse offer including great food places, lively music places and bespoke retailers. Councillor James Clarke, Newport City Council’s cabinet member for…