Author: Rhys Gregory

Aberdare Festival returns to Aberdare Park on Saturday 24th May. Gates are open from 11am to 5pm and there’s A LOT to pack in!  Entry is free so come along and enjoy! Our free live music stage has a stellar line up this year and features some of the best UK tribute acts to the world’s most popular artis including: Taylor Swift, Laura’s Version.  One for all the Swifties out there! Sing and dance along to some of the top hits by the world’s most successful touring artist of 2024! Take@That as – you’ve guessed it – Take That! Join…

An ambitious new drive to create a more compassionate approach to understanding the causes of and responding to suicide and self-harm will help to save lives. The Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy will today launch Wales’ new 10-year strategy, which focuses on tackling the issues which lead people to suicidal thoughts and improving support for people experiencing self-harm. It will draw directly on people’s lived experience and target stigma around suicide and self-harm to create a culture where people are able to seek support without fear or judgement. The Welsh Government is also investing more than £2m…

KasinoBonus is a Finnish casino review website and bonus aggregator founded by Matti Slotte in 2018. Starting as a simple project with the goal of helping local players find the best available bonuses, over the years it became a niche-leading website that provides all the crucial information Finns need to make informed gambling decisions.  As of late, KasinoBonus has cemented its position as the go-to resource for any questions related to crypto casinos. It is important to note that while the country’s official gambling industry is monopolized by the government, around 60% of Finns choose to play offshore online casinos…

In recent years, two seemingly unrelated sectors, cryptocurrency and healthcare,  have begun an unexpected partnership that promises to transform how we approach medical care, patient data, and healthcare financing. With fluctuations in SUI price and other digital assets creating both opportunities and challenges, this digital revolution is quietly reshaping an industry traditionally resistant to rapid technological change. Breaking Down Healthcare Barriers The healthcare industry faces numerous challenges: fragmented patient records, payment processing delays, privacy concerns, and accessibility issues. Cryptocurrency and its underlying blockchain technology offer potential solutions to these persistent problems. Medical records typically exist in silos, with different providers…

Ogi, Wales’s fastest-growing telecoms company, is expanding its menu… literally. Inspired by the success of Cardiff bakers Brutons, the techie team has turned its expertise from fibre optics to flaky pastry with the launch of the Ogi Oggie – the ultimate problem solver for hungry Cardiffians. “We’ve seen that the way to a Cardiffian’s heart is through a good old fashioned pasty,” said Brand Marketing Director, Sarah Vining. “And while Cardiff might not yet know our broadband, it does know a good pasty. So we thought: why not give them both?” The flaky launch follows Ogi’s real full fibre rollout…

There’s nothing better than cracking open a Cold Beer on a hot Summer’s day. But what about the days that aren’t hot? In Britain, that’s nearly all of them. With that in mind, BrewDog, Britain’s biggest independent brewer, has launched a new, limited-edition lager to help warm Brits up on those chilly days. At 3.4% ABV, Hot Beer is a session lager that once tasted of something, but has since been engineered to deliver genuine temperature. It will be available both canned and on-tap in bars, and uses microwave-orientated smart-tech to heat an expertly prepared brew to a blisteringly hot,…

Honest Burgers presents its latest recipe innovation on Tuesday 1st April 2025: the Spam Burger – a homage to the iconic canned classic, Spam. The brand has reimagined this nostalgic and versatile store cupboard staple with a teriyaki glaze to reflect Honest Burgers’ creative flair for its burger specials. Alongside the teriyaki glazed spam, the unexpected yet delicious burger features two smashed patties, American cheese, grilled pineapple, sriracha mayo, lettuce and pickles. This April Fools Special is guaranteed to turn heads – what better way to mark the occasion than with a burger that makes people do a double take?

Swansea’s multi-award winning Indian fusion restaurant, Rasoi, is bringing Wales’ first 24-hour Indian street food vending machine to Swansea. Located on Wind Street, in the heart of Swansea’s nightlife hub, the 24-hour vending machine will offer a fast, convenient and delicious alternative to the current late-night food options. Designed for night owls, partygoers, or those just looking for a quick snack, the vending machine will provide authentic Indian flavours at the touch of a button any time of the night or day. Using cutting-edge heating technology, each snack will be served hot, crispy, and full of flavour — just like…

Guests at voco St David’s Cardiff can now enjoy the ultimate in locally-inspired luxury, as the hotel’s award-winning spa launches its brand-new Cardiff Bay Mud Wrap – a treatment designed to leave guests feeling refreshed, revitalised… and just a little bit salty. Harnessing the (questionable) powers of Cardiff Bay’s finest shoreline silt, the new treatment promises a “deeply grounding” experience using sustainably sourced mud “rich in natural minerals and maritime charm.” Phil Bailey, Spa Manager at voco St David’s Cardiff, said:“We’re always looking for ways to connect guests to our unique location, and the Cardiff Bay Mud Wrap truly embodies…

A 38-year-old civil servant from Newport will be taking on the 2025 ABP Newport Marathon in a bid to prove that running is for everyone. Dan Matthews has undergone three lung surgeries – but he hasn’t let that hold him back and he’ll now be taking on the mammoth challenge on Sunday 13 April. When Dan was just 19 his lung collapsed while he was out driving. He said: “It happened spontaneously. I was driving at the time – not doing anything physical. It was very painful, and I didn’t have a clue what was going on. I was taken…