Author: Rhys Gregory

Organisers of JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion from August 30 to September 1 have revealed a stellar entry list for the 2024 event, which features championship-winning drivers from around the world. A round of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) for the first time, Rali Ceredigion has attracted international interest with competitors from 14 different countries registering for the three-day, 183km event. Included in the star-studded field are two former European Rally champions and competitors that have won 13 British Rally Championship (BRC) titles. Topping the list is reigning European Rally champion and 2022 Rali Ceredigion winner, Hayden Paddon and co-driver John…

Do you ever wonder what happens to that jacket or jumper you end up tossing to one side at the start of your race? Rather than allowing garments discarded by runners at the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon to end up in landfill, event organiser Run 4 Wales was determined to find another solution. Rachel Madge, Run 4 Wales’ Cardiff Half Marathon Event Manager, said: “Each year, there is a lot of clothing left behind by runners who’ve been keeping themselves warm in their starting pens. “While looking at what could be done with these pieces as part of our Green…

Martin Perkins from Cardiff, has been jailed for being concerned in the supply of the Class A drug crystal meth. The 40-year-old was arrested after officers found messages on a laptop during an unrelated warrant in Butetown in August last year. The number sending drug-related messages was linked to Perkins. Officers carried out arrest enquiries at his last known address in Gelligaer Gardens, Cathays. While he was not there, they did find crystal meth, worth around £600, weighing scales and other drug paraphernalia. In November 2023, Perkins was eventually arrested in Swindon, in possession of more crystal meth, and was…

If there’s anyone who loves paper more than people, hands down, it’s Dwight Schrute. Assistant (to the) Regional Branch Manager of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Dwight Kurt Schrute III, played by Rainn Wilson, has entertained countless viewers of The Office US worldwide with his hilarious antics and inappropriate one-liners. Donning aviator glasses and his signature smirk, Dwight is not your average sales employee of a paper products company. Besides being a trusty sidekick to Michael Scott, the Regional Branch Manager, Dwight is also a dedicated beet farmer and best describes himself as ‘hard-working, alpha male, jackhammer,…

EGIS, a global consulting and engineering leader, credits much of its business growth to the further education of its employees — with a member of Coleg Gwent’s alumni playing a key role in 2024. Ben Roberts, from Pontypool, started his career journey by studying a BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 at Coleg Gwent in 2017, before progressing to a Higher Education HNC and HND. This month, seven years later, Ben is celebrating the completion of a degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management — all while being employed as Assistant Commercial Manager at EGIS. Thomas Menzies,…

Signature Property Finance, one of the UK’s leading short-term property finance providers has recruited Consumer Behaviour and Marketing graduate Sam Pescott as the firm’s latest Client Relationship Executive, to help meet the growing funding demand from property developers. Signature relocated its head office close to Cardiff in 2023 and continues to look locally for the talent needed to drive growth, whilst aiming to take advantage of opportunities across the region, with a recruitment strategy designed to further improve efficiency and deal speed. Thomas Howells, Signature Chief Operating Officer commented: “Signature is committed to developing the next generation of Relationship Managers…

Blooms have a special way to communicate the feelings and lift up the mood. B-Days, anniversaries and the other holidays are perhaps the most frequent times to send bouquets but there are many other moments – some not-so-traditional — where the floral surprises can have a powerful effect.  Looking for the most reliable flower shop near me like myflowers.co.uk can be a treat when you find that local spot offering dozens of fresh blossoms in every color and providing on point customer service. Whether you are celebrating certain gift occasions or just feel like spicing up your living space, it…

A LEADING light in animal therapy held a workshop for students and zookeepers at a popular wildlife park. Matthew Shackleton, a Chester-based veterinary physio, zoo consultant and animal care practitioner at Coleg Cambria Northop, discussed and demonstrated lameness and enrichment devices at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Branton, near Doncaster. Joined by Cambria’s Animal Care Coordinator Richard Morrilly, they conducted a morning of theory on physiology and how to spot locomotive illnesses – which restrict quality of life and movement – and solutions on how to prevent them. Also in attendance were learners from Lincoln College’s Animal Management programmes. “It was…

Popeyes® UK has announced the opening of its brand-new restaurant in Newport. Popeyes®, the home of Famous Louisiana Chicken, will be located in Newport Retail Park in the heart of the city, marking the brand’s 18th opening in 2024. Chicken fans across the city will be able to experience Popeyes® world-famous shatter crunch for themselves once they get their hands on the mouth-watering menu, which brings the flavours of New Orleans straight to Newport. With its signature 12-hour marinated chicken, original Southern biscuits and gravy, the new Popeyes restaurant will add to the existing vibrant food scene in Newport. After…

Andreas Lee, 41, from Llanrumney, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday, August 13, to six weeks in prison for theft. Officers were driving down Bute Street in Cardiff in the early hours of January 17, 2024, when they were flagged down by the victim. The theft took place at an unknown address around the Bute Street area where the victim was punched and had his Rolex watch and Smart Wallet stolen. The victim then walked back towards the underpass of the railway tracks on Bute Street to see if he could locate the persons who took his watch.…