Author: Rhys Gregory

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Cleddau Bridge opening to traffic with around 4.4millions vehicles crossing by road a year. The Cleddau Bridge is 820m long, with a main span of 213m and stands 37m above high water. It is one of the longest box girder type bridges in the world. The long, wide and deep Milford Haven estuary divides the County into two parts and before the bridge was built the trip from Neyland to Pembroke Dock was 28 miles. A ferry service was operated between the two shores by the County Council in the past, with…

New rules about how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted and displayed in larger shops and online have been passed by the Senedd. The regulations are designed to prevent impulse purchases and over-consumption and will help to tackle the growing problem of obesity in Wales. The Food (Promotion and Presentation) (Wales) Regulations 2025, which largely mirror rules already in place in England, will: Restrict promotions that can encourage over-consumption, such as multi-buy offers and free refills of sugary drinks Restrict the presentation of foods high in fat, sugar and salt products at prime selling…

One of Wales’ leading providers of tyre services is set to open a new facility that will give new life to old tyres, with Welsh Government support. Tuf Treads, in Carmarthenshire, will save old tyres from landfill by using them to produce premium re-treaded tyres using latest manufacturing technology. Re-treading gives suitable tyres a new start once the original tread is worn away. Based at Cross Hands Strategic Employment Site, the new factory will see 30 new jobs created. It is backed by £400k from the Economy Futures Fund and £220k Circular Economy Funding from the Welsh Government. Cabinet Secretary…

There is significant potential for digital inclusion to improve the health and well-being of older people and people with a long-term health condition in Wales. The rapid growth in digital technologies offers amazing opportunities for people to actively participate in their care and improve their health and well-being. But conversely, there is a serious risk that people who are digitally excluded may get left behind, creating further health inequalities. Cwmpas’s Digital Communities Wales (DCW): Digital Confidence, Health and Well-being team is the leading authority on digital inclusion training in Wales. DCW has now produced a range of digital inclusion training…

The Welsh Government has published details of its continued commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals across Wales, including £2 million of new funding and the establishment of a new expert advisory group. Building on five years of progress, the government has published its final review of the 2019-2024 AMR in Animals and the Environment Implementation Plan – Wales’ first coordinated approach to addressing AMR in the animal and environment sectors. A new Wales AMR Animal Health Group has been established to provide expert guidance as Wales moves forward with its strategy, which sees the Welsh Government continuing to…

With the JD Cymru Premier title now wrapped up, attention turns to another accolade up for grabs – one that won’t be settled on the pitch. The New Saints have enjoyed a successful campaign on all fronts this season. They made history as the first domestic Welsh club to reach the group/league stage of a UEFA competition, and have also secured back-to-back Nathaniel MG Cup titles. And now, following Penybont’s stalemate with Cardiff Metropolitan University on Friday 14th March, they have been crowned champions for a record-extending 17th time. While TNS has completed yet another trophy haul, the battle for…

Maritime logistics and trade have long been the backbone of global commerce. With 85% of world trade transported by sea and 5.4 billion tonnes of seaborne trade being energy-related, according to Clarksons, the industry plays a vital role in connecting economies, enabling supply chains, and facilitating global economic growth. However, as with any sector, it has not remained static. The rapid advancement of technology is transforming maritime logistics, improving efficiency, enhancing safety, and reducing environmental impact. From automation and artificial intelligence to digital platforms and greener shipping methods, the industry is witnessing a wave of innovation reshaping how goods are…

The worldwide increase in popularity for online gaming also presents itself strongly within Wales. People find digital platforms convenient which enables more players to move toward online gaming to have fun while also trying to win money. A large number of Welsh residents treat online casinos as their preferred recreational activity regardless of their experience level. The simplicity of operation combined with exciting gameplay features and substantial prize potential drives players to try one-armed bandits known as classic slot machines. An abundance of online casino titles can be found in the games selection when you decide to play casino games…

The whole appeal of online casinos to many people is that they enable them to bring a slice of that casino experience with them wherever they go. This is why digital casinos don’t just have the same games as their physical equivalents, but they also have audio and visual sound design that is geared towards trying to recreate that atmosphere. Still, there are more ways than that to bring that core experience back with you – and understanding exactly how you can do that might enable you to change the way that you interact with this interest as a whole.…

Following the success of an inaugural event last year, Run To Rave – a new event blending fun, fitness and fundraising – is set to return to the Cardiff Bay barrage on Saturday April 5th (moved from 14th September 2024). Back in June 2024, open air street food venue Tiger Yard hosted their first ever Run To Rave event – a fusion of fitness and fun that got hearts racing and feet moving. Starting with a 5km fun-run around the picturesque Cardiff Bay barrage, participants then headed to Tiger Yard to get their groove on to their favourite dance classics spun by Tiger Yard’s in-house DJs. Tiger Yard’s resident…