Author: Rhys Gregory

Ty’n y Wern Primary School has achieved the ‘Active Journeys Silver Award’ for continuing to demonstrate a commitment to promoting active and sustainable travel. The whole school developed a more hands on approach to achieve the silver award by promoting active travel both inside and outside of the classroom with each year group planning different lessons based on active travel. Three large events were held over the course of the year with incentives for the pupils to travel actively which increased the school percentage of active journeys. Pupils were provided with opportunities to develop their skills through scooter and bike workshops…

With four of the five races in the British Classics gone this year, attention now turns to the St Leger Stakes, which takes place on September 11th at Doncaster. The St Leger is the oldest of the five Classics, having first been raced in 1776, and brings together three-year-old colts and fillies over a distance of one mile and six furlongs, making it the longest of the British Classics as well. For every flat racing trainer, the St Leger stands as one of the most coveted prizes the sport has to offer. Some have been lucky enough to train a…

Addiction is a condition that can arise and impact people in a variety of ways. It is something that can look very different from case to case, stemming from the wide range of potential triggers, symptoms, and substances involved. As a result, those who require treatment for addiction will often need unique and personalised methods and schedules. For some, retaining independence and living at home might be essential, but for others, escaping normality might be a priority. Often, the choice will be between undergoing regular rehab or spending more on luxury rehab. Each individual will want their treatment to look…

Every student wants to succeed in life, both in education and in other spheres. As a student, your goal is to excel in school and live a fulfilling life after school. You do not want to regret it after your college years. It is all possible when you focus on what you want to achieve and work towards it. Is school life overwhelming at times? Most people have gone through more difficult times in school. Yet, they succeeded because they learned useful tricks to help them go through that stage of life. Often, the coursework and numerous assignments make school…

First impressions count for a lot in real estate, so if you have plans on selling now or in the future, then you need to think about kerb appeal. Improving the kerb appeal will make your home more attractive from the front, which will not only help you to take pride in your home but will also make it easier to sell and could add value. This is also a relatively easy and affordable way to improve your home. So, what are a few of the best ways to improve kerb appeal? Revamp the Front Door People’s eyes are naturally…

New ITV Cymru Wales documentary No Body Recovered airs on Thursday, 29 July at 9pm on ITV1, and follows the investigation team, as they attempt to solve just what happened to Mike O’Leary. With exclusive access to the detectives, crime scene investigators and forensic specialists, it follows the complex and challenging rare murder investigation, without a body. There was no sign of Mike O’Leary and in the days after his disappearance the team grew increasingly concerned and suspicious. After tracking Mr O’Leary’s work phone to a derelict farm owned by Andrew Jones, they turned their attention to the local builder,…

Work to demolish the Queen’s Buildings has resumed following a slight pause. The demolition was temporarily put on hold whilst structural engineers and contractors worked to determine the safe demolition of the remaining buildings and the removal of asbestos. Although the project has made positive progress, with just over half of the buildings already demolished, the pause means the demolition phase will be completed later than initially planned. The Queen’s Buildings has been named as the ‘key catalyst’ project within the Council’s wider Rhyl Regeneration programme. Cllr Hugh Evans OBE, Leader of Denbighshire County Council and Lead Member for the…

Shoppers at SPAR stores are in for a treat next month when Welsh Food Fortnight (August 5th – 18th) takes off! For two weeks, some 230 SPAR stores across Wales will be joining with producers to celebrate and promote Welsh food and drink in-store and on social media. Social media activity featuring the #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste campaign and point of sale (PoS) materials, will enable shoppers to identify a host of Welsh food and drink products easily. The #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste campaign celebrates Welsh food and drink. It was initially launched last summer by the Welsh Government working in partnership with Menter…

An “alarming” number of reports were received by the RSPCA about animals being targeted by air weapons and rifles over the last 18 months – despite lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions keeping people at home for long periods. Since the beginning of 2020, 371 incidents have been reported to the RSPCA where the caller believed an air gun or rifle had been used to target an animal. However, it is believed the total number of incidents will be substantially higher – as often a bullet or pellet is discovered after the RSPCA have intervened when an animal has been found in…

New visuals have been revealed showing how Cardiff University’s Bute Building, home to the internationally-renowned Welsh School of Architecture, will look once its major refurbishment is complete. Global design practice BDP’s Cardiff studio is the project architecture and principal design practice on the project, as well as advising on acoustic design. BDP is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The £9.7 million refurbishment includes extensive renovation of the building’s interiors, the repair and upgrade to the roof and restoration of the original Assembly Hall at the centre of this Grade II listed building. It is due to complete before the next academic year begins and in…