Author: Rhys Gregory

A traditional stone-built mid terraced house on a sloping South Wales street a short distance from the high street could make a perfect renovation project. Providing two reception rooms, a kitchen, a single bedroom and a large bathroom, all the potential is present for a renovation revival. The house, where preliminary renovation and improvement works have already started, is listed at auction with a guide price of £31,000. Angie Davey, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “In an eye-catching location in the centre of a terrace of similar houses on this typically south Wales village sloping street, charming number eight, Division…

Twenty-seven finalists have been selected by an independent judging panel for a leading Welsh work-based learning provider’s prestigious annual awards in June. The Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of employers, learners and practitioners from across Wales who have excelled in apprenticeship programmes delivered by Welshpool-based Cambrian Training Company and its partners. Three in each of nine categories are shortlisted for the awards which will be presented at a ceremony to be held at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells on June 2. Through its network of five offices across Wales, Cambrian Training Company is the leading independent…

The mum of a five-year-old who she says is her ‘brave little lion’ has told their story for year’s Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices’ summer campaign. Little Callum Roberts’ face will be on the front of 30,000 envelopes landing through letterboxes this week with the goal of raising £75,000 for the charity through donations and its summer raffle. As part of the campaign his mum Carrie Roberts has told how Callum and his twin brother Tyler were born prematurely at just 29 weeks old. Devastatingly for their parents, Carrie and Gavin, tiny Tyler was stillborn, and Callum was diagnosed with a heart condition leaving the couple fearing the worst.…

The Development Bank of Wales has backed Scully Property Group Ltd with an £858,000 loan to support the delivery of five new homes in Seven Sisters, Neath. The project comprises three two‑bed bungalows and two three‑bed bungalows and marks the company’s first project supported by the Development Bank. The project was also eligible for the Green Homes Incentive, with the homes being delivered via a timber frame method of construction. Neath-based Scully Property Group was founded by father‑and‑son team Barrie and Luke Scully, to pursue their shared ambitions in property development. The company is built on Barrie’s extensive experience in…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Belle Vue Residential Care Home on Newport Road, close to Cardiff city centre. Belle Vue is a long-established dementia care home registered for up to 39 residents. It operates from an attractive three‑storey Victorian residence which has been thoughtfully modernised over the years while retaining many of its original period features. The home provides 39 en suite bedrooms, alongside two comfortable lounges and a secure, well-maintained garden that has long been a valued feature for residents, families, and staff. The home was founded in 1989 by a husband-and-wife…

Transforming how disabled people are recruited, supported and retained in work is the aim of a new initiative led by Aberystwyth University academics. The project will bring together small and medium-sized enterprises, business organisations and public-sector partners from across Wales to explore how employers can be better supported to create more inclusive workplaces. Disabled and chronically ill people in Wales face a disproportionate risk of unemployment, with higher rates of claims for health-related benefits than in many parts of England. Yet disabled people are frequently and wrongly perceived as lacking the skills, qualifications or ambition to work. Dr Emma Sheppard,…

A DRAMATIC car crash sculpture has become the powerful centrepiece of Coleg Cambria’s new Arrive and Alive road safety campaign. Unveiled at the college’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, the striking “Impact Plinth” depicts a car embedded into a brick wall – a bold and permanent reminder of the devastating consequences that can follow a split-second decision behind the wheel. Created by lecturers and students in just one week, the installation is designed to stop people in their tracks. It stands as the beacon of Arrive and Alive, an initiative driven by Cambria and supported by North Wales Police, Wrexham…

Blake Morgan has promoted Joanna Corbett-Simmons to partner in its Cardiff office, recognising her expertise in complex litigation and dispute resolution. Joanna is a highly regarded litigator with a broad practice spanning general commercial and civil claims, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, contentious intellectual property matters, and special educational or additional learning needs. Her promotion to partner forms part of a wider round of four new partner appointments across the firm, spanning its Corporate, Employment, Commercial Litigation and Construction teams. Joanna advises a wide range of public and private sector clients. She is regularly instructed by local authorities, health boards, NHS…

IN A remarkable turnaround, Cwm Albion, previously crowned Specsavers’ Best Worst Team, have secured promotion to Division One of the Swansea Senior League. The title win follows a dramatic 6-2 victory over African Community Centre on Saturday afternoon (02 May), marking a defining moment in the club’s history and completing an extraordinary rise up the table. The result caps off an incredible transformation for the 114-year-old club, who just a few seasons ago were enduring one of the toughest periods in their history. Having lost every game and recorded a staggering -191 goal difference in the 2022/23 season in Division…

Residents and visitors in Swansea are being urged to plan ahead this weekend as thousands of cyclists are expected to pass through the city as part of a major charity ride. CARTEN100 will take place on Saturday, May 9, with around 2,400 participantsSwansea Council issues travel advice ahead of charity cycle ride travelling along a Cardiff to West Wales route. Although not organised by Swansea Council, the local authority has issued a travel advisory to help people prepare for increased activity across key routes. Cyclists are expected to travel through the city between approximately 8.30am and 1.30pm, following parts of…