Author: Rhys Gregory

Football is among the biggest betting markets in the world. Globally, it’s estimated that around $70 billion is spent every year on football betting around the world. In the UK, for example, football betting by far accounts for the largest proportion of betting figures at over £900 million per year. Unsurprisingly, then, as seen on comparison betting sites, football betting operators have begun to offer odds on virtually all major football leagues—leaving a big question about which league offers the best returns for betting. Today, we’re going to compare some leagues and the betting returns you can expect from them.…

Football is a sport that’s rich in tradition, and for many, the vision of a lush green pitch represents the epitome of the beautiful game. However, as technology has advanced, artificial training tools like football mats have emerged, challenging the dominance of natural turf. With the modern world looking for efficient and effective ways to improve skill development, the debate between football mats and natural turf becomes more relevant than ever. But how do these two compare? Let’s dive in. Football Mats: The Pros Uniformity in Training: As mentioned earlier, one of the most significant advantages of football mats is…

A Cardiff-based project management and cost consultancy has revealed a renewed focus on its Wales-based project portfolio, after completing a shareholder buyout with the help of funding from the Development Bank of Wales. TC Consult was founded almost 17 years ago by partners, Paul Tambini and David Champs, and provides core services in project management and quantity surveying. Mr Tambini will now take sole ownership of the firm in a deal brokered by Llantrisant-based SME Finance Partners and advised on by Acuity Law. Supporting Mr Tambini is operations director, Adam James, and former Tata Steel director, Colin Harvey, from SME…

Welsh football star Aaron Ramsey is urging people to learn vital CPR and defib skills as he is named Save a Life Cymru ambassador in support of his team doctor, who lost his daughter to cardiac arrest. The Cardiff City and Wales midfielder is inspired by his team doctor, Len Nokes, who lost his 25-year-old daughter to cardiac arrest in 2017. He wants to increase public awareness of cardiac arrests and the number of people trained in CPR and defibrillation. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates remain stubbornly low in Wales at less than 5% – significantly lower than the UK…

An acclaimed Cardiff chef who has worked in some of London’s most celebrated kitchens has announced a month-long series of pop-ups at a coffee shop in Canton this December. Chef Alex Vines’ Vines Restaurant will take over the Hard Lines coffee shop on Cowbridge Road for four Fridays before Christmas, offering a five course, seasonal set menu for £45pp. Originally hailing from the vibrant neighbourhood of Pontcanna, 39-year-old Alex Vines has spent the last 11 years working in the kitchens of some of London’s most celebrated restaurants, including 40 Maltby Street, Rochelle Canteen, and Sardine. Most recently, Alex was the…

With mixed weather over the last few months, we’ve all been eagerly waiting for the annual show of autumn colour, but it’s finally here and a kaleidoscope of rich browns, golden yellows, vibrant reds, and vivid oranges can be found in gardens, woodlands, and parklands across Wales. Now is the time to see the country in its full autumn glory so dig out your knitwear, pull on your walking boots, and feel the crunch of leaves underfoot as you take a walk through an incredibly vibrant landscape at one of National Trust Cymru’s top spots to soak up the autumn…

Aled Jones hits the top of the charts yet again as his brand new album ‘One Voice – Full Circle’, released last week via Decca Records in association with Classic FM, takes the No.1 spot in the Official UK Classical Albums Chart. Aled is now entering his fifth decade of showbusiness – having released his first album 40 years ago, in 1983, at just 13 years old – making chart history on the way. As a choirboy he was one of the first musicians to bring classical music to the mainstream and into the homes of the general public. He…

James Rowberry will take charge of the squad selected to represent Cymru in the Victory Shield Tournament that will be held in north Wales. Cymru kick-off their campaign on Monday 6 November at Denbigh Town where they will face Northern Ireland (KO 18:00). Rowberry’s side will return to Denbigh on Wednesday 8 November where they will host the Republic of Ireland (KO 18:00) before facing Scotland three days later at Colwyn Bay (KO 11:02). The Victory Shield is a prestigious U16 boys tournament held annually and rotated between the four participating countries. Cymru were joint winners of the Shield in…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council continues to press construction firms to deliver a range of community facilities linked to the housing development at Barry Waterfront. In August, the Council announced that it was considering legal action against the Waterfront Consortium, made up of national housebuilders Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes, over severe delays in providing these components of the scheme.Since then, work to serve the consortium with an injunction has begun, which will seek to prevent the sale of any more houses until the issues are addressed. Council Leader Lis Burnett, Chief Executive Rob Thomas and other senior…

South Wales Police is investigated the unexplained death of Rebekah Williams, 42, from Bonymaen, Swansea. Police were called to her home address in Myrddin Road just before 8.50pm on Thursday, November 2. Rebekah’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. They have released the following tribute: “Rebekah was a complex woman but very loved by all her family.” A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death and enquiries are on-going. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies, from South Wales Police, said: “Our thoughts are with Rebekah’s family and friends at this time. “There will…