Author: Rhys Gregory

Cllr Philippa Marsden, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has visited the mass vaccination centre at Newbridge Leisure Centre to find out how the roll out of the new vaccination programme is going. The Leader witnessed first-hand how well-organised the whole operation was and thanked the amazing NHS staff, council workers and the army of volunteers who have helped to set up the site, and who will keep it running over the coming months to give hope to so many of our communities. This facility, along with the local testing centres represents the latest positive step in the battle to…

The 2010s was a hugely impactful era for the video game industry. The scene continued on the strong upward turn it had started to experience in the early 2000s, having already broken past the billion dollar threshold for the first time in 2008, but the strong improvements in technology and software capabilities allowed for games and titles to continue pushing the boundaries on what was possible to be shoved onto the small screen. The invention and subsequent explosion in popularity of online multiplayer games were probably the biggest winners across the decade, going from strength to strength and redefining both…

Moving in together for the first time is a thrilling experience, but it can be an expensive one, especially if neither of you has lived independently before. If you’re on a tight budget, how can you assemble all the things you need without putting your finances under strain? Is it possible to kit out your home cheaply and still make it look good? The answer is yes – but only if you think before you act. These tips will help you set out a plan. Get your priorities in order There are some things it makes sense to spend money…

The rise of e-learning opened the doors to massive amounts of information that was previously available only to the learned scholars. In the past, if you were interested in some quality academic knowledge, you either had to ask an expert in the field, check out your local library, or enroll in classes offered by a higher educational institution. Nowadays, with the help of MOOCs, you can start learning whatever you want with a single click. What makes MOOCs so special? The term ‘MOOC’ was coined in 2008, and it stands for ‘massive open online course.’ Such programs are aimed at…

The interest rate is known to have an impact on traders who invest in financial markets. But being one of the economic influences, it turns out that the rising and falling of interest rates also have direct effects on small business owners. That’s because businesses, regardless of size, depend on dynamic economic environment conditions. But how can interest rates affect your small business? Find out how you can make informed financial decisions with the current interest rates and even future ones. Equipping yourself with this knowledge may help you save your business at any given time. Business Financing Many small…

With the eCommerce industry booming, it makes sense to invest in your business and boost your company’s performance. With a bigger reputation, you can create more leads and secure a hefty number of sales that will go towards expansion. However, you must have the right software in place if you are going to be successful. If the equipment is below-par, it will reflect badly on your brand, and your attempts to be better will bite you on the backside. As always, it’s about picking the most relevant tools that will eliminate mistakes and provide extra features to enhance the customer…

There is more importance attached to first dates. It is because it is an avenue for dropping your foremost impression. More importantly, the first date helps to find out if the relationship will be or not. The first date is just like grabbing a new book to study. What picks the interest of the reader is the introduction. Regardless of how interesting the content or storyline maybe, once the introductory passage is not captivating enough, the reader may lose interest and even refuse to read it. Exactly in this way do relationships work too. Regardless of what you seek on…

It would be safe to say things have not quite worked out for Gareth Bale over the last few years. Despite being recognised as one of the best players in the world at certain moments throughout his career, the Wales international has been able to spend more time on the golf course than he has on a football pitch, whether that be by choice or not. Having fallen out of favour at Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane, despite helping Los Blancos to win multiple La Liga and Champions League titles with top performances and some excellent contributions, Bale made his…

There are numerous ways in which non-profit brands can benefit from social media marketing. It helps them spread their message globally and gain popularity. Social media is one of the ways in which non-profits can collect more donations that can enable them to carry out their work without financial restraints. To be able to benefit from platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, one must be aware of some basic social media marketing tips. This can help non-profits to gain a wider reach on social media.  By using social media platforms, you can promote awareness of your cause, involve more…

A community fundraising challenge featuring over two hundred and fifty members of Rhiwbina Rugby Club, together with the support of many from Tetbury RFC and Whitchurch RFC, will support City Hospice in February. The 100kForHobbsy challenge was launched in support of Dai Hobbs, the vice-chair of Rhiwbina RFC, following his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer at the end of 2020. Widely regarded as a pillar of the rugby club and wider community, Dai has worked tirelessly over many years to ensure that the people of Rhiwbina have the chance to participate in sport and reap the benefits of coming together in…