Author: Rhys Gregory

As the British flat racing season builds toward its summer crescendo, understanding the unique characteristics of premier venues becomes increasingly crucial when spotting a winner before the off in the horse racing odds. The coming months will showcase elite competition across Britain’s most demanding tracks, where course-specific knowledge separates successful handicappers from casual observers spotting a winner before the off. Each venue presents distinct tactical challenges that reveal different aspects of thoroughbred excellence. These racing theatres don’t merely host competitions for punters to amine the horse racing odds – they display which horses possess genuine championship credentials and which trainers…

Dental work is expensive. For a full smile makeover, most people in the UK or US are used to hearing numbers that start at five figures, and that’s before you even sit in the chair. But lately, something interesting has been happening. More and more people are hopping on planes to Turkey, not for a beach getaway, but to finally get the smile they’ve always wanted, and at a price that doesn’t make your wallet cry. You can find out more about the full set of dental veneers in Turkey, how long it takes, and how it all works below.…

The rise of online casino gaming has changed the way people across Wales enjoy their leisure time. With just a few clicks, players can access a wide variety of games, ranging from online slots and poker to roulette and live dealer tables. But as the popularity of digital gambling continues to grow, so too does awareness of the importance of staying safe while playing. Many wonder if online safety is a priority for players in Wales, and the answer is yes. Online casino safety is very much a priority for players in Wales, and they use several smart tactics to…

When you think of cosmetic medical tourism  people often think of Turkey as a destination. However there has been a lot of bad press in the media about Turkey recently. There has been an increase in the number of patients travelling to Poland. Wales is very near Bristol and Liverpool airport and Ryanair provide cheap flights to Wroclaw Poland form these aiports. Patients travel to Poland because: Significant price differences: Procedures in Poland can be 30–70% cheaper than in the UK. No NHS coverage: Since cosmetic surgery isn’t usually covered by the NHS, private UK clinics can be very expensive.…

Ysgol Y Deri is set to open a vintage store in Penarth town centre in September – serving as a retail training facility for its current and past pupils with additional needs. ‘Hubbub’ aims to provide lifelong employability skills for sixth form pupils at the school, which gained national fame after featuring in BBC documentary ‘A Special School’. Pioneered by the school’s Curriculum Lead for Careers, Stacey Long, Hubbub’s inception came upon discovering that only four per cent of adults with additional learning needs in Wales are paid in employment. It’s hoped that by providing work experience at Hubbub as…

A bakery firm worker is ready to roll as he prepares for an epic 8,000-mile car rally across 15 countries with three pals – in an old banger that cost just £500. Car enthusiast George Loftus, who works the Jones Village Bakery in Wrexham, will be taking part in this year’s Mongol Rally that’s been described as “motoring stupidity on a grand scale”. Along the way they will be driving on the world’s second highest road, the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan which reaches 15,272 feet. At that point the oxygen is so thin it’s hard to breathe and is likely…

A cooperative set up to safeguard music education in North Wales has delivered more than 500,000 lessons and celebrated its 10th anniversary with a sell-out concert. Denbighshire Music Cooperative’s gala event at St Asaph Cathedral featured a dazzling programme of youth ensembles, funk and jazz bands, soloists and guest choirs who brought the house down. The evening was compered by popular tenor and TV presenter Rhys Meirion in one of his first public appearances since undergoing bowel cancer surgery. Cooperative Head of Service Heather Powell told the packed audience she could not be prouder of the “remarkable team” of tutors…

A housing regeneration project has received a substantial funding package to address the high number of empty properties in Wales. Community Impact Initiative has been awarded £477,285 by the Pen Y Cymoedd Community Fund to continue work regenerating empty properties in the upper reaches of the Neath, Afan, Rhondda and Cynon valleys through its Building Resilience in Communities (BRiC) project. There are more than 120,000 unoccupied homes in Wales (about 8.2% of all dwellings) according to the Office for National Statistics. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council says there are currently 2,704 known empty properties in the local authority area.…

Over 40 events have taken place across Wales as vineyards, wine lovers and industry leaders celebrated the growing success of the Welsh wine industry. From vineyard tours to tastings and trade events, Welsh Wine Week 2025 showcased the diversity, quality, and passion behind Welsh wine. Recent years have seen notable increases in the volume of wine being produced in Wales, along with a number of vineyards picking up international awards, as the industry targets significant expansion in the years ahead. A key highlight of the week was a tasting event held in Cardiff, where seven vineyards – Ancre Hill Estates,…

In just under one month, thousands of athletes will descend on Swansea to compete in IRONMAN® 70.3® Swansea, as the IRONMAN® Pro Series™ heads to the UK for the very first time. Professional triathletes from all over the world will be coming to compete in the prestigious IRONMAN Pro Series. The full start list of athletes will be announced in the coming weeks, but we can expect a powerhouse lineup. As usual, the race is expected to attract a strong local crowd, with most of the field being from the UK. This event offers men’s and women’s Age Group Qualifying…