Author: Rhys Gregory

“Our vision is clear, we want Wales to generate renewable energy to at least fully meet our energy needs and utilise surplus generation to tackle the nature and climate emergencies.” Those were the words of Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters as he published the findings of an intensive deep dive review into renewable energy. The Deputy Minister promised the Welsh Government will prioritise actions to reduce energy demand and maximise local ownership retaining economic and social benefits in Wales. The deep dive, announced in October this year, involved a small core group of experts from both within the sector…

The Welsh property market is a hot topic these days, with the country flourishing and house prices rising. With this in mind, it makes perfect sense to invest now before the prices rise too much higher. Below you’ll find a list of things you need to know about investing in Welsh property so that you make an informed decision. Get to know the area before investing Investing in a new area can be exciting, but is also risky. You don’t want to purchase a property that’s located too far away from the amenities you need. For example, if you’re looking…

Personal finance is an important topic that should be taught to all young adults as they step into the real world. The majority of millennials in their 20s and 30s struggle to manage and save money when they start their career. Financial literacy should be taught in schools and colleges so teenagers are not left unprepared with basic survival skills when it comes to money. For many young adults saving money can be challenging and often make silly decisions that can lead to huge debts. If you are one of the 6 million children whose parents or guardians opened a…

If you’re an operator looking to legalise your online business with a proper gambling licence, you might be in a bind choosing the appropriate jurisdiction. And Curacao provides one of the most popular licences due to its many advantages and low cost. However, that might not be enough to persuade some operators to opt for a Curacao gaming licence. So, to see what else this licence offers, let’s dive deeper into the topic. Curacao Licence Characteristics and Cost Interestingly, Curacao was the first country to legalise online gambling. Situated just off the coast of Venezuela and part of the kingdom…

A Newport woman has been banned from keeping all animals for life, and handed a suspended jail term, after causing unnecessary mental suffering to a marmoset through her abusive behaviour – including flushing the monkey down the toilet, and offering the helpless animal cocaine. Vicki Holland, of Wordsworth Road, pleaded guilty to three Animal Welfare Act offences on November 18 – and was sentenced at Newport Magistrates’ Court today (10 December). She was banned from keeping all animals for life – and given a 12-week jail term, suspended for 12 months. Holland, 38, must also pay £420 in costs and…

A graduate and a staff member from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David have been successful at the Swansea Open 2021 art exhibition at the Glynn Vivian Gallery in Swansea. Swansea Open is an annual art exhibition held at the Glynn Vivian gallery. The exhibition is open to people living and working in the SA1-SA9 region and can be from any background. Each year the selection is made by a different panel of invited selectors which encourages diverse viewpoints annually. This year, Caroline Thraves, UWTSD Swansea College of Art’s Academic Director for Art and Media, and Professor Uzo Iwobi…

This December, Wrexham based Hospice, Nightingale House is aiming to fill their rooms and corridors with extra Christmas cheer this festive season. Nightingale House provide support and care 365 days a year. Over the Christmas period the hospice team always add extra ‘sparkle’ to their care to ensure all patients and families using their services during that time have the best possible Christmas at a very difficult time, however they need your help to do so. Nightingale House is asking members of the community to be part of their lottery with the aim of signing up enough new members to…

Hollywood Bowl Cardiff has joined forces with children’s charity Barnardo’s to kickstart a festive fundraising venture in support of an amazing ‘Claus’ this Christmas. The Race Santa activity will see staff at Hollywood Bowl, The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff encouraged to walk, run, swim and cycle the 7,724 mile distance from the North Pole to Hollywood, and back again, all to raise money for Barnardo’s. The initiative will run throughout December, with teams logging their hours online, with the aim to complete the full distance before Christmas Eve to beat Santa to it. Steve Burns, CEO at Hollywood Bowl, said:…

Llanharan based dog rescue charity, Hope Rescue, is calling for local support following a sharp increase in the number of dogs arriving into their care since lockdown lifted. The compulsory time at home throughout lockdown temporarily introduced the perfect scenario to adopt a dog: schools closed, long office hours were erased from memory, and local parks became a sanctuary for much-needed time in nature. As restrictions have eased the charity is now reporting that some owners have found having a dog doesn’t fit into their ‘normal’ life. Hope Rescue has even seen an increase in the number of ‘fake’ strays…

Students from a school in North Wales will be taking part in various hat-themed activities to raise money for Brain Tumour Research in memory of a school teacher and to support another staff member currently living with the disease. Pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic and Anglican High School in Wrexham will be encouraged to wear Christmas-inspired headwear on Friday 17 December as part of the charity’s Wear A Christmas Hat Day. The ‘hat-tastic’ fundraising is in memory of food technology teacher, Lorraine McKeown, 56, who died in May 2019, shortly after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. It will…