Author: Rhys Gregory

Work to install a new 3G pitch at a north Powys sports centre will start next month, Powys County Council and Freedom Leisure have announced. The new 3G pitch will be installed at Llanfyllin Sports Centre, replacing the outdated sports pitch. As part of the works, an improved floodlighting scheme will also be installed. Pave Aways Ltd have been appointed the contractor to install the pitch and floodlights, with the work anticipated to be completed by July. The 3G pitch will be suitable for football, hockey and a number of other outdoor sports for the community of Llanfyllin and visitors…

Climate Change Minister Julie James has today (Friday, July 29) announced £65m to help people move on from temporary accommodation into a place they can call their home. The money will be used to fund the Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme (TACP) which supports a wide range of projects by local authorities and registered social landlords to create much-needed extra housing capacity across Wales. The programme will bring more than 1,000 additional homes into use over the next 18 months. Almost half will be long-term or permanent homes with the others offering good-quality homes suitable for use by individuals and families…

Detecting technosignatures, observing interstellar objects, and searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. This is the exciting work of Breakthrough Listen, a 10-year mission to search for alien communications and the result of a collaboration between science and tech philanthropist Yuri Milner and Stephen Hawking. Part of The Breakthrough Initiatives, a suite of space science programmes that hope to answer fundamental questions about life in the universe, Listen is the largest project of its kind ever undertaken. The Breakthrough Initiatives and Listen Listen is a $100 million programme of astronomical observations and analysis that searches for evidence of technological civilisations in the universe.…

With the advent of modern technology, casino games have become more popular than ever because they can be easily accessed via mobile devices. In our discoveries, we realised that casino gamers worldwide favour particular casino games and these have become the most popular. So when we look at the best casino sites today, it is very difficult to single out only one as the most popular game. Oftentimes, you can find these games listed in the “Most Popular” section of these casino websites. They are very fun and exciting to play and this is why they attract lots of player…

Summer is now upon us. While many are making the most of the rays and topping up their tans, others are using the better weather as an opportunity to make upgrades to their properties. If you lean towards the latter, there are all kinds of reasons why a home improvement project may be in the works. Whether you’ve got tired of your existing space and want to feel more comfortable in your abode, or you’re looking to sell shortly, there are lots of projects you can undertake this summer that’ll boost your property’s value significantly. Here are some of the…

To stay competitive, businesses must ensure that their IT solutions are running as efficiently as possible. Any IT issues that cause downtime or a reduction in productivity can have serious ramifications that spread throughout the business. The good news is that businesses do not need in-house IT experts to stay on top of their IT infrastructure and operations. Managed IT services give businesses the support they need for their critical IT infrastructure and operations. In this article, we will be looking at some of the most common IT challenges an IT service provider can help you overcome. High Costs Related…

One of Wales most popular food and drink festivals is bouncing back after the pandemic. The first Welsh Vegan Festival took place in 2016, attracting thousands of visitors from across Europe and beyond, and quickly established itself in Cardiff’s cultural calendar. And after being put on ice during the covid pandemic, organisers are thrilled to be heading back. The event features scores of stalls serving hot and cold food and drink, cosmetics, clothing, and accessories – all entirely free of animal products. There is also a programme of talks and activities round a vegan theme, including “Veganism is on the…

Arriving like a thin ribbon of sunshine cutting through an ash-grey sky, Wylderness’ latest offering “Wet Look” blends doomy shoegaze sensibilities with brighter, more rhythmic moments that echo the pull of the coming summer months.    Changing tack from the punk-infused earlier single “Centre of Gravity” —  the band’s first in almost four years — the mesmerising new cut nods to the likes of DIIV and Sonic Youth, but adds a woozy and infectious Wylderness spin.    Fuzzy and lo-fi feeling at times, but polished and pop-tinted at others, the band explain of the new track:    “We found these…

FinTech Wales, the not-for-profit membership organisation for the FinTech and Financial Services industry in Wales, has opened the applications process for the third season of its accelerator programme, the FinTech Wales Foundry. The closing date for applications is 19th August, 2022. The 12-week, no equity accelerator programme, partnered by Cardiff Capital Region, Confused.com and Principality Building Society, is the only one of its kind in Wales, providing world-class mentorship and support to help incubate, accelerate and scale startup organisations within the Welsh ecosystem and beyond. It provides essential support to selected startup businesses across banking, insurance, financial services and FinTech…

The historical monuments of Wales will come to life this summer — with thanks to Cadw’s epic calendar of family-friendly events. With events spanning across July and August, families can experience the role of an archaeologist at Castell Coch; soak up the sights, smells and sounds of medieval Wales at Beaumaris Castle, and even step into the 1940s, with thanks to a WW2 living history event at Blaenavon Ironworks. Including all of the above, here are 7 of the best ways to unearth the treasures of Welsh history this summer. To see Cadw’s full line-up of family-friendly events visit cadw.gov.wales.…