Author: Rhys Gregory

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating all the steps involved. One of the key tasks is finding the right surveyor. Whether you’re purchasing a cosy flat in the city or a semi-detached house in the suburbs, a good surveyor can be the difference between a smooth purchase and potential headaches down the line. But with so many surveyors out there, how do you know you’re choosing the right one? Know the type of survey you need Before you even start searching for a surveyor, it’s important…

A seal pup found dehydrated, skinny and with a puncture wound at the Cleddau Estuary, Milford Haven, has been rescued by the RSPCA. He was found on 8 October in the Castle Pill area at an inlet of water and was visibly unwell. RSPCA Inspector Keith Hogben and RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer and Wildlife Officer Ellie West were called, and were able to safely catch him and take him away for examination. Ellie said: “This small, thin grey moulted pup, was clearly unwell and emaciated. Once assessed we tube fed him fluids and he perked up a little. “He is…

More than 50 businesses and organisations are already booked to exhibit at a major Green Economy Event in Swansea Arena on Tuesday 19th November.   Business leaders say South West Wales is poised to become a green economy hub for the UK thanks to key regional developments, including a new Green Economy Centre of Excellence and major offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea. A campaign is underway to ensure that all regional businesses are taking advantage of opportunities for sustainable growth, whilst taking steps to decarbonise their activities and embrace “circular economy” principles.   The Green Economy Conference &…

Cardiff and Vale College has held a special graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its Higher Education students. Every year, thousands of learners come to CAVC to gain the skills and qualifications they need to progress in their chosen career paths. Many of them take the College’s unique range of career-focused degree or degree-level courses to immerse themselves in subjects they feel passionate about to gain the skills and qualifications to help them change or progress their future careers. One such learner graduating this year was Arwel Thomas who gained his Professional Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education and…

Charity store Ethical Boutique is extending its stay at St David’s Cardiff after celebrating its first year at the city shopping destination. Selling pre-loved clothing, the sustainable store is run by Cardiff charity The SAFE Foundation with all proceeds supporting deprived families and communities around the world. Originally opening at St David’s for a one-year stint last summer, the Ethical Boutique store will now stay until 2025 with support from the centre’s owners Landsec as well as launching a new speciality coffee stand with a community purpose. Previously, Ethical Boutique had a small mobile coffee unit where it offered behind…

Work is soon starting to shape initial proposals for improved skateboarding and wheel sports facilities throughout Swansea. It’s part of a Swansea Council commitment to invest more than £2m in many of these facilities by working in close partnership with local communities and a specialist company called Curve Studio. Early designs for Victoria Park will be the first available for feedback, with a workshop soon being held to further explore whether an ambitious street plaza-style facility would work at the current location of the skate ramp there. All other areas of Victoria Park would be unaffected by the proposal. Taking…

The Celtic Collection has announced the passing of CEO, Ian Edwards, following a period of illness, with his loved ones by his side. The Chief Executive Officer of Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales, Ian was an inspirational business leader who left an indelible mark on the hospitality and tourism industries in the United Kingdom. With over 40 years of experience, he was a driving force in growing the Celtic Manor Resort into one of Europe’s premier destinations for golf, leisure, business and high-profile events, and the recent expansion of The Celtic Collection into Wales’s largest independent hotel group. Under…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell the lease on a closed day nursery setting in Swansea, South Wales. This property traded as a 41-place day nursery between 2009 and December 2023. It occupies a fully-equipped building that is presented to a good standard throughout, with a large outdoor play area that is suitable for all ages of children to enjoy. It is located in a prominent position in Central Business Park in Swansea. This area is well supported by public transport and also local road networks. Rachel Godwin, Business Agent – Childcare & Education…

One of the UK’s most wanted men has been brought back to Wales by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after spending four years on the run. Calvin Parris, 34, from Cardiff, was detained by Portuguese Judicial Police officers near the town of Boliqueime in the Algarve, Portugal, on October 3. Officers from the NCA’s Joint International Crime Centre (JICC) escorted him back to the UK on October 15 and he was taken into custody by South Wales Police. Parris, who has been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, was named as one of the NCA’s most wanted fugitives after going…

Transport for Wales (TfW) recorded the largest rise in passenger numbers out of all the UK’s train operators this spring, up 27% on the previous year. Newly published data shows that between April and June this year, 7.6 million journeys were made on TfW services compared to 6 million in the same period the previous year. Chief Executive Officer James Price said: “If you look at the numbers, we’re seeing a rise in lots of different communities, not just one or two areas. “That’s down to the hard work of so many people to deliver a consistent and reliable service.…