Author: Rhys Gregory

Margam Country Park has made it into the UK’s prestigious top ten parks and green spaces list following a public vote. To celebrate the fantastic Green Flag awarded parks and green spaces across the UK, the public voted for their favourite award-winning Green Flag site in the People’s Choice Awards 2022. The Green Flag Award is the international quality standard for parks and green spaces. During October, the public were invited to vote for one of their most loved 2,208 Green Flag awarded parks or green spaces and among the nation’s top ten is Margam Country Park in Neath Port…

A project to create a poignant ‘Poppy Walk’ of Remembrance in Milford Haven using the vast number of wreaths laid at the town’s war memorial has been completed. The people of Milford Haven came out in their hundreds to honour those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during wars at the annual Remembrance Service on Sunday. The fact that the service continues to be so well attended is a source of pride for the town but also means that the sheer volume of wreaths can cover the names of those remembered on the memorial. Chris Powles, a local veteran and…

The work to raise awareness of the importance of picking up your dog’s waste is continuing by Monmouthshire County Council. It’s been working in partnership with Town and Community Councils across the county, along with Keep Wales Tidy to try and reduce the amount of dog waste that’s left on the ground. Teams were out in Severnside, Caldicot and Rogiet on Thursday 10th November, meeting responsible pet owners to discuss the importance of cleaning up after pets in public. Complaints about dog fouling in public areas usually increase when the clocks change when the mornings and evenings are darker, so…

Work is about to begin on replacing the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The footpath from the bridge to the gyratory system on Avenue de Clichy will be closed for the six-week duration of the work, beginning next Monday, 21 November. Users will be able to cross the road to the path on the other side. The current bridge across the River Taff is well-used but has height restrictions and is too narrow for pedestrians and cyclists to pass one another. The new structure is being relocated slightly north towards a new crossing point and…

Creating an unforgettable experience for your guests is key to making your Airbnb listing stand out from the crowd. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need something that makes your property stand above the rest. That’s why so many hosts invest in personal touches like games, books, and even custom artwork to give their space an individual feel. Keeping things personal isn’t just about picking a theme; it’s also about taking care of your guests. They’re coming into your home, so creating a welcoming environment with thoughtful details will go a long way toward ensuring they…

After the COVID19 pandemic and the working from home revolution, more and more companies are getting on board with remote and hybrid work. Today, working from home at least for some of the week has become the norm for many people. After most of us were forced to work from home during the pandemic, one of the main benefits to come out of it all was that it became clear to see the benefits of remote work, including saving money for both companies and employees, and the fact that it leads to employees who are more satisfied, and therefore more…

2023 is going to be a difficult year for businesses across the UK. According to the CBI economic forecast, GDP growth is going to drop to 1% in 2023 – which is down from 3.7% in 2022. This means that consumers are going to be spending less and, in the case of B2B, singling out businesses that offer the most. The primary cause for this is inflation, which has risen to a peak in October 2022. But it isn’t all bad news. Despite their outlook on GDP growth, the CBI has stated that the economy will essentially be stagnant rather…

In both England and Wales, there has been a significant change in divorce law that has sparked a potential rise in divorces. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, brought in in April 2022 is one of the biggest reforms to the laws we have seen in close to 50 years. To find out all the facts, read the Major family Law guide to no-fault divorce. In this article, we will explore the impact of the legislation and whether it has triggered a surge in divorces.  Divorce statistics  Following the introduction of the new rules, there has been a notable…

Technology will steer the future of gaming… but how? Each year, tech, gaming, and economic publications attempt to forecast how both industries will intersect. Two decades ago, the focus was on VR—before Apple’s app store threw a wrench into things and brought the world something they weren’t expecting: mobile gaming. In this case, the software and hardware demands of creating a seamless VR experience were simply out of reach. However, VR has now effectively entered the gaming market; headsets are affordable, the technology (mostly) works, and casual gamers know how to set up a rig in their living room. Mobile…

When it comes to gambling, there is no such thing as a sure thing. However, there are ways to increase your chances of winning, and one of the best ways to do so is by playing at a casino that offers the best payouts. While there is no guarantee that you will win every time you play, choosing a casino with the best payouts will give you the best chance to win big. Here are a few things you should know to help you find the best payout online casino: What is the Best Payout Casino? The best payout casino…