Author: Rhys Gregory

Two businesses in Ceredigion have been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £1,000 for breaching the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020. The Ideal Fitness gym in Aberystwyth was issued with a fixed penalty notice for remaining open when prohibited under the Regulations. Following complaints from members of the public that the gym was open for business, officers from the Public Protection Team visited the premises. Despite the requirement to be closed to members of the public and not carry on the business or service at the premises during Alert Level 4 restrictions, officers found individuals present.…

ExpressTest (a division of Cignpost Diagnostics Ltd) has today announced the opening a private drive-through screening service in partnership with Cardiff City FC. The site, located at Cardiff City Stadium, is the first of its kind in Wales. Located in the Away sector of the Stadium, off Sloper road, the testing facility is close to both Grangetown & Ninian park stations. Offering fast and accurate PCR swab tests, the tests on offer are priced at the discounted rate of £80 per person for travel passengers and £99 per person for the test-only service. The new facility will be of particular use to members of the…

More than 6,300 trees and 600 metres of important wildlife hedge have been planted in the north of Denbighshire in the last four months, with funding from Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Government. As part of the PLANT and Well Connected projects the trees have been planted in the area between Kinmel Bay and Gronant, including at a number of schools. The planting was carried out by Denbighshire County Council’s Countryside Ranger Service and officers from Keep Wales Tidy. Cllr Tony Thomas, the Council’s Lead Member for Housing and Communities, said: “These native trees have been planted in clusters and…

South Wales Police can confirm that Chun XU, aged 31, has been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Wenjing LIN (alias Wenjing XU), as well as the attempted murder of a 38-year-old man. Chun Xu will appear before Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court on Thursday, 11th March, 2021. A 38 year-old man previously arrested in connection with the incident remains in hospital in a stable condition and is no longer being treated as a suspect in relation to this incident.

People who are or have recently experienced homelessness in Wales are to be offered a Covid vaccination as part of priority group 6, Health Minister Vaughan Gething has confirmed. The prioritisation comes as people who are or have recently experienced homelessness are confirmed to be classed as at increased risk. This is because they are more likely to have an underlying health condition which puts them at high risk from both transmission and the harms of coronavirus. According to ONS data, people with experience of homelessness have a lower than average non-Covid related life expectancy, with mortality at around 31…

CITY schools are set to be the main beneficiaries of a £9m pot of cash for essential maintenance and building upgrades over the coming year. A report to Swansea Council’s Cabinet reveals plans to set aside the cash for improvements ranging from 16 roofing at city schools to upgrades at a number of council social services centres. Pontarddulais Comprehensive is set to see a total of £670,000 spent upgrading its wiring and radiator networks including £200,000 for roofing repairs. Another £100,000 has also been earmarked for the council’s toilet strategy to maintain and upgrade the council’s network of public toilets.…

Wales’ first electric-powered refuse collection vehicle has been launched this week by Newport City Council. The vehicle, which went into service today, will be used on collection rounds across the city, but in particular will service areas such as Caerleon which the council have designated as priorities in terms of reducing emissions to help improve air quality levels. The vehicle has been supplied by Dennis Eagle, a refuse collection vehicle manufacturer, and has been purchased with the assistance of Welsh Government, who have provided grant funding for half of the cost via their Circular Economy Fund, with the council paying…

Online gaming is a fun pastime, but the fun is easily spoiled if you don’t have the perfect gaming conditions. From the right console and good internet speed to the ideal payment method for online purchases, your experience depends on a string of factors – but nothing affects it more than banking. Here is how to pick the right payment service for your internet gaming sessions. Online Gaming Banking 101 Online games often include purchases, which is why you need a reliable service. Yes, you can use your credit card, but e-banking has a plethora of options that would be…

Releasing an app is only the beginning: as the download numbers grow, companies need to monitor incoming feedback closely. Reviews are invaluable: they provide key insights into the audience’s preferences and expectations. Wise feedback management helps companies boost sales and expand reach. Sifting through reviews manually is time-consuming. With the dedicated software, managing app reviews is a breeze. All key indicators are reflected on a dashboard, so you know when urgent action is required. Auto replies and help desk integration boost efficiency. Such systems are elaborate, but they are still based on universal principles that worked decades ago. 1. Encourage…

Decision-making when it comes to businesses is a data-driven affair. Companies monitor their competitors’ moves and websites to identify what they can change in their operations. They also collect data, which they subsequently analyze to gain insights into the market. These different activities and aspects make up what we refer to as business intelligence (BI), at the center of which is web scraping. Successful web scraping, i.e., the data collection element of business intelligence, relies on proxies. Notably, proxies also have numerous benefits for businesses. This article, therefore, discusses the reasons companies use proxies by highlighting their advantages and uses.…