Author: Rhys Gregory

An additional £1.5m is set to be provided for warm hubs across Wales which provide a welcoming and safe space for people of all ages. The hubs offer a safe place where people can meet, get advice, and stay warm, helping communities of all ages through challenging times. Many warm hubs provide practical help with managing bills, claiming benefits, and accessing energy-saving advice. They also create opportunities for social activities, learning new skills, or simply for enjoying a warm drink and a chat. This funding commitment in the Welsh Government’s draft budget for 2025-26 builds on the £1.5m provided for…

The Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council have invested in the delivery of a £12m sustainable commercial development as part of a commitment to green economic growth. Parc Gelli Werdd features 26 state-of-the-art workshops and offices at the Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site. Thirteen units are already occupied, with a further three under offer, demonstrating strong market demand for sustainable business premises. The low carbon development, which is part of the Welsh Government’s Property Delivery Plan, comprises high performance insulation and roof mounted solar panels that will deliver reduced building running costs and benefit the environment. Designed to achieve…

The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events on the North American sporting calendar. It is where franchises take their first steps toward building future success. As we edge closer to the 2025 edition, the excitement is already palpable, with scouts and fans buzzing about the emerging talents. This year’s draft class promises a mix of explosive playmakers, defensive powerhouses, and franchise-altering quarterbacks poised to make their mark on the league and help make their respective future sides more favourable to those looking for an NFL bet. In this article, we’ll examine the most talked-about prospects, their college…

Welsh trainer Evan Williams has made two entries for the Championship races at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival, with Minella Missile entered in the Stayers’ Hurdle and Libberty Hunter added to the Queen Mother Champion Chase field. Based in the Vale of Glamorgan, Williams won the Welsh Grand National in 2020 with Secret Reprieve. However, a maiden Championship triumph at the Festival would be a career highlight for the Welshman. Minella Missile Has Made an Impressive Start to His Hurdles Career Former point-to-point runner Minella Missile won his opening two starts over hurdles for Williams, but he has been off the…

On May 16, 2013, something that had been under research for quite some time seemed to be coming together—quantum artificial intelligence. Google announced its quantum AI lab, which was nothing short of a wonder, equipped with the most advanced commercially available quantum computer at the time of its launch. Since then, people have started to see the value and endless possibilities in that complex technology and put in resources to try and explore it. Fields like finance are testing out this technology in trading because it can analyse financial markets in real time and make data-driven decisions way faster than…

Among the many questions that come to mind when casino games come up is whether it is totally up to chance or if there is any way to squeeze out an edge. Understanding the difference between skill-based games and luck-based games can dramatically change how you approach casinos, both online and offline. In this article, we explore the key differences between these two types of games, highlight the skills needed to excel in some and explain why others are purely based on chance. Understanding the difference between skill and luck Which casino games are skill-based? Games of skill make it…

Journey across Wales and beyond this year with local and global stories coming to cinemas, all of which have Welsh connections from locations, to cast and behind the scenes talent. Releasing in spring, Powys-born Joshua Trigg’s debut feature Satu – Year of the Rabbit will transport audiences to Laos as they follow two children on a stunning coming-of-age quest to find their families, friendship and the beauty of everyday life. Set to premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2025 is ie ie Productions’ newest feature film Brides, in which two teenage girls search for freedom, friendship, and belonging when they run…

Sales activity in the Welsh housing market continued to rise the final month of 2024 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, however surveyors remain hesitant on the pricing outlook through the early stages of 2025. A net balance of 9% of respondents in Wales reported that sales rose through the final month of 2024, which is just above the UK average of 7%. Looking ahead, Welsh surveyors are positive about sales heading into 2025, as a net balance of 9% of respondents expect sales to rise through the first quarter of the year,…

On 6 January 2025, Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron proudly opened its doors for the first time, providing an exceptional learning environment for up to 240 primary school pupils, of nursery age between the ages of 3 – 11. The school was opened to staff members on Monday 6 January, in preparation for welcoming the pupils on Tuesday 7 January. The area school will amalgamate Ciliau Parc School, Dihewyd School and Felinfach School providing modern, state of the art learning facilities for pupils. Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron has a range of modern amenities such as a 3G astro turf pitch as well as…

Estimated to attract around £1.26 billion of investment by 2033 the Swansea Bay City Deal is an unprecedented investment funded by the Welsh Government and UK Government, the public sector, and the private sector through the counites of Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea. It will help transform South West Wales’ urban and rural areas into a place where businesses can thrive, and residents can boost their skills and gain access to over 9,000 well-paid job opportunities. During 2024, the momentum of the City Deal continued to gather pace, and 2025 is expected to be another successful year for…