Author: Rhys Gregory

Becoming parents certainly brings several important satisfactions, and a mix of feelings that that were not known before. However, becoming parents involves also other aspects, such as a greater responsibility and greater expenses. If you are planning a family, you might be interested in finding out the cost related to raising a child in the United Kingdom. As a matter of fact, in the last 4 years, these costs have risen by 21% compared to the last decade. But which items in the family budget weigh heaviestwhen raising a child? Let us have a look at them. Main expenses It…

It should already be clear to anyone – smartphones have completely revolutionized our everyday lives. The online gambling world has not been immune to that change, as you are not now required to take a laptop with you everywhere if you wish to play your favorite casino games. Ever since the introduction of mobile casinos, mobile payment methods, mobile games, etc., the Welsh gambling market has been completely changed. Online gambling is widely accepted as a nice pastime activity, and the emergence of mobile phones that support it has just added more options for punters. Online gambling has already benefited…

We all know about the amazing 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, which included many structures situated in ancient Egypt or ancient Greece. Although the Colossus of Rhodes, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, or the Lighthouse of Alexandria may not have lived to see the day and their ancient wisdom may have been lost, we now have a new list of Seven Wonders of the World that you can explore at any time. The official new list of the Seven Wonders of the World appeared in 2007 after more than 100 million people voted on the Internet. Even though you…

A LEADING children’s charity raised up to £280,000 with the support of an award-winning farm estate. The NSPCC’s Great Chefs Dinner included an auction featuring an Organic Dee Valley Bronze Turkey – to serve eight people – donated by Rhug Estate, based near Corwen, North Wales. The winning bid contributed to an incredible total of more than £279,000 on the night. Around 450 guests attended the Guildhall in London for the event, and Rhug Estate owner Lord Newborough was proud they were able to play their part. “Rhug Estate is always pleased to support charities both nationally and in our…

A well-appointed garden room to use all year round is many people’s dream – and a South Wales business is turning those dreams into reality.  Garden Spaces 4U designs, builds and installs a range of high quality summerhouses which can serve as a garden room, office, gym, bar or a self-catering lodge. The Ebbw Vale based firm has ambitious plans to break the million pound turnover ceiling within three years and to grow the workforce to 20 in that time. The business received a £1000 Kickstart Plus grant administered jointly by Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE and Blaenau Gwent Council.  Managing…

Two long-standing Welsh legal practices have come together to form a new entity, Martyn Prowel Gartsides, with expert guidance from HSBC UK. The six-figure deal sees Martyn Prowel Solicitors acquire Gartsides Solicitors. It includes acquiring the practice as well as two other premises from which Gartsides previously traded. The newly formed firm will benefit from the combined knowledge and experience of the two legal practices. Martyn Prowel Gartside will assist individuals and businesses in South Wales and beyond, with offices in Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport and Abergavenny. The combined legal practice has doubled in size and now boasts a team of…

On Thursday, 15 December, 2022, Dawn Bowden MS, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport visited Ceredigion Museum and Canolfan Alun R. Edwards in Aberystwyth. Mary Ellis, Head of Libraries and Archives at Welsh Government accompanied the Deputy Minister in Ceredigion. Upon arrival at Aberystwyth, the Deputy Minister was met by Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council and Councillor Catrin M.S.Davies, Cabinet Member: Culture, Leisure and Customer Services. The Deputy Minister was warmly welcomed to Ceredigion Museum and introduced to Carrie Canham, Museum Curator and Non Davies, Corporate Manager for Culture. The Deputy Minister was given an introduction to…

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? With Santa’s journey from the North Pole beginning in just a few days, Tesco has brought back its popular free ‘Carrots for Rudolph’ stands in store for the fourth year in a row, available from tomorrow (Tuesday 20th December).   Shoppers can pick up the magical reindeer’s favourite Christmas snack for free, ready to be placed alongside Santa’s Mince Pie and his glass of sherry or milk by the stockings on Christmas Eve night.  Customers doing their Christmas shopping in Tesco Express, Extra or Superstores will find the ‘Carrots for Rudolph’ stands located near the…

Eighteen people have been jailed for a combined total of 83 years and five months for their part in the Mayhill riot. All were convicted of rioting following the disorder in Mayhill on the 20th May last year. The following sentences were handed down at Swansea Crown Court:  Christopher Munslow, three years and six months; William Smolden, three years and six months; Kieran Smith, four years; Joshua Cullen, five years and six months; Connor Beddows, four years and three months; Lewis James, five years; Niamh Cullen, two years and eight months; Kian Hurley, six years, nine months; Michael Parsons, six…

A team of four business leaders have been appointed as official ambassadors to spearhead a drive to make North Wales a net zero region. The environmentally-friendly quartet were unveiled at a meeting of the new Net Zero North Wales network that’s been established by the North Wales Business Council as part of their campaign to create a greener future. The fab four will meet with regional and national eco-pioneers and visit the HQs of companies making strides in the battle to achieve carbon neutral status. Their aim is to share the information they gather to arm firms across the region…