Author: Rhys Gregory

Blaenau Gwent is proud of its heritage as the Home of the National Health Service. When local MP Aneurin Bevan was made Minister for Health & Housing, he used the Tredegar Workmen’s Medical Aid Society as the blueprint for the service that reaches its 75th anniversary this July. 2 whole weeks of celebrations are planned, including a series of artworks that are cementing this heritage across the community. The artworks will be revealed each day in the lead up to the anniversary and will celebrate local heroes who made contributions to the formation of the service we all love so…

Merthyr Tydfil Council is working closely with Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Regional Transport Authority on the future of the bus network in the area. A financial package introduced by Welsh Government to support bus operators and services throughout Covid-19 will end in late July, and as passengers numbers across Wales have not recovered sufficiently, discussions are being held to try to ensure the continuation of as many routes as possible. Council Leader Cllr Geraint Thomas said: “The pandemic had a devastating impact on bus patronage. Over the past three years, Welsh Government has financially kept the network from…

Brecon’s innovative Scan|Recycle|Reward recycling trial will begin on 13 July. Designed to test how digital technology can be used to encourage more recycling, the 12-week Scan|Recycle|Reward trial will begin next month, with welcome packs for Brecon residents arriving in the post from 13 July. The welcome pack will contain everything needed to get started with the Digital Deposit Return Scheme trial, including an introductory letter, an information leaflet and a set of stickers to apply to household recycling containers. Trial participants will be able to claim cash rewards by scanning uniquely labelled drink containers with their mobile phones before recycling…

In today’s digital age, online communication has become an essential part of our lives. One of the most significant advantages of online communication is the ability to connect with people from different parts of the world. However, this also means that we need to be able to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Effective online communication skills are essential for building rapport and trust with people from different cultures. This comprehensive guide from DeLaChatprovides practical tips and strategies for improving online communication skills . Active Listening in Online Communication Active listening is an essential aspect of effective…

Cryptocurrency exchanges are platforms that perform various operations with digital currencies (exchange, sale, purchase). In addition to the exchange of assets, many services also offer tools for earning: Staking; Secure crypto loans; P2P trading; Educational content, etc. Today, there are a large number of various exchanges in the crypto industry. They offer different functionality, security level, choice of cryptocurrency pairs, conditions, trading volume, etc. Therefore, finding the best one can become difficult. In this article, we will tell you in more detail about how to find a reliable service to swap XRP to ETH or any other coins. The provided…

Hear’Say and Coronation Street star Kym Marsh led a fantastic cast this week as the official Take That musical Greatest Days landed in Cardiff. Following a tale of five Northern teenage girls obsessed with ‘the band’ who sang Take That’s biggest hits across 25 years of their lives, the show opened with Pray, complete with original choreography from the iconic music video. Kalifa Burton, Jamie Corner, Archie Durrant, Regan Gascoigne and Alexanda O’Reilly wowed as the band, with their billowing white trousers and tiny vest tops reminiscent of the 90s, when Take That hit peak stardom. As the girls travelled…

Keith Blannin has been sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment for intent to supply class A drugs. Detective Constable Jonathan Evans stated, “On the 29th of March 2023 at approximately 10pm, officers stopped a vehicle that was travelling on the M50 motorway towards South Wales, due to the manner of its driving. Upon speaking to the driver, officers noticed bags within the front passenger footwell containing what appeared to be a number of packages that resembled controlled drugs. A search of his vehicle was then conducted and officers recovered what was later confirmed to be 6kg of Class…

A young girl who as a child saw Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon in the rom-com Legally Blonde and decided she wanted to be a lawyer has won a place with one of North Wales’s leading law firms. Emily Brayford, from Oakenholt, near Flint, has joined the property team at Swayne Johnson which has a base in Denbigh and branches in Llandudno, St Asaph, Ruthin and Tattenhall, near Chester. It’s a dream come true for the 27-year-old Chester University graduate who spent over two years managing rental properties for a Flintshire estate agent while studying for her final exams. Emily, originally…

The residents and businesses of Porthcawl have been gearing up for the return of the Ogi Porthcawl 10K, which will bring a festival of running to the seaside town this weekend. Set to be Wales’ largest summer running event, there are lots of exciting activities to look forward to, including a number of exciting activations planned by new headline sponsor Ogi – who have been busy rolling out a brand-new full-fibre broadband network in the area. Anticipation in the community is high, with over 4,000 people registered to take part in the 10K or one of the supporting Ogi Jogi…

Businesses have a central role to play in the Net Zero Wales ambitions, said Economy Minister,  Vaughan Gething as he announced Welsh Government sponsorship for a new Excellence in Sustainability category in this year’s Powys Business Awards. “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Excellence in Sustainability Award, which aims to recognise those companies that are leading the way to a low carbon, low waste and sustainable future,” said the minister. “We all have a role to play in the decarbonisation of Wales and achieving net zero, meeting the challenges of climate change and delivering a greener and fairer future. “Our…