Author: Rhys Gregory

A domestic abuse victim who has developed a successful career and brought up four sons on her own is hoping that her story will inspire other women to believe in themselves. Michelle Dolan, 46, was at rock bottom when she fled with her sons from their home, but now 17 years later, she is enjoying life as the deputy manager of a residential home for adults with mental health and learning disabilities at Clydach, near Swansea. Having worked part-time whilst bringing up sons, now aged from 18 to 23, Michelle decided to take the bull by the horns five years…

The recently approved Welsh budget motion is valid through 31 March 2022. The resolution by Senedd Cymru, under the auspices of Section 125 of the Government of Wales Act (2006), entrusts the Welsh Government with the authority to utilise resources through the validity period of the current budget. The Welsh Government is also permitted to retain income within each budgetary allocation up to the specified limits. And the Welsh Government is entitled to withdraw cash from the Welsh Consolidated Fund according to pre-set criteria. Budgetary allocations may not exceed specified amounts as laid out in the criteria. The Electoral Commission,…

Around the world, more and more people are starting to see the benefits of using hemp-based products. As a result, the compound has found its way into everything from bath bombs and lotions to cookies. Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, possesses several medicinal and therapeutic properties. Unlike THC, which acts as a psychoactive compound, consuming hemp does not alter your mind or psyche. Hence, people can consume such products without worrying about adverse side effects on their mental health. Are you looking for the best CBD cookies in the market? If so, then read on to learn more about why…

If you run a B&B, then you’ll know how important marketing is. A good marketing campaign can be the difference between a fully booked property and one that gets the odd guest here and there, so it’s an important part of running a B&B. Here are some tips to help you market your Welsh B&B. Build a Website There are lots of large platforms you can use to get your property in front of your target audience today. Websites like Airbnb are great resources for property owners, and they’re a good way to start getting guests to your B&B. However,…

Since their failure to qualify for the last Euros the Danish national team have gone from strength to strength. Now they are one of the dark horses at Euro 2020. Four matches of the tournament are being played in Denmark, so the Danes will be looking to impress in front of their home crowd. Part of the reason for the great optimism surrounding the Danish national football team is that they have a new coach. The new man in charge is Kasper Hjulmand. The 49-year-old Dane took over for Norwegian Åge Hareide last Summer. Hareide was supposed to coach Denmark…

The city of Birmingham is a bustling hotspot, drawing merchants and tourists at all times of the year. One look at the Brindley place to the Bullring, and you will realise how many options you have to try here. Birmingham has always reserved its offering to the foodies. Only lately has it come into prominence thanks to the gourmands who stumbled upon a few gems. We shall now discuss the most happening delicacies you must try when you visit Birmingham. The Gourmet Journey to Birmingham Birmingham has been famous for its commercial aspect and its role in the news for…

In recent years, people worldwide started turning more towards online businesses, leaving nine to five jobs behind. On the list of top online start-ups, online gaming platforms, preferably online slots, are among the top three great business ideas.  Read on to find out why more and more people are deciding to offer online slot games to avid casino players worldwide. Everyone Is Online Now The internet has completely changed the way we live our lives. Although people still have real-time daily responsibilities to attend to, they shifted many of them online. For instance, you don’t have to leave your house…

Today (Monday 19 April 2021), the Urdd launches a national recruitment campaign to rebuild for the future. The boost in recruitment has been made possible due to the recent financial support by the Welsh Government. Pre-Covid-19, the Urdd was the largest Welsh language employer within the third sector in Wales, with 328 members of staff. But the organisation was forced to cut its workforce by more than a half (54%) because of the pandemic. The additional funding worth £1.3M by the Welsh Government will help safeguard key jobs, enable the Urdd to rebuild and create new job opportunities ahead of…

Virtual attendees to the first ever Food Vale Festival were treated to a series of free online events and inspiring stories from some of the Vale’s most sustainably minded food businesses. The event, which took place online from 22nd March – 4th April 2021, brought people closer to more than 30 food producers and businesses in the Vale, whilst highlighting opportunities to improve the local food system, post-Covid 19. The festival was organised by Food Vale, part of the Sustainable Food Places network – a partnership programme led by the Soil Association, Food Matters and Sustain: the alliance for better…

Launching a home delivery service has proved a great success for Baglan Bakery – and has also helped the local community get through the Lockdown. The long-established bakery, taken over by husband and wife team Lisa and Darren Evans three years ago, offers traditional bakery products, filled rolls and snacks and a buffet and cake decorating service for special events. “Lockdown obviously meant that parties and special occasions no longer took place so that aspect of the business suffered,” said Lisa. “We needed to find a way to make up for this loss of business and keep everything going.” The…