Author: Rhys Gregory

If your bathroom is not the biggest or you have a tiny ensuite or cloakroom and you are short on space, then choosing a small toilet for your bathroom redesign can be a game changer. When you first hear about these small toilets you may worry that you could end up with a tiny toilet that is difficult to use but this is definitely not the case. Small toilets use a variety of clever design ideas to get you those vital extra centimeters of space without compromising on the comfort or function of the toilet. With similar ones available on…

A new awards programme has launched in Wales and is on the lookout for the region’s most outstanding built projects – across all sectors – that are helping to transform communities and positively impact the lives of residents and visitors. RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) – the world’s leading professional standards body for those who work in land, property and construction – is seeking entries for its new Social Impact Awards which celebrate the positive contribution the built environment has on people’s lives for the first time. There are nine category awards – Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Infrastructure, Land…

Welsh multisport coach Rhodri Lloyd is among the first selection of finalists announced today (22 October) ahead of the UK Coaching Awards 2019. The showpiece event, which will be held at The Tower Hotel London on the 5 December, celebrates the outstanding work of a diverse network of coaches who promote healthy and active lives, unlock potential and provide a platform for people to thrive. Nominated in the Coach Developer of the Year category, Lloyd has transformed the delivery of strength and conditioning coaching to children through his continuing professional development in this area. Lloyd’s knowledge relating to this topic…

The British Takeaway Awards (BTAs) returns for the fifth year and has revealed 2019’s five finalists for “Best Takeaway” in Wales. For half a decade the BTAs, which are run in association with Just Eat, have paid homage to the unsung heroes of the takeaway sector who work tirelessly to serve us our favourite takeaway dishes in Wales and all across Great Britain. The top five takeaways in Wales that received the most public votes have made it through to the star-studded national awards ceremony on the 27th of January at The Savoy, London. The twelve regional winners will be…

This November, Cardiff will host its first Fair Saturday day (30th Nov), a global cultural movement celebrating the power of arts and culture to affect change. Cardiff will join a global network of 180 cities worldwide which collectively will host over 1,200 public events. Events can be large or small, and anyone can host events. The only condition is that each event supports a social cause. The movement positively responds to the global consumerism of Black Friday. Through bringing people together to support social and community causes, Fair Saturday celebrates the power of empathy and reflects on what it means…

Academics, students and health professionals gathered to tackle some of today’s most pressing ethical issues at a special conference at Swansea University. Held to mark World Bioethics Day, the event featured a diverse programme of topics on a variety of topical themes including mental health, maternity care, climate change and cultural diversity. Bioethics is the study of typically controversial ethics brought about by advances in biology and medicine and the global awareness day organised by UNESCO is held every year to highlight these difficult issues. Swansea University’s Chantal Patel, one of a worldwide network of Unit Chairs for UNESCO Bioethics,…

A perilous bid by Welsh adventurer Huw Jack Brassington to conquer one of the world’s toughest mountain challenges while caught in the eye of a ferocious storm has been filmed for a new TV series. Camera crews followed the former GB triathlete in treacherous conditions as he took on the gruelling Paddy Buckley Round, otherwise known as the Welsh Classical Round. The endurance challenge sees runners covering a distance of some 100km and climbing 8,000 metres which it the equivalent of scaling Everest, taking in no fewer than 47 summits – all in 24 hours. It is part of a…

South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for information which could help locate Dipti Dattani, who has been reported missing. Dipti was reported missing on Tuesday, October 8. She was last seen in Cardiff on Tuesday, September 17. The 57-year-old, who is from the Roath area of Cardiff, is known to travel on public buses and to visit coffee shops regularly. She has links to Swansea, Neath, Pembrokeshire, Torfaen, Newport and London. Anyone with any information on Dipti’s whereabouts, or who knows anything which may help find her, can contact police on 101, quoting reference 1900373177.

As the capital of Wales and as the biggest city in the country, Cardiff is home to many special places to explore. Amidst the cultural institutions, restaurants, and shopping malls, Bellisimos is a name you need to know about. This is where you can find the most professional hairdressers in Cardiff. They not only make you look amazing, but they also add an extra tinge of extravaganza to your visit. Rising Above Challenges Here is a remarkable story that depicts the struggles of a determined person with dreams. Despite the odds and setbacks at every stage, after going against all…

Stuart Price, Partner and Actuary at pensions specialist Quantum Advisory, has warned that the state pension age must continue to increase to reflect the aging population in the UK.