Author: Rhys Gregory

DPP, one of the UK’s leading independent planning consultancies, has made a key appointment to its senior team in Cardiff. Nathan Slater has joined the business in his new role as Senior Planner this September, after spending eight years at Vale of Glamorgan Council, where he most recently held the position of Project Manager. Nathan was previously a Planner at Walsingham Planning in Bristol, and has particular experience in delivering planning consents for residential and school projects and worked as an in-house project manager for such projects while working at the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Nathan has also recently become…

Cardiff and St Athan airports are humbled to receive the AirportsUK’s Medium Sized Airport Health & Safety Award for its excellent team work and standards of safety and security. The National Airport for Wales welcomed colleagues and partners to get an insight into day-to-day operations, including fire and airfield safety, between Monday 13 and Sunday 19 May 2024. ‘Save tomorrow with safety today’ was the slogan and various activities focused on: Personal Protective Equipment Working at Height Airside Environment Safety for colleagues and passengers The annual event, which is marked at airports across the UK, runs in partnership with AirportsUK…

Gold has long been a trusted store of value and a crucial part of investment portfolios worldwide. Whether you’re looking to hedge against inflation, safeguard your wealth during market volatility, or simply diversify your holdings, gold offers unique benefits that make it an attractive choice for both new and seasoned investors. If you’re a beginner, it’s essential to understand how gold can enhance your portfolio and the best gold to buy when diversifying your investments. Here’s a guide to help you get started with gold. Why Diversify with Gold? Diversification is a critical strategy for managing risk in any investment…

WorldSkills UK has announced it will be partnering with the Welsh Government and Inspiring Skills Excellence to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025 in Wales for the first time ever. Wales will be gearing up to welcome the UK’s finest talent next November on the back of an incredibly successful final in Lyon this September, where two Welsh competitors brought home awards. Ruben Duggen bagged a Silver in Plumbing, while Ruby Pile was voted Best in Nation for her professionalism in Restaurant Services. Welsh Government Skills Minister Jack Sargeant said:  “As a former apprentice myself, earning whilst learning was…

E-sgol an online learning resource originally set up to assist sixth form provision in rural areas is now available across Wales with the latest e-sgol partnership delivering courses in Monmouthshire secondary schools. Launched in 2018 e-sgol aims to ensure that learners can study subjects that may not have otherwise been available to them including a variety of languages and criminology. E-sgol’ uses video technology to connect classrooms. This means that pupils from one school can join classes at other schools remotely and can access a greater range of subjects in both English and Welsh language. The Cabinet Secretary for Education,…

A Welsh business using pioneering technologies to create an innovative range of footcare products has received the backing of a group of angel investors, along with the Development Bank of Wales, the Welsh Government, University of Wales Trinity St David and Innovate UK. Kaydiar was set up in 2018 as an ambitious spin-out from Cardiff Metropolitan University, focusing on improving foot care by using emerging technology to help relieve pressure lesions and similar sores. Its new DiaSole and ZeroSole products are respectively designed to help those suffering from diabetic foot ulcers and pressure-induced corns or calluses. Both products make use…

Recently, we brought you news about a drug dealer Jack Thomas, who was jailed for 30 months at Cardiff Crown Court for being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine. Yesterday (October 1), Michael Cross – a runner for Thomas – was also jailed. This picture of Jack Thomas and Michael Cross was taken from a phone belonging to Cross after he was arrested. It was used to help link the two men who supplied crack cocaine in the Barry area via their ‘Fatz’ drug line. Michael Cross was arrested in June after undercover officers saw him selling crack cocaine…

Join us as we go behind the scenes to check out the amazing progress being made at the ‘living building’ development taking shape in Swansea city centre. Made up of the former Woolworths unit on Oxford Street and a new adjoining tower, the development is due for completion in 2025. Led by Hacer Developments and part of the city’s £1bn regeneration programme, the completed scheme will include exhibition space, offices and 50 apartments to be run by Pobl. An urban farm-style greenhouse set over four floors will also feature, along with community gardens and green spaces, balcony grow boxes, an…

Wales’ brightest entrepreneurial minds are being urged to seize an opportunity to fast-track their business ideas. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme is now accepting applications for its innovative 10-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, set to launch in January 2025. The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme will provide a series of virtual sessions to deliver a comprehensive, rapid start-up experience. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on turning their ideas into fully operational businesses, with tailored support designed to help them acquire paying customers and develop a sustainable business model. This accelerator is open to all Wales-based aspiring entrepreneurs with a…

As the “Summer” season comes to an end, The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, is getting ready to drop its water temperature and prepare for the return of cold-water Swims. After a hugely successful pilot last year, cold-water swims will return to Lido Ponty on October 19. The water temperature will be set at a reduced 15 degrees and weekend sessions will be filled with adventurous swimmers. The cold-water swims attracted visitors from across the UK last year, from casual dips to those in training for competitions. It is hoped they will return for 2024. Tickets for cold water…