Author: Rhys Gregory

The online casino industry has grown immensely successful in the past ten years. Obviously, online gambling has been around since the 1990s, but it was only in the late 2010s that it truly took off, and not until the early 2020s that online casinos began to compete with their land-based predecessors. Many arguments have spawned regarding the online vs. land-based industry. In this article, we would like to focus on the arguments in favor of internet-based gambling. Why do some people prefer online casinos, and where does their future lie? That is what we are going to find out. Availability…

The local pharmacy represents what I believe is the much-needed revival of personalized healthcare in our neighborhoods. Walking through their doors recently, I was struck by how different the experience felt compared to visiting large chain pharmacies where interactions often feel rushed and impersonal. The role of local pharmacies has transformed dramatically over the years. No longer just places to pick up prescriptions, establishments like the local pharmacy now serve as accessible healthcare hubs where pharmacists know patients by name and understand their specific needs. Additionally, these community-centered pharmacies offer an expanding range of services that address healthcare gaps many…

Football fans love a good prediction. Who will score first? Which team will win? How many goals will fly in? But lately, a different kind of market has been turning heads — the football betting specials. These niche bets look beyond the scoreboard and dive into the small moments that make up the game. For fans who love stats and details, they’re pure gold. The Rise of Special Markets Once upon a time, football betting was simple. You picked a winner or went for a draw. Now, you can bet on almost every kick, whistle, and referee call. Bookmakers have…

An 18-year-old male has been charged with murder, following the death of a woman in Prestatyn. The body of 45-year-old Angela Shellis was discovered in the Morfa area, close to Dawson Drive on Friday, 24 October. Tristan Thomas Roberts, of Coniston Drive, Prestatyn, was subsequently arrested at his home and charged by investigating officers. Roberts will appear at Llandudno Magistrates’ Court later today (Tuesday, 28 October). Investigating officers continue to appeal for information that may assist their enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson said: “An 18-year-old male has now been charged with murder, following his arrest last week. “I would…

A £12.2 million transformation of a Denbighshire extra care housing complex has officially opened, offering older residents independence and comfort in a vibrant community setting. The upgraded Llys Awelon scheme in Ruthin, owned and managed by the Grŵp Cynefin housing association, has been expanded from 21 to 56 modern apartments, combining independent living with on-site care and support. Partly funded with £7.1 million from the Welsh Government and supported by Denbighshire County Council, the three year construction project was built by Read Construction and includes a restaurant, salon, landscaped gardens and communal areas. The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Rhian…

More than 50 learners are now enrolled across Levels 2 to 4, with numbers growing steadily since the subject was first introduced at the college in 2021. Cambria has already seen its first students progress onto higher education and industry roles within a sector that has become a global, multi-billion-dollar phenomenon. Learners can now study at university-equivalent Level 4 and 5 through Coleg Cambria’s partnership with Pearson, based at its Deeside campus. In 2024, Cambria unveiled a brand-new £230,000 Esports arena, one of only a handful of specialist facilities in UK further education. Equipped with 36 high-spec YOYOTECH gaming stations…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae Cymdeithas Bêl-droed Cymru (CBDC) ac Admiral yn falch o gyhoeddi estyniad i’w partneriaeth Ready to Play, gyda lansiad Cronfa Datblygu Timau Merched newydd i gefnogi creu 150 o dimau merched newydd dan 6 i dan 9 erbyn 2028. Ar ôl dwy flynedd lwyddiannus gychwynnol o bartneriaeth, bydd Ready to Play yn ehangu ei gwmpas i gynnwys ffioedd sy’n ymwneud ag offer, cofrestru, addysg hyfforddwyr, llogi cyfleusterau a chostau lleoliadau, gan helpu clybiau ar hyd a lled Cymru i oresgyn rhwystrau i fynediad i’r gêm. Mae cefnogaeth barhaus Admiral eisoes wedi helpu i…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) and Admiral are proud to announce the extension of their Ready toPlay partnership, launching a new Girls Team Development Fund to help drive the creation of 150 new U6–U9 girls’ teams by 2028. After a successful initial two years of partnership, Ready to Play will now expand its reach, covering fees related to kits, registration, coach education, facility hire, and venue costs, helping clubs across Wales overcome barriers to accessing the game. Admiral’s renewed support has already helped establish 50 new girls’ teams this year, with an additional 100 planned over the next…

A man has been a jailed for over six years after he sexually assaulted a woman. David Walsh, aged 41, of Gabalfa in Cardiff, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on October 10 to six years and six months after being found guilty of: one count of sexual assault on a female two counts of assault a female 13 and over by penetration with part of body / a thing Detective Sergeant Josh Danaher said:“I would like to thank the victim for her strength and resilience throughout this investigation. Walsh’s actions have had an extremely significant impact on her, so…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. Ambitious new local energy plans for Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire have been unveiled. The plans set out how each of the four local authority areas will work towards a cleaner, greener and more resilient energy future, identifying local opportunities to cut carbon emissions, increase renewable energy generation and improve energy efficiency across homes, businesses and transport. Unveiled by Welsh Government First Minister Eluned Morgan at an event in Cross Hands, the plans build on the approval of a Regional Energy Strategic Vision by the Corporate…