Author: Rhys Gregory

Contract cheating in higher education has been creating a buzz in recent years. In Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, governments are working to curb the issue by passing laws that make contract cheating illegal. These laws followed after never-ending reports surrounding essay mills, which many universities in the UK have already blocked access to. But tackling this issue isn’t as simple as shutting down essay mills. Sadly, this solution only helps in the short term but won’t make the problem go away. The full scope of contract cheating is vast yet opaque, especially since students won’t admit to taking…

South Wales Police can confirm that following reports of concerns for a missing 5 year old boy in Sarn, Bridgend, and the subsequent finding of the body in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park, three people have been arrested. A 39 year male, 30 year female and 13 year old male, all from the Bridgend area, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody.  We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident. Anyone who has any information in relation to the incident can contact the Major Crime Team directly via this…

Pembrokeshire County Council is supporting Operation Dawns Glaw, a multi-agency taskforce of specialists from key agencies which aims to reduce, and where possible eliminate the impact of grass fires across Wales. Due to many more people than ever before spending their holidays in Wales, the taskforce is keen to make sure that we all do so safely, protecting our precious countryside, its wildlife and habitats, which we are so proud to have on our doorsteps. Initially established in 2016 to tackle deliberately set grass fires across Wales, the taskforce is now also turning its attention to the increase in accidental…

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that an additional mobile testing facility opened at Nantymoel on Friday 30 July. Based at Nantymoel Primary School in Gwendoline Street (CF32 7PL), the centre will be available between 9am-4pm every day for walk-in appointments with no prior booking required. This is in addition to the testing unit which remains available at the site of the former Revlon (Cosi) factory at Oakwood Drive in Maesteg (CF34 9TS) where it is operating as a drive-through facility between 9am-6pm. A walk-through testing centre is also available at the Bowls Hall car park in Angel…

Parc Cwm Darran will host The Great Adventure of Olive and Eira – Theatre in the Wild from 3rd  – 31st August. Puzzling messages have been left by two unusual adventurers – they need your help to discover important secrets hidden all around you, and even under your feet. Explore, trek, travel and hunt through Parc Cwm Darran to discover the great outdoors. Taking part in challenges and activities, let Olive and Eira be your guides on this great adventure. An audio adventure for all the family. Activity pack included. Enjoy the adventure any time that Parc Cwm Darran is…

The A472 from Ty Penalta / Tredomen roundabout, to the Caerphilly Road roundabout as you approach Nelson will be closed from 7am on Saturday 31 July until 4pm on Sunday 1 August. The works include the investigation, repair and verification of blockages at four drainage crossing points on the A472. A full signed diversion will be put in place, residents and businesses can access their properties during this closure period. The remainder of the works will be undertaken with traffic control from 1 August Sunday 4pm for 10 days until the remedial works are completed.

Cardiff Youth Service, part of our Education department, works with young people aged 11-25 to develop their personal, social and educational development through a variety of opportunities. During the pandemic, they have continued to offer some of their services at a time when young people needed them the most. Tyler,16, struggled to leave the house during lockdown but wanted to develop his fitness and self-confidence during a very difficult time for him and his family. An assessment with Cardiff Youth Service helped highlight any barriers he had towards education and connecting with school and made an action plan to help…

Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd Lesley Griffiths said the Welsh Government’s new Food and Drink Retail Plan aims to help more businesses achieve the success of companies such as Authentic Curries and World Foods in getting their products on the shelves of major retailers. The Minister visited the Hirwaun company recently to meet the team and see some of the products which are currently listed in Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Co-op and Sainsbury stores across Wales. Authentic Curries and World Foods has also rebranded and relaunched with new pack graphics. The main objective of the Welsh Government’s…

Whether or not Gareth Bale is the greatest Welsh footballer of all time is subjective. Those of you with very long memories might instead prefer to think of Ryan Giggs at his youthful peak, Ivor Allchurch in the 1950s, or perhaps even John Charles. For most fans, though, Bale is comfortably first-placed. He’s at least the greatest Wales player of the 21st century. Unfortunately, though, all good things come to an end. Bale might be coming to the end of his career earlier than we all imagine. The entire Wales squad was understandably disappointed with the nature of the team’s…

Tartan is timeless. Instantly recognisable, it’s a pattern that appears to trend year on year – and it doesn’t have to be strictly limited to the festive period or Scottish clans! While most of us will think of bright, bold tartan, such as the quintessential red Stuart variant, you can find tartans in all manners of colour and design. When used in your home correctly, it can be warm and welcoming, and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Whether you’re looking to make a real statement in your home, or after something a little more subtle to add a splash of…