Author: Rhys Gregory

Once again Royal Ascot descends upon Berkshire’s picturesque course with a plethora of talented horses, jockeys and trainers all looking at writing their names in the history books as part of flat racing’s biggest events. An event that Britain’s most prestigious characters will have ringed out on their calendars for months, the five-day Festival is an expression of supreme flat racing talent, with Thursday’s Gold Cup one of the main events. Indeed, the third day at Ascot is perhaps the pinnacle for talent and with last year’s winner Kyprios officially ruled out of the race, the Paddy Power racing odds…

Since the dawn of time, the charm of gaming has enticed the hearts of many. Wales, with its picturesque green meadows and vibrant city life, is a living example of this age-old magnetism. A colorful array of gambling options, especially online slots, have experienced a boom, drawing crowds to their virtual worlds. Nonetheless, the exhilarating thrill of gaming mustn’t overshadow the vital importance of playing it safe. Keep a keen eye on your betting expenses, be alert to any warning signs of gambling issues, and equip yourself with information on where to get help if needed. This guide lays out…

A Newtown businessman has announced a major £50,000 investment to mark his company’s 21 years in business. Joe Varley, owner of Varleys of Newtown, supplies everything for a fitted kitchen and bathroom, bespoke bedroom furniture and beds, a huge range of tiles and flooring under one roof. He will unveil a brand new showroom for stylish LochAnna kitchens and a separate display of bespoke bedroom furniture and beds at an open day on Saturday, June 24 between 9am and 4pm at Units 11-14, Dyffryn Enterprise Park, and Pool Road, Newtown. Every customer who places an order for a kitchen at…

Pembroke Octopush Club has been awarded a chunk of National Lottery funding to help more local people become immersed in the excitement of underwater hockey. A sport for all ages, octopush is played at the bottom of a swimming pool with players using small sticks to push a weighted puck into their opponent’s goal. Pembroke Octopush Club has been making waves since 1989 and have bagged the title of Welsh champions twelve times since 2007. Many of their members have gone on to play for Team GB at the European and World underwater hockey championships. Now, they’re hoping to get…

In celebration of Pride Month this June, St David’s Dewi Sant is hosting a ‘Tree of Pride’, inviting visitors to decorate the tree with their pledges to work toward a more inclusive and loving future. The community art piece will be touring the country gathering the public’s promises, blooming with messages of love, unity, and acceptance on its journey. Guests are encouraged to commit to one of the suggested pledges or to leave a positive sentiment that feels right to them, such as a dedication to a loved one. In honour of the Tree of Pride and Pride Month, St…

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) and cybersecurity firm PureCyber have joined together in an exciting partnership. The agreement establishes PureCyber as the FAW’s official cyber defence partner, fortifying the organisation’s digital infrastructure and ensuring the safety and security of its valuable assets. With the increasing reliance on technology in the sporting world, the FAW recognises the importance of safeguarding sensitive information, player data, and crucial operational systems from cyber threats, and this strategic partnership further enhances its resilience to ever-evolving online risks. Through this collaboration, PureCyber will conduct comprehensive risk assessments, deploy advanced monitoring systems, and implement state-of-the-art cybersecurity…

South Wales accountancy practice Parker & Co has further boosted growth with a merger with fellow Newport firm Nigel Davies Accountants. Gary Parker, head of the enlarged business, said: “The new business, called Parker and Co incorporating Nigel Davies Accountants, will be based at our offices in Waterside Court, Crindau. The business will have a staff of 16 including two coming over from the merged practice. “The merger is the first step in the retirement of Nigel Davies but in the meantime he will very much be a part of the new merged business, helping to ensure a seamless transition.…

Residents across Wales will soon have access to some of the UK’s fastest-possible fibre broadband.  Netomnia, the UK’s fastest-growing network operator, is working in Hengoed, Swansea, Llanelli, and the Llanrumney area of Cardiff to bring upload and download speeds of up to 10Gbps, more than 170 times faster than the UK’s average. This capability means that Wales’ home and business broadband needs will be met for decades to come. The network will enable 223,000 premises to benefit as part of Netomnia’s investment of up to £66.5 million in the area. It will also be expanding within Cardiff and other areas…

Cardiff Bay’s leading entertainment destination, The Red Dragon Centre, has welcomed its newest brand this week with the launch of Roots, an innovative café aimed at parents and families. Roots has been created by Kat Cotterrall, a qualified midwife and the founder of Pathway to Parenthood, a maternity hub providing bespoke pregnancy, birth and postnatal education to all. As well as a bespoke pre and post-natal yoga studio, Roots offers a child-friendly café space, which will serve locally sourced, freshly made food, all day. The menu, which has been created by Kat’s business partner, professional chef, Jack Jones, will cater…

800 ambulance service vehicles across Wales are undergoing a major communications refresh thanks to a collaboration between the Welsh Ambulance Service (WAST), Telent and Panasonic TOUGHBOOK. The communications rollout started in May 2023 in Caernarfon, North Wales and will maintain the important communications link between control rooms and ambulance service vehicles, with the local collaboration bringing cost savings and minimising the time ambulances are off the road. The vehicle upgrades will take place at Panasonic TOUGHBOOK’s European Configuration and Service Centre in Cardiff, South Wales and WAST’s facility in North Wales. “It is vital that our ambulance service vehicles have…