Author: Rhys Gregory

A vote has just passed in the Senedd introducing new regulations for pet sales. The regulations will also ban third party sales of puppies and kittens. This means that from 10 September it will be an offence to sell a puppy or kitten which the seller has not bred themselves. Crucially the new Regulations requires the seller to have bred the puppy or kitten “at the premises” – which puts a stop to lengthy and multiple transportations for the young animals, which can cause distress. This applies to travel in and around Wales, as well as banning puppies and kittens…

£10m is being invested in the Northern Gateway site in Deeside to unlock the development potential of commercial land which will be a boost for employment in the region, Economy and North Wales Minister Ken Skates has announced. The funding will allow the construction of a public highway across the Northern Gateway site to be completed, which is critical to open up the land which is set aside for development.  The completion of the road makes the site more attractive to developers. The investment will also include creating a bus route to link communities and work places in Flintshire as…

The availability of affordable and social housing in Wales has received a boost thanks to the Welsh Government’s Land Release Fund (LRF). The £5m fund, which has been designed to accelerate the availability of unused public sector land for the development of much-needed social and affordable housing, has supported seventeen projects this year. The successful projects are all delivering small scale, low carbon developments through the use of modern and innovative technologies. Projects include: developing land for 18 affordable and social homes in Carmarthenshire. the purchase of empty property in Ceredigion for conversion into social homes. the demolition of a…

Over the last year more than 146,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the UK since the start of the pandemic, 5,488 of those in Wales. On the evening of March 23rd a number of Cardiff landmarks lit up yellow in memory of those who have sadly lost their lives to Covid-19. Cardiff Castle, City Hall, and the Scott Memorial at Roath Park lake were illuminated on this significant date, which marks the first anniversary of lockdown restrictions beginning. Council Leader, Cllr Huw Thomas, said: “One year ago, I don’t think many of us could imagine the scale of what…

Bayside, the new Mass Vaccination Centre built on the former Toys R Us site in the International Sports Village, will open on Thursday 25th March, and will serve residents living in Cardiff and Eastern Vale. All residents visiting the new Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre are asked to arrive no more than five minutes before the time of their appointment, and if they are travelling by private car, visitors are advised that vehicles should only be parked in the car park for the period required for their appointment.  Road closures: There aren’t any planned road closures around the vaccination centre, but small…

CBD capsules are a popular food supplement used to improve overall health and wellbeing. Thanks to their convenience and ease of use, many people opt for capsules over CBD oil drops. But with so many available product options, it can be difficult to choose the right one for you. That’s why we did the research and compared dozens of brands based on quality, third-party testing, and other factors. Read on for our top 5 picks for the best CBD capsules, pills and tablets including a detailed guide to choosing the right product. What are CBD capsules? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved plans during a remote meeting held on 3rd March to develop the sites in Trethomas and Trecenydd. The Trethomas development will be located at Llanfabon Drive, South Lane and will see 12 new 1-bedroom apartments constructed, along with outdoor landscaped areas and car parking. Trecenydd’s former 49 Club site will be developed into 6 new 1-bedroom apartments, along with relevant external amenity area and parking. Welsh Government have awarded £3.1m to fund the cost of development and innovation through the Innovative Housing Programme. New homes on both sites will be constructed to Passivhaus…

That’s a big topic, as “quality of life” covers a wide range. But marine collagen supplements, and collagen protein in general, have a host of health benefits that can have a positive impact on your life. Let’s delve into some of them. What’s so Important About Collagen Complex? It’s hard to overstate the importance of collagen in the human body. And when the average person thinks of collagen they likely think of skin, as collagen makes up about 75% of our skin. But collagen also comprises about a third of the protein in your body overall, making it vitally important…

In today’s all-tech world, the world’s largest financial market is about as accessible as your social media messages or the news. Online platforms and brokers place the world’s market within your grasp, as such anyone can become a trader after one single tap. Brokers who offer services like MT4 and MT5 from MetaQuotes also offer a free forex demo account, also known as demo practice accounts, as a way of letting you practice your trading skills in an environment that copycats actual trading conditions without carrying any real financial risk. Some brokers even offer demo accounts free of charge, and…

It has been a year unlike another – one which has seen the NHS and its staff rise to unprecedented challenges. Covid-19 has changed life in a way that would have been unconceivable even a few months before the onset of the pandemic. Now, thanks to the vaccination programme, there are reasons for hope, though we know there is still a long way to go. Sadly, we have lost many people, despite the best efforts of the health service and its legion of dedicated staff to save lives. Most of the media attention has been on the amazing frontline staff:…