Author: Rhys Gregory

A MAN from Bridgend has praised the ‘amazing’ team at the town’s Specsavers store, after a cancerous tumour on his eyelid left him at risk of losing his sight. Brett Exton, a 55-year-old IT database manager, spotted the pimple-sized growth while on holiday in August last year. But within three weeks, the growth had taken over his entire eye. The father-of-three, who had to have both his top and bottom eyelid removed after developing the cancerous tumour, initially sought medical advice from a pharmacy where he was staying, as the tumour was tearing his eyelid and causing him extreme pain.…

Aberystwyth University is establishing a new Engineering Unit to deliver cutting-edge teaching and research and equip students with the skills to provide innovative solutions for the future. Engineering is already a well-established area of study at Aberystwyth University that spans several academic departments. Students can currently study engineering subject areas including software, robotics, and space engineering, as well as an MBA in Engineering Management. The new Engineering Unit will combine existing subject areas with those being developed over the coming years. Plans are already in place to introduce new electrical and electronic engineering degree courses. The new Unit will form…

RCT Council’s Cabinet Member for Education has visited Bodringallt Primary School to take part in its community garden clear-up, which has helped rectify vandalism damage thanks to the excellent effort of a team of volunteers. Councillor Rhys Lewis took part in the event at the school in Ystrad Rhondda on Wednesday, February 15. The school has suffered repeated damage to its garden, including a fire during the Christmas break. The school has received fantastic support from the local community since the incident, including offers to help clear the damage as well as cash donations towards the repairs. Wednesday’s group of…

Newport is very proud to be hosting the Wales National Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday 24 June. This annual event is an opportunity for people to show their support for the Armed Forces community including veterans, those currently serving, cadets and their families. Armed Forces Day in Wales is a partnership event between councils, Welsh Government, the tri-services –Royal Navy, Army and RAF – and other partners. A decision was made in 2021 that the annual event would travel across all the Welsh regions and last year it took place in Wrexham. This year it is the turn of…

The Cabinet of Monmouthshire County Council will consider its final budget proposals for the forthcoming financial year at its meeting on 1 March. Having engaged in a very thorough engagement exercise throughout January, councillors, residents and a range of organisations have had the opportunity to share their views on ‘draft’ proposals. The majority of people that have offered views have recognised just how difficult the financial situation is and that the medium term outlook looks challenging. They have recognised pressures such as public sector pay awards, energy and commodity prices alongside a significant increase in the demand for and complexity…

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust (MWT) is helping families and children discover their wild sides while boosting their wellbeing this February half-term with a brand new ‘Nature Play’ area at Llyn Coed y Dinas Nature Reserve in Welshpool. It has been created thanks to a Welsh Government-funded partnership project called Canals, Communities and Wellbeing, which aims to improve opportunities for access, recreation and nature-connectedness within the Montgomery Canal corridor, where the nature reserve lies. The outdoor play area incorporates natural materials – including logs from nearby MWT nature reserve, Dolforwyn Woods, where ancient woodland is being restored – and timber equipment designed…

Residents and businesses in Powys are being warned by the county council that a team of rogue traders are in the county offering to tarmac people’s driveways. The warning has been issued by Powys County Council’s Trading Standards Service to ensure residents and businesses are not conned out money by the rogue traders. The service has received reports that rogue traders are claiming to have surplus tarmac left over from work they are carrying out for the county council. The council’s Trading Standards Service also has examples of some cold callers that are unqualified people, who charge extortionate amounts of…

A new scheme which aims to support over 10,500 people who are in recovery from substance or alcohol misuse, or have mental ill-health, to get into education, training or work has been launched by the Welsh Government. The programme, the only Wales-wide service of its kind, helps participants develop their confidence by participating in activities and supports them to access training, qualifications and work experience or volunteering. Participants are supported by peer mentors, who draw on their own experiences to help others. Peer mentors work with the participants on activities to help overcome barriers to education, training or employment. Participants…

The entertainment and media sector has changed its strategy to focus on digital investment, and it appears to be working. Although the global economy may be facing some turbulence, through online targeting, the entertainment industry has been able to create stronger connections with consumers allowing the sector to flourish with a future that looks very promising. The entertainment industry in the UK spans several different sectors, including online gambling, such as online slots UK, and television, such as the BBC and film. The way in which advertising is being done has moved to a more online strategy that is increasingly more…

Having diabetes can be challenging to navigate, but did you know you can also face problems when it comes to getting life insurance? It’s true. For people with diabetes, life insurance is not always cut and dry – traditional policies may have stricter criteria or even exclude coverage for those with the condition. While this news might seem disheartening, there is still hope. Many companies now offer an array of life insurance options specifically tailored to the needs of people with diabetes. So if you’re asking yourself: “Can I qualify for life insurance as a diabetic?” – then keep reading.…