Author: Rhys Gregory

Thomas Carroll has been recognised as a leader in the insurance industry, winning two major accolades at the UK Broker Awards. The independent insurance, risk, wealth management and insurtech company, based in Caerphilly, was awarded Broker of the Year, while Callum Higgins from the Newport office proudly took home the Young Broker of the Year title. Over 450 industry experts gathered at Birmingham NEC to honour the best in the business. Thomas Carroll was awarded the most prestigious title of the night, Broker of the Year. Host Keith Farnan highlighted Thomas Carroll’s independence, noting that the judges were impressed by…

Ian Price, former Director of the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) Wales, has returned to leading recruitment agency Acorn by Synergie, 19 years after last being an employee with them. Ian worked with Acorn between 1996 and 2005 and was instrumental in helping the business through a significant growth period. After recently retiring as Director of CBI Wales where he represented the views Welsh businesses, Ian is now supporting local companies including Acorn by Synergie in a non-executive capacity. He will also be undertaking work for Thomas Carroll Group PLC, VIBE Youth CIC and Gower College Swansea. Ian Price said…

An opticians in Prestatyn has raised £2,057 for local causes by hosting a charity fundraiser to mark its 20-year anniversary. Since it opened in 2004, Specsavers Prestatyn has provided high-quality eye care for optical and contact lens customers, growing from just six employees and two test rooms to four test rooms and a team of 23 dedicated members of staff. To mark two decades in business, the store held a fundraiser in aid of two local causes – Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline North Wales and the Lily Foundation. The event was held at the store on Saturday 12 October and involved…

This week will see the highly anticipated inaugural Blas Cymru / Taste Wales conference held at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Organised by Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Wales division, the conference theme is ‘Bridges to Success’ and will feature a dynamic mix of practical seminars, industry workshops, expert panels, and specialist surgeries. With hundreds of attendees from across the industry due to be in attendance, there will be opportunities to explore the full suite of Welsh Government support available to the food and drink industry in Wales. In addition, the conference will also feature a mix of expert speakers, presentations and…

Ashley Davies, 30, of Forge Street, Pentre was given a mandatory life sentence for the murder of Connal Evans, with the minimum term he must serve being set at 26 years before he is eligible for parole. He appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court having been found guilty of murder and possession of a bladed article following a ten-day trial which finished on October 11. His victim, Conall Evans, 30, was seriously wounded near the Pen Dinas flats, Dinas Road, Tonypandy in the early hours of January 1, 2024. His body was found near the Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital where…

The playground in Cae Ddôl, Ruthin, reopened to the public following works to replace the old equipment as part of an Accessible Play Area Provision project. Denbighshire County Council’s Accessible Play Area Provision received £300,000 from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity fund to deliver accessible play provision within the County. Working with KOMPAN UK Ltd, the Council consulted with local residents and members to create a design that would be inclusive, accessible and exciting. As a result, it was decided that given its close proximity to Ruthin Castle, the play area would follow a similar medieval castle theme with a…

Shoppers heading into Swansea city centre can travel on buses for free on weekends in the countdown to Christmas starting on November 16. Christmas can be an expensive time and the council has committed to help families save money on travel costs by offering free bus travel during the festive period. Apart from the free weekend rides, bus services will also be free on Monday December 23 and on Christmas Eve and then from December 27 to 7pm on New Year’s Eve. In total residents starting and finishing their journeys in Swansea will be able to travel for free on 19…

Pen y Dre High School in Merthyr Tydfil will become Wales first refurbished net zero carbon school. The first full net zero carbon refurbishment of its kind, not only will the school be carbon neutral but once complete surplus electricity will be supplied to Prince Charles Hospital through the private wire scheme. Instead of the traditional demolition and build model for creating carbon neutral schools, this project has taken a new approach and will see the existing school building stripped back to its frame and built back up with high performance energy saving materials, power supplies and heating systems. It…

Caerphilly Cares has won two prestigious awards at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Wales Awards! The team has been recognised for their outstanding work in the community, receiving a Bronze award for Best Wellbeing Service and a Silver award for Impact in the Community. The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 9th October, at The Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff, just ahead of World Mental Health Day. The event celebrated the achievements of individuals and organisations across Wales who are working tirelessly to improve mental health and wellbeing. This recognition highlights our commitment to enhancing mental health and wellbeing…

In recent years, peptides such as Semaglutide and Dulaglutide have garnered attention within various scientific domains due to their intriguing biochemical properties and the scope of their potential implications. These peptides belong to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists class and are believed to exhibit diverse functions that extend beyond their speculated roles in metabolic regulation. This comparative analysis aims to explore the properties of Semaglutide and Dulaglutide, speculate on their mechanisms of action, and consider their emerging relevance in research fields such as molecular biology, pharmacology, and biotechnological innovation. While the majority of current research has focused on their…