Author: Rhys Gregory

Solar power is on trend as a free and sustainable energy source. You may have already installed a solar system on your roof and are benefiting from it. But merely a solar system isn’t a sure card. What if there’s a long power outage occurring just on rainy days? Invest in a battery, all is settled. Why You Need a Battery for Your Solar System Without an efficient battery, excess solar power is wasted. And you don’t have enough power when the sun isn’t shining. Storing extra solar energy in batteries, however, allows you to use it later at any…

In recent years, the rise of online gambling has led to the proliferation of online casinos, offering a convenient and accessible platform for gamblers. However, concerns have been raised regarding the withdrawal process in some no verification casinos. This article aims to examine the claims surrounding unverified withdrawals from these casinos. Understanding No Verification Casinos No verification casinos, also known as anonymous casinos, are platforms that allow players to gamble without the need for extensive identity verification procedures. Traditional online casinos require players to provide personal information and undergo a thorough verification process, but no verification casinos often require only…

Virgin Money regularly reviews the ways customers use its stores, as well as its online, mobile and telephone channels, so that it can adapt its services to meet changing customer demand. The number of customers using bank branches for day-to-day transactions has been on a downward trajectory for a number of years. The stores which are closing have seen an average reduction in customer transactions of 43% since March 2020 and 96% of customers in these stores are transacting less than once a month on average.   The decision to close a store is based on a number of factors, including…

A pop-up immersive experience is set to transport people across Wales’ most treasured historical places through a virtual reality film using the latest 360-degree capturing technology. Part of Cadw’s summer events programme, the immersive dome showcases the country’s rich heritage using art to offer a new perspective on centuries old monuments. The dome will be hosted at Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire between 27th July and 2nd August, before moving to Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey from 18th to 24th August. A newly commissioned film entitled ‘From the Shadows of Stones’ will fly visitors across Wales, offering unrivalled views of spectacular abbeys,…

Leading independent insurance brokers Towergate Insurance Brokers is among the local businesses who have been thanked for their support following the annual Saundersfest event in Saundersfoot. Held from 7-9th July, Saundersfest is a unique celebration of live music in Saundersfoot. The event which featured local acts and headliner Wynne Evans, has been hailed as a big success. Chris Williams, Chair, Saunderfest said: “The Saundersfest and Tenfoot Swim committees would like to say a massive thank you to all the businesses who have supported us this year in difficult economic times. We truly appreciate the support as we would not be…

A leading civil engineering firm has hit two major milestones as part of its work to deliver the land-based infrastructure for the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has completed the installation of around four miles of high voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable from the converter station to the Creyke Beck electricity substation for the first phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Another significant landmark was reached as a full end-to-end test was completed at Dogger Bank A, which will allow offshore commissioning works to progress. The award-winning firm had already installed almost 77 miles of…

Street food and circus festival, the Big Banquet, is returning to Caldicot Castle for the August Bank Holiday Weekend. After a successful launch weekend in May, Big Banquet will be bringing flavours from around the world from some Wales’ best-known and up-and-coming street food chefs – all centred around a gravity-defying high-wire act. The Big Banquet will run across the summer bank holiday weekend from Friday 25 August to Monday 28 August. As well as the street food and high-wire shows, visitors can expect walkabout circus performers, a free circus school for kids, fire shows from the Pembrokeshire Fire Spinners…

Ian Gwyn Hughes, Head of Public Relations and Culture at the Football Association of Wales and former BBC broadcaster, has been presented with an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University. Originating from Colwyn Bay, Ian Gwyn Hughes was educated at Eirias High School, Colwyn Bay and Ysgol Glan Clwyd, St Asaph.  He went on to study History and International Politics at Aberystwyth. In 1982, he began his broadcasting career working for CBC (Cardiff Broadcasting Company) radio. By the end of the year he started working as a presenter and commentator for the BBC Wales Sports Department, and over the next three…

A COLWYN BAY school is one of the most proactive in Wales for inclusion and diversity. Ysgol Eirias has implemented plans and held educational sessions and workshops throughout the academic year, focused on engaging pupils, working closely with community organisations and stakeholders, and communicating positively with parents and carers on a wide range of issues. Understanding themes centred around racism, gender, LGBTQ+, sexual health and more have been driven by Citizenship Coordinator, Haylie Zachara. The school’s Diversity team includes a group of learners from Year 7 and above, who meet regularly to champion equal rights, present assemblies and conduct student…

Golfers from across South Wales came together at Clyne Golf Club to compete and raise funds for Swansea-based kidney charity, Popham Kidney Support, at its annual Golf Day on Friday, July 7. The competition, organised by Mr Kim Loosmore, raised an impressive £9,000 which will contribute to the charity’s target of £130,000 for the refurbishment of the Children’s Kidney Centre Outpatient Department in Cardiff & Vale University Hospital. Currently, there is very little natural light in the department, making it a dark environment. The refurbishment will maximise the natural light, creating a more welcoming, warm and comfortable place for children to undergo…