Author: Rhys Gregory

Stress is a natural part of life and is the body’s response to pressure. Everyone experiences stress at times, but how you respond to it can make a big difference to your wellbeing. Mental health training experts at High Speed Training offer 10 ways to deal with stress. What is stress management and why is it important? Dr Richard Anderson, Learning Experience Director at High Speed Training, says: “Stress management refers to the ways we recognise, understand and respond to stress in our everyday lives. Some levels of stress are normal and can even be helpful in keeping us alert,…

Morriston Hospital’s cardiology department has broken new ground by becoming the first in Wales to perform an innovative, potentially lifesaving, procedure. The team, led by Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Dr Dewi Thomas, successfully treated an Atrial fibrillation (AF) patient using new cutting-edge technology called Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA). AF, which affects around 2 million people in the UK, results in an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rhythm leading to symptoms such as fatigue, heart palpitations, trouble breathing and dizziness. If untreated, the condition increases the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart failure. The new all-in-one system, known as…

On the back of another strong set of results, Swansea Building Society held its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Swansea.com Stadium last week. The event also saw the Society present a substantial cheque to its official charity partner, Prostate Cymru. At the well-attended meeting, the board outlined the Society’s financial performance and highlighted the continued success of its community-focused approach. This includes the expansion of its branch network across South Wales, alongside the benefits of an ongoing investment programme that began in 2015. The AGM also underlined the Society’s ongoing commitment to Prostate Cymru. A cheque for £2,000 was…

CAMBRIA University Centre students celebrated a milestone moment in their careers at a glittering graduation ceremony The annual celebration – held at the Glanrafon conference centre at Cambria Yale in Wrexham – brought together 36 graduates who had successfully completed Higher National and professional qualifications. They were joined by lecturers, friends and family for an afternoon of well-deserved recognition. Qualifications celebrated on the day spanned a broad range of disciplines – from the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting and CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, to ILM Level 4 and Level 5 Management and Leadership awards,…

Pembrokeshire Music Service is inviting all music lovers to come and join them at Music at the Manor on Friday, 8th May. Once again the grounds of Scolton Manor will host scores of Pembrokeshire’s young musicians as they showcase their talents at this musical celebration. The event will feature performances from the Pembrokeshire Music Service County ensembles including the Orchestra, Wind Band, Brass Band, Training Orchestra with Second Steps, Rock and Pop Band and Big Band. There will also be performances from the Community Choir, and this year’s Secondary Valero festival winner, drummer Ryan Block from Ysgol Bro Preseli. Gates…

Visitors to Pen y Fan Pond Country Park are advised of upcoming changes to parking arrangements at the site. Caerphilly County Borough Council has leased the upper car park at the country park from Llanover Estate for a number of years, with the current agreement in place since 1999. Following notice from the landowner, this lease will come to an end on 30th April 2026. The Council has made repeated attempts to renew the lease for the car park but Llanover Estates have refused to do so, served notice to terminate the Council’s existing lease arrangements, and have confirmed their…

A brand new riverside walkway for pedestrians and cyclists is set to be developed as part of multi million transport investment in Swansea. The Tawe riverside plans are part of a multi-million pound transport funding package which will help create new transport routes, improve road safety, improve public transport links as well as boost infrastructure for electric vehicles and develop flood prevention schemes on roads that regularly suffer from isolated flooding. £6.7million will be invested in Swansea in 2026/27 with further funding secured for the following two years. One of the main schemes to benefit from the investment will be…

Cardiff Council has stepped up efforts to tackle waste and improve the appearance of neighbourhoods across the city. Waste Enforcement teams have been out across Cardiff, inspecting dumped rubbish, speaking with residents and offering advice on how to dispose of waste responsibly. As part of the latest activity, a total of 1,480kg of waste has been removed. The council has warned that where fly-tipping or other waste offences are identified, enforcement action will be taken where there is sufficient evidence to prosecute. Following the enforcement work, the council’s Blitz Team has been deployed to carry out further clean-up operations, including…

New and growing businesses across Bridgend County Borough have created more than one hundred jobs over the last year with support from the council’s Business Start-up Fund. Since April 2025, the fund has supported local entrepreneurs to establish and expand their businesses, leading to the creation of over one hundred jobs across the county borough. The Business Start-up Fund provides capital grants of up to £4,000, covering up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs (excluding VAT). The funding helps new businesses purchase equipment and essential assets needed to get started or grow. By supporting early-stage businesses, the scheme…

Quantum Advisory has completed a buy-in transaction for the Stahl UK Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme, helping a small scheme secure benefits with Rothesay, the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist. The £8.4m transaction, which covers 61 members, was completed with Rothesay. The deal reflects increasing insurer capacity to support well-prepared smaller schemes alongside larger, more established mandates. Quantum Advisory, leading pensions and employee benefits consultancy for small and medium sized schemes and employers, acted as lead transaction adviser in the process, with legal advice from Pinsent Masons LLP and covenant advice from NKN. The independent trustee was Tristan Mander, Director of…