Author: Rhys Gregory

GamCare charity has released an evaluation report of Women’s Programme training sessions and found that 85% of its latest round of participants improved their understanding of gambling harms. The evaluation report was produced by inFocus Consulting, and it detailed the programme’s work across its second year, delivering training to 918 organisations across the UK. The 85% of professionals was a 60% increase from year one. After receiving training, 97% of professionals understood how problem gambling impacts women they work with. 96% of professionals reported improved confidence in their ability to refer women to gambling support services. As new online casinos…

Mobile gaming is the one trend that continues to grow, and there is not even the slightest sign of it slowing down anytime soon. Put into figures, Newzoo predicted that mobile gaming was to hit $85 billion in revenue by the end of 2021. It now predicts that the revenue numbers will hit the dizzy heights of $100 billion by the end of 2023. These staggering numbers ultimately mean mobile gaming is outperforming all other platforms. What does this all mean for gaming in Wales during 2022? In short, better games and better experiences across all mobile devices. Mobile Continues…

Indian gambling laws and regulations are one of the most complicated in the world. In this article, we will be exploring all the different factors that impact the legality of online gambling in India. Whether you’re gambling at some of the best betting sites in India like this page or you’re simply gambling for fun, there are a few factors that you need to consider when gambling online in India. These factors include laws, game types, and location. Gambling laws The main factor in every country when it comes to gambling is the law. However, in the case of India,…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has today (May 4) revealed the finalists for the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2022. Now in their 19th year, the awards provide SME businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades. This year, over 180 entries were received from businesses across Wales from all sizes sectors, all vying for a top place. An impressive 34 companies have been named as finalists across 10 categories such as Digital Business of the Year, Green Business of the Year, Workplace Wellbeing and Customer Commitment and Excellence. Among those leading…

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of three partners given £267,954 to fund a project to look at how hydrogen derived from sewage can help cut environmental pollutants. The HyValue project is being led by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, working in collaboration with USW and Costain, and has benefited from the funding from the £200m Ofwat Innovation Fund, which aims to support developments in the water sector. The partners will be looking at ways to further develop a process to convert the methane derived from sewage sludge into hydrogen, while also collecting the carbon dioxide produced. Projections show…

Hay Festival Chair Caroline Michel is delighted to announce the appointment of Julie Finch as Chief Executive Officer of Hay Festival. The appointment was made on behalf of Hay Festival’s Board of Directors after an extensive nationwide recruitment process. A registered charity, Hay Festival is one of the world’s best known cultural events, bringing readers and writers together around the world with programmes to inspire, examine and entertain. As CEO, Julie will be responsible for leading a new organisational strategy, enhancing the organisation’s national and international standing, reach, impact, engagement with existing and new audiences, and its long-term sustainability. Based…

Ancient woodland at Dinefwr near Llandeilo in South Wales is to be dedicated to The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Comprising of Dinefwr Park, cared for by National Trust Cymru and Dinefwr Castle Woods, managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, the woodlands at Dinefwr will be one of 70 dedicated to a network of Ancient Woodlands across the United Kingdom. The initiative was launched by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, who is Patron of The Queen’s Green Canopy, under one of the ancient tree dedications – the old…

A new trade event connecting Wrexham producers and businesses will launch next week as part of an effort to boost local trade, reduce food miles and grow the local economy. Held at the Wrexham Enterprise Hub on Rhosddu Road on 11th May, the expo will bring together a range of producers and local businesses in a bid to encourage more people to stock local produce and products, as well as establish a working network of collaboration. A host of producers will be attending, showcasing a range of locally made goods from food and drink, to soap and coffee cups. Trade…

Young people in Cardiff will soon have the opportunity to train to become qualified leisure centre staff thanks to a new partnership between Urdd Gobaith Cymru and Better Cardiff. Both organisations have joined forces to recruit young people to its new apprenticeship scheme with, initially, six vacancies being available at six leisure centres Better operates in the city including Llanishen, Western and Star Centres. The 18 month programme, aimed at 16-25 year olds, is designed to provide young people with the opportunity to learn key skills in managing all aspects of aquatic fitness and exercise activity at the centres. They…

Chester and North Wales based specialist landscape architect practice Land Studio has launched a pioneering Civil Engineering division. It is the first nature led landscape architecture practice in the UK to have its own in-house civil engineering team. The company, which recently celebrated its sixth anniversary, believes this new integrated approach can help to tackle climate change. The new division, which offers clients drainage design and water management solutions, is headed up by Director Lisa Sawyer. Lisa said: “What we’re doing at Land Studio is pioneering and very exciting. I don’t know of any other practice of our size in…