Author: Rhys Gregory

Betting plays various roles in our lives and many bettors approach the activity in different ways. To some, it is a simple pastime, a way to make certain sporting events more interesting. For others, it’s more involved and every tool at one’s disposal is constantly used to ensure maximum success in betting. Others still sit somewhere between these two extremes. But whoever you are, the question of if, and how, you can guarantee returns with betting is a common one—so today we’re going to examine that question. Let’s get started. Profiting from betting Firstly, to give a simple answer to…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Williamston Nursing Home in Houghton, Pembrokeshire. Williamston Nursing Home is a reputable care facility that is registered with the CIW to care for up to 34 adults who require nursing and personal support. In recognition of its success, in both 2020 and 2021, Williamston was named as one of the top 20 rated care homes in Wales by carehomes.co.uk. The business occupies an imposing period-built, extended country manor house that is set on over five acres of gardens and grounds in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside, just off Burton Road,…

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has welcomed statements made by the Labour Party during an opposition day debate today in the Commons confirming its commitment to Port Talbot and calling on Tata not to make any “irreversible decisions” prior to the general election. Labour has further pledged to use a £3 billion green steel fund to develop an alternative plan for the entire sector. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Labour should be congratulated for their intervention today to invest in UK steel. Following our detailed discussions, it’s clear Labour has listened. “The number one priority for Port Talbot has always been to maintain…

Life isn’t always easy growing up and for some of Cardiff’s young people, the traditional school environment just doesn’t work – but motorbikes, engines, and the vocational education and training on offer at Foreshore MXC, a motocross facility on Rover Way can be life-changing. “It’s definitely kept me out of trouble,” Jae said. “I’ve been mixed up in all sorts of things growing up in the area I live in, so where I am today, I’m proud of myself really.” Jae (24), who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), was referred to the track’s vocational education programme by his school…

Neath Port Talbot Council is facing a tougher than expected task in reaching a balanced 2024/25 budget. It follows a big increase in the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service annual levy, lower than expected funding from the Welsh Government to run council services and cuts in specific all-Wales grants. Also, while the council faces £30.5m in new cost pressures, the actual amount the Welsh Government is proposing to give the authority is estimated to increase by only around £7m. On 22/01/24, members of the council’s Cabinet were given an update on the Provisional Local Government Settlement 2024/25…

There will be two overnight road closures at the northern end of Berw Road in Pontypridd next week, to enable carriageway resurfacing. The work is taking place at night to minimise disruption, starting at 7pm on Monday and Tuesday (January 29 and 30), and finishing by 2am each following morning. The work is subject to fair weather. The closure area starts around 120-metres north east of White Bridge – and the resurfacing will take place over around 160-metres (continuing north east). An alternative route for motorists will be clearly signposted, via Ynysybwl Road, Heol-y-Mynach, Hawthorn Terrace, Glamorgan Street, Vaughan Terrace,…

More than 6,800 South Wales Police officers, staff and volunteers have been checked against the Police National Database (PND) as part of the largest integrity screening project undertaken in policing. Last year, the Home Office announced that all forces must check their workforce. This followed high-profile national cases of police officers being convicted of serious offences, including rape. A decision was taken by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) that all police officers, staff and volunteers in England and Wales would be checked against the Police National Database (PND) to identify any crimes, intelligence or allegations that need further investigation.…

The crucial role Haverfordwest Airport and its staff play to keep emergency services aircraft flying at any time of day or night has been applauded by blue light teams. Haverfordwest Airport is operated by Pembrokeshire County Council and its dedicated team of staff go above and beyond to provide emergency services with the support needed to help save lives. Trained Airport staff are able to provide fuel with rotors running, allowing the helicopters to get back on service as quickly as possible. Recently the Airport Manager Philip Davies received thank you letters from Wales Air Ambulance and HM Maritime and…

Ffos Caerffili – Caerphilly’s very own container-style market – has today revealed its first traders ahead of the venue’s official launch on Friday, March 15. The community-focused market will be a vibrant focal point for the town and forms part of the Caerphilly Town 2035 Placemaking Plan, with funding support from Welsh Government’s Transforming Town’s initiative. The market will see many familiar Caerphilly faces meet under one roof, including traders from the old market on Pentrebane Street – such as Cath and Paul Livermore from Up Market Family Butchers, who will be opening a fishmonger at Ffos Caerffili. Cath said:…

Eleven projects have received Shared Prosperity Fund (Levelling Up) grants worth a total of £1.24 million in the last year to help build “resilient, healthy and safe neighbourhoods”. The awards have been made by the Powys Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Local Partnership Board, under its Communities and Place theme. It is responsible for deciding how the just over £26 million in SPF money allocated to Powys for 2022-25, by the UK Government as part of its Levelling Up programme, should be spent. The Powys SPF Local Partnership Board is supported by Powys County Council’s Economic Development and Regeneration Team. “Our…