Author: Rhys Gregory

A Newport food business owner who pled guilty to a total of 28 food hygiene offences has been indefinitely prohibited from operating a food business and ordered to pay £5,000 in fines by a judge at Cardiff crown court. Tassaduk Ali, who operated United Foods on Jeffery Street, was handed the sentence today, following guilty pleas entered at a hearing last October at Cwmbran Magistrates Court. Mr Ali was also handed a suspended six-month prison sentence and ordered to pay £3,500 in costs and undergo 100 hours of unpaid community service. United Foods (S.Wales) Ltd was also handed a £6,000…

A group of young learners from Merthyr Tydfil got the opportunity to witness Questions to the First Minister during a recent visit to the Senedd. As part of a trip to learn more about the role of the Senedd and how our elected representatives shape the policies that effect their everyday lives, six Jobs Growth Wales+ learners spent time in Cardiff Bay. The young people, aged between 16 and 19, from Whitehead-Ross Education’s training and development programme were also given a tour of the Senedd building, an introduction into the role of an MS, and discussed what the new electoral…

A stellar Welsh start-up is ready to kick-start the next industrial revolution in space. Space Forge is putting the finishing touches to its second satellite ahead of its launch later this year. The ForgeStar®-1 will demonstrate in-orbit Space Forge’s unique technology to produce complex materials for the semiconductor industry that are difficult or impossible to manufacture on Earth. Space Forge believes it’s technology can deliver significant savings in energy and CO2 by reducing emissions in high value manufacturing from critical national infrastructure by up to 75%. The Cardiff-based company, which previously secured £7.7m in Europe’s largest ever seed funding round for a…

For National Apprenticeships Week, the Minister for Children and Social Care met with former apprentices to hear how an innovative scheme helped them qualify as social workers in Rhondda. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) council’s Social Care Academy offers training and apprenticeships for staff members who want to gain qualifications in social work. 96% of staff supported by the Academy have stayed within the council, with many becoming experienced social workers in children and adult services. 27-year-old Naomi Frere was a looked after child in RCT, and thanks to their apprenticeship scheme, she is now a qualified social worker helping to…

A new digital service to help make it easier to find an NHS dentist is being been rolled out across Wales. The Dental Access Portal provides a central platform for people to register their interest in NHS dentistry and for health boards to allocate places for routine NHS dental treatment. The service will provide a clear picture of the scale of demand for NHS dental services and will mean people no longer need to call multiple dental surgeries to try to find an NHS dentist. To apply through the Dental Access Portal, people must: Be aged 16 or over (parents/guardians…

The Instagram private API is a tool some developers turn to for obtaining specific data from Instagram that may not be available through the official public API. While the private API can offer greater flexibility in terms of data access, it also comes with certain challenges and risks. To use it effectively, it’s essential to understand what data you can extract, how to structure requests, and how to handle security considerations. Before getting started, it’s crucial to clarify your goals. Are you looking to analyze user engagement, track hashtag performance, or gather data on specific accounts? Knowing your objectives will…

People who live and work in Swansea are being urged to join 4TheRegion for its landmark annual conference at the Swansea Building Society Arena on Thursday 6th March. The free event provides a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with others, learn more about the ongoing regeneration of the city and hear about the opportunities available for both businesses and individuals. 4TheRegion has once again partnered with Swansea Council to deliver this major event which is expected to attract 1,500 people for a day of keynote speeches, workshops, exhibition zones and the opportunity to meet like-minded people. The headline sponsor for…

Run 4 Wales is delighted to announce that the Barry Island 10K will return on Sunday 15 June 2025. The popular race will see thousands of keen runners return to the seaside town this summer, with the opportunity to run for new lead charity Cancer Research Wales. Sun, sea and sand will provide the backdrop to the day, which will feature a 10K race as well as a Family Fun Run, Toddler Dash and competitive Future Challengers mile races. The event has been a firm favourite among runners in the past and is renowned for its roaring crowds and scenic…

A 26-year-old man who harassed his estranged sibling after bombarding her with daily threatening and abusive messages has been jailed. Ethan Higton, of Moelwyn Avenue North, Kinmel Bay, would send up to 100 messages a day to the victim, some making threats to kill her, her young child and her grandparent. He also boasted about possessing weapons he threatened to use against her. Appearing at Mold Crown Court earlier this week (Tuesday, February 11th), Higton was jailed for two years and eight months for harassment with fear of violence. He also received a one-year concurrent sentence for sending communication threatening…

Charities and social enterprises in Swansea can now apply to secure free business broadband for the next five years. Swansea Council has teamed up with Virgin Media O2 to provide eight free connections. Applications are now open with a closing date of noon on Friday February 28. Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart said: “As part of the City Deal and our investment in digital infrastructure and skills we have been working closely with Virgin Media. “They run a number of community initiatives and this will provide eight charities with free business broadband for the next five years, reducing their costs…