Author: Rhys Gregory

Online casinos have come on leaps and bounds in the last decade or so in terms of accessibility and legality. While it’s still not legal everywhere around the world, it is in big markets such as the UK. Players can access thousands of games and literally put them in their pockets, playing on the go with ease. The advent of online casinos never stops. Gaming platforms are constantly innovating, whether it’s new games, features, or payments. Driven by technology and ever-changing consumer needs, online casinos are adapting to new landscapes quickly. We’ll cover most of the future online gaming trends…

CARDIFF Bay’s iconic entertainment venue, The Red Dragon Centre, is creating a buzz with the launch of its bee and eco-friendly campaign. Following a string of successful events this year already, the Centre is rolling out a host of initiatives and events to bring a ‘Buzz to the Bay’ and foster a safe and nourishing environment for bees and other beneficial insects. The makeover includes planting colourful wildflower meadows around the Centre’s grounds with plans for bee and bug hotels. Kicking off the initiative, to mark Earth Day on April 22 and support the Buzz in the Bay campaign, The…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after attempting to supply crack cocaine. 29-year-old Jack Arran, from Morriston, was arrested on January 31, 2025, having been found in possession of the Class A drugs cocaine and crack cocaine. A mobile phone in Arran’s possession was later found to be linked to a drug line which was already under investigation. On March 3, he pleaded guilty to possession and possession with intent to supply Class A substances, and also to acquiring criminal property. He has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Detective Sergeant Heather Southway said: “Jack Arran was involved…

A fresh and vibrant business offering healthy lunches and smoothies has officially made its debut in the heart of Bridgend County Borough. GOODNESS, nestled on Wyndham Street, welcomed its first patrons on Friday 21 March. This independent venture brings new vitality to a previously unused commercial space, offering nutritious food and beverage options to those working, shopping, or visiting the town centre. The Bridgend County Borough Council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team played a significant role in supporting GOODNESS by providing a Business Start-up Grant. They assisted the business in forming new financial connections for growth and helped them access…

This April, Nantclwyd y Dre historic house and gardens in Ruthin is keeping its tradition as a home for Welsh arts and crafts alive through a series of nature-based creative workshops, just in time Easter. Originally built as a weaver’s cottage, the traditional townhouse has continued to provide a home for creativity, arts, and crafts, most notably thanks to architect, calligrapher, painter, and wood carver Samuel Dyer Gough, who owned the home from 1934 onwards and whose craftsmanship can be found throughout the house. Delivered by skilled local artists, a willow weaving workshop, a pop-up tulip bar, and wood carving…

More new features are being installed on your new-look Mumbles prom that’s largely open for Easter. Contractors have made a start on laying a hard-wearing buff-coloured new top surface over the previously installed black Tarmac. The new surface – to appear from Mumtaz to Verdis in due course – reflects that of the popular Amy Dillwyn Park, next to the Swansea Building Society Arena. Two sets of smart aluminium strips are being laid flush to the new prom surface. They’re a playful nod to the lines of the former Mumbles Railway, which was closed by the former South Wales Transport Company…

Neath Port Talbot Council has appointed a specialist architectural design firm to grow the appeal of Neath General Market. Roberts Limbrick, which has worked with other indoor markets across Wales and the UK, will gather the views of residents, traders, town centre businesses and others to take the market forward while respecting its heritage and sense of place in the heart of Neath. Cllr. Jeremy Hurley, the council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Economic Growth, said: “The market has been at the centre of community life here since it opened on Green Street back in 1837. The council is…

Pembrokeshire County Council is delighted to have reached an agreement with Neyland Town Council for funding support for the town’s library. Neyland Town Council has agreed to a five-year funding agreement to support the continued professional operation of the library, with opening hours unchanged. Neyland Library was opened in June 2021 and has 13 hours a week of staffed opening, but customers can use unstaffed access anytime from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week, all year round. Cllr Rhys Sinnett, the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “We are most grateful to the Town Council for the support, which…

Newport City Council can confirm that painting work on the Newport city footbridge will start on Tuesday 22 April. The painting work follows on from previous maintenance work on the bridge, which included a full clean of the structure, and noise reduction work on the deck of the bridge. “I’m delighted that the repainting of the bridge will start next week,” said Councillor Dimitri Batrouni, leader of the council. “The footbridge is one of the key landmarks of our city, one which we know our residents take pride in. When I became leader last year, I made a promise that…

Plans to merge Hender Junior and Hendre Infant Schools in Caerphilly have been given the final go ahead. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet last week (16th April) unanimously approved the amalgamation proposals, following a formal consultation period where no objections to the plans were raised.  The merger will come into effect in September 2025. The current school sites will remain in operation but function as a single primary school campus.  The school sites are located on opposite sides of St Cenydd Road, Caerphilly.  There are no proposed changes to the existing shared catchment arrangements. Cllr Carol Andrews, Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet…