Author: Rhys Gregory

As a cryptocurrency enthusiast, you’re likely already familiar with the stories of bitcoin millionaires. It’s true and it’s actually happened. It is, however, not making a profit with bitcoin and any other cryptocurrency. These so-called “bitcoin millionaires” are usually early or big-time investors, both of whom have pushed in the maximum they can. Then again, you’ve probably heard of people making money by mining cryptocurrencies. Usually people are rushing towards getting higher rewards via their investments which altogether isn’t a beneficial approach. However, the majority of people lose interest or fall victim to online frauds when they impulsively fall to…

Horse racing is, and always has been, one of the most popular sports in the world. Since the most Ancient of civilizations, horse racing has been a sport engaged in by various people throughout history. Today, horse racing may not be as popular as certain sports, like football, cricket, tennis, and boxing, however, it remains at the top of the most popular betting sports in the world. The sport is especially popular in the United Kingdom. During the Victorian era, when horse racing became hugely popular the world over, it was within Great Britain that the spark was ignited, and…

Conveyancing UK is a process which involves the transfer of a legal title from one person to another.  Conveyancing UK effectively starts when the vendor has an offer accepted on their house from the proposed buyer. One of the first parts of the conveyancing process involves the buyers solicitors reviewing the draft paperwork from the vendors solicitors,  this is thought to be the most time consuming part of the conveyancing process once enquiries have been raised. As part of Conveyancing UK, searches are also requested if the buyer has a mortgage. Again, dependent upon the nature of these searches, further…

The sessions are led by Bangor University Business School and exclusive to alumni of the 20Twenty leadership programme, targeting firms in Wrexham, north Powys and Flintshire. Pilot workshops have been held by Learning and Evaluation Manager Greg Parry with acclaimed companies on themes including Goals and Purpose, New Mindset – Emotional Control, and Your Individual Wellbeing Plan. Among those to take part was Allington Hughes Solicitors, based in Chester, Wrexham and Llanrwst. Managing Director Alison Stace said: “From the feedback we’ve received, staff found the course was very practicable in providing tools to help individuals address coping mechanisms, and isolation…

Some Welsh care homes may still require people visiting relatives or friends to wear masks – depending on the level of risk to residents. That was the message from Care Forum Wales, which represents nearly 500 social care providers, after the Welsh Government revealed they were lifting all remaining Covid restrictions. Chief executive Mary Wimbury said there was still “nervousness” in the sector because they were looking after extremely vulnerable people whose health and wellbeing was paramount. The Welsh Government said the public health situation had continued to improve over the last few weeks. Until now Wales was the last…

People who indiscriminately target animals with air guns are being urged to think about the devastating consequences of their actions following the shooting of three cats – two of whom did not survive – in Pembrokeshire. Jemima, a two-year-old tabby cat, may never fully regain her mobility after she was targeted near her home in the Plas y Fron area of Fishguard on 6 May. The pellet, which entered just below her neck, came to rest between her shoulder blades and just milimetres from her spine – and has been deemed too risky to remove. Another female cat was also…

A sexual predator from Bridgend who abused a young girl for three years in the late 1990s has been jailed following a police investigation that has spanned nearly two decades. David Carey Williams, 58, had been on the run for 20 years before he was arrested at Heathrow Airport back in October, 2021. He was planning to return to the UK unnoticed, but South Wales Police officers were making their own plans to meet him at the airport as he landed. Carey-Williams had fled the UK back in 2000 after becoming aware his victim had been interviewed by police. Shortly…

The Pembroke Corgi, renowned for being the Queen’s favourite breed, is seeing a boost according to figures released today (29 May) by dog welfare organisation, The Kennel Club. Following an increase of 38 per cent in puppy registrations since 2020, there were 1,223 Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered in 2021, the highest number recorded for the breed in almost 30 years, coinciding with the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the Queen, who is also patron of The Kennel Club. The peaks and troughs of the breed’s popularity can be traced alongside the Queen’s reign. In 1944, the year that…

Heledd Wyn, a lecturer in Media Production at the University of South Wales (USW), has been awarded a Future Wales Fellowship to explore the impact climate change is having on the everyday lives of people in Wales, using art. The Fellowship, from Arts Council Wales and Natural Resources Wales, will focus on the three main themes of energy, food and transport. Heledd and the seven other members of the Future Wales Fellowship will be given support and opportunities to develop their own artistic work, with the aim of challenging the way people think about climate change, encouraging more sustainable lifestyles.…

A prominent Welsh chef has been named the first Wales Food and Drink Champion of the Year at new awards. Colin Gray, managing director of Capital Cuisine, Caerphilly, received the special judges’ award, sponsored by the Culinary Association of Wales, at the inaugural Wales Food and Drink Awards held in Cardiff. The award recognises consistent sourcing, use and promotion of Welsh food and drink products over a period of time. Capital Cuisine is an artisan food producer, manufacturing bespoke, restaurant quality products, whilst also catering for high profile events with contemporary menus using locally sourced, ethical produce. The company employs 12 staff which…