Author: Rhys Gregory

This comes following concern from Dyfed Powys Police Economic Crime Team that scammers are sending texts and emails and even calls attempting to get residents to apply for the Covid-19 vaccine. Scammers have made texts and emails to look as though it has come from the NHS offering a Covid-19 vaccine. Do not open any suspicious links or attachments. Dyfed-Powys Police suggest to always: Stop: Take a moment to think before parting with your money or information – it could keep you safe. Challenge: Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will…

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Milland Road Car Park (SA11 1BP) in Neath, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities. Testing is only available for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. The government is committed to continue expanding the capacity of the network of…

As the pandemic reaches a new high point in infection rates and a new variant of the virus is spreading so quickly, authorities want to emphasise the need to avoid any unnecessary travel. Following an increase in examples of people disregarding current Welsh Government guidelines that all of Wales is in lockdown (alert level 4), the Snowdonia National Park Authority have decided to close all of their car parks. The decision has been made to protect our communities and the health services in North Wales, especially as the new variant of the disease is spreading so quickly. We want to…

A new survey by the Stroke Association shows that 49% of people in Wales don’t know that high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke, one of the leading causes of death and disability in the UK. This is really worrying because of 15.8% of people in Wales have high blood pressure. Smoking, drinking alcohol, being physically inactive and sitting for long periods, can contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes, and being an unhealthy weight, all of which increase your risk of stroke. You can start to reduce your risk of stroke by making small changes to your…

Choristers from two choirs have joined together to record a poignant song intended to become a hospice’s signature anthem. The specially written song called “Hold Your Hand In Mine” by Alison Willis, was the winning entry following the Nightingale House Hospice’s Choral Competition early last year. The competition was organised to celebrate 25 years of hospice care at the Chester Road site and attracted competitors from across the world. It is now hoped that the song will be performed at future fundraising concerts and services when Covid restrictions permit. In the meantime, members of Nightingale House Hospice Choir and Wrexham…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is currently marketing Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa, a stunning Best Western branded country hotel renowned as having one of the finest spa and leisure facilities in West Wales. Set amongst the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside, the restored Georgian mansion is located in Lamphey, a pleasant rural village 90 miles from the Welsh capital of Cardiff. Lamphey is situated on the edge of Pembrokeshire National Park, Britain’s only coastal national park, which attracts thousands of tourists every year due to its golden beaches, picturesque harbours, historic castles and range of activites on offer including…

First Minister Mark Drakeford today said everyone must stay at home to save lives as he confirmed the alert level four coronavirus restrictions in Wales will continue. The lockdown restrictions will be strengthened in some key areas to prevent the new, highly-infectious strain of the virus spreading from person to person in those shops and workplaces which remain open. And unless there is a significant reduction in cases of coronavirus before 29 January – the date of the next three-week review of the regulations – school and college students will continue to learn online until the February half term. Cases…

Many predictions are circulating regarding what will happen in Super Bowl 55. These predictions are a factor that can affect the betting decisions of the public. Predictions in the Super Bowl are based on the public’s information, such as the official ranking of the sports. Aside from the official rankings, recognition heuristics also plays a huge role in forecasting sports. Predictions based on official rankings were enhanced using aggregated recognition information about each team and its players. The Winner Forecast With the public’s information, it is easy to predict that the Kansas City Chiefs are heading for a repeat as…

The turn of the New Year means that the first ever Nos Galan Virtual Race is now officially over, with competitors from Rhondda Cynon Taf and all across the world having completed their 5k challenge over the month of December. Competitors who have not yet done so are reminded that they have until Friday, January 8, to upload their evidence and qualify for a medal and t-shirt. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, a decision was taken by the Nos Galan Committee in early September to move the annual event to a virtual platform and give competitors the whole month of…

Members from across Swansea Council’s political spectrum have become the first signatories of the council’s Charter on Climate Action. Other people and organisations around the city will have the chance to sign the charter online from early this year. It is a visible public reminder that the council aims to become net zero carbon by 2030 – and aims to make the city net zero by 2050. The first people to sign the charter in a socially distance ceremony at the Guildhall were: Rob Stewart, council leader; Andrea Lewis, joint deputy leader and cabinet member for homes, energy and service…