Author: Rhys Gregory

The countdown to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort is on and Swansea residents can get involved by throwing their own street parties. The council has waived road closure fees for locals who want to close off their street for street parties to celebrate the monarch’s coronation on the bank holiday weekend of May 6-8. Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “Now’s the time to get organising if you want to celebrate the coronation weekend in style. For most of us it will be the first coronation to take place in our lifetimes, so…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has secured full funding from Welsh Government to deliver the brand new school for the community of Glyn-coch – which will include innovative green technologies and establish an on-site civic hub. On Friday, March 24, Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles announced the new school for Glyn-coch is one of only three successful entries to the Sustainable Schools Challenge. The projects, which will be funded by a combined investment of £44.7m, demonstrated innovative ways to collaborate with communities in the design, delivery and management of the schools. Following a six-week public consultation in early 2022,…

A Herefordshire rogue trader, who targeted victims in Powys, has been jailed for 33 months. Naheed Plumridge was sentenced by Worcester Crown Court on Friday, March 24 after being found guilty of 14 counts of fraud and one count of fraudulent trading. The successful prosecution was led by Herefordshire County Council with the support from Powys County Council’s Trading Standards Service. An investigation by trading standards officers in Powys found that in early 2020, Plumridge had carried out roof works at a property in Llandrindod Wells for £2,000, intending to make a gain of £1,245 for himself. Officers also found…

A new scheme to help fans get fit through their love of football has been officially launched in Wales. FIT FANS is a collaboration between the Football Association of Wales and the English Football League Trust (EFL Trust), supported by funding from the Welsh Government’s ‘Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales’ programme. Football fans aged between 35 and 65 will be able to join the 12-week healthy lifestyle programme. The free scheme will be delivered by the charitable arms of Welsh football clubs and their community coaching staff  to groups of up to 30 people who are hoping to lose weight. Participants…

The employment market is still robust, with 11.3 million job opportunities in May, 6.5 million individuals being employed for new positions, and 4.3 million people abandoning their current positions. To remain competitive, job seekers should keep up with their industry’s most recent techniques and innovations. The medical, legal, and vital services sectors may be less vulnerable to layoffs and staff cutbacks than other businesses. Loss of job and financial downfall is causing problems like addiction and increased criminal activities worldwide. Therefore, it is important to have a backup plan or emergency money in case of an unexpected job loss. People are…

Online poker has changed drastically since the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). AI has revolutionized the game, allowing players to use data-driven strategies to improve their chances of winning. But with this new technology comes the potential for bots and other forms of cheating that can disrupt fair play. In this blog post, we’ll explore how AI is changing online poker and what steps are being taken to ensure fair play. How AI Has Evolved in The Last 5-Years AI has come a long way in the past five years. AI technology has made leaps and bounds in development and…

Are you ready to dive headfirst into the world of augmented reality (AR) and discover the cutting-edge technology that’s changing the game for businesses and consumers alike?  Hold on tight as we explore the battle between two of the most popular AR options: the web-based augmented reality and the app-based one. Whether you are a tech-savvy millennial or an up-and-coming Gen Z-er, you should definitely continue reading to finally discover which option reigns supreme in the world of AR. WebAR: Advantages and Disadvantages WebAR is a relatively new development in the world of AR, but it’s rapidly gaining popularity. One…

The UK Government must do more to support businesses in Wales facing ever-increasing energy costs, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has said. Earlier today, the Minister chaired a meeting of energy supply companies and representatives of Welsh business – the CBI, FSB and Chambers Wales – to discuss the impact high energy prices are having, what energy supply companies are doing to assist, and what can be done to facilitate closer working and further support. While Welsh Ministers welcome the UK Government’s decisions to extend the duration of its support for domestic and non-domestic energy users beyond March 2023, and to…

Run 4 Wales (R4W), Wales’s leading mass participation events company, has announced that the historic Cardiff 10K has been added to its portfolio of world-class events. The race, which was established by Welsh charity Kidney Wales in 1985, will return on Sunday 3rd September 2023. The revival of this iconic event will give thousands of runners the opportunity to take to the streets at the heart of the Welsh capital. R4W, which recently announced an innovative new partnership with London Marathon Events, will use its expertise to grow the race into one of the UK’s largest distance events, whilst seeking…

WELSH fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium will support the construction of new buildings at fellow manufacturer Renishaw in Miskin. Renishaw is a global engineering and scientific technology company, specialising in providing manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices. The company is investing more than £50m in its Miskin site, with the aim of increasing manufacturing capacity and working towards achieving net zero. The investment funds the creation of 400,000 square feet of buildings, consisting of two low carbon production halls and an employee welfare facility. The existing production halls will also be refurbished to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Dudley’s Aluminium will…