Author: Rhys Gregory

While we all deal with self-isolation and quarantines, the results from the National Lying Survey, may make for some awkward conversations… A nationally representative survey investigated the level of cheating in the UK and found that men from Cardiff made the top 10 for the most prolific cheats in the country! Placing 9th in the table for being the biggest love rats, one in five Cardiff men admitted to lying to their partner about playing away at some point in their life. Far from faithful, the positives that can be taken from this study is that they weren’t as bad…

Elfyn Evans has maintained his impressive start to the 2020 World Rally Championship with a strong fourth place on this weekend’s Rally Mexico. After a podium on his debut for the Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team in Monte Carlo and then an historic win in Sweden, the on-form Welshman and his co-driver Scott Martin led the title race after the opening two rounds. However, as championship leader, Evans was first onto the loose Mexican gravel tracks on Friday acting as a road-sweeper thus giving cars running behind him the considerable advantage of a cleaner, less slippery and faster surface. Despite…

The RSPCA is looking for the owner of a tri-coloured lurcher dog, reportedly found on Pen Y Fan mountain. A member of the public reported finding the female dog some two weeks ago, but earlier enquiries to trace an owner have proven unsuccessful. RSPCA Cymru initially had concerns about the dog’s welfare – but she has been found to be in good health. The lurcher is not microchipped – a legal requirement and, as highlighted by the RSPCA, something that is critical in reuniting lost dogs with their owners. Simon Evans, RSPCA inspector, said: “We received reports from a member…

Coronavirus (Covid-19) has spread to over 149 countries in a matter of weeks, claiming over 5,600 lives and infecting nearly 150,000. As of today, there are over 1,000 diagnosed cases in the UK and 21 deaths. Wales has seen an increase of 22 new cases, taking the total number of known effected in Wales to 60. However, the Government has said that they believe the true number of people with Covid-19 to be in the tens of thousands. [accordions] [accordion title=”What is Coronavirus?” load=”hide”]Coronavirus is a viral disease that can cause coughing, fever and difficulty breathing. It can be more…

The founders of a Welsh microbrewery have huge ambitions for the business and are excited for the increased opportunities after launching a crowdfunding campaign.   Boss Brewing, founded by Roy Allkin and Sarah John in Swansea, produces a range of multi award-winning beers and is giving fans the chance to invest in its rapidly growing business. In recent events, Boss Brewery was thrown into the limelight after British comedian Joe Lycett changed his name to Hugo Boss as part of a revenge mission in support of a number of small businesses, including Boss Brewery. The brewery already has an impressive array of…

WorldSkills UK, the education and skills charity, is looking for talented people from across Wales to prove they are the UK’s best.  The WorldSkills UK Competitions are run in over 70 different skills across Engineering, Construction, Digital, Health and Hospitality.  Putting apprentices’ and students’ practical skills, knowledge and employability attributes to the test in a competitive environment, 90% of those who entered the competitions in 2019 said they had seen improvements in their career prospects after taking part.   WorldSkills UK Competitions are designed by industry experts and are free to enter. Each successful entrant that makes it through the National…

The Royal Institute for Blind People is one of 74 Organisations celebrating a share of nearly a million pounds in grants from The National Lottery Community Fund this month in Wales. They successfully bid for £90,898.00 to develop a pilot programme for blind and partially sighted children/young people and their families living in Wales. Claire Milton, Children, Project Lead welcomed the grant on behalf of the Institute saying: “We are really looking forward to creating opportunities across Wales to bring children with a vision impairment and their families together. The Shape and Share events will be a welcoming space for…

In the current day and age, storing and handling large volumes of private data is usually a necessity for the everyday functioning of a business. But when it comes to keeping this information protected, this is something that’s often easier said than done – particularly for small businesses who may be unprepared for potential cyber threats that have grown both in severity and frequency in recent years. In relation to this, it has been reported in the 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report that a staggering 58% of cyber attack victims were organizations with less than 250 employees – solid…

A bike, unlike other bigger motorized forms of personal transport, is very personal to its owner. Whether the bicycle is used to run errands during work or just to explore the back roads on evening workouts. If you enjoy cycling, you have probably considered making a few upgrades on your bike, not only to make it more efficient but also to customize it to your style. In this post, we will highlight five awesome upgrades that you should consider if you have not implemented them on your bike yet. 1. Paint Your Bike One of the simplest ways to brand…

Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Principality Stadium in Cardiff tomorrow has been postponed. The Welsh Rugby Union has maintained an open dialogue with, and continued to seek advice and direction from, the National Assembly for Wales and other stakeholders, including the Six Nations, on this fast-moving issue. Whilst medical advice remains consistent, the WRU have now decided that it is in the best interests of supporters, players and its staff to fall in line with recent measures taken across the UK and global sports industries. In a statement released on their website, the WRU said they “would…