Author: Rhys Gregory

New figures show that emergency departments within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board remain under huge pressure.  Katja Empson, a consultant at the Emergency Unit and one of the leads for CAV 24/7, reiterates the ‘Help Us, Help You’ message this New Year, by reminding people to call the new CAV 24/7 number ahead of visiting the emergency unit. Anyone who feels they need a visit to A&E, but does not have a life-threatening illness or injury, will be asked to call CAV 24/7 on 0300 10 20 247 where their details will be taken by a trained call handler. They will…

As with anything, the advent of new technologies has had quite a profound effect on the gambling industry. Virtual reality, online gaming, and hybrid gaming are just a few of the factors that come into play when looking at the growth of gambling over the past few years. By 2022, gambling is expected to be a $565 billion industry. This growth also means that the industry continues to get more diverse. For novice players, as well as players new to the online gambling environment, picking the right casino can be a significant challenge. Fraudulent companies and scammers posing as real…

Christmas is almost here! This means snow, beautiful decorations, and fun times with our loved ones. It is no wonder that finding the perfect gifts becomes a tricky task. Keep reading to find out more about where to buy Christmas presents and not go bankrupt! There is strong evidence showing that the festive season is more expensive than any other. It is expected that people want to keep an eye on their budget by looking for affordable gifts, coupons, and discounts, so you can easily do so! Analysts of the resource with coupons and promo codes, Promocodius, registered a significant…

South Wales Police has issued a Section 60 Notice which gives officers the authority to stop and search anyone in Canton, Riverside and Grangetown tonight (Wednesday, December 30). The Section 60 Notice took effect from 8.02pm and will remain until 11pm. The Notice authorises any Constable in uniform, within that locality to exercise the powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994: to stop and search any pedestrian, or anything carried by them for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments without good reason, or to stop and search any vehicle, its driver and any passenger, for…

More than 2,700 customers filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can reveal. The peak time for completing tax returns was 14:00 to 14:59, with more than 200 customers pressing send on their online form. The Self Assessment deadline is on 31 January 2021. Customers can complete their tax returns online ahead of the deadline and at a time that suits them. Every year, HMRC sees thousands of customers using the festive period to get their documents in order and complete the task. Once Self Assessment customers have completed their 2019 to 2020…

Property and business owners in communities all across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to make outdoor adaptations which enable social distancing to take place. The Outdoor Improvements Covid-19 Recovery Fund targets external areas where customers and members of the public can congregate, rest or be served food and drink. The funding is open to applications from all communities, and can be used for a variety of adaptations such as outdoor canopies, outdoor furniture, planters and more. The grant provides funding of up to 80 per cent or a maximum value of £10,000…

The birthplace of the NHS in Tredegar has been revitalised as a community hub thanks to the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme. The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn welcomed the renovation of Number 10 The Circle. The historic building was once home to the Tredegar Medical Aid Society, used as the blueprint for the creation of the National Health Service in 1948 by Aneurin Bevan. Number 10 The Circle received over £142,000 in Transforming Towns funding, alongside £240,000 of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund through the Tredegar Townscape Heritage Initiative and Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT).…

A second COVID-19 vaccine has been given the go-ahead and its roll-out across Wales will start next week, the Health Minister has announced today [30 December]. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has now authorised the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine as safe and effective on the basis of detailed independent expert review of evidence from large scale clinical trials. The UK Government has procured vaccines on behalf of the four nations and around 100m of these are of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, with Wales receiving its allocation based on population over the next weeks and months. Two doses will…

The “thin and disappointing deal” agreed by the Prime Minister will make trade with our most important European markets more expensive and more difficult after 31 December, First Minister Mark Drakeford said today [30 December]. Speaking as the Senedd is recalled to debate the “most important treaty” the UK will sign in 50 years; the First Minister said the impact of Brexit would be felt in the pockets of every person. And he accused the UK Government of “cultural vandalism” by denying young people in Wales access to the Erasmus programme, which he said Wales has done so much to…

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a serious road traffic collision, which occurred on Cowbridge Road West, Ely, Cardiff, shortly before 8.40pm on Monday, December 28. A 31-year-old pedestrian was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he remains in a critical condition, after he was in collision with a black Audi Q3. The collision occurred near the junction with Wilson Road, and a section of Cowbridge Road West was subsequently closed in both directions for several hours. The road has since fully reopened and the public are thanked for their patience and cooperation. Officers are continuing…