Author: Rhys Gregory

A woman who died following a road traffic collision which happened on the M4 in the early hours of Saturday morning has been named as Suzanne Regan, 51, from Neath. Suzanne’s family has paid the following tribute to her:  “As a family we are devastated and heartbroken by the sudden death of our loving mum, partner, sister, daughter and grandmother. “All nieces, nephews and extended family are saddened by her tragic death and as a family we are trying to make sense of what has happened.” Suzanne’s daughter, Amy Preddy, also paid tribute, saying:  “My mum was a very doting…

A student from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has helped to create a new local shopping website for Carmarthen to enable people to support their local businesses during lockdown. The Carmarthen Online website lists dozens of local businesses along with their websites and contact details, enabling potential customers to quickly locate the goods and services they need. The project was initiated by Carmarthen Town Council, and Samuel Rossiter, a student in his second year on the BA Business and Management degree course at UWTSD in Carmarthen, was given the task of creating the site as part of…

RCT Council is inviting residents to have their say on road safety proposals for Llantrisant, which would help address concerns raised by residents about the volume and speed of traffic travelling through the town. The proposed Safe Routes in Communities scheme, utilising funding from Welsh Government, would introduce a 20mph speed limit in residential areas of Llantrisant and reduce the speed limit on Llantrisant Common to 30mph. Additional traffic calming measures are also proposed, along with a 7.5 tonne weight limit for vehicles – aside from those requiring access to local premises. The public notice for the proposals starts on…

Wales may be one of the smaller nations on the planet, but it has a huge heart. Its geography is often wild, with mountainous scenery, rolling hills and tranquil valleys, mystical lakes, and rugged coastline battered by the mighty Atlantic Ocean. But the Welsh people are known for their hospitality. They may have been living in the shadow of their much larger neighbors, the English, for centuries, but they are fiercely proud of their independence. This is personified when the crowd at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium break into their national anthem, ‘Land Of My Fathers,’ (‘Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ in…

Essay writing is something that anyone can do if they understand the writing basics. An academic essay should be presented consistently and logically, whether written by the student or the essay writing service providers. The key to writing persuasive, informative, and valuable academic essays that can allow you to get high grades in the university is to have the right skills. You can improve your essay writing skills in the following ways. Create an outline The best essay writers are the ones who ensure that they have an idea of what they want to write before they begin writing. The…

There are certain places in the world that are renowned for the calibre and scope of their gambling scenes. Las Vegas is a prime example, as are Monaco, Macau, and many others. In the UK, of course, there is London, which has an astonishing 27 casinos, offering an incredible 712 slots and gambling machines between them. It’s a phenomenal number and one that marks the capital out as an obvious candidate for the mantle of gambling mecca. More surprising, perhaps, is that Wales as a whole is also in the ascendancy. We take a look at the gambling scene in…

South Wales Firefighters volunteer on over 300 shifts including driving ambulances in the fight against Covid-19 Over 200 staff from across South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have volunteered to support their communities and blue light colleagues by offering support including driving ambulances over the past six months of the pandemic. Since last summer 33 firefighters from across the Service have completed the specialist training programme and have been actively supporting our communities and 999 family as part of the Covid-19 response. This deployment requires personnel to complete a joint course facilitated by the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAST).…

Anyone interested in helping to shape the future of transport in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea is invited to attend a major online event that aims to set out a clear plan for transport in the region. This event, titled Moving Forward Together – Regional Transport Conference – South West Wales, is organised by 4theRegion and Swansea Environmental Forum and sponsored by South West Wales Connected community rail partnership and Natural Resources Wales. It runs in the mornings of Tuesday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 10, beginning at 10 am on the Tuesday with an opening address from Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister…

Recently featured on BBC Autumnwatch and returning to our screens for Winterwatch later this month, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Mid Wales has launched a series of new bookable visitor experiences, with dates starting from May. Join expert tutors to delve into a range of topics, all with a focus on celebrating the natural world, including gardening for nature, becoming a nature detective, moth nights and more. A new ‘Gardening for Nature’ day takes visitors on a journey to explore ways of helping nature in even the smallest of outdoor spaces. Top tips from CAT’s expert gardeners will…

Most of us have spent more time in our homes in recent months than ever before, so it comes as no surprise Brits are seeking to make home improvements, with Google searches for DIY once again on the increase during the latest lockdown. For anyone thinking of sprucing up their home decor, one of the most common considerations is if it will add value to the property. Providing expert guidance, Hitachi Personal Finance has looked at the most effective home improvements you can make on a low budget, for less than £100. Painting a room – £71 Nothing brightens up a room more than…