Author: Rhys Gregory

More than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. As the deadline approaches, customers are being urged not to leave their renewal until the last minute and risk their payments being stopped. The quickest and easiest way to complete a renewal is via GOV.UK. Customers can manage their tax credits online. Once tax credits customers have completed their renewal, they can use their online account to check its progress and find out when they will hear back from HMRC. This year, about…

After being delayed a year by the pandemic, fans can finally get stuck into Euro 2020.  It’s arrived in all its glory. Fans haven’t been more excited for a major tournament for a very long time: top-quality talent, fans back in stadiums, and one of the most competitive competitions in recent memories. One aspect of the European Championships that tends to still have plenty of debate is the race for the golden boot. Whether it’s your country’s number 9 or the player you feel is underrated, everyone seems to have a different take. There’s never any definite indication of who…

Who doesn’t love free stuff? It’s just satisfying to receive something in exchange for nothing. Of course, that only holds true if you haven’t done anything illegal to obtain it, but there are plenty of ways to get free goodies without straying from the path of righteousness. One of the most common ways to pick up some good stuff is to engage with competition sites. These platforms essentially offer the chance to win anything from cash to consumer tech and even vehicles or houses, and all you have to do is sign up. It’s not technically free; after all, you…

It can be quite easy to confuse oral tobacco products with nicotine pouches because there are many name variations and the consumption method is the same. Nicotine pouches are pretty unique, and these products are usually tobacco free.  And, remember that you can consume nicotine pouches by placing them under the upper lip and you can keep them there for at least 30 minutes. This page explains how you should choose the nicotine level in nicotine pouches. The strength of nicotine pouches Nicotine pouches are considered to be a modern way for you to experience nicotine. The good thing is…

People are being urged to ensure they only dial 999 if they need to speak to the police in an emergency – and ensure phone lines are freed up for those who do need immediate help. In June 2021, South Wales Police received its highest-ever monthly total of 999 calls, at 21,501. But this month is on track to break that record, with almost 16,500 emergency calls having been received during the first three weeks of the month – or an average of 33 calls every hour of the day. The force’s Public Service Centre has also received more than…

Family, friends and supporters of Bob Gledhill, from Carmarthen, have raised almost £65,000 for research into Motor Neurone Disease, following an extreme sports challenge held earlier this month. Fundraisers took on the Motoron Cymru challenge, which involved climbing the Welsh Three Peaks, Yr Wyddfa, Cader Idris and Pen y Fan, cycling between each one – all over just three days. Bob Gledhill, 52, his wife, Dr Lowri Davies, and son, Will, 16, who live in Rhyd-ar-gaeau, near Carmarthen, launched the challenge after Bob was diagnosed with MND, a life-shortening illness, last autumn. Money raised will go towards the ‘My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’, set up by former…

A team of four healthcare professionals who work in the Cardiac Catheter Theatres at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge this weekend to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Elizabeth Sim said, “We have chosen a career in looking after the hearts of the public. Daily we are challenged with complex cardiology procedures and work as a team to provide gold standard care for those patients who need our services. “The covid pandemic has changed the way we work and challenged us in ways we never thought possible. So, to lift…

Denbighshire County Council has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive. Graham Boase, currently Corporate Director of Economy & Public Realm for the Council, has been appointed to the role. Leader of Denbighshire, Councillor Hugh Evans OBE, said: “This is a fantastic appointment for Denbighshire and, on behalf of our staff and residents in the county, the elected members and I would like to congratulate Graham and welcome him to the new role. “There was an extremely a rigorous selection process with a number of strong contenders in the running who all performed to an extremely high standard. “Denbighshire…

A DOUBLE-vaccinated paramedic who has been struck down by Covid-19 is urging others to remain vigilant against the virus. Mum-of-two Amanda Williams, of Swansea, tested positive for the virus on Tuesday after developing a dry cough. The 56-year-old has since developed symptoms which have left her bed-bound including stomach cramps, a sore throat, headache, tiredness and nausea. Amanda, who had no pre-existing medical conditions, is now isolating in the summer house of her Waunarlwydd home in order to prevent passing the virus to her husband, Andrew. She is urging people to stay vigilant and remember that they can still catch…

Bhupinder Sidhu, the man behind the Business Butler brand, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Startup Category for Wales at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards acknowledges the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses throughout the United Kingdom and this year received a phenomenal 4,800 entries. Business Butler is an on-demand talent platform that connects users with a panel of vetted business experts who specialise in a range of disciplines such as marketing, law and human resources. The platform is built around a unique matching engine which gathers user requirements…