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The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, is gearing up for another busy summer season as weekday casual swims and after-school fun sessions return from next month. Located in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, the popular outdoor attraction is preparing for its 11th summer, with thousands of people already having enjoyed the heated pools this year through winter cold water sessions, early morning swims and weekend family fun activities. From Monday, June 1, Lido Ponty will expand its timetable to include weekday daytime casual swims, offering four sessions designed for relaxed and lane swimming during term time. The sessions are aimed…

A prolific shoplifter from Swansea has been jailed after targeting numerous businesses in the local area. 47-year-old Richard Wolsey, of no fixed abode, entered numerous supermarkets and convenience stores around Cadle, Portmead, Fforestfach, Penlan and the city centre, leaving with items to the value of as much as £657 in one instance. Wolsey pleaded guilty to six counts of theft from a shop at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on May 11 and has been sentenced to eight months in prison. PC Christian Thomas said: “Richard Wolsey is a persistent offender who has never shown any signs of attempting to change his…

The Celtic Freeport has announced the appointment of Cathy Hall as Interim Chief Executive, as the programme moves forward into its next phase of delivery. Cathy brings significant experience and a strong understanding of the Freeport, having already played a key role in its development. Alongside her position at Associated British Ports, she has supported major Freeport milestones, including the successful signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the UK and Welsh Governments. Her appointment provides continuity and leadership at a pivotal moment, as the Celtic Freeport builds momentum and progresses its plans to drive investment, innovation and economic growth…

A Cardiff-born woman is set to return home as part of one of the world’s most adrenaline-fuelled live entertainment productions, as Circus Extreme brings its brand-new ROCK IT OUT show to the Welsh capital this month. Combining live rock music with death-defying stunts, freestyle motocross, acrobatics and high-energy performances, the spectacular new production promises to transform Cardiff into the centre of one of the most ambitious circus shows ever to tour the UK. 20-year-old Tya Isabell Dock-Pawlowska, born at Cardiff University Hospital, is proudly returning to her hometown as part of the Circus Extreme touring team, following in the footsteps…

A popular village pub in north Wales has officially reopened following a major £177,000 refurbishment designed to modernise the venue while keeping its traditional character at the heart of the community. The Red Lion, located on Marford Hill in Marford, welcomed customers back through its doors last weekend after extensive investment from licensee Sophie Crewe and pub company Admiral Taverns. The refurbishment included a full transformation of the bar and lounge areas, with new fitted seating, a log burning stove, interactive dart boards and multiple large screen televisions with Sky Sports and TNT Sports installed to broaden the pub’s appeal…

A former Culinary Team Wales pastry chef is relishing the opportunity to compete in the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge Final on home soil this coming weekend. Will Richards, 33, from Llanharry, an ILS catering tutor at Bridgend College, will be competing in the final at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo which is being held at ICC Wales, Newport from May 16-19, 2026. He will be supported by commis chef Mali Leese from Llechwen Hall near Nelson, in final against seven other pastry chefs from around the globe on Saturday, May 16. Supporters are being urged to go along with their…

Powerhouse Energy Group PLC is strengthening its presence in Bridgend, supporting skilled employment while helping to advance UK energy resilience through the development of advanced waste‑to‑energy technologies. Based at the Bridgend Technology Centre on the Brackla Industrial Estate, and with continued investment across engineering, operations and research, Powerhouse is growing its team and deepening its roots in the community as it progresses the commercial rollout of its patented Distributed Modular Generation (DMG®) technology. Central to the company’s work is the principle of energy resilience. Generating power closer to where it is needed, reducing reliance on overseas fuel markets, and helping…

Living in a rural area like Powys has its advantages, from fresh air and open spaces to a slower pace of life, but it can sometimes feel like opportunities to earn extra income are more limited. In reality, rural locations offer unique chances to develop side hustles that might not work as well in cities. The key is understanding the strengths of your area, the needs of your community, and how to make the most of the resources and skills you already have. With more people looking for flexible ways to earn money, a side hustle in a rural setting…

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Binary options have long occupied a controversial corner of the financial world — simple in concept, yet complex in their implications. To fully understand what binary options are and where they stand among financial instruments, it helps to compare them directly with their closest relatives: vanilla options, CFDs (Contracts for Difference), spread betting, and forex trading. Each instrument shares certain DNA with binary options, but the differences in structure, risk, and regulation are substantial. What Are Binary Options? A binary option is a financial derivative with exactly two possible outcomes: a fixed payout if a specified condition is met at…