Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that the drive-through mobile testing facility for residents who have symptoms of Covid-19 will remain in Pyle until Sunday 2 May before moving to Maesteg. From today, Monday 3 May, the drive-through mobile testing facility will reopen in Maesteg, at the site of the former Revlon / Cosi factory off Oakwood Drive in Maesteg (CF34 8TS), opening between 9am and 5pm. Booking for both sites is essential and can be done by visiting the Welsh Government website or calling 119. If you have hearing or speech difficulties, you can call 18001119. The walk-through…
Author: Rhys Gregory
The Welsh language is on the rise again. The National Office of Statistics recorded an increase in speakers for the fourth consecutive year in 2020, and the Welsh Assembly has set a target of one million speakers by 2050. Speaking the country’s native tongue is important to Welsh people. It’s part of their heritage and identity, and a symbol of resistance to oppression over the course of Welsh history. It’s something that is represented in place names, too – not least in the country’s highest mountain, Yr Wddfa, or Snowdon as it’s known in English. The peak has been made…
When it comes to choosing the right VPS provider for you, the possibilities are numerous. So, to help with that decision, we can offer you Time4VPS. Time4VPS can provide you with numerous services of higher quality, as their main focus is a satisfied customer. Their product catalog can offer anything from high-volume storage to virtual private networks and VPS hosting. And for those looking for a cheaper bargain, there are plenty of options too, as there are plans that are centered around being budget-friendly. This attitude that the company takes has helped them attract over 20,000 clients coming from over…
Poker is a famous game for many reasons. For one, the game is like a social activity, which is perfect for family and friends that can also be played online. What’s more, skills matter in poker. It is not just all about luck. If you’re currently in Wales, take note that all casinos are temporarily closed as advised by the government. Here are the best poker rooms in Wales that you can go to once they reopen. Les Croupiers Casino The Les Croupiers Casino Cardiff Poker Room is one of the biggest in the country with 20 tables and offers…
In the past decades, the automobile industry has probably never imagined that electrically generated cars would be possible. However, as technology continued to advance, the light for electric vehicles has shined forth. One electronic-mobile manufacturer started the innovation, followed by other leading car companies that started launching electric cars. Initially, electric vehicles are dreamed of by the world to stop using internal combustion engines that emit carbon dioxide, which harms the earth’s atmosphere. This situation has fuelled and continues to drive global climate change today. The ongoing revolution in the automobile industry brought by electric vehicles conveys hope to prevent…
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. It is officially known as the city and county of Cardiff. It is the 11th largest city in the United Kingdom. When looking at Cardiff as a vacation destination, it is difficult to see how any other city compares. Cardiff has everything. Besides the natural beauty of the area, and the wonderful bay, they also feature just about everything you can imagine condensed into a city. This includes, (but is not limited to): National Museums Caerphilly Castle A 76,000 seater sports stadium (in the heart of the city) Shopping malls, shopping centers Arcade…
A Swansea grandmother who was the first baby born under the NHS more than 70 years ago has thanked its staff for still delivering an excellent service after receiving her Covid vaccinations. A Swansea grandmother who was the first baby born under the NHS more than 70 years ago has thanked its staff for still delivering an excellent service after receiving her Covid vaccinations. Aneira Thomas was named after the founder of the then-new National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, and made headlines across the country when she arrived at one minute past midnight on 5th July, 1948, at Glanamman hospital…
Famous for his long blond locks, Hibbard will be braving the clippers LIVE this Friday 30th April AT 3:30pm. Allowing all of his hair to be chopped off for charity encouraging donations to UK Mental Health efforts across the UK. The confirmed charities the fundraising efforts will be put towards are Samaritans and Young Minds. Tune in on the People’s Captain Facebook page (link below) at 3:30pm today, Friday 30th April to see the heroic efforts as this lock-loving rugby pro bares all. The event will be live streamed on People’s Captain Instagram and Facebook page. About People’s Captain The People’s Captain is a new beer…
Businesses in Wales reported their optimism in the economy had vastly improved in April, up 15 points month-on-month to a near two-year high 19%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commerical Banking. Yet despite this, companies in Wales reported lower confidence in their own business prospects, down 16 points at -1%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, this gives a headline confidence reading of 9%, the same reading as March. The Business Barometer questions 1,200 businesses monthly and provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide. When it comes to jobs, a…
Cardiff’s latest and most luxurious destination, The Parkgate Hotel, will launch in style with amazing opportunities to stay close to the action when the might of the southern hemisphere visit Wales for this year’s Autumn Nations Series. Operated on behalf of the Welsh Rugby Union, The Parkgate is located just a drop kick from Principality Stadium and will open in time for the big autumn clashes with New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji and Australia. New computer-generated images released to mark the launch of the hotel brand show how the development will breathe new life into two of Cardiff’s most historic…