Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government has confirmed it will merge the green and amber travel lists into one and remove the requirement for pre-departure testing for those fully vaccinated. The changes are intended to be made by October 4th in alignment with the new UK Government system. A decision on moving away from PCR tests is still to be made but the Welsh Government has outlined its opposition to the change and is calling on the UK Government to reverse its decision. Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services, said: “We have regularly called for a careful approach to international travel…

From 4 October, motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits on some of the most polluted roads in Wales could receive a letter or fine through their doors, the Welsh Government has warned. The decision to introduce environmental speed limits to improve air quality levels in five locations across Wales in 2018 was the first of its kind in the UK, demonstrating the Welsh Government’s commitment of putting the environment at the heart of everything it does. The schemes have already been successful in significantly lowering the levels of nitrogen dioxide in affected areas by up to 47%, helping to protect…

The UK Government should use this autumn’s Spending Review to share responsibility and allocate long-term funding to make Wales’ coal tips safe, Finance and Local Government Minister Rebecca Evans has said. As our climate changes, Wales’ coal spoil tips need attention and long-term funding to prevent the risk of future landslips. Based on information from the Coal Authority, the Welsh Government has estimated that more than 40 per cent of all the UK’s coal tips are located in Wales and around one in seven of these are classed as high risk. Finance and Local Government Minister Rebecca Evans will call…

Dogs are heaven-sent. And they are not called man’s best friends for nothing. They are one of the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom and constantly need human affection. And any dog lover will understand when you tell them that a dog’s love is the purest there is. This is why we all want our dogs to live the best and the longest life possible. This is the reason why we should always aim to give them only the best products and maintain the healthiest diets. It is not a secret that not all dogs are the same. Therefore,…

Huawei has launched its first smartwatches running its HarmonyOS operating system, the Huawei smartwatch 3. It is Huawei’s 3rd sole or separate operating system Huawei has used for its smartwatches. Earlier the Huawei watches originally ran Google’s Android Wear (now Wear) before introducing its LiteOS software with more recent devices. Besides the difference in prices Huawei Watch 3 Price is $389 and the earlier GT 2 Pro $249, Huawei Watch 3 has many different features besides some similarities to the earlier versions. Different Operating System Despite the new OS, HarmonyOS, HarmonyOS 2 to bring consumers convenient and smart life experiences…

The UK’s most exciting musical theatre group The Barricade Boys are heading back on the road in 2022, kicking their Bring Him Home Tour off in Cardiff. Starring past performers from the global theatrical sensation that is Les Misérables, The Barricade Boys have entertained fans around the world since they formed in 2015 and now they are coming to Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on Sunday May 1. The Bring Him Home Tour will feature music from some of the best-loved shows from the West End and Broadway stage, including Phantom Of The Opera, Miss Saigon, Jersey Boys and, of…

Innovative Cardiff Storage Company, blue self storage, has won the European Storage Container Facility of the Year 2021 for its Llanishen site. The award was announced at the Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA) Awards, held in Birmingham this week. The FEDESSA Conference & Trade Show is the industry event for all organisations operating within the self storage sector. The awards are the very pinnacle for many in the industry, with each of the categories being highly contested each year. There were six awards and Blue Self Storage triumphed in the ‘Container Facility of the Year’ category. Commenting on…

Groups of youths have been seen climbing onto the Llangollen Pavilion roof, as well as vandalising indoor and outdoor areas of the events venue. Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, who operate Llangollen Pavilion on behalf of Denbighshire County Council , is working with North Wales Police to catch those involved, amid safety concerns and following the number of break-ins at the site this week. The company is calling on the local community to be vigilant and encourage youngsters to respect their local town. Incidents include a group of youths gaining access to the building, setting off the security alarms, vandalising bollards and…

Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed dates for additional train services it wants to introduce to its timetable across the Wales and Borders route over the next three years. Because of the enormous impact of COVID-19 over the last 18 months, some original dates, set in 2018, have had to be revised due to the pandemic’s consequences on areas such as disruptions in supply chains, the delivery of infrastructure needed to operate new services and the ability to train new train crews, due to social distancing.  The impact of the pandemic has been significant and far-reaching, but TfW has also…

Husband and wife, Rick and Sherri Naylor from Llanfallteg, have organised a two-day country music ‘thank you’ fundraising event to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Old Mill Foundation. The event, to be held at the Snooty Fox in Martletwy, Pembrokeshire, takes place over two nights on Friday 1 October and Saturday 2 October. On both nights Rick and Sherri will be joined by Richard Howell on pedal steel guitar, as well as by their friend, singer, Huw Evans with Billy Ware providing line dance music in between the acts. Speaking about the couple’s reasons for organising the…