Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham has made five changes and two positional ahead of their TikTok Women’s Six Nations Round 4 match against France on Friday night (8pm, Cardiff Arms Park). Upfront, Cerys Hale and Natalia John come back in at tighthead and lock respectively and Beth Lewis is handed her first start of the campaign on the openside, Alisha Butchers moving back to the blindside. Keira Bevan and Elinor Snowsill return as the halfback partnership with Robyn Wilkins moving to inside centre. Niamh Terry joins the matchday 23. Cunningham said, ”We took a lot of learnings from the…

RETAIL giant Sir John Timpson says there are too many shops in most towns and there needs to be more variety on the high street. Sir John, the chairman and owner of Timpson, a UK shoe repair chain with over 2,000 outlets, called for more choice in town centres. He told GB News: “We’ve got to look to the future of the high street and there is something that needs to be done in terms of using the properties that are closed…the whole property portfolio on the high street needs a good close examination now. “You’re talking about the closed…

Veterans will gather alongside representatives from the Royal Navy Association and Royal British Legion outside the Civic Offices in Angel Street at 11.30am on 27 April for a ceremony to remember HMS Urge. A WWII warship which was funded by the efforts of local residents, HMS Urge was a British U-class submarine which was commissioned on 12 December 1940. The only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name Urge, she was constructed following an appeal to the people of Bridgend and its surrounding areas during national ‘Warship Week’. Residents raised approximately £300,000, which is around £10 – £12m…

Alternative services will be in place for library users in Rhiwbina and the local area next week, as Rhiwbina Library will temporarily close to be developed into a new community hub. The library on Pen-Y-Dre will close at 5.30pm on Saturday, April 23. Work on its redevelopment will begin in early May and is expected to be completed before the end of the year. While the refurbishment is being carried out,the service’s mobile library will be available three times a week on Pantbach Road, a short distance from the library on Mondays (1-4pm), Tuesdays (10am – 1pm) and Fridays (1…

A temporary one-way traffic system will be implemented at High Street and Church Street in Llantrisant – to ensure a safe environment for road users, pedestrians and the workforce, as retaining wall repairs continue. The structure was identified as being in urgent need of repair, and following close monitoring the Council undertook emergency overnight works on March 23 to remove a damaged section of the wall. A lane/footway closure was put in place over 35-metres of High Street, from its junction with Church Street. Spectrum Construction Services Ltd is appointed to undertake the main repair work, which started three weeks…

The Original Factory Shop in Abertillery, has partnered with the national disability charity, Sense, to support people with complex disabilities living in Wales. From today, customers at The Original Factory Shop Abertillery, based on Somerset Street will be able to donate clothes and toys in-store, which will then be passed on to Sense to sell in their charity shops. Proceeds from all donations will go towards the work of the charity, which supports disabled people and their families living in the community. The partnership is designed to support and raise awareness of Sense, while helping customers offload preloved goods. The Original…

Buying a used or nearly new car can be a minefield. It’s not just the make and model you have to choose, you’ll also need to factor in ongoing costs like servicing, maintenance and car cover too. To help you make an informed decision, mustard.co.uk (experts at helping you find cheap insurance quotes) share the pros and cons of buying a used car. What are the pros of buying a used car? Regardless of where you buy a used car from, there are definite advantages compared to buying brand new, including: Cost — used or nearly new cars cost less…

With the unexpected outbreak of Covid 19 came a huge surge in online shopping, and now this way of life is here to stay. According to the Jungle Scout Consumer Trends Report Q1 2022, 48% of us shop on Amazon at least once a week. Furthermore, 61% of us say that we are influenced by ratings and reviews when making a purchase decision, and 92% of us are more likely to make a purchase after reading a good review.  As an Amazon seller, reviews are incredibly valuable to your business, but getting them is not an easy job, particularly without…

Loans or credit cards are sometimes the best option in a financial emergency whilst you are waiting for payday, or if you need to pay for your car to be repaired, so you can get to your job and earn money. Paying off debts can leave more money for savings and teach you how to budget for the future. It can also improve your credit score, especially if you pay more than the minimum payment every month. This can make it easier to get loans in the future. Paying off debts is no easy fix. It takes planning and dedication…

Women’s sports and women’s achievements are often overlooked or dismissed. Some of the techniques and skills we know and love were created from these amazing female athletes. These women have affected sports lines, rules, created new games, and amazed the world of sports. Serena Williams – Tennis Before Williams took to the court, very few black women competed in tennis. It was widely regarded as a rich white person’s sport. Williams was turned down by many franchises on her rise to the top. They all claimed her body type wasn’t fitting of a leading tennis player, so dismissed her clear…