Author: Rhys Gregory

A Welsh media consortium has united academic and industry allies to make the media sector more inclusive and diverse – and is now set to host the very first “Accessible Futures Summit” to highlight how far the industry has come in accommodating a wide variety of D/deaf, Disabled and Neurodiverse (DDN) talent in media production careers. With the Paralympics in Paris showcasing how athletes from all over the world are expanding the limits of human possibility, Media Cymru and its consortium partner University of South Wales are preparing to unveil brand new approaches to working with D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse…

In recent years, van leasing has emerged as a highly attractive option for businesses across the UK. This trend towards leasing rather than buying company vehicles is reshaping the way businesses approach their transport needs. Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, understanding why van leasing might be the right choice for your business can lead to substantial financial and operational benefits. Financial Flexibility and Affordability The primary attraction of leasing vans for business is the financial flexibility it offers. For many businesses, the prospect of an outright purchase of a fleet can be a daunting financial commitment. Leasing,…

Young people under 30 are happy to pay more to shop in Welsh, new research has revealed. The survey carried out by leading economist Dr Edward Jones, of Bangor University, showed that 70 per cent of 20 to 29-year-olds were willing to pay a premium for a product or service provided in Welsh. The number of those happy to dig deeper to use Welsh to shop and do business falls among older age groups but is still significant with 46 per cent of over 50s still happy to spend more for the privilege. The results of the survey have been…

Excellence IT, one of Wales’ leading managed service providers of IT support to SMEs, has transitioned into employee ownership. The business was set up by Andrew Beer and Andy Green in 2002, after they worked together in various departments at Hewlett Packard in Bristol, before leaving and setting up Excellence IT together to offer small businesses outsourced IT support. Since then, the business has grown to a staff of 20 from its base in Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, and works with large Welsh businesses such as Halo Foods, Edwards Coaches and Cwmpas by supporting their IT services. Excellence IT is one…

Thomas Carroll Group has made two key promotions following its transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) in December 2023. The organisation has promoted Gareth Cotty to Group Chief Commercial Officer, previously Managing Director of Thomas Carroll Brokers, and former Financial Director Sarah Edwards will now be taking on the role of Group Chief Financial Officer. Gareth Cotty has been with Thomas Carroll Group for 21 years, after beginning his career at RSA, HSBC and then Marsh. He joined as a new business executive and quickly moved up the ranks to become Sales Director in 2012, when he joined the…

A&M Hospitality Group – the same creative force behind popular Roath restaurant Silures – is set to unveil a brand-new dining experience in Cardiff this autumn. Terra Mare, translating to ‘Land & Sea’ in Italian, will bring the rich culinary traditions of Puglia, Southern Italy, to the heart of the Welsh capital. Taking over the site of the former Libertine cocktail bar on High Street, just a stone’s throw from Cardiff Castle, the new restaurant will comfortably accommodate 50 diners inside, with an additional 25 covers available on the outdoor terrace – providing a perfect setting for enjoying Cardiff’s early autumn ambiance. The…

Shaun Gwyther 26, from Mayhill in Swansea was sentenced to four years and four months in prison for multiple offences at Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday August 28, 2024, after pleading guilty to all offences. On Friday July 26,2024 officers attended an address in Swansea with the intention of arresting Shaun Gwyther. On getting to the address officers noticed Gwyther come out of his home and crossed the road to the lane directly opposite. Officers then got out of their vehicle and followed Gwyther into the lane where he was detained and arrested. During the arrest Gwyther was seen to…

Transport for Wales has completed a million-pound investment into Flint and Runcorn East railway stations. Improvements at both stations include CCTV, help points, customer waiting and cycle shelters, seating, lighting, waste facilities and signage. Flint station works also included improvements to the ticket office, waiting rooms, water refill units, toilet refurbishments, new customer information screens and landscaping, and was supported by £90,000 funding from Railway Heritage Trust. Additionally, as part of TfW’s wider Social and Commercial Development Plan a disused building at Flint has been transformed into two new community rooms and a staff room. Local councillors were recently invited to…

Halloween Spooktacular returns to A Welsh Coal Mining Experience at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 29th and 30th October! The fang-tastically spooky event for children is packed full of activities and this year a brand-new Halloween themed show is being added for even more skele-fun! Included in the ticket price are no less than 7 brilliantly entertaining ghoulish things to do….. Pumpkin Patch pumpkin pickin’ Wander through our Pumpkin Patch and search for your perfect pumpkin. Take it home to carve and make those pumpkins look FA-BOO-LOUS! (One pumpkin per child ticket purchased) Halloween Hunt Our Halloween spooks have escaped…

It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 or for adults to buy them on behalf of under-18s. Throughout the school summer holidays Caerphilly Trading Standards have been carrying out compliance checks with the assistance of the young people of the Caerphilly Youth Forum acting as underage test purchase volunteers. Reality test purchases were attempted at a staggering 132 premises across the County Borough through the school summer holidays. It was reassuring to find that all premises except for one, refused the vape sale to the young person and all requested identification. Caerphilly Trading Standards are…