Author: Rhys Gregory

In terms of the development, application, and adoption of digital technologies, it’s fair to say that the UK is one of the more advanced nations in the world. As reported earlier this year, the UK leads in tech investment in Europe, accounting for 35 percent of the 169 unicorn companies across the continent and Israel. It’s not just the investment side of digital technology which is soaring in the UK either, with Wales’ digital technology businesses turning over £1 billion alone. The UK as a whole is digital tech-hungry and savvy, with many staples of the nation becoming more and…

Thousands of fans have already signed up for an exclusive presale window which opens in the next 24 hours by signing up as a member of PRO14 Xtra – visit xtra.pro14rugby.org. Cardiff City Football Stadium proudly hosted the Amlin Cup Final in 2011, UEFA Super Cup Final in 2014 & the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final in 2017. The stadium also hosted Elton John’s concert earlier in the year. [aoa id=”1″] General sale tickets will be available on Thursday, August 29 via www.pro14rugby.org/final and prices start at just £13 for concessions and £26 for adults (subject to booking fees).…

Cardiff Bus is alerting customers to diversions to services on Saturday 31 August ahead of the Wales vs Ireland World Cup warm up game. [aoa id=”1″] Due to road closures in place across the city centre, as a result of the rugby match in the Principality Stadium, buses will divert from 10.45am – 5.30pm Services 1 and 2 will not serve the rear of Central Railway Station (Stop JM & JN)  whereas services 8, 9, 9C, 13 (to Cardiff Bay or Sports Village) and X45 towards Cardiff Bay Retail Park will start and end at Hayes Bridge Road. The…

Wine ratings play a significant role in identifying the quality of each wine brand in the market. They exist centuries ago to make sure that every vineyard produces the best wine labels in the world. In rating a wine label, there are several critical factors to consider. These factors might include a variety of wine, classification, body type, maturity, origin, etc. Each wine rating follows a specific scoring scale, and some are also using a different system. These wine scores come from various wine critics and reviewers. The ratings come with a definite description that represents the value and the…

Two Swansea University students have launched an app that will allow people to gain exclusive discounts around Swansea and in turn help local charities and independent businesses. [aoa id=”1″] The smartphone app will allow people to get exclusive discounts at independent shops, bars, restaurants, hairdressers, cafes and gyms while also helping to increase funds for charities. Tom Robertson and Michael Loney, both 21 and co-founders of GAIN, started the platform while studying Human Geography and Computer Science respectively. They realised that many retailers around the city have a lot of spare capacity, especially between Monday and Thursday. Yet the prices…

The family of a man who died as result of a two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the A4067 Mumbles road, Swansea on August 24 have paid tribute to him. The collision occurred at approximately 5.20pm and involved a Ford Galaxy and a Green Kawasaki motorcycle, the rider of the motorcycle, Paul Jones, died at the scene. 50-year-old Paul, was well known by all as ‘Paulie’ and from the Port Tennant area. His family have issued the following: “Paul is survived by his two children, Antonia and Curtis, along with his three sisters and brother, Lizzy, Adel, Caroline…

The owner of a Cardiff-based beauty salon is spearheading a ‘prepare to smear’ campaign to encourage women to attend their cervical smear tests. Lacy Farrow, of La Beaute Boutique in Whitchurch, is inviting women for a free intimate wax to help them feel more confident when attending their smear appointment. Cervical screening aims to prevent cancer from developing in the cervix and is often perceived as embarrassing and painful. Lacy often has conversations about cervical smear with her clients, who squirm at the very thought of it. Lacy said: “I have been in the beauty industry as an advanced practitioner…

The girl with the dragon tattoo has nothing on a Swansea gran who has had her eyes “tattooed” to cure a rare condition. [aoa id=”1″] Mandy Liscombe had tattoo ink inserted into her corneas – effectively creating a pair of shades inside her eyes – by pioneering Singleton Hospital ophthalmology consultant Mario Saldanha. Some years ago Mrs Liscombe had laser surgery to treat glaucoma but an unusual side effect meant her eyes became highly light-sensitive. Various solutions were tried, unsuccessfully. It reached the point where Mrs Liscombe began to worry it was no longer safe for her to drive. Now…

Work has started on a £6m scheme to transform one of Swansea city centre’s most prominent buildings. [aoa id=”1″] The four-storey Orchard House, which overlooks the Kingsway Circle, will rise by two levels. It will get new commercial premises on the ground floor, modern offices on the first floor and 52 apartments on the upper levels. Swansea business Orchard House Swansea Limited owns the building’s first two floors and will let them as commercial and office space. The building’s upper four storeys are owned – and will be let as residential space – by housing provider Pobl Group. The construction…

The Luna Cinema’s open air film season is heading to castles in Cardiff and Swansea next month. As part of the UK’s largest ever season of cinema under the stars, The Luna Cinema returns to Cardiff Castle and Oystermouth Castle, Swansea with a selection of new award-winning blockbusters and cult classic films. Join Luna at both Cardiff and Oystermouth Castle this September for a screening of the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic of Queen that centres around frontman Freddie Mercury and features Queen’s finest tunes! Don’t stop me now! Sing along to Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the…