Author: Rhys Gregory

THE cost-of-living crisis, fewer marriages and a more settled period following the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to a decrease in divorces in the UK. But long-term, latest ONS (Office for National Statistics) figures revealing there were 80,057 divorces – down from 113,505 in 2021 – may not point towards family bliss, according to family law solicitors. The ONS says the numbers may have been affected by the introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, which came into effect in April 2022 and introduced new mandatory waiting periods at important stages, and other changes including allowing couples to end a…

Supermarket chain Aldi has joined other Welsh retailers, including Waitrose, M&S, Tesco, Lidl and Asda by stocking award-winning and locally made Castle Dairies Welsh Spreadable Butter (500g) in 32 of their stores across Wales. Castle Dairies is a family run business and has been churning cream for over 50 years. Castle Dairies is thrilled to announce the return of its Welsh Spreadable Butter to Aldi stores across Wales after receiving overwhelming customer demand. “We are excited to bring back our beloved Welsh Spreadable butter to Aldi shoppers in Wales,” said Nicola Pretty, Head of Brand and Development at Castle Dairies.…

Sustaining your home has come with financial advantages, and this is because of the following reasons for keeping your home energy efficient. As simple as cutting down the electricity bills or as complex as raising the value of the house, these changes bring about periodic and terminal profits.  Lower Utility Bills Among the numerous and potentially tangible advantages of energy efficiency, the first one is the decrease in utility costs. The use of energy-efficient appliances, for example, fridges, air conditioners, and water heaters, also drastically reduces monthly energy consumption. You can save on your energy bills by applying for eco4…

Like many other Cardiff residents, you may have been feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis. Increasing housing, food and energy costs have been putting pressure on households.  If you, or someone close to you, needs extra support with managing their finances, or getting help with dealing with rising costs, it’s important to know that there is help available. There are local and national resources and initiatives in-place designed to help manage some of the financial strain, particularly when it comes to energy costs. Here are five ways you can find support. 1. Understanding Energy Bills and Getting…

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will be performing at Principality Stadium on June 18th. Gates open at 4 PM, with full city center road closures around the stadium from 12 noon until midnight. However, Cowbridge Road East, Castle Street, and Duke Street will remain open until 3 PM. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy due to the concert. To avoid congestion in Cardiff, use the park & ride at Cardiff City Football Club in Leckwith (CF11 8AZ). For the latest traffic information on the motorway and trunk roads, visit the Traffic Wales website or follow @TrafficWalesS…

Browne Jacobson increased its year-on-year turnover by 12% for the year ending 30 April 2024, leading to record revenues in excess of £118m. The UK and Ireland law firm has more than doubled its turnover in the past decade, from £50m in 2014, following a series of high-profile client wins, strategic partner hires and new office openings. 2023 saw the firm launch a Cardiff office – Browne Jacobson’s first office in the Welsh market and its seventh location in total – alongside the continued growth and development of the firm’s Irish offering in Dublin, which opened in 2022. In May…

Applications for Playmakers has re-opened for schools to apply to be providers in the 24/25 academic year. Playmakers is an exciting and innovative programme which aims to inspire 5–8-year-old girls to engage with football and physical activity in a fun and creative way. Playmakers uses the power of Disney stories to bring sessions to life and enhance pupils’ decision-making, physical literacy and confidence. The programme is designed specifically for female pupils to narrow the gap in gender participation in football. What does the training involve? Activity filled online and in-person regional training workshops will be delivered to providers. It is…

The Good Food Cardiff Autumn Festival will return to the city in September and Food Cardiff is offering grants to community groups to help them get involved. Throughout the month of September, free activities are held in neighbourhoods across the city starting with a dedicated Good Food Cardiff Zone to welcome the 25,000 visitors attending the Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival at St Fagans. In partnership with C3SC, Food Cardiff is offering small grants of up to £200 to enable not-for-profit groups to host events or activities as part of the festival. Anyone can apply as long as their event promotes…

Welsh filmmaking talent once again dominates nominations at this year’s Into Film Awards that are being held at a star-studded, red-carpet event at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London on Tuesday 25 June. Among this year’s nominees are pupils from Ysgol Bro Dinefwr who’ve been shortlisted for their short film The Language of Cymraeg. Filled with amusing recreations, the film sees a classroom in Wales being taught about the history of the Welsh language, covering everything from Henry VIII’s attempts to ban it, to those who have fought to keep it alive and give the language more prominence in the modern era. Speaking before the event, Taran…

Healthcare professionals of the future are now reaping the benefits of Swansea University’s groundbreaking training facilities. Swansea University Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM) houses the largest  installation of immersive wall technology globally across its two sites. The main campus centre features eight immersive wall simulation suites, supported by a team of simulation technologists and expert academics, with three additional suites in the University’s West Wales campus Its unique facilities mean students can learn and practise skills and teamwork in a variety of simulated real-life scenarios. They also get the chance work with learners from healthcare courses across the University’s…