Author: Rhys Gregory

If you’re an avid sports betting fan, you might already have a sportsbook or two that you frequently put bets in whenever you want to bet on your favorite teams in a specific sport. However, there are sportsbooks out there that are out to get your money. They usually disguise their sites as reputable sportsbooks, and at only a moment’s notice, your payouts are gone or inaccessible.  Luckily, most sportsbooks we usually see on the internet are legit. However, that doesn’t mean we should be complacent when checking if a sportsbook is legit. But how do we know exactly if…

Europe’s love for contact lenses is continuing to grow throughout the continent. But why do Europeans prefer them so much to glasses? According to data from EuromContact, which is the European association of the contact lens and lens care industry, there are now more contact lens wearers throughout the continent than ever before, with growth being recorded for both daily disposable and reusable lenses throughout the market. Throughout the 11 European regions that EuromContact covers, some 6.6% of the population between 15 and 64 years old wear soft contact lenses, while the total number of wearers grew by 4.76% in…

Cardiff Bus has unveiled its summer service plans which launched on the weekend.  For days out in Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Bus is increasing the frequency of the baycar service (route 6) between the city centre and Cardiff Bay from 10th June until 2nd September.  The increased services will allow passengers easy travel to enjoy all that the Bay has to offer including boat rides, great food and drinks in the variety of cafes and restaurants, Techniquest, the Wales Millennium Centre, The Norwegian Church, Senedd and much more. The service will also allow passengers ease of access to the popular Cardiff International…

A group of education professionals gathered at an inaugural conference last week (8th June), focused on developing innovative solutions to the challenges facing the education sector, featuring a panel of industry leaders, including Educating Yorkshire star Matthew Burton as keynote speaker.  The conference, titled Innovation in Education, was held at Llanerch Vineyard in the Vale of Glamorgan and was facilitated by leading commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét. The Swansea headquartered company has developed an impressive portfolio of education clients in recent years, sparked by its use of cutting-edge technology and knowledge of the sector. The event was held in association…

Dedicated staff went to unusual lengths to find out how their patients feel – by having a feeding tube inserted from their nose down to their stomach. People with conditions ranging from cancer to stroke often need what is known as a nasogastric tube because of problems eating or swallowing. The tube allows nutrition to be delivered in liquid form, either for the patient’s entire calorific intake or as a supplement. Macmillan clinical nurse specialist Llynos Webster, nutrition nurse specialist Amy Malyn and Macmillan specialist dietitian Sharon Davies (pictured above l-r) all work with these patients as part of their…

A North Wales civil engineering firm is advancing its sustainability commitments by backing a key initiative that promotes climate-conscious farming.  With extensive experience in renewable energy schemes, Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK is sponsoringagricultural event Da Byw, which aims to spread awareness on regenerative cultivation throughout Wales.    The process involves implementing greener strategies to protect soil condition through taking biodiversity measures, which in turn creates healthier crops and food, as well as improving carbon capture.   As soils are the second largest carbon absorbers after the world’s oceans, the Conwy-based convention aims to demonstrate how regenerative practices can be…

A former Welsh firefighter has spoken of the “damaging impact” on his life after suffering career-ending back injuries in an incident while attending a mountain fire in North Wales. Peter Roberts, 60, from Conwy, North Wales, has secured £180,000 in compensation after turning to his union, the FBU, and the national law firm Thompsons Solicitors to make a legal claim. The incident occurred in August 2018 while Mr Roberts attended a fire on Llantysilio Mountain. As part of his daily duties, he was tasked with driving a fire vehicle up and down a track, taking water up to help control…

South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) is breaking into the lucrative US dairy market and has received their first order for award-winning Dragon cheese and butter for the American market at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) trade show in Anaheim, California. Following a Welsh Government’s food and drink trade visit to the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) premier show – Summer Fancy Food, in New York last year, and months of online meetings with the American distributor Abbey Specialty Foods, the Welsh farmer owned dairy co-operative has now brokered a deal for their first shipment and showcasing Dragon products in California…

Seventeen students from Neath College have been invited to work on a remarkable restoration project, breathing new life into an old smithy at Craig Gwladus Country Park. The work has taken place over a 10-day onsite placement organised by Swansea University and Craig Gwladus Park Manager, Lisa Kirman, and funded by CITB as part of the South West Wales Onsite Hub programme coordinated by Cyfle Building Skills. Over the ten days, the students have been granted a rare opportunity to engage with traditional materials, while working on a project of significant historical and archaeological importance, under the guidance of experts…

Cardiff University has once again solidified its position as the premier institution in Wales, clinching the top spot in the highly regarded Complete University Guide rankings for the country. In addition to this remarkable achievement, Cardiff University has secured an impressive 21st position in the national rankings, up 5 places on their 2023 placing, reaffirming its status as a leading institution renowned for its exceptional teaching and groundbreaking research. Every year the Complete University Guide releases UK university and subject league tables to support prospective students to make informed decisions about their future. The regional league tables help people find…