Author: Rhys Gregory

Crafting a strong job application is essential for making a lasting impression on potential employers. A well-prepared application highlights your qualifications and signals your genuine interest in the role. It’s your first opportunity to demonstrate your fit for the position and the organisation. As you can imagine, employers often receive numerous applications, and those that stand out are the ones that are clear, focused, and relevant. So, how do you get yours to stand out? Keep reading to find out. Pinpointing What Each Industry Values Most Tailoring your application to different industries begins with understanding what each sector values most.…

With A level results recently announced, new research* from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that there is a growing recognition of the benefits that school leaver apprenticeships can offer young people, with parents more likely to encourage their child to apply for an apprenticeship than to university after leaving school. The research, which surveyed 2000 parents with children aged 12-21 and 2000 young people aged 16-21, from across the UK, explores changing attitudes to the routes available to young people after leaving school. It finds that parents are more likely to encourage their child to…

Cardiff Airport has experienced a strong summer season, with flights in and out of the National Airport for Wales proving highly popular among customers. Tens of thousands of travellers have already utilised Cardiff Airport to embark on holidays or visit family and friends, with more passengers expected in the coming weeks as the airport prepares for a busy August Bank Holiday weekend. This year, Cardiff Airport has provided customers with increased options to “fly local and go global,” with a wide range of destinations available. The top 10 most popular destinations from Cardiff Wales Airport this summer include: Alicante (TUI,…

George Tetzlaff, 26 from Swansea was charged with multiple offences including: Concerned in the supply of Class A – Namely Cocaine Possession of Criminal Property Possession of a bladed article Possession of a weapon for the discharge of noxious liquid or gas He was sentenced to five years and seven months in prison at Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after pleading guilty to all offences. On Saturday June 29, Tetzlaff was arrested following officers attending a report of a sighting of him, due to him being wanted on recall to prison. He tried to run but was…

Social networks have become a primary tool of economic activity, revolutionising the ways companies communicate with customers. Its importance is based on the fact that it helps in creating a link between the companies and the target consumers, thus helping in the creation of business relationships that culminate into sales. Social media is in contrast to the conventional marketing platforms where the customer is able to engage in real time and one on one which is paramount in the current world of internet business. Social media marketing is now a norm for any eCommerce businesses and using it is a…

When the sun dips below Wales’ rolling hills, it’s not a signal for us to retreat. On the contrary, we’re just getting started! This magical land transforms as daylight fades and evening creeps in, offering an array of entertainment that’ll keep you hooked until dawn, including new games worth giving a go. From vibrant city nightlife teeming with live music and bustling pubs to tranquil stargazing spots tucked away in its rugged landscapes, Wales after dark is a world waiting to be explored. Whether you’re seeking high-octane excitement or serene solitude under starlit skies, let our guide lead you through…

Children in a Swansea community have been treated to a brilliant new play area. Parc Llewelyn serves Morriston, Mynyddbach and Landore and is already a much-loved community destination and home to beautiful views across Swansea, a thriving community centre, wonderful dog walks and tennis courts. Now its children’s play area is the latest to benefit from the city-wide £7m play upgrade programme which was officially opened by Council Leader Rob Stewart. It means more than 50 neighbourhoods around the city have now benefited from the play areas renewal project, that typically include facilities for disabled youngsters such as flush roundabouts,…

A project aiming to ‘rebuild community foundations in Powys’ has received an extra £419,400, due to high demand. Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) has received the money to offer grants to community-owned facilities for: Repairs and maintenance Generating renewable energy Installing electric vehicle charging points The award to PAVO was made by the Powys Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Local Partnership, after it heard the grant scheme was oversubscribed and experiencing high demand. It receives its funding from the UK Government and is managed by Powys County Council’s Economy and Climate Service. The £419,400, is in addition to £812,999 allocated…

Youth work services in Wrexham are helping young people to thrive by providing a range of services from two city centre facilities, including face to face support, homelessness prevention and drug and alcohol services. Meeting with staff and young people at the INFO shop and The Victoria Young People’s Centre, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle heard firsthand how the diverse range of services were helping young people aged 11-25. The award winning ‘Inspire Hospital Youth Work Project’ is one of the projects based at the Victoria Young People’s Centre and works with young people in Wrexham and Flintshire…

A Flintshire man has been jailed after admitting writing Facebook posts inciting racial hatred. Daniel Aaron Kingsley, of Plough Lane, Aston, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Thursday, August 15th. The 33-year-old was sentenced to 21 months after pleading guilty to distributing written material to stir up racial hatred – an offence under Sections 19(1) and 27(3) of the Public Order Act 1986. On Saturday, August 10th, North Wales Police was made aware of two racist posts published on Facebook, supporting recent riots. One of the posts incited rioting at a number of properties in the Deeside area. Kingsley was…