Author: Rhys Gregory

Waste is an unwanted material on the earth that can not be stopped. However, we can reduce its production and dispose of it properly so that it can be reused for various beneficial purposes. Here are eight ways to reduce waste production to make our mama-earth a better place to live.  1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The most important step to reduce waste is to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Reduce refers to turning down the things that are not necessary to buy. These are the things or objects which are not our needs. They are just our desire to buy them.…

TUI’s winter 2025 holidays have gone on sale, with more free kids’ places than ever. And with an extended booking window customers can now book their holidays up until Easter 2026, allowing more time to plan their trip and spread the cost. TUI has also added more regional flying options for customers in Wales, with a new fortnightly service from Cardiff to Cancun available on selected dates in March and April 2026. Departing on 23 March 2026 and 6 April 2026, the flights are the perfect option for those in search of a long-haul Easter getaway. What’s more, to support…

With the summer holidays quickly approaching, parents across the country are thinking of ways to keep their kids busy. Whether you want to visit a relative in the Lake District, explore the UK countryside, brave Legoland or pack your bags for a short staycation, a road trip is almost always on the cards. Jessica Hartwell, Head of Marketing and Customer Experience at VWFS said: “The idea of loading up the boot and strapping in your kids for a long car ride may fuel your desire to stay home. After all, trying to plan for a smooth, stress-free drive can feel…

Professional footballer and coach Jess Fishlock MBE has been honoured with a Fellowship of Aberystwyth University. Raised in Llanrumney, Fishlock recently became the first footballer to win 150 international caps for Wales.  Just this week she made history once again by breaking Wales’ all-time goal-scoring record. After making her debut in Stighag, Switzerland in 2006, she reached her 100th cap playing against Northern Ireland in Ystrad Mynach in 2017, and her historic 150th cap in Podujevo, Kosovo in April this year. During her eighteen-year professional career, she has played for multiple championship and season title winning teams across the world, winning…

Pop’s nutty boys went One Step Beyond as they headlined TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle Thursday. British pop giants Madness were in town as part of their UK tour in celebration of their 13th studio album Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie debuting at number 1 in the UK charts. And Cardiff Castle became the Theatre of The Absurd as Suggs and co performed hit after hit. Kicking off with One Step Beyond and Embarrassment, fans were treated to a real House of Fun with favourites on the night including My Girl, Wings of a…

The Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival is just over 6 weeks away, and the exciting programme is now available online for planning your visit. Dates: 7 & 8 September Location: St Fagans National Museum of History Festival Highlights: Historical Culinary Exploration: Discover the history of food through the ages. Circus Skills Workshops: Learn and practice fun circus tricks. Live Music Performances: Enjoy vibrant music on Gwalia Green. Butter Making: Participate in traditional butter making activities. With a variety of activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival. Entry to the festival is free. Please note…

Two men have been arrested following a serious assault on Princess Way, Swansea in the early hours of Wednesday morning (July 17). One man has been taken to hospital and his condition is life-threatening. A 26-year-old man from Frome, Somerset has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. A 27-year-old man from Bath, Somerset has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. Both men are currently in custody. A section of Princess Way has been closed for forensics to attend the scene.

Visitors to the Royal Welsh Show can now save money on the entrance fee by travelling to the showground with Transport for Wales. Customers buying rail tickets to Builth Road station either from a booking office or onboard the train can also purchase an entrance ticket to the Royal Welsh Show. Prices are £31 for an adult ticket (entry at the gate is £36) and £10 for children and organisers of the Royal Welsh Show will once again be running buses from Builth Road to the showground. TfW is also running an additional service to/from Builth Road, arriving at 10am…

Up until the 28th of July, visitors to Nantclwyd y Dre historic house and gardens (Ruthin), have the opportunity to get involved in a range of free events and activities organised by the Denbighshire Heritage Service team as part of the annual Festival of Archaeology. Co-ordinated by the Council for British Archaeology, the festival is a UK-wide two-week event that showcases the work of archaeologists and encourages people of all ages and abilities to engage with their own locality and heritage through archaeology. The 2024 programme at Nantclwyd y Dre offers a schedule packed with informative, fun, and free events…

Swansea Council’s free bus initiative is back for the summer holidays, offering free travel within the city. The Free Ride Swansea offer means residents will be able to travel on public transport in the city for a total of 20 days between July 26 – August 26 and operates during each weekend (Fri – Mon). The Council-led free travel initiative is now in its fourth year of operating after it was launched in the school summer holidays of 2021 and has seen tens of thousands of people taking the chance to travel for free, to do the shopping, see friends…