Author: Rhys Gregory

Excitement is building amongst the running community as one of Wales’ oldest marathon events returns this Sunday, 17th March 2024. The 2Wish Great Welsh Marathon and Half Marathon will be hosted at the award-winning Pembrey Country Park, a location renown for its stunning woodlands (all 500 acres of it!) and gorgeous golden sands. Not only is it Wales’ top visitor atttactions, the race itself was nominated by Runner’s World as being one of the MUST-do marathon’s to run in 2024! Tash Smith, Race Director, said.  “It’s an exciting time for us as a team heading into marathon season where runners…

The 20,323 sq ft city centre property is situated directly opposite Cardiff Castle and close to the Principality Stadium and comprises a popular bar and restaurant, along with four newly refurbished self-contained office suites on the upper floors. The tenant, Revolution Bars, hold a lease on the bar and restaurant space until 2042. In total, the asset produces £287,000 in annual rental income, with further active asset management potential. John Mehtab of Acuitus comments: “The UK leisure sector is still performing well across the national picture. Investors are often on the lookout for strong covenants, excellent market conditions, reliable tenants,…

Shane, 49, can be seen here on CCTV leaving the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate Shane but there have been no confirmed sightings since he was seen on Allensbank Road, close to the hospital, at around 12.30pm that day. He is known to live a transient lifestyle and could possibly be living in a tent. He has links to Swansea and has also previously lived in the Roath area of Cardiff. Shane’s mother, Diane Bush has appealed asking: “If anyone knows where he is, please let us…

Following a successful 12 months for the all-electric TrawsCymru T1 bus service between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth, Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced a revised fare structure for the T1 route. From Sunday 31 March, fares for single-ticket journeys on the T1 that are more than 3km (1.8 miles) will increase by £0.25, bringing them in line with the standardised fare structure in place on the T2, T3 and T10 services. This increase will only apply to tickets purchased onboard the bus, meaning customers will be able to purchase the best value fares by downloading the TrawsCymu app. Single-ticket journeys of…

Nearly 900 local businesses will once again be eligible for business rates support after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to adopt Welsh Government’s Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief Scheme for the next financial year. Eligible businesses will benefit from a reduction of 40% off their business rates bill. The total amount of relief available is £110,000 across all properties occupied by the same business throughout Wales. The business must be in the retail, leisure, hospitality or tourism sectors, for example shops, markets, pharmacies, opticians, pubs and restaurants, gyms, performance venues and hotels. Businesses that aren’t eligible include casinos,…

Year 6 learners across primary schools with the county borough have recently attended the Crucial Crew event. Crucial Crew is an event that provides skills to young learners who are on the cusp of attending secondary school, providing them the opportunity to acquire essential skills at an impressionable time in their development. The event is an effective way of raising awareness from several professional agencies, to ensure pupils are provided with crucial information as they become more independent on their transition to secondary school. The following agencies attended the event and presented information on staying safe and hazards to look…

With British Science Week reaching its conclusion, prospective STEM teachers are being urged to explore the range of incentives available in Wales as applications are currently open. A number of incentives have proven successful over recent years as a means of matching individuals with the desire and ability to excel in the classroom with areas of greatest need. The Welsh Government is offering up to £25,000 across three incentives to people who want to become teachers: The Priority Subject Incentive Scheme: £15,000 for people with a specialism in a subject most needed in the secondary teaching workforce. Iaith Athrawon Yfory:…

Climate Change Minister Julie James has just announced the successful applicants of the Welsh Government’s £750,000 Tidal Lagoon challenge. The challenge was announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford in March 2023 where he said the funding would be made available for at least three research projects working on tidal lagoon technology. The three successful lead organisations have been named as: Swansea University in the Environment category Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult in the Engineering and Technical category Cardiff University in the socio-economic and finance category Speaking today at the Marine Energy Wales conference, Climate Change Minister Julie James said: “We are…

Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters has today (Friday, March 15) announced that support for the bus industry in Wales will continue with £39m confirmed for the year ahead. The Deputy Minister with responsibility for transport said the funding would be provided through a new ‘Bus Network Grant’. The grant will be made available to local authorities to secure services once the Welsh Government’s Bus Transition Fund comes to an end on Sunday, March 31. The new Bus Network Grant will begin on April 1 and run for 12 months. Local authorities will be required to meet specific conditions to…

As the podcasting industry continues to grow, content creators are constantly seeking ways to enhance the quality and professionalism of their shows. Renting a dedicated Podcast Recording Studio offers numerous benefits, from access to professional-grade equipment to a controlled acoustic environment.  In this guide, we’ll delve into the key reasons why renting a podcast studio can take your content to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster looking to upgrade your production or a newcomer eager to start on the right foot, discovering the advantages of a dedicated studio space is essential for achieving podcasting success. High-Quality Equipment for…