Author: Rhys Gregory

Flood alleviation work will start at Mill Street in Pontypridd this week, to install green features such as tree pits and rain gardens to tackle surface water in a sustainable way – while also improving the area’s aesthetics and biodiversity. The scheme, which is being wholly funded by Welsh Government, aims to tackle the localised issue of surface water during periods of heavy rainfall. Tree pits and rain gardens provide an adaptive form of flood alleviation that are resilient for the future and take into account the effects of climate change. The work started this week and follows initial ground investigations…

With more people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, Welsh Government is exploring options for a network of remote working hubs in towns and communities across Wales. It wants to work with organisations to support a long-term shift to more people working remotely, with benefits for local economies, businesses, individuals and the environment including: a reduction in travel time and expense more flexibility and better work/life balance increased productivity less traffic, especially at peak times less air and noise pollution the opportunity to redesign our towns and city centres As part of this, Welsh Government is looking into options…

Isn’t it funny how things work out sometimes? Back in the 1890s when Charles D. Fey was first putting the finishing touches on his seminal Liberty Bell machine he wasn’t even legally allowed to advertise it, due to the fact that gambling at this point was illegal in the US. The influential mechanical engineer instead had to skirt around the shadows, taking his pioneering gambling machine to shady taverns and bars. And here’s the truly amazing thing: just over a century on Mr Fey’s invention can be played pretty much everywhere. Down the pub? There’s bound to be a slot…

With the sudden and fast-paced success of online slots, gamers can forget the origin of slots. Slots like Kingdom slots became popular when they were first introduced in 1894. Since then their popularity has risen and they have adapted and developed to meet the demands of the 21st century. Have classic slots remained popular? Classic slots have remained popular and successful. Gamers are drawn to the simplicity and traditional style of classic slots. What classic slots have remained popular? There has been a wide range of classic slots that continue to succeed. Here are a few of the most classic…

It’s undeniable that online casinos in Norway have become an entertainment option for many in recent years, and it’s the new normal. The global technological advancement has seen the industry rise from its lowest level to the highest. Online gaming in Norway is a wonderful thing that every casino player does not want to miss. The advantage is that the casino games are now available via mobile phones and other smart gaming devices. Game developers have also come up with amazing games that are giving the players the best experience. As such, the Norwegian players find a reason to stay…

If you follow eSports, you may assume a lack of diversity in terms of the players who make it to international tournaments. But In fact, it is evident that many black gamers have developed professional careers in both the fields of eSports and game development. Moreover, most of them are good casino players. According to statistics, fastest paying online casinos are the most common type of casinos they choose. Some of them faced discrimination like racism and sexism in their respective journeys. Now, they’ve become passionate influencers in the gaming industry. Many have spent decades mastering different games and competing…

Over the course of the past year, we have witnessed one of the most challenging periods in global history. We have seen struggle, we have seen tragedy, but we have also seen incredible acts of generosity. From the world’s wealthiest people pouring resources into vaccine development to a 99-year-old man walking lengths of his garden to raise money for Britain’s NHS, we have seen the impact that charity can have on helping the less fortunate and boosting the spirits of people all over the globe. Perhaps it’s not surprising, then, that many of the biggest scientific developments in the UK…

A campaigning police boss is calling for jails to trial giving free cannabis to prisoners to help them overcome their drug problems and reduce prison violence. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, a former police inspector, says  the radical idea could also prevent overdose deaths in prisons. In 2018 a prisoner called Luke Morris Jones, 22, from Blaenau Ffestiniog, died at HMP Berwyn after taking Spice. Speaking during an interview for the Guardian newspaper, Mr Jones said if justice authorities were serious about reducing harms and violence in prisons, “they should be addressing the causes” such as the…

With St David’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to don your daffodils and indulge in the best of Welsh produce with M&S Food! From the nation’s favourite Welsh Cakes and Popty Bakery’s iconic Bara Brith to locally sourced tipples and 20% off local beef and lamb, there are plenty of options available to celebrate the patron saint of Wales. Products will be available in selected stores (full list below) and the 20% offer in Welsh stores, on beef and lamb includes the delicious Welsh Fillet Steak, Welsh Sirloin Steak, Welsh Casserole Steak, Welsh 12% Lean Beef Mince and…

Apprentice and musician Joel Mallison has struck the right note with a career change, excelling as an apprentice with telecommunications company Openreach. After initially studying music and graduating with a distinction in Radio Production, Joel, 30, from Abergavenny, ended up working in his father’s painting and decorating business for six years before seeking a new career. An interest in telecommunications led him to Openreach where he completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in IT Software Web and Telecoms Professionals last September. The apprenticeship was delivered by Openreach and supported by ALS Training, Cardiff. Now Joel has been shortlisted for the Foundation Apprentice…