Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has contributed to a UK-wide study that has given new insight into common symptoms and prevalence of COVID-19 in children. The health board’s Children and Young Adult’s Research Unit (CYARU) has been implementing the Rapid-19 study, which aims to assess the number of children who have had COVID-19, the symptomatology of infection and whether those children have antibodies that may be able to fight off the infection. To conduct the study, which has been running since May and is ongoing, researchers are measuring children’s COVID-19 antibodies. More than 1,000 children across the UK have…

A new walking tour designed for locals and tourists promises to take you up-close and personal with the town’s exciting and interesting past has been launched. Set up by Caerphilly resident, Suzie Rees, ‘Caerphilly Audio Tours’ provides individual tours via a downloadable app. The app, costing less than £5, will be available all year round and can either be used to listen at home, or on a self-guided walking tour through the history and legends of Caerphilly. Listen to the stories of days gone by from this historic town. There will be rebels and philanthropists, poets and musicians, murder and…

From Tuesday, 1 September organisations in the culture and heritage sector can find out if they are eligible to apply for financial support from the Welsh Government’s £53m Cultural Recovery Fund. The new fund will see music venues; recording and rehearsal studios; Heritage organisations and historic attractions; accredited museums and archive services; libraries; events and their technical support suppliers; independent cinemas and the publishing sector being able to bid for a share of £18.5m. The latest funding is part of the Welsh Government’s £53m package to support the culture and arts sectors which are coping with a dramatic loss of…

South Wales Police have now reported 22 people we believe to have been involved in organising an illegal rave in the Banwen area for summons. The action has been taken under new Welsh Government legislation to prohibit the organising of an unlicensed music event of more than 30 people. A breach of this prohibition is an offence punishable by conviction and an unlimited fine or, as an alternative to conviction, by a fixed penalty set at £10,000. There has been a significant policing operation targeting this event throughout the weekend which involved local and specialist resources, Dyfed Powys Police and…

Nowadays, the Book of Ra has become a classic representative of online slot machines. Even though it has its own army of fans, there are many alternatives to this slot, which are available in many online casinos. Let’s take a closer look at five decent alternatives to the famous slot machine. 1) Cleopatra Cleopatra is one of the best Book of Ra alternatives because it also follows the theme of Ancient Egypt. Moreover, the game is known for its high RTP rate, as well as frequent bonus rounds. So, you need at least €0.01 to bet per line. You can also…

Aldi is supporting the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Initiative, #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste Campaign, by displaying the iconic heart shaped campaign emblem on all packs of their Welsh potatoes sold in stores throughout Wales. Throughout September, over one million packs of potatoes, grown and supplied by Pembrokeshire based Puffin Produce Ltd, will display the #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste heart shaped logo, highlighting to the Welsh consumer that Aldi potatoes are all grown, picked and packed in Wales. Puffin Produce have enjoyed an ongoing partnership with Aldi, having started working with the supermarket in 2017, supplying their Pembrokeshire potatoes to Aldi’s Welsh stores throughout…

South Wales Police attended a large gathering of people for an illegal rave in the Banwen area. Some music equipment has since been removed after a section 63 notice was issued and two organisers have also been issued with fixed penalty notices for £10,000. Police have also issued a number of section 59 orders for people using their vehicles in an anti-social manner. Chief Superintendent Simon Belcher said “This type of illegal gathering is totally unacceptable and we are aware of the concerns it is causing for the local community. “I would like to again remind people of their obligations…

South Wales Police is appealing for information after a fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at about 6.10pm yesterday (Sunday 30 August) on the Gurnos Ring Road at its junction with Goitre Lane, Gurnos, Methyr Tydfil. The incident involved a Red Kawasaki Motorcycle and a Black Ford Focus Motor Car. Sadly the 42 year old male rider of the motorcycle died and his family are being supported by a specially trained liaison officer. Officers wish to thank members of the public who assisted at scene and for their patience during the road closures. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said:…

Local councils across Wales will receive an extra £2.8m to help them fund the increase in demand on the Welsh Government’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) since the start of the pandemic. With large numbers of households being affected by reduced income or unemployment, the scheme has provided a lifeline to many low income households across Wales. This additional funding will support local authorities by replacing the reduced income they’ve experienced due to the increase in the number of households entitled to CTRS since lockdown began. Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said: “Whilst the coronavirus outbreak is affecting everyone, we know…

Relation benefits studying in so many different ways. It may not be immediately obvious to you, but it’s true. Being able to relax is hugely important for anybody. Our article gives reasons why relaxation is important. Hopefully, you will find tips for your own life from this article. Good luck with studying! Take Breaks This is the most fundamental part of relaxation. Take regular breaks throughout your day. Do something completely different to your current work. The mental space you get from this will help you to relax more effectively. Taking regular breaks can also help you remember to eat…