Author: Rhys Gregory

From Friday 19 March, the Civic Centre clock tower will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across Wales and England by lighting up purple over the weekend to celebrate the upcoming census and its importance to communities. The event is being organised by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to raise awareness of census day on March 21, a survey that happens every ten years and gives a picture of all the people and households in Wales and England. It helps inform the provision of public services throughout the UK, such as determining the appropriate number of school…

The majority of players know that when you visit a casino, the house has an advantage over us. Whenever you play a game at an online or offline casino, you are more often than not adding wealth to the casino’s coffers. However, you increase your chances of winning when you have a good casino strategy. Guest author Fabio Duarte looks at the science of winning and how you can improve your chances of beating the house. To find out more about Fabio Duarte, click here. If you do a simple Google search, you will come across tons of material on…

The number of dog thefts in Cardiff has increased significantly during the pandemic and Cardiff Dogs home is appealing to residents to remain vigilant in order to protect their pets. Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Recycling and Environment, Cllr Michael Michael, said: “Having a dog stolen is incredibly distressing, and with the price of a dog having gone through the roof over the last 12 months, we’re asking Cardiff’s dog owners to remain vigilant and follow a few simple guidelines to help keep their pets safe.” Dog theft is a crime and should be reported to the police on 101,…

As Census Day fast approaches, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans is encouraging people across Wales to complete the survey and help play their part in Wales’ future. The Census provides the most accurate snapshot of the society we live in and helps inform decisions on how we plan and fund public services both now and in the future. As well as deciding where money is being spent, such as roads, schools or hospitals, the Census also provides essential information to charities and voluntary organisations to help them identify where support is needed most. Census 2021 is the first digital-first census and…

First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced the creation of commemorative woodlands in memory of those who have died from coronavirus. Two new woodlands will be planted – one in north Wales and one in south Wales – as a symbol of Wales’ resilience during the pandemic and one of regeneration and renewal as the new woodlands grow. It is hoped they will be places of commemoration where families and friends can remember lost loved ones. The woodlands will also be locations where the public will be able to reflect on the pandemic and the huge impact it has had on…

The Welsh Government has begun a consultation today on the future of the ‘linguistic infrastructure’ of Welsh. The consultation will focus on resources that help people use Welsh from day-to-day, such as dictionaries, terminology resources and the research into language standardisation which supports the growth of the language. The Welsh Government aims to develop a policy to better coordinate Welsh linguistic infrastructure. The Cymraeg 2050 strategy states that “ensuring the continued development of Welsh language infrastructure…is integral to the delivery of this strategy”. The consultation seeks views on developing a national policy on linguistic resources, and includes questions on usage…

ID cards for young carers to help easily identify themselves as having a caring role are launching across 11 local authorities today [Tuesday 16] to coincide with Young Carers’ Action Day. The ID card will give young carers a quick way to inform teachers, pharmacists and GPs, staff in supermarkets, and community services such as leisure centres and local transport, that they look after someone. It will also help them access their rights under the Social Services and Well-being Wales Act 2014, including their right to a carers’ needs assessment. As well as a physical card other formats of ID…

A year ago, citizens of different countries were actively applying for loans, but the coronavirus pandemic made changes in this area. Many economically developed countries introduced restrictive measures aimed at reducing the number of problem loans. Strict requirement The Finnish government has adopted the most stringent regulations – consumer loan rates can’t exceed 10%. Opponents of this decision argued that this would provoke an increase in the number of loans, but the excitement was short-term. According to the financial and analytical resource Laina Finance experts, consumer loans in Finland amounted to €16618000 in September 2020 and €16597000 in October. In…

The majority of web development and IT projects fail because of improper planning and analysis during the project discovery phase. Business projects are divided into five stages of development, i.e., project planning, project discovery, project testing, and execution. If you skip any of these steps, the outcome of the project will not be the same. You need to carefully plan and analyze the project for bottlenecks before you develop the final prototype. In order to prevent project failure, different parties come together during the discovery phase and carefully discuss the specifics. It is one of the most important stages in…

If you have been furloughed and find yourself with more time on your hands, or if you are trying to secure a secondary income stream, you may well have dipped your toes in the water of stock and forex trading. Lots of businesses are thriving in Wales despite the pandemic, and investing in these – and those further afield – can be a profitable exercise. You may have tried various techniques to maximise your return, whether you have invested in a stock for the long term or have dabbled in the markets across a single session. One intriguing option is…