Author: Rhys Gregory

Usually, your face may be the first thing you glance at in the mirror. Likewise, it may also be the thing that others look at most frequently when conversing with you. There may be impurities or issues with your face that can affect how you feel about your appearance. Rather than simply assume that you have to make do with the face you have, you might want to consider the changes you could make. These could ultimately help you to appreciate your looks that much more, and even feel pride in what you see in the mirror. One of the…

There are over 1.96 million apps on Apple App Store and 2.87 million apps on Google Play. The mobile apps ecosystem is constantly evolving due to the changing user behaviors affected by the pandemic. The market competition is rising, so it’s critical for the companies engaged in the industry to stay in the loop with the emerging trends to offer consumers the solutions they require.  Mostly, the trends are incorporating news technology because the modern apps are focused on attracting users and providing more interacting and engaging experiences. Big data and analytics are shaping industry development as well. They allow…

Welsh singing superstar Lucie Jones delighted audience members last night in what can only be described as a sensational performance. St David’s Hall in Cardiff played host to the Pentyrch singer, who was joined by friend and  Les Misérables and The Phantom Of The Opera star John Owen-Jones. The solo show offered a rare and unique experience to get up close and personal with the Welsh West End star, something that was not amiss with those who attended. Lucie came across as very down to earth and engaged with the audience throughout the evening. St David’s Hall is one of those venues that really…

Bus operator First Cymru will be adjusting its timetables over the Christmas and New Year period to ensure that the services operating provide customers with the appropriate level of reliable, punctual journeys. There will be no services on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and some late evening journeys will not operate on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. All services will begin to terminate at around 6pm. Jane Reakes-Davies, Managing Director of First Cymru, said: “Each year we adjust our services during the festive season to reflect the change in customer demand. This year we also want to ensure…

The new £5 million Penderyn Distillery in Llandudno has been named North Wales’s top attraction at the region’s tourism ‘Oscars’. There might be a three to five year wait before its whisky, a sister to the popular range produced at the original Penderyn distillery, near Aberdare, can be sampled, but its Visitor Centre is already packing them in. It received its accolade at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards, a glittering event at Venue Cymru in Llandudno sponsored by leading food distribution company, Harlech Foodservice, and hosted by acclaimed journalist Sian Lloyd who hails from Wrexham. The occasion was also…

Mums and dads are being invited with their children to go on a tour of a top bakery that’s launched a campaign to recruit 16 and 17 year old school leavers. The award-winning Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery has a range of jobs on offer including 20 apprenticeships – and the promise of adult Real Living Wage pay rates from the word go, starting at £9.50 an hour. In recent years, the family firm has concentrated on recruiting young people aged over the age of 18 but says it’s been missing a trick. Now the bakery is going back to the…

Cruel Christmas scammers are trying to charge for arranging bogus Covid booster jabs for victims in North Wales, it’s been revealed. The warning came from Wayne Jones, the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales, who has himself been targeted with a fake message with a link to “register” for a third vaccination. The link takes people to a phoney website that appears to look like a genuine NHS site which asks for their banking details. Mr Jones stressed that the NHS does not charge for such Covid-related services and texts or emails indicating for you to click should…

Budding entrepreneurs in Wrexham and Rhyl are being encouraged to access support and funding opportunities from community enterprise hubs in a bid to boost local economies. Town Square Spaces Ltd (TownSq) is providing fully-funded coworking and business development packages worth up to £5,000, which includes a full-time workspace, event and meeting room access, admin support and specialist business mentorship including support programmes such as StartUp Club. The support will also enable members to access the Town Centre Entrepreneurship Fund grant of up to £10,000. The comprehensive support can be accessed from Costigan’s Coworking in Rhyl or the Wrexham Enterprise Hub,…

Porthcawl’s tourist land train is welcoming the Steelworks Santa on board for a magical festive event for families to enjoy. The special three-day event will provide a festive family experience during the Christmas period. Once safely onboard Lucie the Porthcawl Land Train, the 40-minute ‘Santa Express’ ride will offer carol singing, a meet and greet with Santa, a chance to take photos with him, and a festive treat to take home. Children will also receive a gift, free activity pack, and certificate from Santa. The Family Claus will be joining steelworks Santa, with Mrs Claus leading some traditional carol singing…

A nurse of fourteen years has advanced her career with a master’s degree at Swansea University, all while being a single mother to two young children and working on the frontline. Bethany Kelly, 34, from Southampton, worked as a diabetes specialist nurse for several years. After a personal experience with the condition, Bethany successfully applied to study for a part-time degree in MSc Diabetes Practice at Swansea University Medical School. “During my first pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and as a result, I’ve had first-hand knowledge of how it can affect people’s lives,” said Bethany. “I was already…