Author: Rhys Gregory

Bridgend County Borough Council are set to take part in a unique voting pilot which aims to get more young people involved in local elections. The pilot, which is the only one of its kind in Wales, will see two polling stations open in Cynffig Comprehensive School on the Tuesday ahead of Polling Day from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Students who live in either the Cornelly ward or Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr ward and are registered to vote, will be able to cast their vote within the school during school hours. They will also have the option of voting…

The new tenants of nine highly energy-efficient, sustainable modular houses in Roath have described their new council homes as ‘big and spacious’ with bathrooms like the Hilton hotel! Residents of the two-bedroom, terraced properties, that have been developed as part of the Cardiff Living house-building partnership between Cardiff Council and Wates Residential, collected their keys last weekend and have been busy settling in and turning their new houses into their new homes. Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Cllr Lynda Thorne, visited the residents to find out what they think of the net carbon-zero properties, which are part of the…

Immersed! Music Festival – run entirely by University of South Wales students – is joining forces with the iconic BBC Radio 6 Music as it returns to Cardiff in March 2022. Coming back bigger, louder than ever and packing a hefty musical punch, Immersed! is supporting 6 Music’s first Cardiff festival, showcasing the best of South Wales’ vibrant music scene across three fringe events, all in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Featuring five stages and more than 60 artists, the festival kicks off on Tuesday 29 March at renowned Cardiff venue Tramshed, with the Cardiff Soundsystem Stage bringing the best…

Bangor, Gwynedd, a cathedral city located in North-West Wales is the oldest city in Wales. Located in the area that’s famous for its slate landscape and industry, Bangor and its surroundings have joined Egyptian Pyramids, India’s Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon by becoming a Unesco World Heritage Site back in July, 2021. This part of North-West Wales made the list of the prestigious sites, becoming the 33rd UK’s site on the list.  The World Heritage Committee approved the UK bid and awarded Bangor, as well as some of the Gwynedd quarry areas and parts of Anglesey this prestigious title.…

Getting to grips with the idea of equity release doesn’t need to be challenging, and it could be one of the best things you do from a financial perspective. In fact, as more people are taking the leap and getting a lifetime mortgage, which is a type of equity release product, it’s a good idea to gain an understanding of what it involves, even if you never use it. To that end, here are the most important aspects of equity release, discussed so that anyone can appreciate the advantages and caveats. Equity release explained in simple terms To unlock cash…

Taking care of a pet means that we are responsible for their well-being, keeping them comfortable and happy. All our four-legged, furry friends have different needs, and it is important that we know how to handle them. If you keep horses, you’ll know that they spend a lot of time outside in the elements meaning that we must keep them comfortable all year around. Horses can be prone to insect bites for most of the year and this can result in causing the disease, Sweet Itch. We’ll explore a few tips below on how you can help prevent this irritating…

Spring is around the corner and it symbolizes the start of the fresh season where everything comes alive. Flowers start blooming and trees grow new leaves. The weather starts to get warm but still has the wisp of coolness from the winter. Many people love this type of season because nature is alive and the gentle coolness of the air in the morning brings an overpowering scent of the flowers in bloom. For this reason, people love to take a leisure walk at the park and enjoy the scenery. Virtual betting has been a trend since it started in the…

The UK has a history of incredibly lax gambling laws – in fact, until 2005 there was no regulatory body at all. The UK has had a lot of work to do to reverse the problem of years of lacking legislation, but what’s actually happening? Recent Changes to Gambling Regulations The most recent changes to gambling legislation happened more than three years ago and included a ban on using credit cards to gamble and severely reducing the maximum bet allowed on Fixed Odds Terminals (FOBTs). A large chunk of the population argued that this wasn’t enough, and over the past…

Hairspray the musical is back on tour and arrives at Cardiff’s New Theatre this week. After breaking box office records around the world and delighting audiences since 1988, the smash musical has quite a legacy to uphold. So, does this reboot hit the right notes? Let’s find out… Firstly, a big thank you to the New Theatre for inviting us along to review. We were really disappointed over the Christmas period when many of the shows that we had tickets for were cancelled. The theatre for us is a big part of those family celebrations, so it’s nice to be…

An independent opticians in Monmouth is now part of a scheme to treat glaucoma in their practice, meaning patients no longer have to wait for a hospital appointment. Monnow Eyecare, on Cinderhill St, is running the clinic in partnership of Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, providing a hospital-level of care in a more convenient and relaxed environment. This shared system of collaboration between Royal Gwent Hospital and Monnow Eyecare means that patients can be seen quickly, avoiding the potential delays in their follow-up appointments and providing a more comfortable and available healthcare service for local residents. Monnow Eyecare’s optometrists have…