Author: Rhys Gregory

Wates Residential and Cardiff Council are installing Cardiff’s first sustainable, modular homes, at a brownfield site on Crofts Street, Plasnewydd, as the Council increases its provision of affordable homes for local residents on housing waiting lists and those most in need. The nine two-bedroom properties, which have been built offsite using modern methods of construction (MMC), will be lowered onto their final position on-site with all the groundworks and external hard and soft landscaping completed.  Delivered through Wates Residential and INNO, a joint venture between architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and AECOM, this is the first time this method…

Profound concerns have been jointly expressed by the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government over the process to select the next Chair of Ofcom, and how it could have a detrimental impact on public service broadcasting in the UK. In a letter to the UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries, Ministers from both Scotland and Wales have asked to be included in the process and to be given a role that ensures the selected candidate is “someone who can work impartially and independently in the interests of all the nations.” It has been signed…

Beaches across Wales have achieved 100% compliance with high quality bathing water standards for the fourth consecutive year. Of the 105 bathing waters sampled by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), 85 achieved the highest classification of excellent, 14 good and six sufficient ensuring that Wales’ coastlines continue to meet some of the most stringent water quality standards in Europe. A classification of excellent water quality is one of the main requirements for applying for a Blue Flag award for 2021. As part of its Programme for Government the Welsh Government will be looking to replicate this level of success when it…

Welsh language late immersion provision is set to be expanded across Wales, from Conwy to Caerphilly, thanks to Welsh Government funding. Eight local authority areas will create their first Welsh language late immersion centres and all Welsh local authorities will receive additional funding to focus on establishing new late immersion provision where there has previously been none, or to expand their provision to meet the growing demand. This follows £2.2m of Welsh Government investment which was announced in September Late immersion provision helps learners entering Welsh-medium education at a later stage – typically after the age of seven – and…

For decades fast fashion has ruled the high street, with items discarded after a couple wears to only end up in a landfill. However, with consumers becoming more environmentally aware, they are beginning to consciously shop for clothing that has as little climate impact as possible. Finally, slow fashion is becoming the preferred choice of shopping for clothes. When slow fashion is concerned, buyers are looking to purchase quality clothing over quantity. Therefore, the designers and manufacturers in the slow fashion industry aim to make clothing intended to last. Moreover, the materials used are sustainable, the power used to manufacture…

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, gambling in the whole UK grew significantly in the past two years. The pandemic has changed the world as we know it, and the restrictive measures that came with it affected the daily habits of people around the world. The quarantine and social distancing have led to an increased number of new members of online casinos and betting sites nationwide. Let’s see.  The Growth in the UK Gambling was legalized in 2005, and the industry kept growing ever since. However, this growth escalated in the past few years due to Covid -19 outbreak. It is…

Welsh households are experiencing huge levels of debt, much like the rest of the United Kingdom. A report by the Senedd found that the worst is yet to come when considering the impact of household debt as a further 10% of households found themselves behind on at least one bill. As the country heads into Christmas and the costs it entails, families are looking forward to seeing how they’ll ride out the situation and start to see real improvements in the New Year. Short term solutions Short-term credit solutions are becoming increasingly popular with families. While it remains necessary to be cautious around short-term,…

Being a life coach is a very demanding job. The things that you have to do for your clients and worry about how expansive it is. As a life coach, you’re supposed to ‘coach’ your client on major life decisions and give recommendations on what they should do when faced with difficult situations. The thing with being a life coach is that the impact of your advice will have consequences on almost every major aspect of your client’s life. Thus, the consequences of your ‘advice’ will be as broad as the scope. With no rules and ethics, a client can…

Malta is often seen by Great Britain and Northern Ireland travellers as merely a cheap holiday destination. Known for its sun, sea, fast food, and nightlife district (bars, strip clubs, and nightclubs), it seems the perfect destination for the party crowd. Although we can’t fault visitors for this, the smallest EU member state has so much more to offer. Maltese Cuisine Although visitors can find plenty of fast-food hamburger, fish & chips, and pastizzi (delicious savoury Maltese ricotta or pea cake) fast-food kiosks, we suggest sampling some of the local cuisines. Maltese cuisine is heavily influenced by many cultures, including…

Everyone has their own preferences as to how they enjoy playing casino games. Some like to go out and visit a classy casino, and enjoy the atmosphere of the tables and other players, while others might prefer lounging on the couch at home and playing on their tablet or phone. Land-based and online casinos each have their own pros and cons, which we will discuss a bit more in this article. One of the most obvious differences is the location. To play at a land-based casino, you have to dress up and go there, which may be a problem if…