Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government has today published the latest data on student teachers in Wales. The annual data is for entrants onto Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses that led to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the academic year 2020/21. ITE courses that lead to QTS are the main route to becoming a teacher in Wales. The data covers student teachers at universities in Wales and also students from Wales studying across the UK. The number of students training to teach in Welsh increased for the second year in a row, following a five-year decline between 2013/14 and 2018/19. 455 students were…

The First Minister is expected to confirm that the last remaining coronavirus regulations will be removed from Monday 30 May. He will announce the outcome of the latest three-weekly review of regulations in a press conference at midday today (Friday). The Welsh Government is expected to continue to recommend people take simple steps to protect their health – including staying up to date with Covid vaccinations and self-isolating if they have Covid-19 symptoms. According to the Welsh Government, over the last three weeks the public health situation has continued to improve and the number of Covid-19-related patients in hospital is…

Today, storage units play a crucial role in our daily lives. With the help of storage units, we get to store off-season or lesser-used belongings there. This helps us better organize our living space and makes life much easier.  To store your belongings in a storage unit, all you need to do is just follow a few steps. You need to first do a little research, choose one of the best self-storage facilities, and rent self-storage units in that facility as per your needs and budget.  Even though you are done storing your belongings in your rented unit, you’re required…

Confidence is no other than self-assurance, a sense of boldness and trust in yourself. Worry and anxiety about the way you look or behave can tamper with your self-confidence welcoming fear of social interactions and excessive shyness. Lack of belief in oneself may interfere with realization of your dreams and aspirations for life. For example, the fear of failing can make you turn down job interviews, promising dates or great opportunities to do something amazing. This can happen to anyone who does not make a deliberate effort to overcome their fears and boost their confidence, to learn more about who…

Buying shoes can be a challenging task sometimes. It is because if you like some styles, they are out of your budget, and the ones under your budget are not that great. Buying a good pair of shoes on your budget is like an investment towards enhancing your style quotient without compromising on comfort. Here are the five pairs of shoes that fit every budget and are in-trend and comfortable. 1- Men’s Wide Fit Padders Wrap Slippers The simple and elegant style of Men’s wide fit padders wraps slippers make it a smart and effortless everyday choice. The slippers are…

Bingo has been classified as a form of gambling by many countries across the world. In the UK, for example, it has its own heading under the Gambling Act 2005. In this Act it doesn’t have a statutory specific definition and it’s determined to be any version of the game – no matter what name the game is given. This is a very vague definition and it is one that gets more difficult to understand due to the expanding and rapid development of the game. Anyone owning a premises for bingo with people playing for prizes must apply for a…

Are you from Wales and looking for a reliable online payment option? Welsh people have started exploring new payment methods for online transactions. There have never been so many payment choices available as there are at present. Due to pandemic restrictions across the world, people are now more inclined towards using online payment options. From online shopping to sending money to friends/family, paying utility bills to virtual gaming, Welsh people are using online payment gateways. If you are fond of online gaming, visit thedigitalbankingclub.com/a>, an online leading gaming website that reviews the top payment options available at online casinos. Go…

Football has been confirmed as the number one sport in Wales following the publication of an independent report by Nielsen, a global leader in audience research. Football interest has continued to increase since research in Wales was first conducted in 2016. However, for the first time, football is now the number one interest sport in Wales and continues to be the number one participation sport for children and adults. Football marginally takeovers as the #1 sport in Wales (47%), ahead of Rugby Union (45%). In recent years, both boxing and tennis has seen a small decline in popularity, whereas motorsport is…

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd will be lighting up attractions to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and are getting ready to mark the occasion with an exciting event. On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June, Rhyl Sky Tower, Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, 1891 restaurant and bar, the Events Arena waterfall and coastal bus shelters will be lit up in red, white and blue, to mark Her Majesty becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service to her country. In order to celebrate in style, Mojitos Cocktail Bar at Beach Hut, Nova…

A new £16 million production line will create 100 jobs at a top Welsh bakery. The investment at the fast-growing Jones Village Bakery in Wrexham has been hailed as a major boost for the local economy. The state-of-the-art equipment is being installed at the family firm’s new 140,000 sq ft bakery on Wrexham Industrial Estate. According to the company, it will be the most advanced production line in the world and it’s expected to be up and running in July. The procurement and installation are being masterminded by projects director Christien Jones. The bespoke 85 metre long line has been…