Author: Rhys Gregory

Controversy over how this year’s A-Level grades will be awarded has caused confusion and upset among learners across the country. Scotland for example, has u-turned and changed their policy in the last 24 hours. The Welsh Government has now responded by introducing a new policy that A-Level learners should not receive a grade outcome that is lower than their corresponding AS-Level grade. This rule is being introduced after the initial release of results by WJEC to schools and colleges.  Therefore, learners receiving their A level grades today should look at the grade awarded to see if it is the same,…

Strong, easy to maintain, a beautiful metallic look and a range of modern finishes that suit any design make stainless steel restaurant equipment top choice of food establishment owners across the United States. Purchasing stainless steel countertops, tables, appliances, you can get a set of indisputable advantages. But if caring for stainless steel inappropriately and irregularly, such unpleasant consequences as corrosion will appear soon. It can impact not only the aesthetic component but also will cause development and accumulation of bacteria colonies. This corrosion-causing factor can have negative effects on food prep processes. Thus, there are huge risks of poor…

The end is in sight for the 2020 Six Nations after the announcement of the rescheduled fixtures in the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship. Following lengthy delays due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, rugby betting tips are back as the 2020 Six Nations will continue with the Wales vs Scotland game now taking place on October 31st. All round 4 and 5 games will be played within a 7-day window, starting out on October 24 with the final round 4 match between Ireland and Italy at Aviva Stadium. Wales will be taking on Scotland at 2:15 in the first game of…

A key building at the heart of Swansea city centre is getting a multi-million pound overhaul, bringing new homes and more business opportunities to The Kingsway. The structure – on a corner of the Kingsway Circle – faces one of the main green spaces being created as part of the Kingsway infrastructure scheme. Swansea-based developers Peter and Natalie Loosmore, of the city’s St Marys Square Developments, have worked with Swansea Council to secure grant funding and repayable loans to help finance the development of Kings Buildings. Peter Loosmore said: “We always felt that this location was one of the best…

SCIENTISTS are set to travel 260 miles and visit every Cancer Research UK shop in South Wales to help tackle the devastating loss of funding for research into the disease, caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Professor Duncan Baird, of the Division of Cancer and Genetics at Cardiff University’s School of Medicine and seven of his research team are determined to highlight the threat the funding gap poses to future breakthroughs for cancer patients in Wales and across the UK. They set off on the challenge from Penarth on August 7th and will cover the distance via a mix of running,…

A “wonderful” woman who was born at the height of the First World War has celebrated her 104th birthday under lockdown in a care home. Mrs Martha Elizabeth Hughes, who is known universally as Bessie, lived all her life in Brymbo, near Wrexham, until she was 101. The year before tenor Wynne Evans, who plays Gio Compario in the Go Compare TV ads, went to her home to do an interview for his Radio Wales show on her 100th birthday. But she moved to Pendine Park’s Hillbury Care Home after fracturing her hip in a fall due to failing eyesight.…

Iconic buildings and venues across Wales went ‘red’ on Tuesday 11th August 2020 as part of a UK-wide day of action highlighting the urgent government help the sector needs during the Covid-19 crisis. The live events industry across the UK came together in solidarity to host a series of creative action to help save the live events and entertainment sector which is on the verge of collapsing without financial support from the government. Hundreds of venues turned their lights red at 9.00pm in over 20 cities across the UK to symbolise the industry going into Red Alert. In Wales, in…

A Swansea firm has moved on site as is starts to build one of the city’s key regeneration projects. John Weaver Contractors is main contractor for the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks powerhouse and outbuildings redevelopment. The business was awarded the contract by Swansea Council after a competitive tender process. Over the next few years the location will be transformed for future generations. The site will include the renovation of the historic Powerhouse building. Wales’ Penderyn Distillery will expand there and fit it out as a new distillery and visitor centre. Swansea Council is overseeing the transformation as part of its plans to…

Chapter is re-opening in the Autumn and to celebrate they are commissioning an artist to create an artwork for the front of their building. For the last 10 years Chapter has commissioned a range of works that have featured on the glass box at their entrance, placing the visual front and centre of the venue. Artists have included: Vernon Ah-Kee, Phil Collins, Rose Wylie, Bedwyr Williams, Holly Davey, Rachel Maclean, Lothar Goetz, Melanie Counsell, S Mark Gubb, Cornelia Baltes, Tatham & O’Sullivan and Nàstio Mosquito. Chapter is inviting applications from Wales-based or Welsh-by-birth visual artists for the new commission. The…

Wales’ largest building society has launched a financial education app and online hub encouraging children to practice their numeracy and savings skills, as part of its ongoing commitment to financial education for young people. Principality Building Society’s interactive and educational Dylan’s Den app is available for anyone to access and not limited to Principality customers. Aimed at children aged 5-11 in both KS1 & KS2, the app consists of games and tools encouraging children to learn about savings and money management from a young age. On a separate web platform called the Dylan’s Savings Squad Hub, Principality has created individual…