Author: Rhys Gregory

Cryptocurrencies are rapidly becoming mainstream. Despite being treated with the utmost suspicion by some institutions and traditional investors, like Warren Buffet, more and more companies are now accepting them as a method of payment. The volatility of bitcoin, the cryptocurrency “flagship” continues to attract headlines, but the decision of Egon Musk’s’ Tesla Corporation to acquire US $1.5 billion of the alt-currency has helped legitimise it in the eyes of many. Tesla may have made the news, but there are hundreds of other companies across various industries that now offer them as a valid means of payment. One example of an…

An exciting partnership between Velindre University NHS Trust and the Cardiff University Technocamp hub is adopting gamification to engage the children and young people of south east Wales in the design of the Trust’s new cancer centre. An amazing bespoke Minecraft world encompassing the site for the new Velindre Cancer Centre has been built by Cardiff University’s Technocamp Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) ambassadors. Those entering the competition will be able to explore the site and construct a Minecraft cancer centre including entrance hall on the grounds allocated to the new build. They can also propose ideas for the…

Today (12 May), FOR Cardiff has released their five-year business plan, pledging to reinvest members’ levy of £7.5 million back into the Welsh capital if elected for another term as Cardiff’s business improvement district (BID). With high street footfall steadily declining across the UK throughout the pandemic and recent reports suggesting that one in seven shops across Britain are now vacant, FOR Cardiff recognises the need to drive people back to the city centre post-pandemic. Head of Property at Admiral and FOR Cardiff’s Chair of the Board, Huw Llewellyn, said: “With the last 12 months causing unprecedented pressure on public…

Cardiff School of Sport graduate and Wales captain, Sophie Ingle, will face Barcelona as she takes to the pitch for Chelsea FC in this weekend’s Champions League final. With a degree in Sports Development and Coaching, Ingle represented the university throughout her studies, helping Cardiff Met Women’s FC secure two BUCS victories during her time at the club. Chelsea Women now look to extend their fantastic run of results by becoming European champions for the first time in the league’s history when they play against the formidable Barcelona. Having already added the Community Shield, League Cup and Women’s Super League…

New eco-friendly social homes for rent in Denbighshire are to be heated by warmth stored 450 feet deep in rocks laid down 350 million years ago. The first new homes built by the Council in Denbighshire for almost 30 years are being erected by Brenig Construction at Tan y Sgubor, off Henllan Street, in Denbigh, and will be among the ‘greenest’ in Wales. The 22 properties will feature sophisticated insulation and heating drawn from deep underground where the limestone, dating from a time when the area was a warm tropical sea, is at a constant 12C. Brenig have had nine…

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society showground at Llanelwedd is launching its new camping site for caravans and campers to use from May 28. After being closed for more than year, the society has worked hard to maintain the showground to ensure that visitors can access the best possible experience when it reopens. Nestled in the heart of Mid Wales, the campsite is within easy access of many footpaths and bridleways with breathtaking scenic views. With the Elan Valley to the north and the Brecon Beacons to the south, this location is perfect for those wanting to enjoy outdoor pursuits across…

TV and media star Tara Bethan joined forces with Coleg Cambria to produce health and wellbeing videos to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Originally from Llansannan and now living in Cardiff, Tara recorded three videos in Welsh and English to mark the Mental Health Foundation campaign, which runs until Sunday. A regular on S4C and BBC Radio Cymru, she focused on mindfulness, yoga and how to create a podcast, following the success of her own digital show Dewr, which is set to return on BBC Sounds. Having been in television, theatre, and radio for more than two decades – including…

Online counselling and self-help resources are now available for 11-18 year olds across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, following a new partnership with award-winning digital mental health and wellbeing service Kooth. The Health Board has commissioned Kooth to provide free emotional wellbeing and early intervention mental health support for children and young people, including one-to-one, anonymous counselling sessions and 24/7 access to self-help resources. Cwm Taf Morgannwg chose Kooth due to the safe and confidential services it offers and the compassion shown towards children and young people. Anyone between 11 and 18 living within the health board area can…

Tafwyl has been selected by Welsh Government to be part of a Covid test event series, and is open to an audience of 500 people which will be made up of pre-booked parties of between 4 & 6 people between 5pm & 9pm on Saturday 15 May. To manage travel, applications are open to over 18 years old residents of Cardiff, and everyone attending will be asked to bring ID. Successful parties have been asked to complete a series of steps beforehand in order to attend safely, including taking a PCR test a maximum of 5 days before the event…

Merthyr Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos could be turned into ‘a unique accommodation centre’ providing young residents with both housing and onsite training. The building has for 24 years been used as an educational base to help unemployed young people and adults get jobs in a range of vocations including carpentry, plumbing and construction, hairdressing, and pottery and ceramics. As part of a Capital Programme investment project, the workshops would be relocated – the training facilities remaining – with one of the four building blocks converted into five self-contained flats. The NLC currently has a hairdressing unit with professional…