Author: Rhys Gregory

Ensuring the health and safety of your family involves more than just regular doctor visits and a balanced diet. An often-overlooked aspect of maintaining a healthy home environment is the proper maintenance of your plumbing system, particularly your drains. Clogged or poorly maintained drains can lead to a range of problems, from unpleasant odours and slow water drainage to severe water damage and health risks. To maintain your family’s health and the integrity of your home, it’s crucial to incorporate regular drain cleaning and maintenance into your household routine. Understanding the Importance of Drain Maintenance A smooth-running plumbing system is…

Becoming a live casino dealer presents an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in the gaming industry. The average salary for a live dealer can range significantly, with potential earnings between £22,000 to £55,000 in the UK based on experience and the casino’s location. Factors such as tips, which can account for a substantial portion of a dealer’s income, also play a vital role in overall earnings. In addition to salary, live casino dealers often receive various benefits that enhance their compensation package. Many casinos offer medical insurance, pension plans, and professional training opportunities, which can make the role more appealing.…

More than half of the respondents to a Wales-wide survey of the over 50s said their physical health is a challenge with many saying their health has deteriorated over the last 12 months because they struggled to access healthcare.  They also said accessing both hospital and GP services was problematic.  This is the second year in a row that physical health was the most frequently cited challenge by respondents.  Funded by the Welsh Government, Age Cymru, along with four national pensioner organisations, surveyed more than 1300 people aged 50 or over during March and April this year. It is the…

AN international supplier of promotional products approaching 35 years in business has expanded its operations while targeting net zero. Flint-based Preseli Ltd successfully lowered its carbon footprint after receiving a grant from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd and Litegreen Ltd in collaboration with Flintshire County Council. A trade-only importer and supplier of merchandise, gifts and promotional goods, Preseli was supported by Pathway to Carbon Zero and Litegreen in finding the most eco-friendly way to decarbonise their Castle Park headquarters and warehouse while constructing…

Cardiff lands an all-new and forward-thinking party on Friday 27th September, the result of a collaboration between the city’s innovative Tramshed venue and local big hitters ThisIsVersa and Midi Cartel. Playing the first event are US garage pioneer Todd Edwards, new school tastemakers Y U QT, and My Nu Leng. Versa Takeover and Midi Cartel join the lineup with their cutting-edge collectives in a night that blends fast-rising local talent with hugely respected international names. Tramshed has long been leading Cardiff’s scene from the front. The influential live music venue hosts a wide array of shows and parties from world-renowned…

Aspiring construction workers have gained valuable experience on multi-million-pound developments in North Wales thanks to a Denbighshire-based firm. Wynne Construction has organised 40 work experience placements since the start of 2024, providing practical career insights into construction and the built environment for college learners and those seeking to join the industry. The company’s social value team has been supported by its site teams as well as its subcontractors. For one student, Lara Cadmore, 16, who was home schooled during her GCSE studies, learning amongst Wynne Construction’s team on its £2.7m Bwthyn Y Ddôl scheme, a children’s regional assessment centre in…

Openreach volunteers have gone the extra mile on Ynys Môn by swapping their hard hats and fibre splicers for paint brushes and shovels to help refurbish the local community hall in the rural village of Llangoed. In total around 10 engineers have volunteered their time to give the hall a new lick of paint in addition to getting stuck in to cleaning the grounds and sprucing up the garden benches and village notice board. The opportunity to help with the community hall clean up came about as Openreach have been working hard to install its ultrafast Full Fibre network to…

Gareth Waite, a 47-year-old man from the Cardigan area of Ceredigion, has been sentenced to nine years and nine months following a three-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday the 15th of May. Following a thorough investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales, Waite was found guilty of four offences of disseminating a terrorist publication contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006, and two offences of possession of material of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, contrary to Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000. He had…

THE largest provider of carer services in Wales unveiled new headquarters following a surge in demand. The move comes after NEWCIS (North East Wales Carers Information Service) doubled its workforce post-pandemic while receiving more than 100 carer referrals a week from Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. The organisation has moved to a nearly 6,000 square foot premises in Mold High Street – formerly Barclay’s Bank – and completely renovated the building to include a shop, offices, meeting rooms, disabled access and a pop-up space for community and health groups to utilise. NEWCIS was supported by local businesses, notably St Asaph-based FFP Solutions, which helped them secure the…

Richard David Williams, 34, of Ewloe, Flintshire appeared before Mold Magistrates Court last week (Friday, August 9th) charged with malicious communications. This followed the posting of material on a social media site, and was connected with the ongoing national tensions, where Williams encouraged others to engage in riots. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison. Speaking after sentencing, Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman KPM said: “This serves as a timely reminder that North Wales Police takes any allegation of criminality, whether committed online or in person, extremely seriously. “Those who post online in a criminally irresponsible way…