Author: Rhys Gregory

PUPILS and teachers at a village school wood like to thank Coleg Cambria for a generous donation. Mike Ward, a Carpentry and Joinery lecturer at Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, has spent years designing and building furniture, planters, sheds and more for educators across the area. This time it was the turn of The Rofft School in Marford, which has a unique outdoor learning environment for the Explorer Nursery and Reception and Resource Provision thanks to the talented tutor and his students. Mike has created a classroom complete with seating, a gazebo, shelter, a reading den, stage, activity boards…

Researchers plan to test if the snow high up on Everest is melting, threatening the water supplies of over one billion people. Despite air temperatures being well below zero on the highest mountain on Earth, it is believed that the snow may be melting due to rising air temperatures combined with intense solar radiation. If the theory proves correct, it would suggest that the glaciers in the Himalayas are thawing faster than expected. Glaciers in the highest mountains of the planet are an extremely important source of water with over one billion people – including many in India, Pakistan and…

T.B Davies, a trusted access equipment supplier, has secured a new partnership with Dulux Decorator Centre, the UK’s leading decorators’ merchant. This collaboration will make T.B. Davies’ innovative ladders, including the acclaimed Little Giant Ladder collection, available at over 230 Dulux Decorator Centre stores nationwide. Cardiff-based T.B. Davies manufactures a comprehensive range of products for working at height, including steps, ladders, towers, and podiums, all designed to improve safety and efficiency for professionals. These solutions are especially beneficial in complex environments like stairs, corners, and uneven surfaces, where stability and versatility are crucial. Dulux Decorator Centre, known for supporting professionals…

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre is set to host a series of new product development workshops that are targeted towards early-stage Welsh food and drink businesses and start-ups. The fully funded workshops, which will be held at the university’s Llandaff Campus, will take companies through the entire Stage Gate approach to new product development from concept through to launch. This approach encourages the development of successful new and reformulated food and drink products that satisfy consumer demand and are financially viable. Funded through the Welsh Government Project HELIX, the new product development workshops form part of a series,…

A Newport based charitable trust that supports the health and wellbeing of people in the city, has launched a new programme that aims to inspire residents to make the switch from using their car to a bike or walk. “Momentwm scheme” from Newport Live is a three-year programme that has been developed with one goal:  to inspire more walking, cycling, and wheeling for a happier and healthier city. The programme has also been created to show people the physical and mental health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle, save money on travel costs, and reduce their impact on…

Antisocial graffiti dominating the underpass in Mawdlam Way, North Cornelly, has been overwritten and quashed by a community reclaiming its power to bring back beauty and tranquillity to the area, with the first step initiated by local resident, Denise Heryet. Exhausted by the tainted beauty and foreboding feeling of the underpass, Denise decided to use the ash from a fire that had been lit there to create a fairytale style mural, covering the offensive language and illustrations.  Her action created a ripple effect within the community, with more people joining her the next day to beautify the space and stamp…

Since March 2024, major construction activities on the Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence Scheme have been on a planned break to allow the earth embankment to settle naturally. During this break, the ground has been closely monitored using surveys and satellite information. Following Geotechnical specialist guidance, confirmation has now been given that the area has settled as expected, and Stage 3 construction can commence. Additionally, new works have been undertaken to the new Beach Access Ramp, which is located at the end of the Central Footpath running through the golf course, opposite Lyons Robin Hood Holiday Park. This is due to…

One of the world’s most celebrated bass players, Pino Palladino has graced more than 1,000 recordings by artists including Adele, the Who, D’Angelo, Ed Sheeran, Nine Inch Nails, Eric Clapton, Gary Numan, B.B. King, Bryan Ferry and more. Now, the Grammy Award winning songwriter, producer and bassist will take to the stage for his first hometown show under his own name in 30 years, as part of the inaugural Cardiff Music City Festival, supported by Welsh Government and Cardiff Council. Tickets also include the chance to gain a unique insight into a 40-year career in the music industry that has seen…

ardiff Council can announce the contractor chosen to carry out the main build of the new Willows High School has been awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction. The education investment worth more than £60m, will provide excellent quality education environments to support and enhance teaching and learning, as well ascomprehensive sports facilities, including sports hall, gym, drama studio and grass pitches which will be available for public use outside of school hours. The latest scheme to be delivered under Cardiff Council and Welsh Government’sBand B, Sustainable Communities for Learning programme, will see the existing Willows High School relocated and rebuilt to providecapacity…

Thousands of residents, families and students are expected to head over to St Helen’s Ground to watch a spectacular ‘Musicals after Dark’ themed fireworks display on Tuesday, November 5. Swansea Council welcomes back its annual firework display in November, with affordable tickets starting at £2 when bought in advance – that’s just £10 for a family of five, and cheaper and safer than doing your own display! Gates open at 5pm with pre-show entertainment starting at 5.30pm, before the main firework display at 7pm.  Advance tickets are now available to purchase online. This year’s event will feature performances from shows…