Author: Rhys Gregory

Alton Towers Resort has today shared a heart-pounding first-look at its newest attraction: Toxicator, as it reveals the date when thrillseekers can experience its intense spins for the first time. The newly-released footage gives a pulse-quickening hint at the intense spin patterns and centrifugal forces riders will face. The sneak peek shows never before seen views, giving guests a taste of the dizzying experience which awaits them. Those brave enough to submit to the spin can do so from Saturday 15th March when the record-breaking ride officially opens. Guests can even experience the ride for the first time in the…

This Easter, Cadbury is set to make celebrations even sweeter with a host of exciting new products alongside the return of fan-favourite treats. Whether you’re planning an Easter egg hunt with friends, colleagues, or family, searching for the perfect gift, or simply indulging yourself, Cadbury’s latest range has something special for everyone to enjoy. New Launches: A Fresh Take on Easter Treats Cadbury is unveiling a range of new products designed to elevate Easter celebrations: Cadbury Easter Favourites Pouch – RRP £7.45* (Nationwide Availability) Packed with Cadbury Mini Eggs, Cadbury Creme Eggs, and Mini Cadbury Dairy Milk Eggs, this delightful…

CBI Wales has called for businesses to be allowed to co-design Wales’ devolved apprenticeships programme to ensure employees have the skills to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities. ‘The business of apprenticeships,’ a CBI Wales briefing paper, recommends refreshing the apprenticeship system in Wales, making it more efficient, to improve skills for green growth industries, AI, advanced manufacturing and other emerging sectors. It outlines opportunities to expand Wales’ apprenticeship system into more targeted Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and higher education level apprenticeships to tackle skills shortages in data analysis and AI. The Welsh Government is right to promote the…

THE head chef of an acclaimed five-star hotel and restaurant is to appear in one of TV’s most prestigious culinary competitions. Daniel Ap Geraint of The Gunroom Restaurant at Plas Dinas Country House will represent Wales on the 20th series of Great British Menu. This year’s theme is ‘Great Britons’ and the show itself is renowned for having made household names of some of the nation’s top chefs over the last two decades, including Marcus Wareing, Tom Kerridge, and Simon Rogan. Daniel, from Prestatyn, has been a mainstay at the picturesque, 17th century Bontnewydd venue, near Caernarfon, since 2018, and…

Dragon cheese will be available in Aldi stores throughout Wales this March in time to celebrate St David’s Day. Wales’s largest dairy co-operative, South Caernarfon Creameries, has recently secured distribution of Dragon to all major supermarkets in Wales with their newest partnership with Aldi. With over 70 Aldi stores located across Wales and the borders, securing a deal with the renowned multinational supermarket chain further solidifies Dragon’s position within the retail sector. Nick Beadman, Head of Commercial at SCC said, “We are incredibly proud to introduce Dragon to a wider audience through our partnership with Aldi. This expansion into all…

Award-winning law firm JCP Solicitors has welcomed two legal experts into teams that deal with serious injuries, appointing Carlos Land as a Director and Jessica Thomas as an Associate Solicitor. The new hires strengthen the firm’s offering with Carlos Land taking on a Director role in the Catastrophic Injury team and Jessica Thomas joining the Court of Protection team. Both will support those who have suffered as a result of birth or brain injury. Carlos joins the Catastrophic Injury team from Hugh James Solicitors, where he was solely responsible for the management of a caseload of clients who have experienced…

A NEW ADVENTURE playground with a zip wire and spectacular play tower has been officially opened at Aberavon Beach. The “destination” playground has been created partly out of recycled ocean waste and features an 8.9-metre high play tower known as the ‘Ocean Giant’ along with climbing walls and a thrilling tube slide. It also boasts a zip wire, swings, an overhead ladder, a carousel and other play equipment. The development is part of Neath Port Talbot Council’s £4.25m ‘green up and clean up’ fund aimed at enhancing local communities and improving public spaces. On Thursday, February 13th, the Leader of…

A 26-year-old man has been jailed for his role in a violent large-scale disorder in Wrexham that seriously injured a woman. Reef Byfield, of Pen y Wern, Rhosllanerchrugog, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentence yesterday (Thursday, February 20th), having admitted a charge of wounding by inflicting grievous bodily harm. He was handed a 16-month prison sentence. The disorder took place in the Wern Las area of Rhosllanerchrugog on September 21st, 2023, and involved up to 50 people in the street. During the incident, Byfield took hold of a bicycle wheel and threw it across the street, striking the victim…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced that the redevelopment of the old public conveniences on Nell’s Point is set to begin imminently. In partnership with developers Next Colour – the company behind the Oyster Wharf scheme in the Mumbles – the project would see the 100-year-old Victorian building transformed into four commercial units.A number of high-profile names have expressed an interest in opening outlets at the site, which includes a 4000 square foot restaurant and a basement café and/or commercial unit. The restaurant has already been assigned to the coffee-bar chain Loungers, who have branches throughout South Wales and…

On February 19th, 603 jobseekers attended Working Denbighshire’s Jobs Fair at the 1891 Bar & Restaurant in Rhyl, connecting residents with over 50 employers from sectors like hospitality, manufacturing, and health and social care. The event provided a platform for local residents to explore job opportunities, career pathways, and training options, with employers in attendance including Seren Gobaith, GLLM, Gamlins Law, G&H Phoenix, TG Williams Builders Ltd, and 2 Sisters Food Group. A quiet hour was held from 10am to 11am for those who prefer a calmer environment, and a pre-event Job Club offered jobseekers advice on CVs and cover…