Author: Rhys Gregory

A Welsh language introduction leaflet aimed at welcoming people who move to Powys from outside of Wales has been launched at one of Europe’s biggest youth festivals, the county council has announced. Powys County Council launched the leaflet at the Maldwyn stand during last week’s Urdd Eisteddfod, which was held in Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. The leaflet offers an introduction to the Welsh language including some simple phrases and a guide to understanding local place names. It also highlights the many benefits of Welsh-medium education. Produced as part of the council’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan, and in conjunction with council’s…

The Welsh Government has published new requirements for the NHS in Wales to improve diabetes care and better support people to manage their condition. Diabetes affects around 7% of people in Wales and the Quality Statement for Diabetes sets out the key service priorities and national expectations for the development of better diabetes care. It places an emphasis on good supportive care: helping people to learn how to manage their condition well by taking part in educational programmes, having routine support from healthcare services, and improving access to diabetes technology that can help people manage the condition. Whilst Type 1…

Modernising and simplifying the processes behind developing infrastructure projects in Wales is at the heart of a new bill laid before the Senedd this week (Monday, June 12). Climate Change Minister Julie James described the new Infrastructure (Wales) Bill as an ‘important step’ towards delivering on renewable energy targets as Wales moves towards net zero by 2050. The Minister said: “This Bill introduces a modern and simplified regime for the consenting of significant infrastructure projects in Wales, both on the land and in the sea. “Having an efficient and effective consenting regime is vital to the timely delivery of important infrastructure…

If you’re an avid sports betting fan, you might already have a sportsbook or two that you frequently put bets in whenever you want to bet on your favorite teams in a specific sport. However, there are sportsbooks out there that are out to get your money. They usually disguise their sites as reputable sportsbooks, and at only a moment’s notice, your payouts are gone or inaccessible.  Luckily, most sportsbooks we usually see on the internet are legit. However, that doesn’t mean we should be complacent when checking if a sportsbook is legit. But how do we know exactly if…

Europe’s love for contact lenses is continuing to grow throughout the continent. But why do Europeans prefer them so much to glasses? According to data from EuromContact, which is the European association of the contact lens and lens care industry, there are now more contact lens wearers throughout the continent than ever before, with growth being recorded for both daily disposable and reusable lenses throughout the market. Throughout the 11 European regions that EuromContact covers, some 6.6% of the population between 15 and 64 years old wear soft contact lenses, while the total number of wearers grew by 4.76% in…

Cardiff Bus has unveiled its summer service plans which launched on the weekend.  For days out in Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Bus is increasing the frequency of the baycar service (route 6) between the city centre and Cardiff Bay from 10th June until 2nd September.  The increased services will allow passengers easy travel to enjoy all that the Bay has to offer including boat rides, great food and drinks in the variety of cafes and restaurants, Techniquest, the Wales Millennium Centre, The Norwegian Church, Senedd and much more. The service will also allow passengers ease of access to the popular Cardiff International…

A group of education professionals gathered at an inaugural conference last week (8th June), focused on developing innovative solutions to the challenges facing the education sector, featuring a panel of industry leaders, including Educating Yorkshire star Matthew Burton as keynote speaker.  The conference, titled Innovation in Education, was held at Llanerch Vineyard in the Vale of Glamorgan and was facilitated by leading commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét. The Swansea headquartered company has developed an impressive portfolio of education clients in recent years, sparked by its use of cutting-edge technology and knowledge of the sector. The event was held in association…

Dedicated staff went to unusual lengths to find out how their patients feel – by having a feeding tube inserted from their nose down to their stomach. People with conditions ranging from cancer to stroke often need what is known as a nasogastric tube because of problems eating or swallowing. The tube allows nutrition to be delivered in liquid form, either for the patient’s entire calorific intake or as a supplement. Macmillan clinical nurse specialist Llynos Webster, nutrition nurse specialist Amy Malyn and Macmillan specialist dietitian Sharon Davies (pictured above l-r) all work with these patients as part of their…

A North Wales civil engineering firm is advancing its sustainability commitments by backing a key initiative that promotes climate-conscious farming.  With extensive experience in renewable energy schemes, Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK is sponsoringagricultural event Da Byw, which aims to spread awareness on regenerative cultivation throughout Wales.    The process involves implementing greener strategies to protect soil condition through taking biodiversity measures, which in turn creates healthier crops and food, as well as improving carbon capture.   As soils are the second largest carbon absorbers after the world’s oceans, the Conwy-based convention aims to demonstrate how regenerative practices can be…

A former Welsh firefighter has spoken of the “damaging impact” on his life after suffering career-ending back injuries in an incident while attending a mountain fire in North Wales. Peter Roberts, 60, from Conwy, North Wales, has secured £180,000 in compensation after turning to his union, the FBU, and the national law firm Thompsons Solicitors to make a legal claim. The incident occurred in August 2018 while Mr Roberts attended a fire on Llantysilio Mountain. As part of his daily duties, he was tasked with driving a fire vehicle up and down a track, taking water up to help control…