Author: Rhys Gregory

An energy scheme aimed at addressing fuel poverty has provided 113 Homes in Penrhiwceiber with new heat and cost-saving energy measures since September 2020. The Arbed am Byth Scheme – delivered in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, the Energy Saving Trust and Welsh Government as part of the Warm Homes scheme – aims to address fuel poverty as well as helping to  reduce Carbon Emissions in the pilot area.  The scheme aims to provide insulation and efficient heating systems to households in the Penrhiwceiber area struggling with the cost of high energy bills. Energy measures installed to the 113…

From the UK’s first carbon-neutral potatoes to plant-based desserts and alcohol free botanic drinks, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced more than 200 new food and drink products will be showcased by Welsh businesses at BlasCymru/TasteWales, which returns today. The number of products developed during what has been an incredibly challenging year is clear proof of the resilience and innovation within the sector in Wales. The event is taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC Wales) in Newport and provides a crucial platform for producers from across Wales to show their products to trade buyers from retail, foodservice…

Is the health insurance chatter all you can hear off late? That is no surprise, considering how the world turned upside down while we were busy with our lives. Now that you’re curious, let’s break down health insurance and when you should consider getting one! What Is Health Insurance? Health Insurance helps you to cover medical expenses that you may incur during accidents or illnesses. Any individual can opt for a monthly or annual subscription, and during this period, specific hospital expenses will be covered by the insurance provider. In general, insurance companies have tie-ups with the top hospitals to…

Students tend to be rather dismissive about editing and proofreading their academic assignments. It is a common belief that you have nothing to worry about as long as you do a spellcheck and take a perfunctory glance over your essay once you have finished it. It is a convenient approach in the sense that it frees you from responsibility as soon as you are done with writing per se. But if you follow it, you probably do yourself a poor favor. Many essays can get a higher grade if you apply just a little bit more effort when you edit…

StudentDigz, Swansea’s largest independent student letting agency, has completed the acquisition of a large Swansea-based lettings business in a deal that doubles the size of the company’s portfolio of properties under management. The deal means that StudentDigz is now responsible for letting or fully managing more than 500 properties in South West Wales, which become a home to some 2,000 students every year. It now employs seven staff in Swansea as well as an even larger number of subcontractors that manage the upkeep and repairs of the properties. Since the deal was first signed in late 2020, also the year in…

A £30 million Swansea Bay City Deal Skills and Talent programme for South West Wales has been approved by the UK Government and Welsh Government. The regional programme will provide opportunities for thousands of people to access skills opportunities and will support businesses to grow through developing a talented workforce across the Swansea Bay Region focussing on industries with high demand for workers. Opportunities will be aligned to areas of growth and regional strengths such as the digital, construction, energy, health and wellbeing and smart manufacturing sectors with opportunities for upskilling the current workforce as well as preparing the next…

The 2021 winners have now been announced for the inaugural TriTech Institute Health and Social Care Technology Challenge, a competition designed to identify, fund, and support new innovations and ideas that have the power to meet the ever-changing needs of Welsh patients. Facilitated by Hywel Dda University Health Board’s TriTech Institute and Swansea University’s Accelerate Healthcare Technology Centre, the challenge received over 48 early-stage applications, intended to solve key clinical challenge themes identified by TriTech. Each theme was specifically designed to stimulate a range of ideas, from the development of smart tech and connected medical devices, to harnessing the power…

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd are thrilled to announce another huge outdoor show coming to Rhyl Spring 2022. Pop sensation Tom Grennan will be performing at the Rhyl Events Arena on Sunday, 10th July. The Bedford born singer has had an extraordinary year playing to huge crowds at Reading, Leeds Latitude & TRNSMT festivals as well as a massive SOLD OUT 15 date UK tour to support his album Evering Road which he described as a “thank you note” following a breakup back in March. It was flanked by the singles ‘This Is The Place’, ‘Oh Please’, ‘Little Bit Of Love’ ‘Amen’…

From pumpkin spiced lattes to vibrant autumn hues, it’s the time of year to embrace the comfort and cosiness of the season and transform your home into an Autumn wonderland. To help you take your home from a summer sanctuary to a festive autumn haven, the interior experts at Living Cozy have put together their top 10 seasonal decor tips. Ash Read, interiors expert and founder of Living Cozy says: “Pumpkins tend to take centre stage in autumn decor, however this year there are a variety of trending seasonal accents that you can add to your home. From festive wreaths…

New research released  by The Kennel Club, ahead of Diwali and Bonfire Night celebrations, shows an alarming 100 per cent increase in the number of dogs that go missing during fireworks season as well as highlighting that thousands of UK canine companions suffer from stress and worrying behavioural changes during fireworks displays. The research from the dog welfare organisation shows that almost nine in ten (89 per cent) of owners in Wales notice significant changes in their dog’s behaviour during fireworks, with two in five (41 per cent) of owners saying their dog shivers and trembles and a third (33…