Author: Rhys Gregory

A couple from Caerphilly have been fined for dog breeding, without the authority of a licence issued by Caerphilly County Borough Council, under the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014, contrary to Section 13(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Callum Pine and Megan Arundel of 5 Kingsley Place, Senghenydd, Caerphilly, received their Band D penalties at Newport Magistrates Court on January 13, 2022. Pine was fined £615, ordered to pay a surcharge of £61 and £1,000 toward prosecution costs (total £1,676). Arundel was fined £200, and ordered to pay a surcharge of £34 and £1,000 toward prosecution…

A pledge, initially signed by the Leaders of the three political parties at Caerphilly County Borough Council, to take a zero tolerance stance against abuse has been adapted and rolled out across Wales. “Unfortunately, in Caerphilly county borough, we noted an increasing number of councillors and candidates being subjected to abuse, threats and intimidation” said Cllr Philippa Marsden, Leader of Council. ​“As a result, a joint statement was released in January from the Leaders of the Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Independent groups to clearly set out our position.” At Friday’s Welsh Local Government Association Executive Board, all 22 council…

A vintage and rare Mickey Mouse toy will proudly be put on display after being saved from the rubbish tip thanks to eagle-eyed colleagues from Monmouthshire County Council’s waste and recycling contractors, Suez. The extraordinary cuddly toy, which is thought to date back to the 1930s, was discovered in a container destined for the tip. After unearthing the old toy, staff contacted MonLife’s Museum’s team about their special find. Intensive research found the Mickey Mouse was originally made at one of UK’s oldest teddy bear manufacturers, the Deans toy factory in Pontypool. The business, which dated back as far as…

Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has said tackling the climate and nature emergency is the “overarching ambition” of Wales’ new Infrastructure Investment Strategy. The strategy is underpinned by investment of more than £8.1bn over the next three years. It comes ahead of a debate on the draft budget later today in the Senedd. Rebecca Evans, Minister for Finance and Local Government, said: “Our budget set the foundations to strengthen public services, tackle the climate and nature emergency, and support a zero carbon economy. Investment in the right infrastructure, in the right places, will be vital in achieving this. “Investment will differ…

A review of Wales’ long-Covid programme has found it is helping to treat and manage the needs of people who have sought help for their symptoms. The £5m Adferiad (Recovery) programme was set up to diagnose, rehabilitate and support those suffering from long-Covid in Wales. All health boards in Wales provide integrated, multi-professional rehabilitation services for people with long-Covid and refer people to specialist care services wherever needed. The review of the programme assessed information provided by health boards and feedback from almost 600 people who had accessed long-Covid services in Wales. Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan…

To get the perfect coffee table for your living room you first need to consider two factors. What is its form and what is its function? In other words, how do you want it to look and what will it be used for? These days  coffee cups may still be one thing placed there but as we all know a central table in your living space can provide a myriad of uses. Takeouts, homework, Lego building and a place to keep your remote controls and that’s just for starters. In this article we will look at the factors you need…

With the Covid-19 cases rising in most countries worldwide, induced by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, most people are again facing rigorous lockdowns. Indeed, we’ve been battling the pandemic for over two years now and have learned how to accustom ourselves to new ways of life. These new ways of living include carrying out our everyday tasks from the comfort of our home, like paying bills through e-banking, ordering clothes and groceries online, and indulging in hobbies that don’t require us to leave the house. In line with this, the popularity in online casinos for real money grew,…

Researchers from Swansea University discovered 24% of people revealed their gambling habits have changed recently. Gambling has always been part of the Welsh culture and we generally enjoy a flutter. Many people now enjoy gambling as an entertainment option as their mobile devices have become a casino, bingo hall, or betting shop that can be accessed 24/7. It’s slightly surprising that we have moved to online casinos so readily, as we Welsh are known to be affectionate people. With a quarter of gamblers in Wales saying they spent more time gambling as a form of entertainment, we thought we’d look at…

Michael Scudamore has trained a litany of Cheltenham Racecourse winners over the course of the early stages of his career, including Monbeg Dude, Next Sensation, Kingswell Theatre, and Northern Beau. Next Sensation provided a breakthrough for Scudamore at Cheltenham Festival by winning the Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup in 2015, but success at the ultimate racing event has been thin on the ground since then. Scudamore has had talented horses at his disposal, but they have failed to get over the line amid the quality of the competition at the festival. The 2022 Cheltenham Festival appears to be following a…

“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is undoubtedly one of the most iconic wrestlers of his era. The American professional wrestler is currently signed to the World Wrestling Entertainment on a Legend’s contract. Many fans remember his American patriot gimmick that saw him carry around a USA flag, a 2×4 piece of wood as a weapon, and chant “U-S-A!”. Duggan won the first-ever Royal Rumble event in 1988 and is a one-time United States Heavyweight Champion and a one-time World Television Champion. Below are some of Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s wrestling tips and tricks which he picked up throughout his professional wrestling career. Stay…