Author: Rhys Gregory

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language will today provide a preview of the actions which are part of the Welsh Government’s plans to safeguard communities where Welsh is the main language and where there are large numbers of second homes. The interventions include encouraging homeowners to give local people a fair chance when selling their property. The Minister will also announce a new Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities, Comisiwn Cymunedau Cymraeg, which will bring together experts to make policy recommendations to protect and strengthen Cymraeg as a community language. The Minister will discuss these actions today at the National Eisteddfod…

If you’re looking for a mid-afternoon indulgence this August, look no further than The Ivy Cardiff new Laurent Perrier Summer Afternoon Tea, available every day from 3pm – 4:45pm. The quintessentially British restaurant has partnered with Laurent Perrier to offer a glass of Rosé Champagne with its afternoon tea experience, which includes a delicious array of sandwiches, including Ivy Cure smoked salmon and cream cheese fingers, grilled chicken and truffle mayonnaise brioche and pickled cucumber, courgette and basil double decker rolls. Freshly baked fruit scones are served with clotted cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry preserve, while the sweets include a…

Many people still don’t fully understand what coding is, let alone what it can be used for. Here we will discuss how learning programming can positively impact your professional and personal growth and how you can learn to code in Wales. Endless Possibilities Most people think that coding is about learning a programming language and then being able to write lines of code. But it is more than just code, and it means breaking the problem down into the parts you need to solve before arriving at a final resolution is much easier. By means of what are called algorithms:…

Recently, the use of tactical tools such as stun guns and pepper spray has been drawing a lot of attention. Some people believe that their mere use is illegal, while other groups argue that they are an important form of self-defense. So, what’s the Truth? Are these tools legal or not?  Well, It depends on the usage situation. For example, people in different occupations have different reasons for using them in different usage scenarios, which are all different. In general, the following three categories can be summarized: 1- The first category is law enforcement. Police officers use these tools to…

Don’t invest in any katana sword. Purchase an authentic one. Get your sword from the right brand. Research before purchasing. Getting a genuine sword comes with numerous benefits. First, these swords are durable. Second, they come with excellent cutting capabilities. Third, these swords are aesthetically appealing. In a nutshell, if you want the best from your sword, choose an authentic katana sword. The following are the top benefits of buying a genuine katana sword. Cutting Capabilities They’re robust. Plus, they feature a unique design. You can conveniently utilize them to cut different types of materials., They’re crafted and designed using…

Thousands of expertly crafted sunflowers are on display at Cardiff Castle for an important cause. Forever Flowers, an award-winning ‘in memory’ campaign organised by City Hospice, returned to the castle on Saturday (July 30). Each sunflower represents the life of a cherished loved one in a special way; allowing people to come together, remember much-loved family members, friends, colleagues and loved ones, and celebrate life. The display, designed by local artist Katherine Jones, is free to visit and runs until Sunday August 14. In addition to the display, the charity is inviting Forever Flowers supporters and the community to join…

An appeal has gone out to families with children with additional needs from across North Wales to come forward as secret shoppers to road test events and attractions to rate them for inclusivity. It comes from the newly-formed action group PIWS – Welsh for purple – launched by Gwynedd High Sheriff Davina Carey-Evans which aims to encourage attractions to improve accessibility for families with hidden disabilities. Next week’s Anglesey Show, which attracts over 50,000 visitors over two days, is the latest event to sign up to provide a special safe chill-out space for people with special and additional needs. The…

The newly refurbished Hodge House office building in Cardiff city centre, owned by Legal & General (L&G), has attracted another new occupier with the arrival of renewable energy developer Bute Energy. Following last month’s completion of a £17m restoration at Hodge House, the company has taken a 10-year lease on 4,289 sq ft of offices within the 6th floor under Legal and General’s ‘Capsule’ product. Capsule is Legal & General’s ready to go workplace offer, offering occupiers the benefit of fully fitted-out office space with digital connectivity and a simplified leasing process. Andrew Mercer, Office Sector Lead at Legal &…

The ABP Barry Island 10K will mean that much more to runner Tomasz Figurski on Sunday 7 August, who will be running to raise the remaining funds required to purchase a sport dancing wheelchair for his daughter Inga. Inga, who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, uses the wheelchair to assist weak leg muscles. Father Tom is hoping to help her realise her dancing dream by raising awareness of the story and helping Inga to improve her dancing with the wheelchair. Tom said: “A new sport dance wheelchair and professional dancing outfit will give Inga so much confidence and elegance to…

Morrisons has become the first supermarket to launch its own line of carbon neutral eggs as part of its commitment to be directly supplied by ‘zero emission’ British farms by 2030, five years ahead of the rest of the supermarket industry. In stores now, Morrisons new carbon neutral ‘Planet Friendly Eggs’ come from Morrisons farms where hens are fed a soya-free diet of insects – which are in turn fed on food waste from its bakery, fruit and vegetable sites. This pioneering ‘circular waste’ feeding scheme, powered by Better Origin technology**, reduces deforestation caused by soya production and negates the…