Author: Rhys Gregory

Casino gaming is an exciting market that is continuously moving with the times. Take, for example, the early 90s when casinos started shifting from the typical brick-and-mortar setup to the now dominant online platforms. Different payment methods, security, gaming experience, and much more have changed with online casino sites. The latest tech entrants into the online casino scene are none other than Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. AI has significantly changed the casino industry, from detecting fraudulent activities to offering personalised recommendations. Most online casinos, such as Griffon Casino, are gradually using AI to provide an immense game selection,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, and as more research is conducted, we are discovering new connections between the virus and our health. One area of concern is the possible link between COVID-19 and Erectile Dysfunction (ED). As we continue to learn about the virus and its effects, it is important to consider how it may impact our sexual health. Studies have shown that COVID-19 can affect different parts of the body, including the reproductive system. Researchers have found evidence linking the virus to ED, a condition that affects many men around the world. This is…

The dad and two best friends of a girl who died suddenly will be raising money for Hope House children’s hospice by taking on the Newtown 10K. Joe Varley’s daughter Amy took her life in 2015 aged 23, and he has been supported by the counsellors at Hope House ever since. “It was a complete shock when Amy died for myself and her partner Jake, and all her friends and family. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without Hope House,” said Joe. “I really can’t speak highly enough of all the support and help they have given…

The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff. The first quarter results for 2023 show that recruitment difficulties have fallen just two percentage points from the record high level of 82% in Q4 2022. Attempted recruitment in Q1 was virtually unchanged from the previous quarter, with 59% of those surveyed looking to find staff (61% in Q4 2022). In Wales, 45% of businesses attempted to recruit in Q1 2023 and…

Tickets go on sale on Monday 1 May for this year’s Fishguard Festival of Music/Gwyl Gerdd Abergwaun concerts.  Fifteen events extending over three weeks will be staged at various venues across Pembrokeshire from 18 August to 3 September, with a launch concert by the National Youth Orchestra of Wales at St David’s Cathedral on Friday 4th August with conductor Carlo Rizzi. Artists performing at this year’s festival include soprano Natalya Romaniw, pianist Iwan Llywelyn Jones, and Kosmos, a trio who mix classical and world music in their programme.  Chamber music performances will be given by the Enigma Duo, Dudok String…

A new, fully-funded project has been launched in Monmouthshire with the aim of inspiring 500 new or established businesses to start or grow. Running over the next two years, the Elevate Monmouthshire project will use a combination of start-up programmes, bespoke business acceleration and one-to-one coaching to support and grow the local business community. Figures from the Office for National Statistics indicate that over 300 businesses start in Monmouthshire each year with a survival rate of over 90%. Monmouthshire has a higher-than-average number of high-growth businesses, outperforming many other parts of Wales. The Elevate programme will set out to have…

Celvac, the UK’s leading industrial cleaning and waste recovery services specialists, has made the decision to transition into Employee Ownership (EO), 30 years after it was first founded. Established in Pembrokeshire in 1993 by Kim, Joan and Nigel Beynon, Celvac will now be owned by its 68 staff members via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The company has its main manufacturing facility and head office in Tenby, but also has bases in Port Talbot, Connah’s Quay and Slough, as it works throughout the country providing expert services to the UK water, petro-chemical, construction, manufacturing, refining and food industries. Over the…

The New Saints FC (TNSFC) secure the JD Cymru Premier League Title, one of the most iconic looking trophies in world football,  for a record 15th time. TNS secured the league title in March, becoming the first team in Europe to do so, but lifted the trophy this weekend after their last fixture of the league season, following a 4-1 win against Connahs Quay Nomads at Park Hall. TNS have had an unbelievably successful campaign, securing a points per game record of 2.59, which puts them up there with the very best in Europe (including Barcelona and Celtic). The incredible…

St John Ambulance Cymru are offering free charity running spaces to individuals for the Swansea, Cardiff and Llanelli Half Marathons. If you are a running fanatic, or if you just love a challenge, you can enter the half marathons for free with St John Ambulance Cymru, as long as you pledge to raise a minimum of £220 in support of their charitable work in communities across Wales. When you sign up, the organisation can provide you with everything you may need to help you fundraise. The funds you raise will go towards lifesaving first aid training in schools and community…

The National Trust is encouraging people to celebrate the fleeting seasonal spectacle of blossom in its first ever “Blossom Week”, a seven-day celebration of all things blossom, building on the success of the charity’s #BlossomWatch day, a previous highlight in its annual campaign. Blossom Week is inspired by the Japanese tradition of ‘Hanami’, the popular custom where people of all ages get together to enjoy the transient beauty of cherry blossom. Blossom Week has been designed as a natural peak to the campaign when the majority of the country will have some sort of blossom in bloom – from blackthorn…