Author: Rhys Gregory

Following the latest Welsh Government announcement, RCT Council can confirm that the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty will re-open on Saturday, May 1. The Lido suffered significant damage during Storm Dennis in February 2020, which brought widespread devastation to communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf during the worst flooding episodes in a generation.  This was quickly followed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, although the Council has continued work to repair and improve the hugely popular Lido over the last year, with works to the facility being completed last month. The Lido will open on weekends and bank holidays…

In response to Covid-19, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the Home Office have put temporary measures in place to provide emergency DBS Check processing for specific roles. The measures enable people working in these roles to have Standard or Enhanced DBS Checks free of charge, as well as fast-track emergency checks of the adults’ and/or children’s barred list(s). Which roles are eligible for emergency DBS Checks? The emergency measures apply to healthcare and social care workers in England and Wales who are being recruited in relation to the provision of care and treatment of coronavirus. They also apply…

The Royal Ascot is one of the greatest horse racing events within the season calendar. You may have been one of the many who contemplate on getting into it themselves, yet actually do not know where to start. Within this short guide, we will provide to you the exact way to go about betting on the Royal Ascot, so you too can participate in this huge horse racing event, and hopefully enjoy the spoils of winning.  Currently, there are many Royal Ascot betting offers and free bets for new customers, so once you have picked up on how to actually…

Horse Racing provides a punter with many varying pursuits when it comes to the betting variety that you can access. Punters of all types can take the test and ante-up when opting for horse racing. If you are a high roller, or looking to casually bet, the best shot of making some winnings out of this past time, is by approaching horse race betting with a solid foundation, when it comes to your strategies. Many say that having strategies when betting on horses is a myth, but we are here to tell you that is simply not true. Betting systems…

The majority of casino players are convinced that luck is the only factor influencing a game’s outcome. However, that’s not entirely true. The casino games odds is something that should be brought to your attention. What you may not know is that every slot or table game has certain odds that can be used to your advantage. What do Odds Actually Mean? The concept of “odds” can be used outside of sports betting. Odds, also referred to as “house edge”, represent the mathematical advantage, expressed as a percentage, that the game has over you in the long run. In other…

Are higher odds better? It’s a question very frequently asked. Because the basic concept of betting is to win big while risking as little money as possible, betting on high odds is a very solid strategy for every player. What are high odds The term high odds usually appears on outcomes where the result is unlikely to happen. That’s the reason why high odds betting sites offer such a high prize. In football betting, a lot of things could happen during a match and many players who prefer backing underdogs are frequent winners. Despite what many punters may think high…

EE announced today it has switched on 5G in Swansea, as the city joins 34 other places across the UK to get connected to its 5G network. Swansea is the fourth location in Wales to be connected to EE’s 5G network, after Cardiff, Porthcawl and Neath. EE has added outdoor 5G coverage to some of the UK’s most popular tourist landmarks, historical sites, and coastal locations as lockdown restrictions start to ease. The 5G coverage from EE is now available in the Swansea Maritime Quarter and wider Swansea Bay area. Nick Speed, BT Group director in Wales, said: “It’s fantastic…

The UK’s largest life insurance broker, Reassured, have opened their 9th office in Cardiff and their first in Wales. This exciting development is set to provide many job opportunities for the local area, especially within the telesales sector. The office is located within the Cardiff Bay area of the city and is part of the new Harbourside development. Founded in 2009 by CEO Steve Marshall with just 4 employees, Reassured now employs over 900 people and has sold well over 850,000 policies to date. Trustpilot rates Reassured’s service as “Excellent” with over 50,000 independent customer reviews. Their move to the Welsh…

The University of South Wales (USW) is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040. This is part of a new USW Carbon Strategy, which recognises that decarbonisation is an essential requirement to operate and maintain a sustainable university environment – part of the University’s 2030 strategy. The University will initially be focusing on addressing carbon emissions that are generated by its procurement of goods and services, as well as through its electricity and gas consumption. Water consumption, emissions from waste, business travel and low carbon travel, as well as policy and behavioural change will also be addressed. Some changes have…

Lidl GB has confirmed that its new supermarket on Cardiff Road, Newport, has opened for the first time on Thursday 8th April. The new store will replace the current one at Mendalgief Retail Park, Docks Way, which closed on Wednesday 7th April. Opening times for the new store will be between 8am – 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am – 4pm on Sunday, delivering Lidl’s fresh, quality and great value produce to the local community. Part of the discounter’s £1.3bn investment in its expansion across Great Britain in 2021 and 2022, the new store will create around 15 new roles…