Author: Rhys Gregory

When most people think of casino games, they picture flashing slot machines, poker faces, or the spinning roulette wheel. But one game has been quietly charming players for centuries — and it’s having a serious moment with a new generation: baccarat. Once seen as a game for tuxedoed high-rollers, baccarat has pulled off a surprising glow-up, making its way into the playlists of casual players and younger gamers around the world. So, what’s fueling this comeback? Let’s break it down. How Baccarat Went from Exclusive to Everywhere Baccarat has been around for hundreds of years, with roots stretching back to…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after indecently exposing himself and performing a sexual act at the city’s bus station. 43-year-old Mark Jones, from Mount Pleasant, committed the offence shortly after 1:30am on February 1 this year, in full view of passing members of public. He refused to leave when confronted by security staff. Jones fled the scene upon the arrival of police but was soon arrested nearby. He told officers he would continue to enact the same behaviour if he was released. After pleading guilty to an act of outraging public decency, he has been sentenced to six…

A North Wales Police officer has been found not guilty of assault during the arrest of a man in Porthmadog, following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. PC Richard Williams, aged 43, had been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and non-fatal strangulation. He was acquitted on both counts today (8 May 2025) after a seven-day trial at Caernarfon Crown Court. Following a North Wales Police conduct referral, we investigated an incident where the officer was arresting the man in the garden of a property in Porthmadog just before midday on 10 May 2023, when the alleged…

A special service, led by the First Minister of Wales, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day has taken place at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff. Around 250 people from across Wales came together this evening to honour and remember those who served in the Second World War. The ceremony united veterans, dignitaries and ministers, paying tribute to the sacrifice and contribution made in securing peace in Europe 80 years ago. A minute’s silence was held to remember the fallen. The service was held ahead of the National Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for VE Day, which will take place on…

The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership is to join community rail partnerships, station friends’ volunteers and other community groups across Britain to celebrate national Community Rail Week from May 19-25. The week, which coincides with the milestone Railway 200 anniversary year, showcases how the railway can bring people together. A networking event begins the week, as part of the partnership’s Make and Trade project which connects independent makers and traders along the Heart of Wales Line and promotes local business visibility. The event will take place at award-winning spring water and soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills, Knighton on…

Wales has long supported higher education and lifelong learning, and recent changes reflect a growing commitment to make study more accessible and practical for adults. With an increasing number of adults returning to college or university, and more flexible study options available across the country, the learning experience in Wales is becoming more varied and inclusive. Universities in Cardiff, Swansea, Aberystwyth and Bangor continue to lead in traditional academic fields, but there’s also been a noticeable rise in demand for vocational training, apprenticeships, and part-time qualifications. Many students over 18 now look for options that fit around jobs, family, or…

The technological equipment operating slot machines depends on these skilled service technicians to guarantee smooth casino floor activities. Skilled professionals make it possible for complex casino machines to operate continuously through the night for profitability purposes. What steps are required to enter the specialized technical field of slot maintenance? A person must complete educational requirements combined with hands-on experience in addition to specific certifications for the casino industry to achieve career opportunities with stability and high compensation. Foundation Skills and Education Requirements An education in electronics coupled with technical knowledge from an electronics or similar field marks the start of…

Cardiff Bay, 1 May 2025 — Techniquest, Wales’ pioneering science discovery centre, is celebrating 30 years at its iconic Cardiff Bay location with the launch of a new initiative to help schools continue visiting the venue as a key part of their educational calendar. Since opening its purpose-built centre on Stuart Street on 1 May 1995, Techniquest has welcomed millions of visitors, becoming a landmark of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Wales. The move to the striking waterfront building marked a transformative step for the organisation, which was originally founded in 1986. To commemorate this milestone, former…

An exceptional line-up of main ring attractions has been announced for this year’s Royal Welsh Show which will be held from July 21-24 at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. Headlining the event is the triumphant return of the Ukrainian Cossacks, whose daring display of horsemanship promises to be the crowning jewel of the 2025 show. Renowned worldwide for their extraordinary equestrian stunts, the Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Team will present a heart-stopping, 10-minute showcase of traditional Cossack riding daily. Spectators will witness gravity-defying feats as the master horsemen flip beneath galloping horses, form six-person human pyramids on horseback and execute somersaults mid-charge -…

Thomas Carroll, independent insurance, risk, wealth management and insurtech company, has attracted five new executives to its teams in Caerphilly, Hereford and Swansea. Tegan McKernon has joined Thomas Carroll’s Hereford office, after spending seven years at Marsh, as well as working in Pen Underwriting. Nick Owen is working out of Thomas Carroll’s Swansea office as an associate risk advisor. After just over a year at Lloyd and Whyte, Nick has returned to Thomas Carroll Group. New to Thomas Carroll’s Caerphilly office are Jamie Chambers, Alisha Edwards and Fiona Terry. Jamie worked at Marsh and Towergate before joining Thomas Carroll in…