Author: Rhys Gregory

As the capital city of Wales, Cardiff is renowned for its lively nightlife and diverse entertainment options. Whether you’re looking for a memorable evening filled with music, culture, or gaming, Cardiff has something for everyone. This article presents five exciting activities to enjoy during a night out in Cardiff, including the option of visiting a casino for a dose of excitement and glamour. 1. Explore Cardiff’s Lively Pubs and Bars Kick off your night with a taste of Cardiff’s bustling nightlife by visiting its vibrant pubs and bars. From traditional Welsh pubs to trendy cocktail lounges, there’s a diverse range…

Creatine is a widespread supplement among athletes and fitness lovers due to its ability to improve performance in different ways. Whether you are a proficient athlete or relish working out, including creatine in your routine can provide multiple benefits. This article will examine how creatine can improve your performance and overall fitness. The Science Behind Creatine Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in small amounts in certain foods, such as meat and fish. The body also creates it in the liver, kidneys and pancreas. When you ingest good creatine, it is changed into phosphocreatine, stored in your muscles and utilised…

Embarking on a journey to Wales opens the door to a world of breathtaking landscapes, cultural richness, and historical marvels. From the rugged peaks of Snowdonia to the captivating coastline, Wales offers a diverse array of experiences for every traveler. Planning your Welsh holiday requires careful consideration of its natural wonders, historical significance, and local charm. This guide will take you through the steps to meticulously plan a memorable escape to Wales. Accommodation: Wales understands that travelers have varied tastes and desires when it comes to accommodation. For those seeking a taste of luxury, the landscape is adorned with grand…

A new mother from Caerphilly has launched a paranormal investigation events company during her maternity leave with the help of a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank. That’s The Spirit hosts events in which small groups visit historical buildings in South Wales with a reputation for being haunted and are guided through a paranormal investigation by experienced investigators and mediums. The company was founded by Chloe Davies, 31, who herself held no beliefs in the paranormal until she experienced a ghost sighting in her own home three years ago. As a sceptic, she became determined to find answers…

It’s 40 years since Lynne Kettles opened Solo, a women’s clothing shop on the seafront in Mumbles. Now the multi-award retailer and choreographer of countless Swansea fashion shows is retiring – but Solo will live on, which is great news for its many loyal customers. Lynne’s career in fashion goes back many years prior to Solo. Originally from London, Lynne had a brief career in PR before becoming Womenswear Marketing Executive for the International Wool Secretariat aged just 21. The role gave her a deep understanding of the fashion world, from the manufacture and sale of clothing to how to…

SUMMER is a time for growth and development at a leading law firm. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors is recruiting staff after a busy start to the year, with vacancies for a litigation secretary, private client solicitor and secretary, having recently welcomed a new conveyancer, legal assistant, and graduate paralegal. Several members of the team are also progressing with legal qualifications and working towards promotion at the firm – based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge and Chester – which again secured the Law Society’s Lexcel Accreditation for Excellence in Legal Practice Management and Client Care. Among them is Wendy Tinkler, from Rhyl,…

An internal survey to understand the experiences of match officials in Welsh football has revealed that 1 in 4 Referees have experienced physical abuse. The survey conducted by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), which received responses from 282 match officials, detailed that 88% of respondents have also received verbal abuse whilst officiating at some point in their refereeing career, with more than 50 percent of match officials feeling that the behaviour of football participants towards Referees was getting worse. Many match officials in Wales are therefore making the unfortunate decision to not continue refereeing due to the negative behaviour…

Wales’s leading alternative telecoms company – Ogi – has announced new plans to support charities through its award-winning ‘Cefnogi’ programme. The community-focused ‘Cefnogi’ programme (cefnogi, meaning ‘support’ in Welsh) has, to date, offered more than £35,000 to local groups and community projects with staff taking part in well over 2,000 volunteering hours since the programme began in 2022. The business is now extending the scheme to charities, with staff being encouraged to fundraise for their chosen organisations – instead of a single fixed corporately nominated charity. As part of the new Cefnogi: giving programme, staff can apply for support to…

After feeling lost when she left school last September, a 20-year-old apprentice from Carmarthen credits her Early Years Apprenticeship with giving her a purpose and a clear path in life. It comes as Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) statistics show there are almost 40,000 job vacancies in nursery, primary and secondary schools across the UK, with staff demand in Wales expected to rise in line with Welsh Government plans to extends its free childcare policy to include all two-year-olds. Caitlin Morgan, a Nursery Nurse at Willow Daycare, is now supporting the ‘Genius Decision’ campaign and encouraging young people  to consider…

Cardiff’s iconic City Hall is to close temporarily this winter to enable essential infrastructure work to be carried out on the Grade I-listed building and preserve it for future generations. Built of Portland Stone and opened in 1906, the building was the first council headquarters to be known as City Hall – following Cardiff’s elevation to city status in 1905 – and in recent years has been used as a register office and for wedding celebrations and other private functions. Much of the infrastructure in the historic building is now due for an upgrade, and the work over the winter…