Author: Rhys Gregory

Building a new home as well as renovating an existing property requires an investment in new doors and windows. You can order them either locally or online – in the case of the latter, you will save a lot of money without compromising the quality of the products. Importing windows from Poland is very common among homeowners in the UK and Ireland. Even after Brexit, windows made in Poland remain cheaper (including the cost related to delivery and tax) than their local counterparts. What’s more, you can always count on specialists to effectively deal with the import and require minimum…

The North Wales coastline and its spectacular inland countryside is a popular holiday spot for tourists and UK residents alike. The coast is characterised by broad beaches, captivating coves and small seaside towns which still retain a proud fishing heritage. Beyond the shoreline is the stirring Eryri National Park, a bucket-list destination for walkers and climbers looking to summit Snowdon. An influx of visitors brings this region to life in the summer months, but the peace and privacy of an off-season North Wales holiday can be a magical experience too. Owning a holiday home For many, the allure of North…

Singapore, known as the “Lion City”, stands as a dynamic testament to extraordinary progress and modernization. As one of the Four Asian Tigers, it has rapidly grown into a thriving hub of commerce and industry. Setting up a company in Singapore can indeed be a game-changer, creating avenues for substantial growth and significant advantages that are unparalleled globally. Singapore’s strategic location in the heart of Southeast Asia facilitates trade connections and market access to Asia and beyond. Its world-class infrastructure, robust legal system, and supportive government policies have attracted entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide. Notably, Singapore’s transparent and efficient tax system…

Accumulator sports betting is a risky way to try to win a big win at once by combining several separate bets in one coupon. However, despite their attractiveness, express trains are often considered inefficient. One of the main reasons for this opinion is the increase in the total betting margin with each added event to the coupon. This nuance often escapes the attention of players, and bookmakers are in no hurry to share such information. Inefficiency and advantages of accumulator bets The main reason why express bets are considered ineffective is due to the increase in the total betting margin…

Welshman Sean Bowen has made an excellent start to the 2023/24 National Hunt season, which has put him in a great position in his bid to win the Jockeys’ Championship for the first time in his career. Bowen has ridden over 80 winners already for the campaign, and with the season set to continue until the end of April, if he stays fit and operates at the same strike rate, he will go close to reaching 200 winners. Some Big Rides Still to Come This Season There are some major races set to come on the National Hunt calendar in…

People aged 51-54 in Wales will now automatically receive at-home bowel screening tests and early detection can save lives. Almost nine out of ten people survive bowel cancer when it is detected and treated earlier on. Health Minister Eluned Morgan is urging people to use their kit when it arrives in the post. “Even in the early stages of bowel cancer, you may feel well. So screening is vital to detect cancers before symptoms show, and early detection and treatment drastically improve survival rates,” she said. Starting from today (Wednesday 4 October), people aged 51-54 who are registered with a…

This week, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited The Grange Pavilion and the new Fitzalan High School, to mark the start of Black History Month and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush to the UK. In the first of two engagements in the city, Their Royal Highnesses visited The Grange Pavilion in Grangetown where pupils from Howardian, Grangetown and St Paul’s Primary Schools gathered to greet them. The Prince and Princess of Wales met members from the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365 and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales…

Wales’ leading private hire firm Dragon Taxis has announced that its latest charity campaign will support TŷHafan, the Welsh children’s hospice. From 1 October, 5p from every journey in the Vale of Glamorgan booked via the Dragon Taxis app will be donated to the charity. Tŷ Hafan provides care and support for children with life-shortening conditions and their families at its hospice in Sully and in homes and communities across Wales. Dragon Taxis, a regional brand of the UK’s fastest-growing taxi and private hire technology platform Veezu,is a long-term supporter of the charity, having donated over £5000 in 2021 through…

Welsh Government Education Minister Jeremy Miles has backed a new partnership which will help to strengthen the relationship between education providers and the community. Mr Miles spoke in support of the newly-formed South Wales Civic Engagement Partnership (SWCEP) – which is a partnership between the five universities and five colleges operating within Cardiff Capital Region – during its launch at the University of South Wales (USW) in Treforest. With the common goal of a shared Civic Mission Agenda, the strategic partnership will enhance links between the Higher Education and Further Education sectors, while delivering a more collaborative approach to civic…

The heroes of Wales’ contact centres have been celebrated at this year’s 25th annual awards ceremony hosted by comedienne Katherine Ryan. Individuals and leading Welsh businesses were recognised for this past year’s successes, with award winners including Best Helpline / Adviceline (Arvato), Best Hybrid/Cross Functional (Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water) and Best Environment & Sustainability Strategy (Admiral.) The sell-out event, supported by headline sponsor Jomo People, who specialize in recruiting within the sector, was once again held at Cardiff City Stadium. The awards are a celebration of a crucial sector which contributes £650m annually to the Welsh economy and employs 32,000 people…