Author: Rhys Gregory

Friends and family of a man paralysed in a diving accident are coming together next month in an epic bid to get him to the summit of South Wales’s highest mountain. Jon Hobbs and a team of 28 supporters will attempt to get up and down Pen y Fan on April 6 to raise money for Spinal Research – the UK’s leading charity funding research into function restoring treatments for paralysis after a spinal cord injury. Jon’s life changed in an instant when, aged just 22, he dived into a swimming pool on the first morning of a holiday with…

When Beyoncé became the first black woman to top the Billboard Hot Country chart last month, it was hailed as a breakthrough moment for country music – and undisputable confirmation that the genre was truly having ‘a moment’. Now, Cardiff Bay’s Tiger Yard is set to ride the country music wave on Saturday, June 1st as it plays host to a brand-new event, ‘One Night in Tigerville.’ Showcasing the best of Nashville’s country music hits, the event will be headlined by One Night in Nashville, a phenomenal live band renowned for their electrifying performances of country music’s greatest hits. From toe-tapping…

Ameco Leisure Group, a third generation family-run business, has officially opened its latest new restaurant and bar in Mumbles. With panoramic sea views, On the Rocks is a 150 cover bar and restaurant with a 20 metre long dining terrace overlooking Swansea Bay.  The £1 million investment has been part-funded by a £470,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales and a grant of £116,000 from Visit Wales. Currently open Wednesday to Sunday On the Rocks is located in the former rowing club and serves high-quality local produce. Employing 10 full-time and up to 40 part-time people, it is the…

Tesco, the UK’s leading supermarket and NatWest, the largest UK bank for business and one of the largest for the farming sector, have today launched a new discounted climate and sustainable finance scheme for 1,500 of the retailer’s farmers, providing them with preferential rates on finance to help them switch to sustainable farming methods, including installing renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, and fossil fuel-free heating or cooling systems, such as heat pumps. The voluntary programme, which has been designed with farmers’ input, will see farmers who are part of Tesco’s Sustainable Farming Groups for beef,…

ST GERARD’S School will continue to invest in new facilities and bring all its learners together under one roof following the sale of nearby land. The prominent Bangor institution has put neighbouring buildings currently used for its early years provision on the market. Selling the Convent Lane location will support wider redevelopment plans on the seven-acre site and unite the school community, according to headteacher Campbell Harrison. “The two main reasons for selling the primary school buildings are so we can use money from the sale for our overall investment programme, and most importantly, create one standalone high-quality learning environment…

Welsh Secretary David TC Davies has commended IQ Endoscopes for the clear progress it is making on its ambitious growth journey and the value it is bringing to the local economy. The Cabinet Minister turned the spotlight on the impact of private equity investment and venture capital following a fact-finding mission to the medical device manufacturer’s Chepstow HQ in South Wales. The visit was organised by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), whose members, BGF – one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland – and the Development Bank of Wales, alongside a…

Pembrokeshire Music Service’s Youth Brass Band excelled at the recent National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham. The Band competed in the Yamaha Performance section against 16 other bands from across the UK and were elated to be placed second overall. Their performances of Slaidburn march by William Rimmer, Bandstand Boogie by Stuart Johnson, Pater Noster by Rebecca Lunberg impressed the adjudicators, as did a solo spot from principle cornet player Carys Wood. Carys was awarded Best Soloist, with adjudicator Gavin Saynor commending her emotional performance at the event on 23rd March. All Bands participating received a…

Moving is often considered one of life’s most stressful events, right up there with job changes, and divorce. It’s no wonder when you consider all the pieces that must come together for a successful transition. For newcomers and seasoned movers alike, understanding how to manage this complex process can significantly ease the challenges that arise. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you and your family ease into the rhythm of a relocation, ensuring that your new chapter begins on a harmonious note. Preparation is Your Best Ally The adage ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ is a harsh but…

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, having a responsive and adaptable cloud service is crucial for the success of any organization. With the rise of remote work and increasing reliance on digital platforms, companies need to have a reliable and efficient way to manage their data, applications, and services. This is where responsive cloud services come into play – empowering businesses with the flexibility, scalability, and agility they need to stay ahead of the competition. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of responsive cloud services and how they can help your business thrive in today’s digital…

We’ve all got our own way of choosing which Grand National horse to back. Some might go with one of Willie Mullins’ horses after he dominated March’s Cheltenham Festival while others might prefer to side with Nassalam as the most recent winner of the Welsh National. But surely one of the most popular ways that once-a-year punters decide who to back is by following grey horses, and this may well be the year that this tactic proves the best way to go. Probably the main reason grey horses have historically been so popular is because they’re so easy to spot…