Author: Rhys Gregory

Power banks are incredibly useful, especially when you’re travelling or going about your day out of the house and you know you need your phone to retain charge. However, finding one in the sea of options can be tricky, especially when it comes to online shopping. This article explains how a power bank works, which are the most trusted brands, and, more specifically, which are the best power banks, before outlining how to find the best power bank, charger, or batteries online.  How does a power bank work?  A power bank transfers energy that it processes from an external power…

Modern construction sites are complex ecosystems where management of hazards and dangers extends beyond hard safety equipment. A strategic, often undervalued, component in this equation is rigorous site hygiene. Disciplined hygiene protocols form a foundational pillar of a holistic health and safety strategy. They directly protect worker well-being, enhance operational productivity, and ensure unwavering regulatory compliance. This article explores how comprehensive hygiene practices can improve a construction site’s overall project safety and success. The Role of Advanced Hygiene Facilities Providing adequate, well-maintained, and appropriately specified facilities is the first critical step in construction site hygiene. This includes sufficient numbers of…

Online prize draw platforms have become increasingly familiar across the UK, with names such as Omaze and BOTB attracting large audiences through online competitions. Win A Million, which launched in 2025, operates in a similar space but with a different focus. Instead of offering houses or cars as prizes, the platform centres on cash-based prize draws, giving participants the chance to win significant sums of money through regulated online competitions. How it works The platform runs scheduled prize draws that can be entered online, alongside a free postal entry option in line with UK prize draw rules. Each competition includes…

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway marked an emotional and historic day as Malcolm Lees, one of its most respected and long-serving volunteers, completed his final duties after decades of service on the railway. Malcolm drove his last services on the final operational day of the year, bringing to a close not only a remarkable personal contribution but also an outstanding 50th anniversary season for the railway. Volunteers, colleagues and supporters gathered throughout the day to thank Malcolm for his dedication, marking the occasion with the presentation of a painting of the railway he has helped shape for generations. Malcolm is…

Detectives investigating a robbery in Barry are continuing to appeal for information after releasing moving CCTV footage of the suspect. South Wales Police confirmed that the robbery took place on Friday, November 28, between 7pm and 7.30pm, near a bus stop close to the rugby club exit on Merthyr Dyfan Road. A 40 year old man was walking home from the Family Shopper when he was approached and robbed of cash and a Rolex watch. Police released CCTV still images of the suspect on Monday, December 29. Officers have now issued moving footage in the hope that someone will…

An investigation has been launched following a spate of burglaries in Conwy. A total of five incidents understood to have taken place during the evening of Saturday, 27 December, have been reported across rural areas of Llanrwst, Denbigh and Abergele. The first burglary is believed to have happened in the area of Gwytherin, Llanrwst, before the second took place in Llansannan, Denbigh. Another three properties were then targeted in Abergele in the areas of Llanfair TH, Minafon and Gwelfor. The offenders are reported to have broken into the properties by smashing a window, while it is understood a door was…

Police were called to a report of an assault in Pentyrch Street, at around 6.15pm on Monday, December 22. Mr Boston was taken to hospital, where he died four days later on Thursday, December 26. Three men have been arrested in connection with this investigation and have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Officers continue to appeal for any CCTV and dash-cam footage from Maindy Road, Pentyrch Street, Whitchurch Road, and Cathays Terrace, from between 4pm and 6.30pm on Monday, December 22. The family of Colm Marcus Boston, aged 37, from Heath, have paid the following tribute:  “Colm’s family…

A local resident has taken his first step into launching a business by opening a pizzeria in Wyndham Street in Bridgend town centre. Alec Gilmore has opened One More Slice in 20 Wyndham Street, a pizzeria that focuses on bringing low-calorie pizzas to Bridgend. The location of the pizzeria is remembered fondly by residents as being the home of The Sandwich Bar, which recently closed its doors after 80 years. Alec was given a grant from the Business Start-Up Fund, a grant scheme offered by Bridgend County Borough Council in partnership with UK Steel Enterprise. With this grant, he was…

Gnoll Country Park and Neath Port Talbot Council’s Countryside & Wildlife Team have won the Best of the Best Biodiversity Award at this year’s Green Flag Awards. The national recognition celebrates the innovative and environmentally focused Gnollywood sign and project. This striking installation is far more than a visual landmark, it’s a haven for wildlife. The giant letters double as a bug hotel, offering safe nesting and hibernation spaces for pollinators and other insects. Close inspection reveals small holes filled with mud and leaves - clear evidence that solitary bees have already used the structure to safely store larvae over winter, helping to secure future pollinator populations. Councillor Cen Phillips, Cabinet Member for Nature, Tourism and Wellbeing, said: “We are delighted to receive this award,…

Neath Port Talbot Council has successfully prosecuted a Bridgend male for two fly-tipping offences, following a thorough investigation by its Waste Enforcement Team. Nicholas Blackwell, 35, of Madoc Close, Brackla, Bridgend, was sentenced at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on 18th December 2025 after he pleaded guilty on the 24th July 2025, to two offences under Section 33(1)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The offences involved the unlawful deposit of household waste at locations in Croeserw and Glynneath in late 2024. The first incident, at Heol Y Felin, Croeserw, in October 2024, involved a large amount of household waste which had…