Author: Rhys Gregory

Spirafix Ground Anchoring Ltd are a well-established business that produce and distribute ground anchors, located in Cwmcarn. The local business is directed by Paul Clatworthy and Anthony Morgan. Their current products’ green credentials are a replacement for concrete, as they have expanded the range and use instead of concrete was previously used. All products are fully recyclable and have a 50-year life cycle. Their current sector for sales is the renewable energy industries using brown field sites and tarmac area for the installation of solar production. Current work is being carried out across the UK on solar car stores, car…

The Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach has had new high-efficiency LED floodlights installed to provide enhanced visibility and energy efficiency to the facility. The project, supported by grant funding from Sport Wales, involved replacing the existing metal halide floodlights with Phillips LED floodlights. Both pitches were designed to achieve the specified lighting level of 500 lux to meet the required standards for the Welsh Rugby Union and Football Association of Wales. SmartGEDi, a revolutionary lighting control solution, was also installed to reduce energy bills and consumption whilst also providing different switching options. The team at the Centre for…

A former South Wales Police officer has appeared in court after an investigation by the force’s Professional Standards Department uncovered his corrupt behaviour. Concerns were identified about Richard Helling through the proactive work of the Anti-Corruption Unit which found that he had abused his position as a Police Constable with four victims of crime who he had met through the course of his duties. He initiated personal contact with them on his personal phone and attempted to form a relationship with two victims of crime and formed a sexual relationship with a further two. Following his arrest, Helling contacted one…

The Tourism & Events team at the Vale of Glamorgan Council have announced ‘I’r Môr’ ‘To the Sea’, a visual spectacle featuring wonderful performances and entertainment along Penarth Pier, Esplanade and Penarth town centre. The event which is funded through UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund will take place on Saturday, 16th September. Local community arts company ‘Splatch production’ have been commissioned to deliver a celebration of the arts. The day will consist of multiple immersive circus and dance performances including walkabout characters, street performers and a spectacular tight rope walk across the sea later in the evening. Celebrating the 2023…

If you travel across Wales and want to have some fun playing bingo, you have a wide selection of venues to try. Among them, you can find bingo halls that set differing prices you must pay to be eligible for playing: from literally 10p for one ticket to £20 and more for All-In packages. In this review, you can learn more about £5 venues, which are definitely one of the most popular. Is £5 Enough to Play Bingo? We’ve drifted through all available for Brits 5-pound minimum deposit bingo sites, along with special bingo halls, to complete this article! You…

In this ever-changing world, safeguarding privacy is of utmost importance, particularly for individuals residing in the UK. Every click on a website, each scroll through social media, and every email sent leaves behind a digital trail. Your exact location, browsing patterns, preferences, and even sensitive details like credit cards and passwords can be revealed. To cater to this issue one prompt solution which comes as a savior is to employ a VPN.VPN functions as your guardian in the digital realm. They encrypt and redirect your online traffic through secure servers located in various places. By embracing a VPN, you can…

Everyone who is lucky has the chance to grow old. It’s a blessing – to be able to live a long life until you are older and wiser and able to enjoy your senior days. Unfortunately, it’s not always smooth sailing, as, with more candles on the birthday cake, you may also notice some uncomfortable symptoms. Discover some of the most common symptoms that come with age below and what you can do about them. A Loss of Physical Strength You might have been strong, energetic, and fit in your early days, but you’ll notice that it reduces as the…

The US has a population of around 330 million – that’s more than 100 times the population of Wales. You might think there is little that one of the most powerful and populous nations in the western world could learn from the Land of Song, especially when it comes to sport – but you would be mistaken. Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the US, especially in the nation’s colleges. But unlike home-grown sports such as baseball and American football, there is little domestic heritage to draw upon. Around two million Americans claim Welsh ancestry, so it…

Leading insurance broker Aston Lark, a Howden company, is setting out its support for the Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity. The national firm, which has a new base in south Wales, has kickstarted its support of the charity with a £1000 donation. The Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity, established by the rugby legend of the same name, provides support for young people aged 15-35 who live in Wales, are receiving treatment for cancer and are struggling financially. The £1,000 donation was secured thanks to Ecclesiastical Insurance Group who awarded the donation on Aston Lark’s behalf at a recent pop-up event…

RSPCA Cymru is calling for more to be done to crack down on an illegal procedure which mutilates dogs’ ears, as more maimed pups enter rescues in Wales. The RSPCA has reported today that 1,100 dogs are reported to have undergone a cruel and unnecessary procedure of having their ears cropped in the last three years – with 79 of these coming from Wales. The animal welfare charity has joined forces with Llanharan charity Hope Rescue – who currently have eight dogs with cropped ears in their care – on its Mutilated for Money campaign. The campaign aims to remind…