Author: Rhys Gregory

Online casino games represent a true revolution in the world of gambling, transforming the casino experience into something accessible and engaging from anywhere in the world. These games, ranging from virtual slot machines to blackjack and roulette tables, have captured the attention of millions of players thanks to their ability to provide a unique and personalized experience. A distinctive element of this digital environment is the bonuses offered to players, such as free spins bonuses, which add an extra layer of excitement and opportunity. These bonuses are designed to attract new players and retain the interest of existing ones, offering…

Small presses from across the United Kingdom and Ireland are continuing to thrive withresilient growth in the face of rising costs and the faltering economy, as determined, authentic and unique publishing steers presses through the double crises. The British Book Awards 2024 Small Press of the Year, sponsored by CPI Books, celebrates the independentpresses dedicated to imaginative, forward-looking and diverse publishing. In total there are 55 small presses listed across nine different regions and countries, including 12 in London, seven in both Scotland and South-East England, six in North England, five in Wales, South-West England and the Midlands, and four…

Hay Festival Global has announced the free schools programme to open the spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, which takes place 23 May-2 June 2024. The schools programme brings together writers and young readers for a series of inspiring interactive activities and conversations in person and online with support from the Welsh Government and the Rothschild Foundation.  KS2 events on Thursday 23 May include writers Maz Evans, Katie & Kevin Tsang, Connor Allen, Yassmin Abdel-Magied, MG Leonard, Kiran Millwood- Hargrave, Lee Newbery, Jeff Kinney, Matt Goodfellow, Adam Rutherford, Tọlá Okogwu and Children’s Laureate Wales 2023-2025 Alex Wharton. KS3/4 events on Friday 24…

GS Verde Group, the award-winning corporate advisory firm, has appointed a new Tax Director, Emma Jones. This strategic move further strengthens the company’s leadership team and solidifies its commitment to providing clients with comprehensive tax advisory services as part of its ambitious plans for 2024. Emma’s appointment follows a period of significant growth for GS Verde Group, marked by its recent admission to the JP Jenkins share-dealing platform and the appointment of a new non-executive director in January 2024. Her expertise will be instrumental in steering the Group’s tax team under the leadership of Joel Dunning, Head of GS Verde…

A FOUR-METRE dragon constructed from thousands of weapons will breathe fire into a knife awareness campaign. The stunning metal sculpture is being built at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site, in partnership with North Wales Police and Wrexham Council. Lecturer John Freeman and students have been safely welding and fabricated confiscated items – including samurai swords, bayonets, kitchen knives and knuckle dusters – and constructing them on steel frames. He expects the statue – which is of a dragon protecting a child – to be completed later this year. It will then be placed on a plinth of Welsh stone slate…

A large area of peatland, equivalent in size to 70 rugby pitches, has been successfully restored in Glyncorrwg, Neath Port Talbot. The Lost Peatlands of South Wales, a partnership project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has been working to restore the 50-hectare site since February 2023. Peatlands, also known as bogs or mires, play a crucial role in environmental protection and combating climate change. In good condition, peatlands can act as giant sponges, absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They also provide a home to endangered plants and animals, help prevent flooding downstream by…

Caerphilly County Borough Council are on a mission to boost recycling rates and this week work has begun to help further improve the quality of recyclable materials collected at kerbside. In a Cabinet meeting, which took place on Wednesday 18th October, Members agreed the implementation of an enhanced education and engagement process which incorporates letters, home visits and, in a small number of cases, the option to serve legal notice on persistent offenders of kerbside recycling contamination. The borough’s existing kerbside recycling method includes a brown wheeled bin for all mixed dry recycling. Whilst this method results in the capture…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is proud to announce the renaming of the beloved football pitch to the “Glyn Davies Memorial Ground” in tribute to the late Glyn Davies. As a pivotal figure in Fochriw, Glyn’s significant contributions to both the local football scene and charitable initiatives have earned him a lasting place in the hearts of residents. Glyn Davies, affectionately known as the village’s Football Gaffa, dedicated countless hours to fostering a sense of unity through his passion for the local football club and charitable endeavours. His involvement in organising Fochriw Social Club’s “Stars in their Eyes” charity shows stands…

The Haystack Café, a farm Welsh-style café and coffee shop, is set to open its second venue in Merthyr Tydfil and will be based within the former Howfields Bakery building on the High Street. The owner, Liam Lazarus, has been fully supported by the Council though advice, guidance and also secured a grant for fit out from the Merthyr Tydfil Shared Prosperity Grants Programme. The highly anticipated opening, which will offer up to 25 new local jobs, will occur within the coming weeks and details on the opening will be issued a week before the launch date. Haystack have promised…

The NHS will benefit from £10m in additional capital funding to upgrade scanning equipment and digital infrastructure. The funding package includes: £5m for digital services to modernise elements of the IT infrastructure and support the provision of modernised and efficient patient care. £1m to upgrade MRI scanners. £1.3m for ultrasound scanning equipment. The extra funding is being made available today as the Welsh Government publishes its second supplementary budget – an annual, end-of-year budget, which formalises changes made during 2023-24. This year, the second supplementary budget includes changes the Finance Minister announced in October 2023 to provide additional support to…