Author: Rhys Gregory

Capel Rhondda, a Grade II-listed chapel in Hopkinstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf, which was saved earlier this summer by the local community is now turning its sights towards the future. Following the chapel’s closure in December 2024 due to a dwindling congregation, it was listed for £47,500 by the Baptist Union of Wales. In response, an online crowdfunder was started by local residents, led by Rhian Hopkins, to ensure that the chapel stayed in local hands rather than falling to developers. The fundraiser received donations from across Wales and the world. The community plan to develop the site into a thriving…

A tortoiseshell-and-white cat and her tiny kitten who were found on a farm in Bridgend are just two of thousands of cats left behind by life who will spend Christmas in a charity’s pens and foster homes, hoping the new year heralds a brighter future. Cats Protection is highlighting 12 Strays of Christmas who are in need of new homes to raise awareness of the plight of almost 5,100 stray cats taken into its care over the past year. This is in addition to the many more cats who, through no fault of their own, have been given up or…

Corporates could face additional administrative burdens as they seek to implement updated guidance in moving to net zero, according to ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Responding to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2, ACCA says that it is concerned by the potential workload for businesses of transitioning from version 1 to version 2. Jessica Bingham, global sustainability lead, strategy, ACCA, said: “Despite the issuance of transition guidance, with 2030 and near-term target deadlines in sight, there is a level of uncertainty around how organisations will navigate these changes. However, overall, we believe the changes to the…

Ceredigion Museum has been announced as one of 12 museums, heritage and cultural partners across the UK to run events and activity focused on creating advocates for the planet, in partnership with the Natural History Museum (NHM), London. The Fixing Our Broken Planet: Interconnected programme provides funding, displays, and access to scientists, to support activity which works with communities towards a more hopeful future. As part of the project, a group of local young people has chosen to create a short film about the Dyfi Estuary. It’s an opportunity for them to amplify their own and other young people’s voices…

The owner of two award-winning restaurants in Swansea has helped spread some much-needed festive cheer on Wednesday 17 December by delivering hot meals to people experiencing homelessness in the city. Suki Kullar, who runs Rasoi Indian Kitchen in Pontlliw and Rasoi Waterfront in SA1, once again demonstrated his commitment to the local community by delivering a selection of fresh, hot meals to two city projects run by Welsh homelessness and rough sleeping charity, The Wallich. Almost 50 meals were delivered to the charity’s Gorwelion Project on Gore Terrace and Ty Tom Jones Project on Alexandra Road, both of which provide…

Running a limited company already keeps your calendar packed, so paying more for personal life cover than you need feels frustrating. The good news is that HMRC-approved alternatives exist. Switching your personal protection to a Relevant Life Plan can redirect cash from your pocket back into growing the business while keeping loved-ones secure. Below, we unpack how the arrangement works and exactly where the genuine savings hide. High Premiums Challenge Traditional life policies are usually paid from net salary or dividends, so every pound of premium first suffers Income Tax and National Insurance deductions. That double hit amplifies costs. Why…

AI is getting enhanced and moving beyond simple chat boxes. New systems can read and react to their digital surroundings in real-time. They can combine data from text, images, videos, and sound like real polymaths. This is redefining the potential of intelligence. Real-Time Visual Understanding Modern multimodal systems are increasingly used to enhance fast-moving interactive platforms, where real-time updates and user-driven decisions matter. In such setups, features similar to those found in Melbet live casino help demonstrate how AI can interpret rapid visual, audio, and text inputs at once, adjusting interfaces and recommendations on the fly. These environments show how…

The casino has moved from the high street to the pocket, changing how the UK bets. Find out how improved connectivity and immersive tech are driving a change in behaviour in British gaming culture. Ten years ago, placing a bet meant a physical trek to a bookie in Swansea or a dress-up night out in Cardiff. Now, the casino sits quietly in the notification bar alongside work emails. It is the era of the “Pocket Casino.” Opening a slot app feels as frictionless as checking Instagram. Users aren’t just chasing jackpots; they are engaging in a digital dopamine loop comparable…

Wales is set for a largely dry but colder Christmas week, with high pressure bringing more settled conditions as the festive period approaches. According to the Met Office, temperatures will drop steadily through the week, with chilly easterly winds making it feel colder than the figures suggest. While there will be some cloud around at times, many areas should stay dry, especially from midweek onwards. This evening and tonight Cloud will increase from the east through the evening, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle pushing across Wales overnight. Hill fog is possible in higher areas, and it will remain relatively…

Two men have died following a road traffic collision near Porthmadog on Saturday night. North Wales Police were called shortly before 9:30pm on Saturday, December 20 following a collision between an Isuzu recovery truck and a VW Golf. Sadly, the driver of the recovery vehicle, 34-year-old Matthew Hardy, from Pwllheli, was pronounced dead at the scene and his family are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers. The driver of the Golf, 40-year-old Daniel Atkinson of Blaenau Ffestiniog, also died at scene. His family have also been contacted by specially trained officers. Detective Sergeant Katie Davies from North Wales…