Author: Rhys Gregory

Over the past few years, the casino industry has been growing at an incredible speed and has become massive. This could be due to the fact that practically everything has made its way to the online world and people would rather spend time on their phone or computer because it is much easier than actually going somewhere. It is also much easier because most people now have access to some kind of mobile device and internet connection readily available to them. With thousands of online casinos to choose from and new ones launched practically daily, such as Vera John, it…

As a national, the UK is renowned for its horse racing. The home of the ultimate equine athlete – the Thoroughbred – it has a long history of breeding some of the finest horses in the world and of hosting some of the most challenging and exciting races. Not one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom is lacking in its contribution. Each hosts some incredible on-track action, meaning racing enthusiasts can enjoy themselves no matter which they visit. We’ve rounded up our favourite race from each of the four nations to see how they compare. England: The…

Councillor Dan De’Ath can count a number of impressive achievements during his time in office – including becoming Cardiff’s first Black Lord Mayor. But it’s the local changes he’s been able to implement as Councillor for Cardiff’s Plasnewydd ward that he’s proudest of. Councillor De’Ath is joining Welsh Government in calling for more people across Wales to put their views to good use and engage in democracy to help make a difference to the lives of people across Wales. Councillor De’Ath grew up in the West Midlands where his County Councillor grandfather sparked an interest in politics and current affairs.…

Welsh shoppers will now be able to recycle cling film, crisp packets and salad bags at their local Tesco store as the supermarket rolls out the biggest network of soft plastic collection points in the UK. Tesco is putting the collection points in 41 Welsh stores as it rolls out the facilities to 171 Tesco Extras and Superstores, with plans to roll out the scheme to all large stores UK-wide. This will be the first time that Wales has had a network of collection points of this size dedicated to the collection of soft plastic.  Most councils don’t collect soft…

The police force tasked with safeguarding the largest land area in Wales has transformed its recruitment process after reaping the rewards from its work-based learning programmes. Dyfed-Powys Police employs more than 2,000 personnel who cover vast swathes of Mid and West Wales, safeguarding 515,000 people along with hundreds of thousands of visitors that flood into the area every year. Since introducing its Apprenticeship Programme in 2016, the force has recruited an impressive 200 apprentices, with more than 150 currently employed across the organisation and undertaking any one of 10 courses provided by up to nine learning providers. In recognition of…

The Major Crime Investigations Team at South Wales Police is continuing its investigation into the murder of 16 year-old Wenjing XU, who died following an incident at the Blue Sky takeaway on Baglan Street, Treorchy on Friday (5th March, 2021). Officers are appealing to drivers who travelled along Baglan Street between 11:50am and 12:15pm on Friday (5th March, 2021) to check any dash cam for footage which may have captured events outside the premises between these times. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lewis, said: “We have a dedicated team of officers who have been carrying extensive enquiries in the area and…

A domestic abuse survivor has been inspired by her experience to set up her own painting and decorating business to help support other victims of abuse. Having suffered years of abuse at the hands of an ex-partner, Carrie Seymour, 37, from Caerphilly, now feels uncomfortable having men working at her home – something she found difficult while undergoing house renovations. Her experience has motivated her to support other women facing similar situations by offering services as a female painter and decorator. The mother of five has decided to return to education, joining Coleg y Cymoedd to retrain in the field…

The Children’s Commissioner for Wales and the Minister for Wellbeing have jointly praised a national campaign banning parents from smoking at schoolgates in support of this year’s No Smoking Day. Over 140 schools across Wales have pledged to take direct action to reduce smoking at schoolgates today (10/03/2021) by putting up banners and sending messages to parents. The Children’s Commissioner, Sally Holland, said she is delighted so many have chosen to take part in the ASH Wales campaign. Meanwhile Eluned Morgan, Minister for Mental Health, Wellbeing and Welsh Language said she is ‘determined children should see less people smoking’. The…

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has worked closely with Muslim Doctors Cymru and a number of General Practitioners from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities across Cardiff and the Vale to produce a series of bite-sized educational videos from trusted professionals to support people in making an informed choice about the Covid-19 vaccination. The Health Board is asking local community and healthcare partners to support this latest campaign by sharing the resources with local community groups. The work aims to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst some of the groups who have been disproportionately impacted by the virus. Each short…

The Football Association of Wales can confirm that Jonathan Ford will step down from his position as Chief Executive of the Association on 31 March 2021. Since Mr Ford’s appointment in 2009, the FAW’s profile in European and World football has greatly increased and there has been significant improvements in world class facilities including the National Training and Development Centres at Dragon Park, Newport and Colliers Park, Wrexham and the new National Elite Centre and FAW Head Quarters at Hensol, near Cardiff. During his tenure, Wales has hosted several prestigious events such as the UEFA Women’s U19 European Championships in…