Author: Rhys Gregory

If someone had declared fifty years ago that marijuana would be legal in 2021 and would have transformed into a lucrative commercial product that is highly popular, nobody would have believed them. Fast forward to the present day, and the cannabis industry is growing from strength to strength. Legalization has swept across large parts of North America, and industry lobbies have their sights firmly set on the untapped European market. Many people are surprised at how large and profitable the sector has become. As the plant’s medical benefits continue to gain scientific backing, it looks like this trend is set…

Everyone loves a good deal; who doesn’t? If you are a business competing for customers in the online marketplace, you definitely know how tough it can be. You have to develop ingenious ways to attract and keep customers. Promo codes are a great way of engaging with potential and existing customers and increasing conversion rates., but you must understand how to use them correctly. Shoppers are always looking for ways to save money or get more for less. Many shoppers visit sites such as Vouchertoday in the hope of getting exclusive voucher codes and promo codes. This shows just how…

Swansea University is looking for volunteers from South Wales to be part of vital research into how an over-the-counter nasal spray could help protect against Covid-19. Scientists at Swansea University are investigating if Carragelose, which contains a form of seaweed, could prevent the Covid-19 illness or reduce severity of symptoms. They are expanding the research and now want to hear from either key workers, such as teachers, police or local authority staff or anyone who continues to interact with members outside their household for work, study or volunteering, who would like to be part of this important project. Dr Zita…

A CARDIFF mum who discovered she had breast cancer following a routine mammogram appointment is supporting Cancer Research UK’s latest fundraising campaign, Walk All Over Cancer. Lucia Pavia Mardon was 53 when she attended her third annual breast cancer screening test at Breast Test Wales in Cardiff. She didn’t think there would be a problem as she regularly checked her breasts and couldn’t feel a lump. But after attending the appointment, she received a letter inviting her for further tests. A biopsy revealed the mum of two from Splott had breast cancer. As a result, she had two lumpectomy surgeries followed by 15 sessions…

The Green Giraffe Day Nursery Ltd is expanding in Cardiff thanks to additional funding from Development Bank of Wales. The popular childcare company which already had two nurseries in the city, has opened an additional two. As an existing customer of the Development Bank, the business received a £100,000 follow-on loan to meet growing demand for their services. The new daycare settings are based at the Parade in Roath and Radnor Road in Canton. They join the two original nurseries in Cardiff Bay and Cathedral Road. Green Giraffe offers fully organic food to all children attending and uses a blend…

The RSPCA and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have teamed up to come to the aid of a sheep stuck on cliffs at Blaenllechau in the Rhondda Fach valley. Officers from the animal welfare charity were alerted after the sheep was spotted stranded on the steep cliff edge by concerned onlookers. RSPCA Cymru enlisted the support of the firefighters from the Ebbw Vale and Barry Green Watch rescue teams, who deployed their rope rescue specialists and abseiled down the cliff face amid rescue efforts. Fortunately, the sheep is now off the cliff rocks. The sheep’s eventful day took…

More pupils will be supported to remain or return to schools within their communities thanks to a huge investment in specialist provision for some of Swansea’s most vulnerable young people. Swansea Council is transforming the support it provides to pupils either outside or at risk of leaving mainstream education. Services that are currently spread over four different locations in the city are being brought together under one roof at the new £9.64m Maes Derw development in Cockett which is about to open its doors. As well as providing a new home to the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), the Home Tuition…

Plans for a default 20mph speed limit on Welsh roads have moved a step closer as eight pilot areas to trial the change have been confirmed. Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, said the move will reduce accidents and save lives. The pilot areas will have a phased start from this summer until the end of the year. They come ahead of the planned national rollout for April 2023, and will help develop enforcement arrangements and overcome unforeseen issues before the full rollout. The areas chosen are intended to be representative sample of different locations found across Wales,…

An attractive set of window shutters can make an amazing difference to your home. They’re a lot less bulky than curtains so they can make a room look bigger. They provide good insulation; they enhance your security and have a timeless elegance. If you’ve decided to buy some, you’ll need to measure your windows to make sure you get the dimensions right. This article will help you go about that properly and make sure your shutters are the perfect fit. What you will need You’re likely to have all or most of the things you need in your home already.…

19 trees which were temporarily installed on Castle Street last summer are being moved to new permanent homes in Splott Park and Moorland Park. These two parks in Splott have been chosen as sites for the ornamental Pear trees as the area currently has some of the lowest tree canopy coverage in Cardiff. 9 trees will be planted in Splott Park, with 10 being planted in Moorland Park. The trees are all being planted in newly designated one cut mowing areas. The new ‘one cut’ areas which cover a combined area of 11,475m2 are being introduced in the parks this…