Author: Rhys Gregory

Investment by the Swansea Bay City Deal has led to three new facilities in Swansea. As part of the Swansea City and Waterfront Digital District project, City Deal investment is part-funding Swansea Arena, the Innovation Matrix at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and the new office development taking shape at the former Oceana nightclub site on The Kingsway. Developed by Swansea Council and run by Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), Swansea Arena has now been open for more than two years. Over 241,000 people enjoyed ticketed events, conferences, exhibitions, banquets, graduations and creative learning events at the venue in its first year…

Newport City Council will shortly be launching a public consultation on a proposal to amalgamate Monnow and Millbrook primary schools into one school. The preferred option that the consultation will set out is to combine the schools into a single three-form entry school from September 2026. The new school will relocate to a new building on the current site of Millbrook Primary School, providing a new state-of-the-art school in Bettws. The relocation would take place as soon as possible after the new building is completed. This is expected to be during the academic year beginning in September 2027. The council…

What better way to mine curiosity and build fascination in something old than to stitch it together with something new? That’s exactly what Cadw has done with the support of Microsoft’s Minecraft Education. The Cadw Minecraft World will be the first ever Welsh-language version of Minecraft Education, launched at Castell Conwy / Conwy Castle yesterday [Thursday 5 December]. Wales is one of the highest users of Minecraft Education in the world and this will be the first time children will be able to access this fun learning resource in their own language, which aims to encourage the use of Welsh…

The Welsh Government has today published the 2024 bathing water quality results, reflecting the ongoing efforts to protect and improve the health of Wales’ beaches and inland bathing sites. Wales secured high-quality bathing water results in 2024 with 108 of the 110 bathing waters sites meeting the standards. This means that for a second year running 98% of designated bathing waters have met stringent environmental standards. 75 of the 110 sites achieved the classification standard of ‘excellent’. For 2024, the results demonstrate strong performance across the majority of designated bathing waters in Wales, with an impressive number of sites maintaining…

A CARING company is spreading Christmas cheer across North Wales after scooping an illustrious national industry award. Colwyn Bay-based Enhanced Healthcare visited care homes across the region delivering festive arts and crafts sessions to hundreds of residents. With more set to take place in the coming weeks, the recruitment agency – named Health and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year at the British Business Awards – has cemented its place among the leading and most caring names in the sector. With more than 170 employees delivering temporary staffing solutions to a range of health and social care services, founder Chanel Williams…

Principality Building Society announces the appointment of Maria Timon Samra to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. With over 30 years’ experience across the private, public, and third sectors, Maria is a highly experienced executive and trusted board advisor, having held senior roles in organisations such as Andersen, KPMG, Barclays and Tŷ Hafan. A purpose-led leader, Maria has a proven track record in strategic, digitally enabled transformation, cultural change, governance and risk management. As Chief Executive of Tŷ Hafan, Maria successfully navigated one of Wales’s leading children’s hospice charities through the financial and operational challenges of the pandemic to ensure…

In the modern fast-paced lifestyle, coffee has become more than just a beverage; it is an essential part of many people’s daily routine. The need for convenience has driven the popularity of takeaway coffee cups, transforming not only how we consume coffee but also how it integrates into our busy lives. From bustling city streets to the serene countryside, the impact of these portable cups is evident in the way we experience our daily coffee ritual. The Evolution of Takeaway Coffee Cups The journey of takeaway coffee cups began as a simple solution to a growing demand. As coffee culture…

Donald Trump’s resounding US Presidential election win on November 5th has brought control of Congress, the House of Representatives, and the Senate in a Republican clean sweep. Now with more power than ever before, could Trump’s second term and promises for steep tariffs have a significant impact on institutional trading in 2025 and beyond? The President-elect has promised to herald sweeping changes throughout the nation’s economic landscape, and Trump’s protectionist approach is likely to focus on the implementation of sweeping tariffs on global trade.  While investors were fearing the impact of tariffs ranging from a general global 10% rate to…

Pregnancy is a miraculous yet complex journey that requires meticulous attention and care for the health of both the mother and the developing fetus. High-quality prenatal care plays a pivotal role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and delivery, as well as the long-term well-being of both mother and child. From tailored nutritional advice to regular medical check-ups, comprehensive prenatal care encompasses a wide range of services designed to support women through every step of their pregnancy. In this article, we will delve into the multifaceted world of prenatal care and uncover its profound impact on maternal and child health. Keep…

A cosy, semi-detached house on the fringes of a Welsh national park could be wrapped up at auction this Christmas for just £19,000. The two bed home on the edge of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park and close to the scenic Black Mountains, is being sold at Paul Fosh Auctions. Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “Pedwar, Welsh for four, which is located in the rural village of Heol Twrch, Lower Cwmtwrch, close to Swansea, is ready to be occupied right away. “The double-glazed house is in a central village location, just on the outskirts of both…