Author: Rhys Gregory

Restaurants and fast-food outlets in Swansea called on to take allergies linked to certain foods seriously. The call to businesses in the city follows action taken by Swansea Council’s Trading Standards Team, which has seen two Swansea food business fined by Swansea Magistrates at the beginning of September, for placing unsafe food on the market for consumption. Posing as customers, officers in the Council’s Trading Standards Team placed food orders with both restaurants, declaring they were allergic to specific food ingredients (egg) and asked the businesses to reassure them that their order did not contain those ingredients. On both occasions,…

Finding love is not always a simple thing to do, but it is interesting for sure. If you are looking for a compatible partner right now and want to see who can match you well, then you are highly recommended to read this article. It will reveal the pros and cons of dating a British girl so that you can check your chances for success with a local woman. At a time of accessibility to tons of information, it might be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Still, with a checklist in your hand, dating a girl from…

Across Wales, online poker has grown in popularity among players looking to challenge their gaming capabilities. For beginners, it might be overwhelming to explore and learn how online poker works, highlighting the importance of thorough practice and research before playing for real money. This resource offers a systematic methodology for initialization, emphasizes renowned platforms, introduces novice-appropriate strategies, and delineates frequent blunders to avoid, thereby facilitating an enjoyable poker journey. Step 1: Understanding Online Poker Basics Poker is an exciting card game involving skill, strategy, and luck, with Texas Hold’em being the easiest version for beginners to learn. Poker is played…

There has been significant growth in Wales in recent years, but there is still a lot that needs to be done, especially in more rural areas. Development finance has played a key role in this growth and the transformation of Wales’ economic landscape in recent years. Development finance is funding investors can use for construction projects, its application enables the creation of new homes, jobs, commercial spaces, and infrastructure. With Wales suffering low GDP and productivity in years gone by, it is positive to see property development and regeneration projects emerging, particularly with an increasing number of developers turning their…

In recent years, the landscape of social gambling has undergone a remarkable transformation, particularly across the Irish Sea. Digital dealers have emerged as key players, revolutionizing how people engage with online gaming. This shift has not only enhanced user experiences but also introduced innovative features that make gambling more interactive and social. As technology advances, traditional gambling methods are giving way to digital platforms that offer real-time interactions with live dealers. This evolution is reshaping the gambling culture, making it more accessible and appealing to a wider audience. The rise of digital dealers is changing the game, creating a vibrant…

Inspire! Adult Learning Award winner Osian Lloyd has credited Welsh film star Michael Sheen with transforming his life. Now he’s following in his footsteps onto the stage and screen.  Having lost his mother at the age of six, Osian dropped out of school at 13 and went into the care system a year later, finding himself homeless at 17. He had moved from his home town of Blaenau Ffestiniog to Caernarfon, but carried his childhood trauma with him, causing crippling anxiety and depression. Moving to Cardiff in 2019 to play football kickstarted a remarkable journey thanks to the intervention of…

The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal this week for its first ever Royal Visit since opening in 2020. The Princess Royal’s visit celebrated the pioneering work of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s maternity services, which are leading the way in promoting cultural competence and delivering improvements outlined in the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racism Action Plan. During the visit, Her Royal Highness toured the Maternity Unit at the hospital and met staff who have been instrumental in embedding cultural awareness and inclusion into every aspect of care. The Princess Royal also unveiled a commemorative plaque…

Plans have been approved to transform the former Royal Oak Camp at Llangorse Lake in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park into a year-round holiday park, with global commercial real estate advisor Avison Young acting as planning consultant on behalf of UK Country Parks. The site was formerly used solely as an activity centre for school children, before falling into administration and then ceasing to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic. The new use case is set to open the land and buildings up as overnight holiday accommodation. Plans will now see the conversion of three of the existing buildings into holiday…

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Wales, with strong winds expected to bring disruption from Sunday evening into Monday. The warning is in place from 8pm on Sunday 14 September until 6pm on Monday 15 September. Gusts of 50–60mph are likely around coastal and hilly areas, with exposed locations possibly seeing winds of up to 70–80mph. Forecasters say the windiest conditions are expected on Monday morning, moving eastwards as the day goes on. The Met Office warns that coastal routes and communities could be affected by spray and large waves. There is also a chance of…

Cardiff’s much-loved Winter Wonderland will return this festive season, taking place from Thursday 13 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. The event will once again spread across two of the city’s most iconic locations, Cardiff Castle and City Hall Lawn, bringing festive fun for the whole family. Visitors can look forward to skating beneath the backdrop of the Norman Keep, with the popular undercover Ice Rink and Ice Walk making their return. For beginners or those seeking a calmer pace, the Novice Rink provides a relaxed environment, while accessible sessions will be available every Thursday. Beyond the rink, the…