Author: Rhys Gregory

SB Wales has called upon the First Minister to give urgent clarity and a timescale to plans for allowing the reopening of the tourism industry in Wales. Tourism businesses, like many other businesses, remain in effective ‘hibernation’ because of the impact of Coronavirus. However, across the industry, there has been a hope that, as elsewhere in the UK, the Welsh Government will bring forward clearer plans for at least the partial re-opening of those businesses. FSB has already raised concerns about the viability of the sector in Wales which is among the hardest hit by the current Coronavirus crisis. In…

New research has revealed the eBay clothing, shoes and accessories categories that could make Brits the most money from selling their second hand items. Analysis of eBay’s average selling prices by sliding door wardrobe company Spaceslide has found that selling your old trainers could be your best chance at getting some quick cash. On average, men’s trainers sell for £79.11 whereas an old pair of women’s trainers could bring in £54.93. However, depending on the style you’re selling, you could make even more than that. Men’s Nike Jordan trainers sell for £136.23 on average, with women’s pairs making £129.82. Selling…

A PARTNERSHIP teaching Welsh for adults across north east Wales has received a glowing inspection result. Learn Welsh North East – led by Coleg Cambria and Popeth Cymraeg – was labelled ‘Excellent’ by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales. Thousands of people in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire have benefited from the Welsh for Adults provision, which is delivered on behalf of the National Centre for Learning Welsh. With sessions taking place all over the region and online, Cambria and Popeth Cymraeg have also provided a flexible programme of informal learning opportunities for learners to practice their skills outside…

With schools in Wales preparing to welcome all pupils back at the end of June, how will teachers be able to ensure learners – especially younger children – adhere to the two metre social distancing guidelines? Here, Dr Nalda Wainwright, Director of the Wales Academy for Health and Physical Literacy at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David discusses how this challenge could present schools with an opportunity to think differently about the use of playtime – using it as a time to develop children’s movement and to lay the foundations of physical activity for later life. As schools begin…

A Scout group from Swansea has teamed up with two local care homes in an effort to reach out to residents who may be struggling with loneliness during lockdown. The Covid-19 pandemic has left many of us feeling isolated and cut-off from the outside world, but for those living in care homes the effects of not being able to see loved ones for over 3-months has proved to be extremely difficult to cope with. During one of their weekly Zoom meetings, the 20th Swansea (1st Morriston) Scouts voiced their concerns for the elderly residing in care homes and the potential…

Anyone who plays a casino slot game once will do it again, and it is not just because slot games are the most vibrant and exciting game on the casino floor or online. Casinos run on slots, which explains why they do not hesitate to invest a lot of money in designing and developing hundreds of uniquely themed games continuously. Considering that there are more varieties of slots compared to any other game, if you are serious about winning, then it will take some effort, time, and practice. Luckily, we have compiled a list of five simple tips you can…

It should come as no surprise that healthcare is one of the largest investment sectors across the globe, due to the sustained level of demand that it receives and the range of lucrative assets involved. Of course, some international markets are larger than others, with nearly half of the world’s total healthcare spend ($7.8 trillion) committed in the US ($3.5 trillion). Overall, however, the global healthcare market is growing at a faster rate than the global economy, making it a significant investment opportunity globally. But what’s the market like in the UK, and what do you need to know about…

Being a landlord can be stressful enough without problem tenants. The costs associated with running a property can often be great, and adding a tenants who causes damage or other issues can be a headache that’s not needed. There are a number of situations where as a landlord, you have the right to remove tenants from your property, in this article, we’ll look at the process and the correct ways to evict. When can a landlord evict a renter? Firstly, before you pursue an eviction, reach out to your tenants to see if you can come to an alternative resolution.…

THE Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Regional Cabinet on Monday (June 15) approved further investment for key City Deal projects.  The investments approved are: £250,000 Seed funding for Fintech Wales – a not-for-profit body representing Fintech and Financial Services businesses in Wales.  The seed funding proposal is designed to support the growth of a key cluster within the CCR and establish a thriving leading edge ecosystem in the region. The seed funding allocation is intended to allow a nine-month programme of essential work to be undertaken to establish and evidence the building blocks required to grow the Fintech sector’s sustainability in the region…

Following the previous decision to curtail the 2019/2020 domestic football season in Wales using a points per game method, the FAW Board of Directors met remotely on Tuesday (16 June) to consider the recommendation of the FAW National Leagues Board and other possible options with regard to promotion and relegation throughout the National Leagues. Following careful consideration of all options that were available to them, the FAW Board of Directors decided that promotion and relegation should be implemented in line with the existing Pyramid Regulations, based on the final standings in each League/division having applied the unweighted points per game…