Author: Rhys Gregory

The business world has become exceptionally technologically oriented. Magical innovations continue to nurture enterprises across all industries. Since the same investments create the way for these innovations, we must conclude that we need technology to grow and sustain every business. Take internet businesses like cryptocurrency and online gaming, for instance. Technology has changed every aspect of their operations at a fast pace. The survival of a company in these sectors is entirely dependent on how fast it can respond to the changes in information technology. For them, IT is always the front end. In a nutshell, all you need to…

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Led lights are the coolest and most energy-efficient form of lighting available in the modern era. Not only are they cold to the touch and low power, but they also come in many different vibrant colors and they’re very bright. They’re also the safest form of light to have around.  There are so many things you can do with Led light technology already. Now, there are new Led inventions coming out all the time and there are a lot of options. If you know you want to utilize these bright vibrant lights but aren’t quite sure exactly what to do,…

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Cardiff is the 11th biggest city in the whole United Kingdom and a place where many gamblers can enjoy gambling to the max. Here you can play casino games of all types and enjoy some of the most appealing casinos in the country. Below, you can see the best places to try out your luck and hopefully win big time. Rainbow Casino Cardiff Rainbow Casino Cardiff is located in Mary Ann street in the UGC cinema complex and it is one of the best places to enjoy table games. The famous Rainbow Casino is one of the top destinations in…

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ADVANCES in digital technology in light of the Coronavirus pandemic have revolutionised NHS healthcare in North Wales. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has conducted 10,716 virtual consultations with patients in the last 12 months. Reinforcing the Welsh Government’s Help Us, Help You campaign, the figure shows public confidence in platforms including the online symptom checker is growing. These remote options will become a realistic and accessible alternative to traditional face-to-face appointments in the years ahead, according to Dr Alka Ahuja, Virtual Consultation Clinical Lead at TEC Cymru, the organisation which pioneered the innovative systems. She said: “Video consulting has…

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Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Wales and ASH Wales have called on Welsh Government to set out a plan to tackle increasing levels of preventable deaths in Wales’ poorest areas from respiratory conditions linked to smoking and air pollution. Figures from the Office of National Statistics published last week found that in 2019 people living in the most deprived areas of Wales were twice as likely to die from avoidable causes than those in the least deprived. Overall, both men (39.4% compared to 18.9%) and women (27.6% to 12.4%) were more than twice as likely to die due to…

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A multi-million pound Llanelli project featuring world class business, research, education, health and leisure facilities has been approved by the UK Government and Welsh Government. The approval means the Pentre Awel project can now start drawing down funds from the Swansea Bay City Deal investment portfolio to support with its delivery. A main contractor will soon be sought to start work on zone one of the project this autumn on an 83-acre site in South Llanelli. Features of Pentre Awel being funded by a £40 million City Deal contribution in coming years include: Incubation and acceleration spaces that will help…

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THE number of young people in Conwy claiming Universal Credit has more than doubled in the last year. The county has experienced a 108% rise in 18-24 year olds receiving monthly income benefits since March 2020. As a result – coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic – many are now turning to the UK Government’s innovative Kickstart Scheme to help them on the road to their future careers. Supported by Conwy Employment Hub – which funds pre-Kickstart courses in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – the Scheme covers the National Minimum Wage (or National Living Wage), national…

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Edible gardens and flood defences part of Newtown project to tackle climate change and improve town centre economy. Following a recent public consultation, the areas – located in Severn Square, High Street and Back Lane – will get new seating, edible gardens and a buskers circle, with the aim of revitalising the town centre and improving biodiversity. The project is part of Growing Newtown, a £760,000 collaboration between Powys County Council, Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council and Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme. Building on the transfer of 130 acres of green and blue spaces in Powys in 2018 – the…

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Active travel schemes announced this week will receive a funding boost of more than £53m this year as part of further efforts to encourage healthy travel – with more than £20m to follow. The dedicated budget for active travel has risen from £5m since the start of this Welsh Government term, which Lee Waters has described as evidence of the Welsh Government’s commitment to delivering the vision in its new transport strategy. ‘Llwybr Newydd’ was published yesterday and pledges a bold increase in the number of people using public transport, walking and cycling. 44 larger schemes and packages of schemes…

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The Welsh Government has today announced a new international learning exchange programme, following the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the popular Erasmus+ scheme. The scheme will enable learners and staff, both from Wales and those who come to study or work in Wales, to continue to benefit from international exchanges in a similar way to the opportunities that flowed from Erasmus+, not just in Europe but also further afield. The new scheme – which will run from 2022 to 2026 – will be supported by an investment of £65m from the Welsh Government. The Programme will provide funding to…

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