Author: Rhys Gregory

BC sports betting is an online platform for placing wagers on sports events, including football, basketball, tennis, and esports. Users can utilize BC sports betting to analyze odds, predict match outcomes, and quickly calculate results. For example, a bettor could place a Moneyline wager on a Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, using the platform’s statistical breakdown of team form and head-to-head records to make an informed decision. Features of the German version For German users, BC Game Deutschland provides specialized localization, adapted payment methods, and compliance with local legislation. The platform delivers detailed analytics, including historical team…

The leading global accountancy body is urging the UK’s corporate regulator to make the reporting and auditing regime as simple as possible for the struggling mid-market sector. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is calling on the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to make the corporate governance regimes fit for purpose by making rules which focus on the complexity of the organisation rather than just on its size. Glenn Collins, head of technical and strategic engagement, ACCA UK, said: “ACCA’s overarching, consistent message is that the focus should be on complexity rather than size – a business may be large…

Raj Chowdhury, the culinary force behind Raj Kitchen in Swansea, has once again been recognised as one of Wales’ leading chefs, taking home the Regional Chef of the Year title at the 2025 Welsh Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTAs). Hosted by ChefOnline, the Welsh ARTAs celebrate the best in Asian cuisine across Wales, recognising exceptional talent, creativity, and commitment to excellence. This year’s event saw hundreds of entries from across the nation – but it was Raj Chowdhury who impressed the judges enough to retain his title for a second year running. Speaking after the win, Raj said, “To…

Scream Time is back at Margam Country Park, and it’s bigger, bolder, and scarier than before. The event has quickly become a must-visit Halloween experience in south Wales, and after going again this year, we can see exactly why. This is our second time visiting, and what we love most is that it’s not just a static attraction, it’s an immersive trail that takes you through part of the park itself. It’s a mix of creepy fun and eerie atmosphere, with plenty to see along the way. For those who went last year, things have changed quite a bit. The…

Welsh holidaymakers will soon have another way to reach the Spanish sun, as Ryanair adds a new weekly service between Cardiff and Alicante as part of its Winter 2025 schedule. The airline has unveiled its plans for Alicante, featuring 79 routes and ten new destinations including Bratislava (Slovakia), Linz and Salzburg (Austria), Bydgoszcz and Rzeszow (Poland), Cardiff and Aberdeen (UK), Stockholm Västeras and Småland (Sweden), and Lanzarote (Spain). The new Cardiff to Alicante service will operate weekly from November 2025 through to the end of March 2026, with fares starting from €21.99. Ryanair’s Winter 2025 schedule will largely operate on…

Drivers are being advised to avoid the A470 this afternoon following a vehicle fire between Abercynon and Pontypridd. South Wales Police confirmed they are currently at the scene on the southbound carriageway. While the road remains open, heavy congestion has built up in the area. Traffic is backing up as emergency services deal with the incident, and motorists are urged to seek alternative routes where possible. Police have thanked drivers for their patience while the situation is being managed.

With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued top tips to help owners protect their pets and livestock from possible injury and distress in the run up to Diwali (20 October), Bonfire Night (5 November) and New Year’s Eve (31 December). Signs of fireworks-related distress can vary from animal to animal. While some pets show obvious signs of fireworks-related anxiety, such as panting, drooling and attempts to escape, there are also more subtle signs that owners should be aware of, including restlessness and toileting in the house. Cats often hide, while rabbits may keep very still…

Work has started on a £14 million development at Singleton Hospital that will transform the diagnosis of cancer and some other conditions. Highly specialised PET-CT scanning was introduced at the Swansea hospital in 2020, avoiding the need for people from the Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda areas having to travel to Cardiff. A PET-CT scan combines computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans. It can reveal cancer and some other diseases which may not show up on other types of scans. Its accuracy means it can diagnose cancer, find out how big a cancer is and whether it…

A haunting novel inspired by the largely unknown history of Welsh witchcraft has been published by an Aberystwyth University lecturer. Set in sixteenth century Wales, amid the relentless rain and failing crops, a midwife is accused of witchcraft and her neighbours turn against her. Through the eyes of a naïve gentry woman, associate lecturer Mari Ellis Dunning weaves a dark tale of suspicion and fear. Her magical novel rooted in tradition and realism, tells a story rich with bold feminism that will captivate readers of “witcherature” fiction. Author of the new novel and associate lecture at the Department of English…

BBC Factual Entertainment and Events and BBC Cymru Wales today announce the commission of a new series from South Shore, Matt Willis: The Recovery Project (w/t). The three-part series, fronted by musician and presenter Matt Willis, will explore addiction and could revolutionise the way the UK thinks about recovery and rehabilitation. Having openly battled his own addiction to drugs and alcohol for over a decade, Matt Willis is now embarking on a deeply personal journey to develop a bold new pilot scheme designed to help give those in recovery a second chance, find meaningful employment and challenge the stigma around…