Author: Rhys Gregory

Year 11 pupils from across Wales have been taking part in a residential summer school funded by the Welsh Government as part of the Seren Foundation programme. The summer school, which is taking place at Aberystwyth University, is part of a pilot programme working with universities in Wales over the next three years. It is part of the Welsh Government’s Cooperation agreement with Plaid Cymru to expand the current summer school partnerships and set up new pilots in Welsh institutions. The theme for the 3-day workshop in Aberystwyth is Climate Literacy, and how the arts and humanities can speak to…

The Health Minister Eluned Morgan has accepted the recommendations of NHS pay review bodies and is today announcing a pay rise for NHS staff in Wales. The recommendation of the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB), for all NHS staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions – including nurses, cleaners, porters, healthcare support workers and healthcare professionals, is for a £1,400 pay rise on most pay grades. But the Health Minister said the Welsh Government will implement this recommendation on top of the Real Living Wage top-up previously announced, which came into effect in April. For the lowest paid staff…

You may have noticed that when you pluck the string near the nose’s bridge, it sounds fairly bright. On the other hand, when you pluck right down close to the neck, there is a rounder and softer tone. Likewise, if you put a pickup close to the guitar’s bridge, there is a brighter and sharper sound compared to a pickup that you may put near the neck. This is the reason why players use several guitar pickups – as it allows them to choose from various sounds.  A pickup is basically a microphone designed for an electric guitar. A guitar…

You only have to take a quick look into Robbie McEwen’s career to know that the 50-year-old cyclist has some pretty amazing accolades under his belt. He might very well be commentating on this year’s Tour De France, but he has had his fair share of triumphs in the annual race too! McEwan has been retired from partaking in professional cycling for a number of years, however, his time on the bike isn’t one that cycling fans will forget anytime soon. For starters, he has taken part in the Tour de France 12 times and won a total of 12…

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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…