Author: Rhys Gregory

Belgium’s iGaming ecosystem stands out for strict regulation, consistent oversight, and a player base that expects transparency above all else. The market offers an unusual mix of ultra-secure local platforms and international EU-licensed operators that appeal through their game variety and modern design. In discussions about the country’s digital gambling landscape, one frequently referenced resource is Belgium casinos Tribuna, often mentioned when evaluating the overall structure of regulated online gaming. The world of Belgium casinos online is anything but chaotic. Every legal operator passes through detailed checks, and players often research several factors before making a decision. Instead of focusing…

A charity has issued an urgent call to the business community in North Wales to give young people a route into work. WeMindThe Gap is calling on employers to back a major drive to create 10,000 meaningful connections for young people who are struggling to access jobs, training and wider opportunities. CEO Ali Wheeler won strong support after using Wrexham Business Professionals’ Christmas dinner at the city’s Ramada Hotel to urge business leaders to open doors for the next generation. The group is made up of successful businesses and skilled professionals working together to promote regional prosperity and shine a…

With Christmas fast approaching, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales is calling on the people across Wales to show their support for small businesses and their local high streets by choosing to shop locally this festive season. FSB Wales is the authoritative voice of businesses across Wales, advocating for a better social, political, and economic environment. With a strong grassroots structure, a Members Advisory Council and a dedicated team based throughout Wales, FSB Wales ensures its members’ voices are heard at the heart of decision-making and beyond. For many small businesses, the Christmas trading period is the most important…

A thief who robbed an elderly man after tying him up in his own home has this week been jailed. Billy Dean Bowen, 38, of no fixed abode, but from the Acton area, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentencing today, Tuesday 9 December, after admitting robbery, two counts of robbery and false imprisonment. He was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison. He was also made the subject of a 15-year restraining order to protect the victim. On September 22, Bowen approached the victim as he arrived home and asked for a plaster for a bleeding wound,…

Pyle-based steel fabrication company ‘The Steel Shop Ltd’ (TSS) has revealed significant expansion plans thanks to some transformative funding from Bridgend County Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Founded in September 2021 from humble beginnings, The Steel Shop Ltd has rapidly established itself as a dynamic structural steel fabrication and installation company serving both commercial and domestic markets. A cash injection in the form of a ‘Business Development Grant’ from the Economy and Enterprise team at the council has enabled the company to make critical investments in advanced equipment, including an Airless Paint Set, CNC Machine, Forklift, Pillar…

A group of talented young people from Cardiff Youth Service’s Young Creators group have worked with youth workers to produce a short film highlighting the rules around e-bikes and e-scooters. The project was developed in partnership with Cardiff Council’s Community Safety team as part of ongoing efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour linked to e-vehicles and improve public safety across the city. The film explores the law around using an e-bike or e-scooter, including where they can be ridden and the minimum age for riding them. It also warns of the dangers posed by illegal and modified e-bikes, which can reach extreme speeds…

RHYL’S 10-year transformation is accelerating, with the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board announcing a major expansion of its membership, a bold recruitment drive and early interest from investors as the town’s £20m regeneration plans move into their next phase. The announcement came as the Board unveiled its new bilingual websites and stepped up momentum following the submission of the Pride in Place plan to UK Government. At the latest meeting of the Board, members voted to widen the committee to ensure even greater diversity across sectors including charities, small businesses, education, community organisations and faith groups. Recruitment will shortly be underway,…

Early work will soon start on the construction of a new street plaza-style facility for skateboarding and other wheeled sports at Swansea’s Victoria Park. Swansea Council has appointed a company called Wheelscape to carry out the work, which is anticipated to be finished by the end of March next year. Workers will be setting up on site this week, so the existing skate park there will soon be closed. If possible, the existing mini ramp at Victoria Park will be retained and relocated. Initial groundworks will take place on site first before main construction begins next month. No works will…

Neath Port Talbot Council has unveiled a new Digital Independent Solutions Suite, designed to help adults with disabilities and additional learning needs explore how smart technology can enhance independence and daily living skills. The purpose-built suite replicates a real home environment, featuring a mock flat complete with a kitchen and living space. This setting allows individuals to experience how mainstream and specialist smart devices such as smart plugs, bulbs, and video doorbells can be integrated into everyday routines. Through hands-on demonstrations, they can discover how technology can provide reminders, easy-to-follow schedules, and safety features, enabling them to develop essential life…

Schools across Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) have charged ahead in the fight against waste, recycling nearly 800kg of used batteries. This impressive total comes from schools participating in the annual School Battery Recycling Competition, saving 792.6kg of used batteries from the waste stream — that’s roughly the weight of a Highland bull! The initiative, hosted by CCBC’s Waste and Recycling Team in partnership with the European Recycling Platform UK (ERP) encourages pupils, parents, and staff to collect and recycle domestic batteries throughout the school year. The competition splits schools into small, medium, and large categories, with prizes awarded to the top recyclers in each…