Author: Rhys Gregory

Bitcoin (BTC) established its prominence at the top well before any other types of digital currencies were minted on the blockchain. Other crypto coins get in line, which is also known as “altcoins”. Following Bitcoin’s popularity, thousands of new altcoins or alternative coins were created and brought into the crypto space.  Altcoins are any kind of crypto coin other than Bitcoin. The most popular altcoin in the crypto ecosystem is Ethereum (ETH). A lot of crypto traders and investors are highly interested in the crypto market for its highly volatile nature owing to the bloom of thousands of digital assets.…

This summer, the New Theatre Cardiff is playing host to some of the best children’s entertainment on offer, with shows planned throughout July and August during the school holidays. As schools across Wales prepare to shut their doors, the New Theatre is opening theirs with the arrival of Gangsta Granny Live on Stage. The hit West End production is an adaptation by Neal Foster of David Williams’ bestselling story and is renowned with youngsters across the country. If you’ve not read the book, you will no doubt heard of the hit BBC TV series…. and if you haven’t, your children…

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Wales following this week’s record temperatures. The warning is in place from 10am to 10pm this evening. While some areas will remain dry, slow moving, heavy thunderstorms are likely to develop from mid to late morning, likely peaking during the afternoon and early evening before decaying later. Where thunderstorms do occur, 20-25 mm of rain is possible in less than an hour, and 40-50 mm could fall in 2 or 3 hours. Hail and frequent lightning are potential additional hazards. What to expect Spray and sudden flooding could…

Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale have now moved their Llantwit Major office to join Glamorgan Voluntary Service (GVS) at Illtud House on Station Road – situated in the same area as St Illtud Primary School in the CF61 postcode area. Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale have been delivering services to older people in the Western Vale for 30 years. An office was first opened in 1996 close to the original post office opposite the old school in Wine Street, Llantwit Major. Teresa Power, Manager at Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale said: “This exciting move was made possible…

Aldi has announced it is looking to hire around 43 people in its warehouse in Cardiff over the next 12 months. In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket is also looking to fill transport and warehouse roles at its Cardiff Regional Distribution Centre. This includes both full-time and part-time positions, with salaries of up to £11.95 per hour. The recruitment push forms part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion drive, with the supermarket expected to create 2,000 permanent roles across the UK this year. Kelly Stokes, Recruitment Director at Aldi UK, said: “As we continue to grow…

Newport Live’s Community Sport & Wellbeing Team launched free Pop Up Sport events for children, young people and families last summer, and this year’s Pop Up Sport events are set to be a huge hit again. The community-focused family events will run over the school holidays, alongside the popular Sport in the Park series and other holiday activities for kids, which span both sports and the arts.  The series of events will be delivered at parks and open spaces in Newport with a wide range of free fun sport and physical activities on offer for children aged 3 – 14…

Macmillan Cancer Support is warning cancer treatment waiting times in Wales have once again reached their lowest point since records began, with almost 50% of people with cancer facing worrying delays in their treatment. Published today, the latest data shows that in May only 53% of cancer patients started their treatment within 62 days – well below Wales’ national target of treating 75% of people on time. This is the joint worst data on record, and repeats a low first seen in January. Not only is this a drop on the previous month, the data also shows worrying variation in…

Lidl is adding a Pineapple Milkshake IPA (5.3%ABV, £1.49) from Blacksheep Brewery to its shelves this week. The award-winning beer is brewed using fresh pineapple juice, and boasts a smooth and creamy texture, subtle hints of vanilla, and a spiky bitterness, for a perfectly balanced pint worthy of any summer shindig. In stores now, as part of Lidl’s popular British Craft Beer Festival, it’s joined by a line-up of fruit salad inspired flavours, including the Mangolicious Pale Ale (4.7%ABV, £1.49) – packed with notes of mango and undertones of punchy passionfruit. Cardiff-based Brains Brewery’s Barry Island IPA will also be available…

TWO local school friends with more than thirty years’ combined experience in optical care have been appointed to lead the city’s Specsavers store. Christopher Jones, 35, has been promoted to retail director, while Hayley Jones, also 35, has progressed to store manager at the Kingsway store. It’s been quite a journey for the former Manselton Primary School classmates, who reconnected in 2009 when Mrs Jones joined the Swansea store, six years after Mr Jones. Mr Jones first joined Specsavers in Swansea as a lab technician in 2003 when he was just 16, working his way up to manager in 2018,…

A talented group of more than 80 learners from St Peter’s Primary School in Rossett recorded the track – One Hotdog and a Massive Kit Kat – with representatives from the Rhosrobin music studio and Darren Hughes, director of Pivotal Sound and Lighting. Written by and starring children from different years, the rap follows Wrexham AFC’s attempt to win the FA Trophy while paying homage to Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, star striker Paul Mullin, and referencing teachers, landmarks, and their favourite things about the city. Wrexham Sounds General Manager Olivia Gallagher was impressed with the finished result…