Author: Rhys Gregory

For any professional footballer, the ultimate ambition is winning the World Cup for their country, but in reality very few are fortunate to actually realise such a dream. After all, the tournament only comes around once every four years, and there has only been 21 winning teams in history, so there will always be a massive percentage of disappointed players. Welsh fans would like to see Ryan Giggs lifting the trophy in the past, but he is in the group of players that did not make it. Punters can bet on players and their teams that still have the chance…

When it comes to gambling, managing your bankroll is essential. Without it, your casino sessions will end up extremely short-lived. However, going in too cautiously can stop you from achieving bigger wins. In these instances, a strategy can help to keep you in check. Read on as we provide three essential casino game strategies you must know. Martingale Strategy The Martingale system originated in 18th-century France as a popular betting strategy. It involves doubling up the stake every time a gambler makes a loss. The theory is that at some point, they will have a win. Once they do, they…

The Angel Hotel is a luxurious, family-run hotel located in the centre of Abergavenny. Not to be confused with hotels of a similar name, this former coaching inn has offered hospitality to locals and travellers for nearly 200 years. For 20 of those years, current owners, the Griffiths family have been stewards of the historic property having acquired the hotel in 2002. In the time of their ownership, they have transformed it to the contemporary and stylish establishment, offering warm hospitality and special touches to make guests’ experience extra special.  Sitting distinctively on the main high street in Abergavenny with…

Four competitors from across Wales are set to take part in the WorldSkills Special Edition 2022, bringing together 1,000 competitors from 58 countries across Europe, North America, and East Asia. The international competition will be hosted in 15 countries across the world – with Wales flying the flag as the UK’s official host at Coleg Cambria in Wrexham and Cardiff and Vale College in the capital. Nicknamed the “Skills Olympics”, WorldSkills competitions are designed to inspire and upskill future generations by developing young people’s vocational skills and showcasing best international practices in apprenticeships and vocational technical education. Coleg Cambria’s Bersham…

A heartbroken mother is urging people with suicidal thoughts to seek help and “don’t take no for an answer”. Kerry Davies-Jones is campaigning to raise awareness of mental health issues and is aiming to set up a mentoring or buddy service for teenagers and young people who have problems. She was stirred into action after her beloved son, Kale, took his own life a few days after Christmas in 2018. The 20-year-old had been suffering from psychosis and was found dead in his flat in Amlwch the day after he had been sent home by doctors at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor…

An atomic bomb test veteran is leading the preparations for Remembrance Sunday at the care home where he now lives. Stanley Craig suffered from cancer after being used by the British authorities as a human guinea pig to assess the effects of radiation from hydrogen bombs detonated in the Pacific Ocean in the late 1950s. As a 24-year-old soldier with the Royal Engineers, Stanley was on Christmas Island, now known as Kirimati in the Gilbert and Ellice islands, while the thermonuclear device was dropped from a Valiant bomber only 20 miles away. Stanley, now 89, is resident at Pendine Park’s…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of College Fields Nursing Home in Barry, South Wales. College Fields Nursing Home is an impressive, detached Grade II listed building located in Barry, South Wales. The nursing home is registered for 68 residents and has held an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding nursing care in South Glamorgan for a number of years. The home was previously owned and run by husband-and-wife team, Mike and Rachel Kemp, who both have extensive experience in the sector, with Mike being a prominent figure in Care Forum Wales and Rachel the Director…

Tim Thompson has joined Hodge’s Executive team as its chief information officer. Tim takes up the role from his previous post as head of technology with Cumberland Building Society, and was also formerly head of change with Hitachi Consumer Finance. With more than two decades of technology and transformation experience in tow, Tim will be leading the executive, technology and wider teams at Hodge in applying the best use of technology for the enhanced support of colleagues and customers UK-wide. He will also spearhead the continued use of digital to ensure the delivery of Hodge’s aims and objectives for the…

Following an eight-month consultation process considering the sustainable future of Freshwater West in Pembrokeshire, National Trust Cymru are now sharing the findings and proposals with the public. Nearly 5,000 people contributed to two online surveys, with more attending drop in events, workshops and discussions, that formed detailed research for the consultation facilitated by Planning Solutions Consulting. Through engaging with people that visit the beach on a wide range of proposals including car parking, traffic, toilets and signage, key priorities have now been identified for Freshwater West. The main proposals with the highest level of public support focus on improving car…

YSGOL EIRIAS is leading the campaign to educate future generations of teachers following a surge in demand for pupil places. The Colwyn Bay school is one of a select group working alongside The School of Educational Sciences at Bangor University as part of its innovative CaBan Teacher Education programme, in partnership with the Regional Consortium GwE and inspired by a review into ITE (Initial Teacher Education) by Professor John Furlong. In his report, Professor Furlong sets out an ambitious plan for world-leading teacher education in Wales, which forms the basis of the Caban teacher education model. Wales is undergoing an…