Author: Rhys Gregory

With new figures revealing a third of people in North Wales have put on weight since the onset of Covid-19 – with the average gain being 6.1kg or nearly a stone – the 45 year-old has bucked the trend. An Operations and Programme Manager for Sport Wales, based at Plas Menai Watersports Centre, Caernarfon, Ali decided the time was right to try and shed a few pounds and encouraged others to focus on their health and wellbeing given the challenges of the last 18 months. “I realised lockdown could go one way or the other. I could either eat too…

Coleg Gwent has launched its inspiring ‘Partnership Pledge’, aimed at strengthening industry links and engaging with local employers to help meet regional skills priorities, support student outcomes and the local economy. The impact of Covid-19 on learners and businesses in the Gwent region has been unprecedented and as we move through the pandemic, Coleg Gwent will play a pivotal role. The college recognises that Covid-19 may change ways of work and skills demands now and into the future, and it has launched an Employer ‘Partnership Pledge’ to help support both individual learners and the region’s businesses. The Employer Partnership Pledge…

Ed Sheeran has announced the first leg of his upcoming tour taking place in Stadiums throughout the Europe kicking off in April 2022. As part of the first leg, Ed will perform for two nights at Principality Stadium on Thursday 26th May 2022 and Friday 27th May 2022 for his ‘Mathematics Tour’. Back in 2018, Ed became the first artist to achieve three nights in succession in Cardiff’s iconic stadium, before breaking all records and adding a fourth night for his ‘Divide Tour’. On next years’ dates, fans will get to see Ed perform an array of tracks off his…

Work is due to start on a drainage scheme at St Catherine’s Close, Melyn, Neath, which aims to reduce the flood risk to the local community. With funding from the Welsh Government, the flood alleviation scheme, developed by Amey Consulting on behalf of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Highways Drainage Department, will involve the repair and reconstruction of the local Cryddan Brook Intake. The finished scheme will not only reduce the risk of flooding but will improve the council’s access making it easier to carry out future maintenance. Cllr Mike Harvey, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Engineering…

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton is appealing to pregnant women to accept their COVID-19 vaccine when offered. This follows the rise in the number of unvaccinated pregnant women being admitted to hospital with COVID-19 who are experiencing serious illness. The Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) both recommend vaccination as one of the best defences against severe infection. Dr Atherton, said: “COVID-19 infection in pregnancy carries a significant risk of hospital admission, whilst pregnant women appear no more or less likely to contract the virus, growing evidence shows…

The busy summer for Wales’ Visitor Economy has shown the crucial importance of tourism infrastructure in delivering a quality experience for visitors. To help organisations plan ahead for future years, Brilliant Basics is a new Wales wide fund supporting public, third sector and not for profit organisations to deliver basic small scale tourism infrastructure improvements. 26 projects have been successful in their funding applications for the £2.4 million fund for 2021-2022. Small scale tourism infrastructure projects were supported from local authorities, national parks and the third sector and – all helping to ensure that all visitors to Wales have a…

With six months to go before a new law ending the physical punishment of children in Wales comes into force, more than £2.9m is being invested in parenting support. The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 gives children the same protection from assault as adults by removing an archaic 160-year-old legal defence. The new law will apply to everybody in Wales, including visitors, from 21 March 2022. All types of physical punishment, such as smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking, will be illegal. To help raise awareness of this landmark legislation, a nationwide multi-media advertising campaign –…

Though there is no shortage of quality content on Netflix, not all the shows are worth your time. Sometimes it becomes exceedingly difficult to pick the show you can binge-watch. A perfect binge-worthy show includes an amazing storyline, strong acting, and multiple seasons to get the audience hooked. Today, we have compiled a list of some of the most binge-worthy shows on Netflix, but if you want to get the complete list of the best shows on UK Netflix, connect to a UK server of a VPN, and enjoy unlimited content. Bridgerton Considering the hype revolving around ‘Bridgeton’, there is…

Outdoor activity lovers will be able to enjoy Swansea Council attractions for longer than planned this summer. Popular locations such as Blackpill Lido and the Singleton Park pedalos had been due to close after their successful summer season on September 5 – but opening times have been extended to September 26. The sites, including crazy golf at the boating lake and Southend Gardens in Mumbles, have remained busy through the summer and right through the first half of this month. Cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “The weather has been good and our attractions have been popular so we’re delighted that…

Cardiff licensing authorities have granted approval for the development of seven new bar/restaurant units as part of the planned Castle Quarter Courtyard regeneration. With the final public authority consent now in place, work will start in the coming months to demolish a former nightclub which sits in the space behind High Street and Duke Street Arcades. Construction will begin in the new year to create the new open courtyard which will be surrounded by bar/restaurant units designed for independent hospitality businesses. A new balcony will run around the courtyard at first floor level, opening up previously unused spaces above shops…