Author: Rhys Gregory

Blackjack is one of the most iconic casino games of all time and is recognised all over the world, even featuring in countless movies and novels. With simple gameplay and good fun to be had, there are many aspects of the game to know or refresh yourself on. Find out everything you need to know about the legendary game of 21, whether you’re playing online Blackjack UK or at a land-based casino venue. The objective The main thing you should know about Blackjack is the objective of the game. It’s played with cards (check out playing card printing for a…

Cryptocurrencies have become more acceptable as a payment mode and it isn’t just Bitcoin alone. Nowadays, companies are adopting diverse digital currencies known as altcoins to suit different customer needs. Benefits of Accepting Multiple Cryptocurrencies Expanding the range of accept crypto payments systems an offer several advantages for businesses: Enhancing customer choice: By accepting various types of cryptocurrencies, businesses can appeal to many people. This adaptability can capture clients who prefer to use specific virtual money making customers happier altogether. Accessing Different Demographics: Various demographics find different types of cryptocurrencies appealing. For instance, young tech-savvy individuals may want newer altcoins…

Street Food Circus has launched its newest event, the Fantastic Fête in the grounds of St Donat’s Castle on the Vale of Glamorgan coast. Running over the first weekend in August (Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th), Street Food Circus is reimagining the classic summer fête with a circus twist – from a makers’ market and street food, to high wire acts and the “world’s biggest bouncy castle”. Food and feasting will take centre stage at the event, with a street food line-up bringing cuisines from around the world including recent Welsh Street Food Award champions Pasta a Mano. Other Street…

Following the success of last year’s staging of ‘Deffro’r Gwanwyn’ [Spring Awakening], the Urdd’s Youth Theatr Company is back with a brand-new production this summer, ‘Ble mae trenau’n mynd gyda’r nos a chwestiynau mawr eraill bywyd’ [Where trains go at night and life’s other big questions]. The show offers a unique theatrical experience where the audience will be invited to join the cast of 23 young performers from all parts of Wales on a playful train journey. The opening night is on Friday, 28 June at Cardigan Castle, and the tour includes more community-led venues than ever before to ensure…

Star of The Traitors, Andrew Jenkins, has said he wishes he could say sorry to all the women he’s hurt in the past and has admitted many of his problematic behaviours were due to feeling ‘like a freak’ following a serious car accident which left him in a coma for four weeks. In a reflective conversation with his 23-year-old son, Morgan, the Welsh reality star talks about his regret for previous behaviours and how his recent journey to self-acceptance had helped him realise how harmful his actions had been. Talking to Morgan as part of Welsh Government’s Sound campaign, which…

The new owner of The Butchers Arms in Pontsticill has embarked on an eco-transformation of the popular restaurant and bunkhouse having secured a substantial six-figure loan from the Development Bank of Wales along with grant funding from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. With a career in hospitality, entertainment and ecommerce, Andrew Owen used the loan from the Development Bank to fund the purchase of the 200-year-old restaurant, pub and bunkhouse accommodation at the gateway of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Support from Business Wales and grant funding from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council means that Andrew is now hoping to begin…

BREATHTAKING British wildlife has been celebrated and showcased within a flourishing partnership between Darwin Escapes and Chester Zoo. And that relationship will be strengthened further as the two organisations forge even closer links this summer. The Talacre-based holiday home company – which owns a series of luxury lodge retreats across the UK – has sponsored British wildlife conservation at Chester Zoo, celebrated by Native, the captivating immersive exhibition, since its opening last year. The exhibition has been viewed by up to a million people and offers a fully immersive 360-degree experience using projections to showcase the captivating species which inhabit…

The designs that are transforming the home of Wales’s first University College into a major cultural and creative centre have been recognised at major awards ceremony in London. Led by architects Lawray, the redevelopment of the Old College in Aberystwyth won the award for ‘Best Use of Heritage in Placemaking’ at the Planning Awards 2024 this month. The awards recognises projects that use a place’s heritage in a way that improves the community. Once completed, the Old College is expected to attract 200,000 visitors and contribute up to £14.5m annually to the local economy, putting it on par with major…

A planning application to build 16 bungalows in a north Powys town will be considered next week, the county council has said. Powys County Council has submitted the plans which would see the highly-insulated and eco-friendly bungalows being built on the site of the former Gungrog Church in Wales Nursery and Infant School in Welshpool. The planning application for the development will be considered by the council’s Planning, Taxi Licensing & Rights of Way Committee on Thursday, June 27. As part of the development, the former school building will be demolished to make way for the new bungalows. If planning…

The new cycle and pedestrian active travel bridge in Newtown is planned to be lifted into place on Thursday 27 June. Funded by Welsh Government with support from Transport for Wales, the steel, single span, open arch structure will span approximately 53 metres and connect the riverside path and communities on the west of the River Severn to Pool Road on the east. “All being well, and without any disruptions from the weather, the construction firm responsible for the bridge build, JN Bentley, are planning to lift the 88-tonne bridge structure into place by crane on Thursday 27 June.” Explains…