Author: Rhys Gregory

Greggs has opened a new shop in Porth, creating 12 new jobs for the area. The shop will stock freshly prepared Greggs favourites, such as the on-the-go-retailer’s popular Sausage Roll, Steak Bake and delicious vegan alternatives. Customers can also take advantage of Greggs’ deals throughout the day, including its famed breakfast combinations, offering a breakfast roll or baguette alongside a Fairtrade orange juice or hot drink – served until 11am every day. Ahead of the warmer weather, Greggs have also launched two brand-new pasta pots – the Piri Piri Chicken Pasta and Pesto & Mozzarella Pasta and a handful of…

Cardiff has a longstanding reputation for its vibrant live music scene and has welcomed some huge stars over the past couple of years. The summer of 2024 is no different, with Bruce Springsteen and Pink already packing out the 74,500 capacity Principality Stadium, and the likes of Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters and Billy Joel all still to come. As a result, Cardiff city centre will be packed full of music fans, with many heading to pubs, bars, and restaurants before and after enjoying their favourite artists. FOR Cardiff, the city’s business improvement district (BID), is committed to providing a safe…

Moondance Cancer Initiative has recognised individuals and teams across Wales for their outstanding achievements in cancer services at the second Moondance Cancer Awards. A total of three individuals and eight teams were awarded accolades across 10 different categories for their brave work and dedication towards improving cancer services in Wales. The Moondance Cancer Awards – Wales’ only dedicated Cancer awards – aim to celebrate and spotlight individuals and teams across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services. Winners include teams from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB), Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), Cwm…

Swoon Gelato, who are situated on the corner of Duke Street Arcade, have created a mouthwatering new gelato flavour in honour of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to the city on Tuesday 18th June, and will be celebrating by giving free gelato to fans. Founded in Bristol in 2016, Swoon is a family-run business which has since expanded to six stores, including one in London’s Selfridges food hall. They opened in the heart of Cardiff in 2023 and have fast become a firm favourite for tourists and locals alike, and to mark Taylor Swift’s huge Eras tour coming to the…

The founder of a ground-breaking conference dedicated to promoting the role of women in technology has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Dr Hannah Dee, a senior lecturer in computer science at Aberystwyth University, established the BCSWomen Lovelace Colloquium 17 years ago, driven by the intimidating experience of being the only woman in the room when giving her first international computing conference presentation as a PhD student. Widely acknowledged as one of the most influential women in IT and with over 20 years’ experience in teaching and research, Dr Dee has been awarded an MBE for services to…

Athena Security Solutions, a London-based elite security company, has successfully completed an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), in a deal advised on GS Verde Group. Established in 2014, Athena Security Solutions provides elite security services to individuals, businesses, and organisations across all sectors. With a team of highly trained security professionals, the company delivers optimum security solutions, earning a respected reputation for its extensive industry experience and unparalleled efficiency. Athena Security Solutions is committed to keeping clients safe and secure through its personal service, expertise and outstanding professionalism. The company upholds core values such as commitment and flexibility, striving to be…

The opening of Smart Money Cymru’s new branch has been hailed as a banking milestone for Llandrindod Wells. Smart Money Cymru merged with Llandrindod Wells credit union Red Kite last year, and has now officially opened the refurbished and accessible office in the town centre with enhanced banking facilities. The move has been warmly welcomed. Llandrindod Wells Deputy Mayor, Paul Smith, said he was delighted at the new premises and services. “Smart Money Cymru has a loan book of £5.2 million and £6.8 million in assets. While it may be small compared to national banks, it is big enough to…

Pupils of a Caernarfon primary school have been given a taste of more than 300 years of the history and heritage of one of the British Army’s most famous infantry regiments. The Royal Welch Fusiliers, which fought its first campaign in 1689, has been running a programme of schools events, including recent outreach visits, sponsored by Swayne Johnson, one of North Wales’s oldest law firms, from its museum in Caernarfon Castle. The regiment draws its recruits mainly from North Wales and its battle honours include Waterloo, the Boer War, both world wars and peace-keeping missions in Bosnia in the 1990s…

Two men were sentenced on Friday, June 7, at Newport Crown Court to over 15 years for drug supply in Bridgend. Both men were convicted for conspiring to supply a class A drug, cocaine, and possession with intent to supply both class A and B drugs. Owen Christopher Morgan, 29, of Ffordd Y Chwarel, Kenfig Hill, was sentenced to 10 years. Rhys John Cox, 31, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to five years and eight months. On the afternoon of Friday, December 15, 2023, a vehicle linked to Operation Falmouth was identified as returning from Liverpool into South Wales.…

A Ruthin landmark is blooming in support of a seasonal discovery of great gardens. Nantclwyd y Dre is this year taking part in the National Garden Scheme which promotes garden sites open to the public for visiting on Sunday 30th June 11am – 4 pm. The gardens will be open jointly with Bron y Gaer, also in Castle Street, allowing access to the two properties for the price of one and showcasing the immaculate herbaceous borders and kitchen garden. There will be the opportunity to partake in cream teas in the gardens with vintage cups and saucers. A plant stall,…