Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff-based multimedia studio 4Pi Productions celebrates its 10th birthday on International Pi Day, March 14, with an arts and networking event at their immersive arts venue CULTVR Lab in Cardiff. The free event will celebrate a decade of cultural immersion and creative innovation, featuring art installations, screenings of 4Pi’s award-winning 360-degree films, exclusive announcements and more. Set up a decade ago by international multidisciplinary artists Matt Wright and Janire Nájera, 4Pi merges the boundaries between art, design and technology to make shared immersive experiences, with a strong focus on 360-degree domes that place audiences at the centre of the narrative.…

Unitary Engineering Services (UES), a leading provider of comprehensive building services in the Southwest, South Wales and the Midlands, has announced full transfer of ownership to Adam Griffiths, Managing Director and son of founder Roger Griffiths. This exciting development marks a new chapter for the company, built upon a strong legacy of innovation and outstanding building solutions. Founded in 1986 as an industrial heating specialist, UES has successfully diversified its products and services alongside its clients’ needs over the years, becoming their strategic partner in building services – from design and installation to ongoing maintenance. In recent years, the company…

The public was treated to a surprise choir performance against the backdrop of Cardiff Castle yesterday to mark Marie Curie’s Day of Reflection this weekend. A day which will bring people together to remember those who died during the pandemic, and to show support to those who were bereaved. On-lookers were stopped in their tracks during the poignant performance by Cor Glanaethwy Choir, who sang a series of songs associated with loss and grief, urging people to take a moment to pause and reflect. The surprise performance at Cardiff Castle is one of several to take place this week across…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy for over a century – 120 years exactly. Members and guests of the Society took to London to celebrate this special milestone. On the 26th of February 1904, a gathering of influential landowners came together to form the Welsh National Agricultural Society – an organisation that would later become the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. The meeting to form the Society took place in Committee Room 12 in the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. 120 years to the day later,…

Sixteen heritage fruit trees have been planted at a new Community Orchard site at Blackweir in Bute Park, including the ‘Apple Tree Man’ which is the traditional name given to the oldest apple tree in an Orchard. Bute Park’s ‘Apple Tree Man’ is a Gower apple tree with mistletoe, which was planted alongside four other heritage apple varieties, as Cardiff Council’s ‘Coed Caerdydd’ urban forest project hosted local residents and members of the New Friends of Bute Park at the new orchard site on Saturday (24 February). A range of different pear trees, cherries, plums, greengages, and damsons were also…

Over 1,000 people have already registered to attend the 2024 ‘It’s Your Swansea’ conference and exhibition. Now in its fifth year, the free event is taking place at Swansea Arena on Thursday March 7. The conference brings together people, businesses and organisations to network, hear from city leaders, and take part in conversations to help shape Swansea’s future. This year’s programme includes panel discussions, a major announcement from a local charity, networking in the exhibition hall, and a makers’ market. The conference, which is being delivered by 4 The Region in partnership with Swansea Council, has a theme this year…

Seel Park in Dinas Powys is transferring to the Community Council on a 99-year lease the Vale of Glamorgan council can confirm. Dinas Powys Community Council are keen to make improvements with the assistance of Friends of Seel Park Group. The Park will have a deed of dedication placed upon it from Fields in trust and will therefore be available to enjoy for future generations. The proposed transfer of Seel Park to Dinas Powys Community Council demonstrates the Council’s commitment to partnership working and provides a clear example of collaborative working where it is acknowledged that a piece of public…

A Caerphilly man pleaded guilty at Cwmbran Magistrates Court to animal welfare charges, which included seven charges of failing to meet welfare needs of dogs under his care to the extent required by good practice and three charges of causing unnecessary suffering contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Simon Hobbs (aged 46) was fined £360 for causing unnecessary suffering to five dogs including a pregnant Belgian Malinois.  Hobbs was ordered to pay costs of £7,884 and a victim surcharge of £144.  He was disqualified from keeping all animals for five years. The sentencing follows an investigation by Caerphilly Council’s…

A local luxury cheesecake company is spreading its wings and reaching new customers, thanks to grant funding and support from Pembrokeshire County Council’s business team. The Pembrokeshire Cheesecake Company was formed when Claire Garland started making cheesecakes for friends who encouraged her to turn her hobby into a business. Setting up her business at her Herbrandston home meant that Claire was able to combine her new venture with looking after two young children. She said: “It just grew and snowballed. It really took off. It’s something I really enjoy and people seem to love it. The business means I can…

Ross Fleming, 24, from Caerau, Cardiff, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, February 26, to 30 months in prison for possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine. On October 10 last year, Ross Fleming was seen in Trelai Park in Caerau, meeting with customers and supplying them with suspected Class A drugs. He was detained and found in possession of several wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, plus £530 cash. It was suspected he was dealing for an established Caerau drug line. He provided an incredulous account when interviewed. He was inevitably charged and remanded and…