Author: Rhys Gregory

The iconic Red Dragon symbol has been synonymous with Wales for over one thousand years – and some historians even believe that the use of the symbol actually goes all the way back to the days of King Arthur and the fifth century. Ever since, there has been a strong connection between Wales and dragon symbolism. This was strengthened even more in 2016, when fossilised remains of a Dracoraptor (dragon thief) dinosaur was found on a Penarth beach. This legendary dragonesque creature is more than 200 million years old and was closely related to the fearsome T-Rex. However, these days,…

When someone mentions games, we immediately picture kids playing games. On the other hand, when someone says the word „gambling“, we know that it is a pastime designed for adults. However, even if it doesn’t seem so, these two activities are very intertwined. In fact, modern video games often feature some sort of gambling and the other way around. Let’s take a closer look at these two industries and see how they are linked. In-game gambling If you are a genuine gamer and you have played a wide variety of games, you might have noticed that a lot of them…

Learn from the Oxbridge tutor on how to multiply your chances of successful Oxbridge admission Oxford and Cambridge Universities are two of the most prestigious educational institutions on the whole green Earth. Every year, and despite the enormous Oxbridge tuition fee, they attract thousands of promising enrollees from all over the world, and everyone is striving to successfully secure a place at one of their colleges. In a highly competitive environment, this article will provide you with the tips you need to get into Oxbridge and actionable ways to help you stand out from the crowd and greatly increase the…

On Saturday 20th August, Swansea Business Improvement District are hosting an all-new vintage show to celebrate the variety of independent, sustainable traders in Swansea. The event will take place from 10am to 4pm in the city centre, and will include a catwalk at Quadrant Central Square at 12pm hosted by local slow fashion activist, and Instagram influencer, Rachel Boo. The vintage show includes a Retro and Vintage market with some of Swansea’s most popular vintage businesses. The fashion show will include styling sessions lead by Rachel, as she gives makeovers using pieces from local shops. There will also be a…

A mid Wales pub and restaurant located in a village which played a key part in Wales’s history is looking for support to ensure one of its most important community assets is kept alive. The village of Pennal in Machynlleth has a very important part in Welsh history when, in the 15th century, the then Prince of Wales Owain Glyndŵr reached out for help to the King of France Charles VI for military help to save his beloved Wales, the language and culture from English oppression. The letter he sent 6 centuries ago is known as the Pennal Letter and…

Specialist commercial roofing contractor Nautilus has announced the successful completion of a management buyout, which will fuel its next stage of growth as a wholly family run business, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group. Since its establishment nearly 10 years ago by Stuart Jeffreys and Andrew Brush, Nautilus has worked with a range of commercial, industrial and third sector clients, employing a multi-disciplinary approach to roofing and cladding services. The transaction sees Mr Jeffreys take full ownership of the business, with his knowledge and experience within the sector set to take South Wales based Nautilus to…

Swansea University has secured more places on its successful Graduate Entry Medicine programme as part of a government investment to increase the number of Welsh-trained doctors for Wales. The additional 25 places will bring the number of home students on the course up to 142. Swansea’s GEM programme provides the quickest route for training doctors in Wales, with students graduating in four years after following a curriculum designed to reflect the way in which clinicians approach patients and how patients present to doctors. Students learn in the clinical environment from the very first few weeks of the programme. This innovative…

‘Addressing youth unemployment and homelessness’, are key aims of Wales’ longest-running public sector procurement framework, the £1bn South East and Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework (SEWSCAP), thanks to a new partnership with Welsh homelessness charity, Llamau. In line with its commitment to meeting the goals and objectives of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the award-winning framework, in partnership with its sister framework, the South East & Mid Wales Collaborative Civil Engineering and Highways Construction Framework (SEWH), has committed approximately £25k funding to the charity, ensuring support for its Wellbeing and Education programmes. Llamau’s mission is to end…

Cardiff Bay’s iconic Red Dragon Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion they are sharing stories from some of the long-standing employees who have spent their working life there over the last quarter-century. Someone who has been at the Centre since the early days is Dave Hewitt who joined Hollywood Bowl when it opened in 1997 and has spent the last quarter century moving up the ranks from technician to chief technician. His favourite memories over the years all centre around events held in the mall, from the Balloon Art Fiestas to the renaming…

ITV’s Benidorm star Jake Canuso and Coronation Street star Lottie Henshall confirmed as headline acts in new Aladdin panto production at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre this Christmas. Jake Canuso, who is most famous for his role as the Spanish waiter Mateo in the hit ITV comedy series Benidorm, will star as the wicked Abanazar. Aiding him as the Spirit of the Ring is Lottie Henshall, most famous for her role as John Stape’s daughter Jade Rowan in Coronation Street. Lottie has also toured in the international production of the hit Mamma Mia, covering the lead role of Sophie. Oh yes they…