Author: Rhys Gregory

Public Health Wales is urging all eligible people in Wales to have their free flu vaccine as NHS Wales begins its largest ever national flu vaccine programme. Flu (also known as influenza) can be serious, particularly for those who are older or have a health condition and are more vulnerable to complications as a result of the flu. Having a flu vaccine every year is one of the most effective ways to protect against flu. Those eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine include people with long term health conditions, people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, children aged two…

The Welsh Government is further extending measures to protect businesses affected by coronavirus from eviction until the end of 2020, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates has announced. As part of action to support the business community amid continuing hardship due to Covid-19 the moratorium against forfeiture for the non-payment of rent, which was due to end on 30 September, will now run up to and include 31 December, 2020. Rent due should continue to be paid whenever possible, but the latest measure will ensure no business is forced out of its premises if it misses a…

Coronavirus laws are being tightened in four more Welsh authorities – Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport – following a sharp rise in cases, Health Minister Vaughan Gething announced yesterday. The new measures will come into force at 6pm on Tuesday 22 September 2020, to protect people’s health and control the spread of the virus in the four local authority areas. The new restrictions will apply to everyone living in Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport: People will not be allowed to enter or leave these areas without a reasonable excuse, such as travel for work or education;…

Barry-based business, Heinnie Haynes has launched a new website redesign to further improve their online presence. Originally established in 1996, Heinnie Haynes began as an online retailer, providing collectors knives that enthusiasts always wanted to own. Since the launch of Heinnie Haynes, they have gone from strength to strength and broadened their overall brand, they now provide knives, tools, clothing, flashlights, tactical kits and survival accessories for everyday adventurers. 24 years on, their dedicated team are now located in Barry, where they continue to expand their product range, which is available on their newly designed website. The team at Heinnie…

Sometimes you may be injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault. This is never a pleasant experience, but what happens next? Who’s able to help you? Can you even get compensation? Fortunately, the answer is often yes, as discussed here!  What Can You Get Compensated for? Well, if the injury wasn’t your fault, then you are more than likely able to make a claim. According to Jeffrey Preszler with Preszler Law Firm, if you’re involved in an accident that isn’t your fault, you’re entitled to several different types of compensation, including compensation for lost wages, for current and future…

As the pandemic continues to spread throughout the world, the number of economical issues is rising. The financial market is at the center of these economic problems. Almost none of the leading countries’ economy remains stable and their governments work hard to develop new plans and implement new ideas to overcome the crisis and promote economic growth. Covid-19 generated unprecedented cases that will be remembered in the history of the world’s economics. The stock market is in danger, people are losing jobs, the rate of unemployment is higher than ever and even more. For instance, according to Reuters, oil prices…

Cardiff Bay’s Simply Gym is celebrating National Fitness Day on September 23 with a range of new classes for its members. Located at Cardiff’s leading entertainment destination, The Red Dragon Centre, the state-of-the-art gym is inviting new and existing members to come along to the centre and try out one of the many fitness classes on offer. The classes are included free within users’ gym memberships. New members can also benefit from an exclusive National Fitness Day offer, with joining fees being waived for gym memberships on the day. The offer can be enjoyed by directly contacting the gym. Among…

THE Welsh Ambulance Service is urging University students to behave responsibly this upcoming Freshers Week. Freshers Week is a week-long event for first-year University students in which they make friends and let their hair down before lectures begin. It has become a rite of passage for new students, but partying and alcohol consumption can lead to injury and illness, which in turn generates calls to 999. The Welsh Ambulance Service is asking students to behave sensibly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh3P0BIGDQM In a video message shared on social media, Director of Operations Lee Brooks said: “Starting University is a cause for celebration as students…

A leading Welsh medtech firm has developed a companion app for a Covid-19 test that could soon help world governments and health agencies manage and control the coronavirus pandemic. Cardiff-based Bond Digital Health is part of a global consortium that is producing a rapid diagnostic test for Covid-19. The antigen test, produced by Canadian company Sona Nanotech, uses a nasal swab to provide a result in 15 minutes without the use of either laboratory equipment or a reader system. The test can be used as a tool to rapidly identify patients infected with the SARS_CoV_2 virus, which will help aid…

Following a boom in puppy ownership over the last six-months, natural pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, has launched an exclusive membership scheme to help new puppy owners find their feet (or paws!) through the first year with their pets. The family firm, which specialises in natural pet food with no nasties, has officially launched ‘Puppy Club’ – a membership club aimed at helping new puppy owners learn the ropes with all the advice, support and food supplies they need to ensure their pups get the best start in life. For a standalone, one-off cost of less than a tenner,…