Author: Rhys Gregory

The owner of two award-winning restaurants in Swansea has helped spread some much-needed festive cheer on Wednesday 17 December by delivering hot meals to people experiencing homelessness in the city. Suki Kullar, who runs Rasoi Indian Kitchen in Pontlliw and Rasoi Waterfront in SA1, once again demonstrated his commitment to the local community by delivering a selection of fresh, hot meals to two city projects run by Welsh homelessness and rough sleeping charity, The Wallich. Almost 50 meals were delivered to the charity’s Gorwelion Project on Gore Terrace and Ty Tom Jones Project on Alexandra Road, both of which provide…

Running a limited company already keeps your calendar packed, so paying more for personal life cover than you need feels frustrating. The good news is that HMRC-approved alternatives exist. Switching your personal protection to a Relevant Life Plan can redirect cash from your pocket back into growing the business while keeping loved-ones secure. Below, we unpack how the arrangement works and exactly where the genuine savings hide. High Premiums Challenge Traditional life policies are usually paid from net salary or dividends, so every pound of premium first suffers Income Tax and National Insurance deductions. That double hit amplifies costs. Why…

AI is getting enhanced and moving beyond simple chat boxes. New systems can read and react to their digital surroundings in real-time. They can combine data from text, images, videos, and sound like real polymaths. This is redefining the potential of intelligence. Real-Time Visual Understanding Modern multimodal systems are increasingly used to enhance fast-moving interactive platforms, where real-time updates and user-driven decisions matter. In such setups, features similar to those found in Melbet live casino help demonstrate how AI can interpret rapid visual, audio, and text inputs at once, adjusting interfaces and recommendations on the fly. These environments show how…

The casino has moved from the high street to the pocket, changing how the UK bets. Find out how improved connectivity and immersive tech are driving a change in behaviour in British gaming culture. Ten years ago, placing a bet meant a physical trek to a bookie in Swansea or a dress-up night out in Cardiff. Now, the casino sits quietly in the notification bar alongside work emails. It is the era of the “Pocket Casino.” Opening a slot app feels as frictionless as checking Instagram. Users aren’t just chasing jackpots; they are engaging in a digital dopamine loop comparable…

Wales is set for a largely dry but colder Christmas week, with high pressure bringing more settled conditions as the festive period approaches. According to the Met Office, temperatures will drop steadily through the week, with chilly easterly winds making it feel colder than the figures suggest. While there will be some cloud around at times, many areas should stay dry, especially from midweek onwards. This evening and tonight Cloud will increase from the east through the evening, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle pushing across Wales overnight. Hill fog is possible in higher areas, and it will remain relatively…

Two men have died following a road traffic collision near Porthmadog on Saturday night. North Wales Police were called shortly before 9:30pm on Saturday, December 20 following a collision between an Isuzu recovery truck and a VW Golf. Sadly, the driver of the recovery vehicle, 34-year-old Matthew Hardy, from Pwllheli, was pronounced dead at the scene and his family are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers. The driver of the Golf, 40-year-old Daniel Atkinson of Blaenau Ffestiniog, also died at scene. His family have also been contacted by specially trained officers. Detective Sergeant Katie Davies from North Wales…

A man who survived a brutal attack outside a Cardiff train station more than 20 years ago has died, with an inquest confirming the assault contributed to his death. Leon Adams required 24 hour care for the rest of his life after being seriously assaulted outside Grangetown Railway Station in February 2002. He was just 24 years old at the time. Leon died on Boxing Day 2024 aged 47. An inquest found that the brain injury he sustained during the attack contributed to his death. Despite extensive investigations over the past two decades, the assault on Leon, who was also…

Popeyes® UK is bringing its famous Louisiana fried chicken to Llanelli early next year. The restaurant will open a stone’s throw from the Scarlets’ stadium, following successful openings in Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff Bay, Newport and Swansea. Most recently, fans queued for 18 hours in Swansea – all hoping to be one of the first to try the legendary Popeyes® Chicken Sandwich. Llanelli residents will be able to dine in or takeaway, and enjoy a taste of the full Popeyes® menu, including fan-favourites like the iconic Popeyes® Tenders, and Signature Chicken Wraps, alongside the Chicken Sandwich. Each piece of Popeyes®…

A housebuilder is raising a toast after the last of the 287 homes in its popular Cardiff development are now sold. Redrow South Wales’ Plas Ty Draw, in Lisvane, launched in 2018, and has since created a thriving community – with 287 new neighbours joining the local region. As part of the development, the housebuilder has invested £5.39 million into supporting improvements to local transport, education and amenities as part of a planning agreement to enhance the area. Sian Smith, Divisional Sales Director of Barratt David Wilson Redrow South Wales, said: “We are delighted to have provided much-needed new homes…

Bridgend County Borough Council has updated its school attendance policy in support of its ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ campaign and to bring it in line with the latest national guidance from Welsh Government. Under the new policy, parents and carers who take pupils out of school without authorisation to go on holidays during term time will be issued with an automatic penalty. In situations where pupils are persistently late for school or have been absent for five school days in succession – the equivalent of ten morning and afternoon sessions – the council’s Education Engagement Team will issue written warnings…