Author: Rhys Gregory

In our relentless quest for improved well-being and vitality, we explore various avenues to enrich our health and overall life quality. Among these paths, dental tourism emerges as a beacon of holistic health, blending the pursuit of wellness with the allure of travel. Antalya, a jewel in Turkey’s majestic landscape, stands out as a premier destination for those seeking to weave the fabric of health with the threads of leisure and scenic beauty. This narrative delves into the transformative journey of dental tourism in Antalya, especially for visitors from Wales, offering a gateway to enhanced health against the backdrop of…

In the vast virtual world of Old School RuneScape (OSRS), riches await those who know how to seize them. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer to the game, the allure of accumulating wealth in the form of OSRS gold is undeniable. However, achieving financial success in Gielinor requires more than mere luck; it demands strategy, dedication, and a keen understanding of the game’s mechanics. In this guide, we will delve into the secrets of amassing millions of OSRS gold, unveiling the most effective methods and techniques to bolster your virtual fortune. The Art of Flipping One of the…

A fund to support food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications on Wednesday 1 May. The small grant scheme supports festivals and events to add value to the industry in Wales whilst improving visitor access to and awareness of Welsh food and drink. The fund will help address the key actions of the Welsh Government’s ‘Vision for the Food & Drink Industry’. It also aims to encourage collaboration and co-operation between Welsh hospitality and food and drink businesses to source more local food and drink, and to increase the prevalence of Welsh food and drink on…

The salary needed to buy a house in Cardiff is £62,569, according to new research.[1] Residents here require this as their average yearly salary to be able to afford to buy a property in their area. The UK average stands at £53,913. Go.Compare Home Insurance’s salary checker tool allows buyers to see what they need to be earning to buy a property in their area, assuming that monthly mortgage repayments would make up one-third of a take-home income. Locals can also check the average house prices across various property types. The top 10 most expensive areas Location Salary required Average house price…

Tŷ Hotel Newport will set new sustainability standards when it opens later this month as the largest all-electric hotel in Wales. With 146 bedrooms, Tŷ Hotel Newport will be the only hotel in Wales with more than 100 rooms operating without any natural gas, and among only a select number of large hotels across the United Kingdom to run on all-electric energy. Opening on 31st May as the latest addition to The Celtic Collection, the new hotel will source its electricity from 100% REGO-backed renewable sources.  Solar panels mounted on the hotel roof will also create renewable electricity, contributing around…

An 83-year-old loan shark has been ordered to pay back over £173,000 of her ill-gotten gains, with more than £35,000 returned to her victims in compensation. Tabitha Richardson, from Newport, will have to sell her home to raise the funds a Proceeds of Crime Hearing at Cardiff Crown Court was told yesterday (April 29). If the money isn’t paid back within three months she potentially faces 21 months in prison. The case came to light in August 2020, when Richardson’s property in Nash Road, Newport, was raided by officers working for Stop Loan Sharks Wales. £6,500 in cash was found in…

A partnership has safeguarded an extremely rare tree found in Llangollen for future generations to enjoy. Pupils from Ysgol Dinas Bran, Gwernant and Bryn Collen have been learning all about the Llangollen Whitebeam, a very rare tree which only exists at two locations in the world. In 2017, a project ran in partnership between the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape, Chester Zoo and Natural Resources Wales (NRW), commissioned a detailed survey to determine the population of this species, as well as to gauge their condition. In total, only 315 of the trees were recorded, 307 were found at…

Business leaders say a new “common sense approach” to the default 20 mph speed limit and road schemes will boost the economy in North East Wales. According to Wrexham Business Professionals, the plan unveiled by Ken Skates, the Welsh Government’s new Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport was potentially a “game changer”. Mr Skates, who is also the Senedd Member for Clwyd South, outlined his vision at a meeting of the group that’s made up of successful businesses and skilled professionals working together to promote regional prosperity and shine a light on the enterprise and expertise that exists in…

Planning permission has been granted to replace the damaged Feeder Pipe Footbridge located between Abercynon and Quakers Yard – with an upgraded structure designed to be wider and also more resilient to future storm events. On Thursday, April 25, members of the Council’s Planning and Development Committee agreed with officer recommendations to approve the application – which covers the bridge replacement and all associated temporary work. The bridge deck and parapets were previously removed after significant damage was sustained during the unprecedented weather of Storm Dennis in 2020. The footbridge spans the River Taff between Alexandra Place in Abercynon and…

Sker Ritual, a gothic horror game with a strong Welsh backstory, was one of the best-selling PC and console games in the world following its launch last week– reaching the top 3 on Steam, top 5 on Xbox and top 10 on PlayStation. Ranking above globally established games such as FIFA 24, Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, Sker Ritual is Penarth-based Wales Interactive’s follow up to the 2020 game Maid of Sker which is inspired by the Welsh folk song Y Ferch o’r Sger. The song tells the story of Elisabeth Williams, a young woman imprisoned by her…