Author: Rhys Gregory

Members of the public are being warned to keep away from Porthcawl’s Western Breakwater this summer due to the additional dangers presented by submerged materials that are being used during construction works to strengthen the breakwater. Signage has been installed advising of the dangers present in the area and fencing has been erected to restrict access to the iconic Western Breakwater while work continues on a £6.4m scheme that will defend homes and businesses in Porthcawl from flooding. Anyone that would ordinarily have used this area for recreational purposes have been urged to keep away due to the dangers posed…

The Aberdare Park National Road Races return in all their glory this weekend, once again attracting top riders from around the country and a maximum of 4,000 spectators per day.  In line with Welsh Government guidance, the Aberdare Park Road Races will take place on Saturday and Sunday (August 7-8). To facilitate this event, Aberdare Park will be closed to the public from 6:30pm on Friday, August 6, to 6:00pm on Sunday, August 8. The Aberdare Park Road Races are a highlight of the summer events calendar for motorcycle fans who flock to Rhondda Cynon Taf for a weekend of…

Eight community projects in south Wales have been awarded a share of almost £820,000 in funding from the Welsh Government. The Community Facilities Programme funds well-used amenities to improve sustainability, providing opportunities for local people as part of their day-to-day lives. The latest awardees up to £250,000 are: Green Squirrel CIC, Cardiff – £154,000 to improve access and fit-out their community hub, including creating a community garden Bulldogs Boxing and Community Activities, Neath Port Talbot – £204,000 to enhance their facility and build therapy rooms for mental health services for veterans Canal and River Trust, Monmouthshire – £225,000 to ensure…

The Welsh Government’s unique Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) has helped safeguard 70 important jobs against the economic effects of the coronavirus at Europe’s largest producer of paper straws – Caerphilly-based Transcend Packaging. The company, which makes paper straws and other sustainable packaging for the world’s leading quick service restaurants, was severely impacted by the pandemic. The Ystrad Mynach-based business has received £165.5k from the Welsh Government’s ERF, which helped the business continue to operate and ultimately protect its workforce. Throughout the pandemic the Welsh Government has made £2.5 billion available to support businesses across Wales, helping to protect in excess…

In today’s pandemic-affected world, online casinos provide you with a fun way to enjoy exciting games from the comfort of your home. However, finding a suitable casino online is challenging in many ways. In this guide, you’ll learn all about online casinos and find the best ways to choose a casino over the Internet. As per research, the online gambling market will touch the $100 billion mark by 2026. Apart from that, around 96% of gamblers find it safer to play games online. The online gambling market is growing at an unprecedented rate, and it’s expected not to slow down…

The premier league has brought together the best players from different parts of the world. Wales is among countries that boast of having some of the best to grace the league. Rugby and football are some of the common games that people from this region treasure. Online bookmakers from the region and beyond are also cashing in adding tournaments happening in this jurisdiction to their site. Before signing up to place wagers using apps or virtual gaming sites for any games, it is best to confirm that it is a reputable establishment. Welsh footballers in the premier league have significant contributions to…

Sport and exercise are great ways to boost your mental well-being. Staying fit and active is not only good for your health, but it can also be a great way to socialise and add a bit of healthy competition into your life. With all the benefits of participating in sporting activities, it is easy to see why they are such a popular life choice. However, as with everything, there is risk involved. Sports injuries, particularly at a professional level, can occur when you overwork your body or suffer an accidental injury. According to a study by medical negligence solicitors, Boyes…

A wide range of options is available for casino players when it comes to payments processing, ranging from modern methods to traditional methods. Nowadays, customers have endless options of payment operators competing for attention, all of them offering an efficient process of all the transactions on the casino platform. While credit and debit cards are still preferred by most players, PayPal is now considered the biggest and primary name in this industry. PayPal is associated with the Gambling Commission, which means they are only connected with the casinos having licenses. PayPal is a platform that is used as an e-wallet,…

Today, playing slots online is one of the most common Casino games that interests many. How did it come to this? Here’s how! Since the invention of the first slot machine in 1891 by Sittman and Pitt of New York, slot machines have been around in some form or another in various regions of the world. A little machine with five drums, each carrying the faces of playing cards, was their simple design. The player would spin the drums, and based on the winning hand; the establishment would provide prizes. This was a forerunner to today’s slot machines, which the…

With more people than ever planning staycations in the UK this year, Wales & West Utilities is reminding them how to be #CarbonMonoxideSafe4Summer – at home and on holiday. Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the ‘silent killer’ because you can’t see it, smell it or taste it. It’s released when any fossil fuel doesn’t burn properly – and that includes charcoal from BBQ’s. Breathing it in can make you very unwell and it can kill. Each year in the UK approximately 40 people die unnecessarily as a result of CO poisoning, with a further 200 people hospitalised and 4,000…