Author: Rhys Gregory

Mermaid Quay is set to play host to the UK’s largest animatronic Dragon this October, allowing visitors to the top dining and leisure destination in Cardiff Bay to be the first in the world to see the ‘roarsome’ beast. Towering over the centre’s Tacoma Square from Saturday 23 October – Sunday 7 November, the brand-new 15-metre-long and 6-metre-tall dragon has never been on display before. Featuring a moving head and tail, opening and closing eyes, life-like breathing movements, along with a terrifying roar and smoky breath, the fearsome red dragon, which is of course the symbol of Wales, will be…

A LEADING manufacturer celebrating 10 years in business is steeling itself for further growth after securing major national contracts. S4S (Steel 4 Structures) is planning to recruit 10 new staff and unveil a 12,500 sq ft extension to its 37,500 sq ft Buckley factory after winning a raft of clients during Covid. The company, which already employs more than 30 people, recently won a tender to build and extend sites for a top supermarket chain and has carried out fabrication and engineering work for brands including Porsche, Coca Cola, Heineken, Costa Coffee, Greggs, and Home Bargains. Managing Director Tom Phillips…

Cultural organisations and self-employed creatives in Swansea’s arts and heritage sectors can apply for up to £1,500 to help them present their work to new audiences. Swansea Council has launched the offer of support for locally-based arts, cultural and heritage organisations and freelance art, culture and heritage practitioners. The total fund amounts to £50,000 and it’s designed to help the city out of the pandemic. It will help organisations and individual freelancers as they look to bounce back from the difficulties of the past 18 months by helping to cover costs that would otherwise create unnecessary burdens. These may include costs…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has agreed pilot projects to deliver highways improvements at seven private roads, including carrying out a Welsh Government pilot for one of the locations. Each road will then be permanently adopted by the Council. At their meeting this week on Tuesday, September 21, Cabinet Members considered a report proposing a pilot programme of works at seven streets in the County Borough. They include Miner’s Row in Llwydcoed, Brecon Place in Aberaman, Heol Penrhiw in Mountain Ash, Hillside Terrace in Llwynypia, Trafalgar Terrace in Ystrad, Poet’s Close in Rhydyfelin and Belle Vue in Trecynon. All seven locations are…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Cabinet has approved plans for land at Clydach Vale to be officially designated as a Country Park. At a Cabinet meeting held this week (Tuesday, September 21), Members agreed to progress the proposals for the 166 acres of land in Tonypandy, currently known as Cwm Clydach Countryside Park. Councillor Ann Crimmings, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Leisure and Heritage Services, said: “I am delighted that the proposals for a new Country Park within our County Borough have taken a huge step forward today. “The Council has already developed a working partnership with both…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has this week (Wednesday 22nd September) announced set out a long-term plan for how stroke services will improve in Wales. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Wales and can have a significant long-term impact on survivors of stroke. There are currently around 70,000 stroke survivors living in Wales, and an estimated 7,400 people experience a stroke each year. The new quality statement for stroke, which sets out the future vision for stroke services in Wales, has been developed with the Stroke Implementation Group, which provides guidance to the government, and key stakeholders including…

The Welsh Government will invest almost £25m in up to four new PET-CT scanners across Wales to improve access to this cutting edge diagnostic technology. The new Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Computed Tomography scanners will be based in Cardiff, North Wales and Swansea. The funding will replace Wales’ only fixed analogue scanner, in Cardiff, and the two analogue mobile scanners, which are based in South West Wales and North Wales will be replaced over the next five years. The new scanners, which are subject to business case approval, will all be fixed, digital scanners – they will be able to…

The recent surge in the use of advanced payment methods is a testament to the evolution of technology. Online payment methods have become safer and more reliable than ever before, allowing people to do transactions on the go through their cell phones and other handheld devices. The extra layer of security and encryption provides maximum protection from potential threats. Business professionals, online sellers, retailers, and online gamers use time-efficient and user-friendly online payment methods. Online payment gateways are used all around the globe to pay for restaurant bills, online shopping, and other purposes. The use of online payment methods has…

There are many people who have problems with getting enough sleep. They feel tired and groggy in the morning, lacking the energy to get a productive day going. What if you could wake up rested and ready for a new day? The following article will give several tips that may help you get a better night’s sleep. Get An Upholstered Bed Frame This is a great idea for a good night’s sleep. It is easier for people to fall asleep on an upholstered bed frame than it is a wooden one. The smooth and gentle feeling of the fabric allows…

What things should a student do to achieve academic excellence? Below, we have five best tips to guide students on how to score better in their school. Besides, reading through this post will enable you to reach your career goals with ease. Let’s find out more! Simple Steps to Succeed in School Please read through this post before you can work on any academic tasks. By so doing, you’ll be ready to encounter any challenging educational task without fear. Patience Many times, students lack patience when dealing with challenging academic tasks. Because of that, most of them would opt to…