Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh folklore is rich in stories and legends about mythical creatures, attractive stories for children and adults. More than that, these tales are also filled with moral lessons that can be used to exemplify the importance of moral virtues. Learn about them in this article. Welsh folklore as a tool to teach morality The welsh folklore is a very interesting subject that often generates passion for experts. It is rich in mythical charactersand has a lot of stories that mix real historical events with magical beings. There are some well-known collections of tales that work as a sample of the…

THE Welsh Ambulance Service has challenged businesses to develop a new innovation to speed up the decontamination of ambulances during the Coronavirus outbreak. The Trust has asked businesses to come up with a solution to accelerate the cleaning of its vehicles so that crews can get back on the road and respond to other emergency calls. It takes additional time to decontaminate an ambulance that had transported a suspected or confirmed Covid-19 patient, taking precious resources away from the frontline temporarily while the vehicle is made safe for the next patient. More than 200 applications have been received and shortlisted…

There are few more enjoyable feelings than taking your new car out for a spin for the very first time. The smooth gear changes; the supple steering; the sharp acceleration and, let’s not forget, that new-car smell. Whether you’re a keen petrolhead or you just need a vehicle to get you from A to B, we all experience a sense of excitement when it comes to choosing a fresh set of wheels. Of course, before you can revel in all that, you need to pay for the car, and there are a number of different ways to do so. Those…

A teacher who suffers from a potentially fatal kidney condition is  starring in a life-changing TV series that aims to keep the nation fit during the coronavirus lockdown. Mother-of-two Rhiannon Harrison, 28, from Aberystwyth, hopes that taking part in FFIT Cymru will help her avoid becoming a diabetic by adopting a healthier lifestyle and a new fitness regime. She was born with renal artery stenosis and her right kidney is atrophic which means it is wasting away. According to Rhiannon, the opportunity to take part in the programmes being made by Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da couldn’t have come at a better…

Police in Cardiff are appealing for information regarding an attempted murder in the Rumney area of Cardiff. Following the incident at 3.25pm yesterday (Monday, April 13), a 21-year-old man from Tremorfa has undergone surgery for life-changing injuries, caused by what are described as a machete and shot gun. He remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, in a stable condition. An incident room has been set up at Cardiff Central Police Station as the hunt continues for two suspects who fled in a stolen black Audi A3 (S Line), registration number LE03 SUL. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Wales,…

Despite having to close its garden gates for the first time in its 93-year history under current government guidelines on Coronavirus, the National Garden Scheme today launched a new scheme that will keep its stunning gardens virtually open through the coming weeks and raise funds to replace lost income from gardens not opening.  Virtual garden visits, many filmed by their owners, will be hosted on the National Garden Scheme’s website and delivered direct to the nation’s inbox via the charity’s weekly eNewsletter with links via its social media channels. A longer, featured garden visit will be posted every two weeks while a library of…

Tech Nation, the growth platform for UK tech scaleups and leaders, has today revealed Newport-based Hut Six as one of the 22 cyber security companies selected to join its Cyber 2.0 growth programme. The announcement comes at a time when the world tackles increased cyber security threats in light of COVID-19. At a time when cyber security has never been more important, the Cyber programme aims to unlock the growth potential for early-stage cyber scaleups. The programme addresses key issues facing cyber founders, including scaling internationally, scaling company culture and navigating access to clients and stakeholders in the cyber ecosystem. Companies…

A blind campaigner is calling for people with sight loss to reach out to RNIB Cymru during the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Wilkins, from Bridgend, says that blind and partially sighted people are experiencing unique challenges as a result of the crisis, but that advice and support is available. Anne said: “Many people across Wales are struggling, but people living with sight loss may not know where to turn for answers to their very specific questions. “Social distancing is a big issue. Some people who have lost their sight have a concept of distance, but someone like me who has never…

Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething, has today (14 April) announced an extra £40m to support adult social care services during the coronavirus pandemic. The funding will help meet the increased costs of basic PPE, food, staffing costs and ICT, which are being incurred by adult social services. It comes from the £1.1bn fighting fund created by the Welsh Government to support public services to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister said: “Social care plays a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in Wales and the health service. This work is more important…

There’s always been a rivalry between England and Wales. Whether it’s football, rugby, or even a debate on living in Wrexham compared to Chester, the competition between the two nations has always been somewhat fiery. Believe it or not there are even debates as to who was first to introduce a casino, Wales or England? We can answer that one for you. It was Wales. Ok so Crockford’s in London has been around since 1823, but it was initially a Gentleman’s club with no gambling involved. In the 1920’s, after becoming more of a Bridge Club, casino games such as…