Author: Rhys Gregory

An award-winning Machynlleth manufacturer has secured a string of international contracts worth £2.5 million in West Africa, thanks to Welsh Government support. Machynlleth-based company Dulas develops and implements renewable energy solutions to support communities in the most rural parts of the world. Following several new deals, including projects in Burkina Faso and Guinea, the company is eyeing further expansion across the region, which it considers a key target market. The deals will see Dulas working with local partners for distribution and installation of hundreds of its solar-powered vaccine fridges supporting immunisation programmes across some of the most remote communities in…

In today’s dynamic job market, temporary work has become a vital component for both job seekers and employers. Whether you’re looking to bridge a gap between permanent positions, gain valuable experience, or simply enjoy the flexibility that temporary work offers, mastering the art of finding temporary jobs can significantly boost your career prospects. Here are proven strategies to help you navigate the world of temporary employment with confidence and success. Tap Into Your Network One of the most effective ways to find temporary job opportunities is by leveraging your professional network. Reach out to former colleagues, classmates, friends, and acquaintances…

Award-winning bar & restaurant, The Botanist, is giving the people of Cardiff the chance to snap up £350 worth of food and drink from its brand-new summer menu on Thursday 6th June, but they’ll have to be quick.  Holding a city-wide race to find the mouth-watering prizes, The Botanist team will hide plant pots in secret locations around Cardiff at 10:00am and share clues on their whereabouts via its Instagram page for hungry customers to find.  There are two plant pots to be won in The Botanist Plant Pot Hunt, and each one will hold a voucher for either £100 or £250 to…

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has today [Tuesday 4th June 2024] confirmed that plans to change the school holidays will not happen this Senedd term to give teachers and staff space and time to deliver other reforms. The decision follows a mixed response from the biggest Welsh Government education consultation on record, generating well over 16,000 responses, which sought views on changing the school calendar to spread school holidays out more evenly across the year. Proposals suggested moving a week from the start of the summer break into the autumn break creating a two-week half term to improve the education experiences…

Wales face South Africa in an away fixture at Twickenham Stadium on 22 June before heading for Australia on 26 June to play two Test matches against the Wallabies and a fixture against the Queensland Reds. An updated squad of 34 players who will travel to Australia will be confirmed following the Springboks encounter. Four uncapped players are selected among the 22 forwards and 15 backs named today: Cardiff Rugby’s Ellis Bevan (scrum half) and Jacob Beetham (full back), as well as wingers Keelan Giles (Ospreys) and Josh Hathaway (Gloucester Rugby). Ben Carter, Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan, Taine Plumtree and…

A man has been jailed for raping at a woman in Cardiff city centre. CCTV and mobile phone footage showed Liam Stimpson rape and violently assault the victim during the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Stimpson, from Llanrumney, Cardiff, denied four offences including rape and grievous bodily harm but was found guilty by a jury at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday, May 30. Stimpson had been out celebrating his 24th birthday when he attacked the woman underneath the railway bridge which borders Callaghan Square and St Mary Street. The assault continued even as she managed to run away…

The triumphant Cambria Chimeras, all Level 2 and Level 3 learners in Esports at Coleg Cambria Deeside, were victorious in the Apex Legends Spring Cup. The three-strong squad – Oliver Pearce, Kyle Tarran and Owen Maynard – beat opposition from across the country, including college and university teams. British Esports described it as “one of the most exciting cups we have ever run”. “It was an unbelievable final, which followed weeks of strategizing and working together to get through the rounds,” said Oliver, from Wrexham. “We are absolutely thrilled given how much we put into this and looking forward to…

Sport Wales’ Energy Saving Grants are back and they certainly pack a punch – just ask boxing champ Joe Calzaghe. The family-run Calzaghe Academy in Newbridge is among the 79 sports clubs who successfully applied to Sport Wales for a £25,000 Energy Saving Grant last year to make its facilities more energy efficient. By installing solar panels and upgrading its insulation, the Calzaghe Academy will save thousands of pounds off its energy bills for years to come, providing more financial stability to continue Joe’s legacy in his hometown. Joe said: “We’ve trained many champions, but these days our focus is…

A Flintshire man has been jailed for six years after he was found guilty of raping a teenage girl. Allistair Rhys McHugh of Penymynydd Road, Penyffordd was sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court last week (Friday, May 31st). The 35-year-old was convicted of the offence last month, which occurred in January 2017. McHugh, aged 28 at the time, pursued the 16-year-old victim over a period of time by sending her multiple messages in an attempt to get her to his home address. He then raped her, which resulted in her fleeing the property. Detective Sergeant Michael Starkey, who led the investigation…

Work will soon restart at Swansea’s Copr Bay development with a target to open the new multi-storey car park by the end of the year. Swansea Council has appointed locally based Andrew Scott Ltd to carry out the works. Their appointment follows Willmott Dixon undertaking detailed site surveys to establish the scope of the finishing works needed after the council’s original contractor for the scheme – Buckingham Group Ltd – went into administration. Andrew Scott Ltd will soon be on site to start the works which are needed to finish the new car park and retail units on the city…