Author: Rhys Gregory

Gearing up for an intense workout requires a considerable amount of prep work. From wrangling on a new outfit, prepping your playlist, and picking out the perfect gym bag, we can say that it takes a lot of time and energy to get ready for the fitness routine. However, one step that sometimes gets forgotten in the process – fueling your body before you go. Properly nourishing your body before working out will ensure that you have more energy and focus so you can stay active and energetic throughout your workout. As a result, you’ll feel better after and be…

29-year-old former Newport County AFC Captain Mark O’Brien, who was forced to retire due to a heart condition in June 2020, is calling on anyone considering taking part in October’s Cardiff Half Marathon to support the British Heart Foundation. General entries for the iconic event in the capital on 2nd October have sold out, so the only way to participate is by supporting an official charity partner. Mark first became aware of his heart condition aged just 16, when a routine scan for academy players at Derby County revealed a heart value problem. Following a heart valve replacement operation in…

The FIM British Speedway Grand Prix takes over Cardiff on Saturday 13th August, – and the action starts long before the engines fire up. The highly popular fanzone returns to Cardiff’s City Hall Lawn from 10:00 on Saturday (race day) with a fun-packed programme of entertainment for all the family ahead of the evening’s racing. The Monster Energy rig will be open to fans all day, as well as hosting a special event with British Speedway Grand Prix rider Tai Woffiden. There will also be sessions with riders Patryk Dudek and Greg Hancock in the afternoon. Grab an autograph or a…

Acuity Law was selected to act for motor retailer Sinclair Group in its recent major acquisition, the latest in a string of large-scale deals for the leading commercial law firm. Acuity Law advised on the purchase of Shukers from the Rubery Owen Group, expanding the Sinclair Group’s Welsh territory up to Aberystwyth in mid Wales where it will take over the Land Rover operation and also represent Hyundai for the first time. The company will also cross into England for the first time with ownership of the Land Rover retailer in Ludlow. Beverley Jones, Partner at Acuity Law, said: “We’re…

Private hire operator Dragon Taxis will help host a fun-filled family day at Newport Cricket Field this Bank Holiday Monday, August 29th. The 8-team cricket festival is part of Dragon Taxis’ recent sponsorship of Cardiff’s Mid-week League and will feature hard and soft ball games for both men and women’s teams as well as soft ball games for children. There will be plenty of fun for the whole community with families and local residents welcome to attend to be in with a chance to win some of the giveaways for children or discount vouchers for their next ride with Dragon…

There were fewer homebuyers active in the housing market in Wales last month, but limited available stock is continuing to drive prices up, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. For the fourth consecutive month, new buyer enquiries were reported to have reduced in number, with a net balance of -47% of respondents recorded. This is the lowest that this figure has been since May 2020. Newly agreed sales were also reported to have reduced, with a net balance of -11% of respondents recorded for this indicator. This is the fifth successive month that…

To help their visitors to eat and drink local and authentic produce, Discover Carmarthenshire has developed three new online guides, the 100% Carmarthenshire Larder Trails for them to follow. With every season bringing the freshest local produce to the county’s markets, delis, farm shops and even the shoreline, as well as an increasing appetite for foodie focused travel experiences, the new trails help visitors head straight to the ‘source’ with some truly authentic experiences to be enjoyed along the way. The ultimate aim is to help make the picnic, campsite cook up or holiday cottage kitchen supper feature as much…

Temperatures will hit highs of 32C in parts of Wales this week, as another heatwave hits the UK — sparking concern from National Parks Wales, after months of low rainfall. Although temperatures will remain lower than last month’s record-breaking 37C, the Met Office’s fire severity index (FSI), an assessment of how severe a fire could become if one were to start, predicts ‘High’ or ‘Very High’ for all three of Wales’s National Parks by this weekend. In response, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and Snowdonia National Park Authority — jointly known as National Parks Wales…

The UK is experiencing not only record temperatures, but also unprecedented conditions favouring extreme wildfire danger and behaviour, according to wildfire experts. Now the UK Fire Danger Rating System project team which includes vegetation fire experts from universities across the UK (University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, University of Exeter, Swansea University, London School of Economics, Portsmouth University) and Forest Research, is warning of further risks as the summer’s hot and dry weather continues. Analysis carried at Swansea University shows that the fire weather index – a numerical indicator of the likelihood of extreme fire behaviour (calculated from long-term and…

Life-saving defibrillators have been installed at all the touring and holiday home parks owned by Morris Leisure. The company owns six parks across Shropshire and the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, catering to all types of touring caravans, motorhomes and other recreational vehicles. Morris Leisure also offers a wide range of static caravans and lodges for sale at its tranquil, countryside locations. Keen to help visitors and members of the local communities, the company has installed the defibrillators to ensure the best chance of survival in the event of a cardiac arrest when every second counts. The defibrillators were…