Author: Rhys Gregory

Medical cannabis often sits at the intersection of expectation and restraint. Interest moves quickly, but clinical systems do not. In the UK, prescribing decisions are shaped by evidence thresholds that determine what can be supported, monitored, and justified over time. Understanding where those boundaries sit helps explain why access remains cautious, structured, and deliberately narrow within healthcare. Conversations about cannabis tend to move faster than the systems that govern it. Products, claims, and experiences are often discussed in the same breath, even though they operate under very different standards. Within healthcare, the pace is deliberately slower. Decisions are shaped less…

Exercise is stress deliberately applied to the body, and recovery is the process through which adults come back to a state of normalcy, moving well and consistently over the long term. Post-workout strategies will differ by intensity, volume, and lifestyle, but recovery doesn’t deserve to be an afterthought for active adults. It is part of the process, and when thought of correctly, not in terms of anything extreme or magical, it can be another way to set a positive trajectory over the long term. Why Recovery Matters Post-Exercise Exercise places stress on the muscles, aggressively depletes energy, and causes dehydration.…

Cost pressure in Wales is no longer a short storm that passes in a month. For many small firms, higher energy bills, wage costs, rent reviews, and supplier price shifts have turned into a permanent background noise. The hardest part is psychological: owners want to believe the next quarter will “go back to normal,” while the numbers keep insisting that a new normal has already arrived. A simple label like spinfin2 can act as a reminder of how modern systems track performance. Small business survival needs the same mindset: track what matters, cut what does not, and stop guessing. Hope…

Nightingale House Hospice has announced the return of its annual Christmas Tree Collection, giving local residents a simple and environmentally friendly way to recycle their real Christmas trees while supporting vital hospice care. From Friday 9 January to Tuesday 13 January 2026, supporters can book a collection for their real Christmas tree, which will be picked up from outside their home by Nightingale House Hospice teams. In return, participants are asked to make a donation, with all funds raised going directly towards patient care and services at Nightingale House Hospice, helping support patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses. Bookings…

A man has died in hospital following an assault in Cathays, Cardiff, police have confirmed. Officers were called to a report of an assault on Pentyrch Street at around 6.15pm on Monday, December 22. The victim has been named as Colm Marcus Boston, aged 37, from Heath. He died on Thursday, December 26, at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. His family are being supported by a Family Liaison Officer. Three men have been arrested as part of the investigation. A 51 year old man from Mynachdy remains in police custody. A 47 year old man from Adamsdown and…

An independent community pub in Cardiff has announced it will close its doors permanently at the end of the year, bringing an end to more than a century of pub history on North Road. North Star, located at 131 North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3AE, confirmed it will close on New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2025. The decision ends more than five years of trading under the North Star name, following its opening in August 2020, and marks the closure of a site that has operated as a public house for well over 100 years. The owners said the closure follows…

Motorists urged to check MOT, tax, licence and vehicle details ahead of major compliance changes As the UK moves towards a more digital-first licensing system and tighter compliance checks, motorists are being warned that new DVLA and DVSA rule changes rolling into 2026 could lead to a rise in avoidable fines, according to vehicle data experts at My Car Reg Check. From digital driving licences and stricter renewal processes to changes around MOT, vehicle tax and test bookings, drivers who fail to keep their details up to date could face penalties of £100–£1,000 or more, depending on the offence. What’s…

This week, Moneypenny’s offices were transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland as the company hosted its much-loved Christmas markets for its people bringing festive cheer, generosity and togetherness to life. Earlier this week, team members stopped by to collect their Christmas dinner for the whole family, choosing between turkey, ham or nut roast, plus all the festive trimmings. From mountains of veggies and Christmas pudding to prosecco and seasonal treats, everyone left ready for a proper Christmas celebration at home. Pictured is Moneypenny Group CEO Jesper With-Fogstrup alongside team members collecting their Christmas meals a snapshot that perfectly captures the feel-good spirit of the…

An award-winning Welsh foodservice wholesaler has saved 67 tonnes of CO2e per year from waste streams, donated more than £50,000 to charitable causes, and strengthened its health and safety initiatives. Harlech Foodservice is reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and supporting the UK’s net zero by 2050 target in its latest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Data showcases the family-owned firm prevents 14 tonnes – up from 10 tonnes in its last reported results – of CO2e production per year by utilising food waste as a displacement fossil fuel and proactively avoiding landfill through recycling. By investing in carbon efficient vehicles, the company has also cut its HGV-related CO2e emissions by nearly 10 per cent and achieved an overall reduction across its transport, energy use, and wider operations. In addition, the business has calculated its…

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was left in a critical condition following an incident in Cathays. South Wales Police said officers were called to Pentyrch Street on Monday, December 22, following reports of an assault. The victim, a 37 year old man, was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and are currently in police custody while enquiries continue. Police are now urging anyone who was in the Pentyrch Street area between 4:00pm and 9:00pm on the day of the incident to come forward. Officers…