Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

A learner from Trehafod has beat off stiff competition from hundreds of others across Wales to become one of just 10 new apprentices at a top aircraft engineering firm. Coleg y Cymoedd learner, 18-year-old Cameron Forbes, has landed a spot on the three-year aircraft apprenticeship maintenance programme with St Athan based company, CAERDAV, one of the UK’s leading providers of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. With a keen interest in fixing things, Cameron has been working on repairing bikes in his spare time since he was 13. After undertaking a mechanical engineering course at Coleg y Cymoedd, Cameron had his…

Welcome news for Tŷ Hafan today as a brand new partnership launches between supermarket giant, Morrisons and charity, Together for Short Lives that will benefit families caring for a seriously ill child in Wales. Together for Short Lives is the only charity supporting the UK’s children’s hospices, including Tŷ Hafan, based in Sully, near Cardiff, and families facing the heartbreak that their child may die at a young age. Together for Short Lives and Morrisons are set to raise vital funds for children’s hospices, including Tŷ Hafan, across the UK as part of a flagship three-year-partnership launching on 15 February 2022. Maria Timon Samra, Chief Executive of Tŷ Hafan, said: “Every…

Communities up and down the country are benefitting after a donation of more than 80 iPads have made their way to charities, community groups, organisations, and schools. Gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities, answered a call from Business in the Community (BITC), the Prince’s Responsible Business Network, which sought to match communities in need with businesses who could help to address digital poverty during the height of the pandemic. As a long-standing supporter of BITC, Wales & West Utilities was able to identify technology that it no longer had use for but was still in good working…