Author: Rhys Gregory

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Mae grŵp talentog o ddisgyblion o Ysgol Gynradd y Drenewydd yn Notais, Porthcawl, unwaith eto wedi cynrychioli Cymru ar y llwyfan cenedlaethol ar ôl cael eu dewis i berfformio yng Nghystadleuaeth Cyfansoddi Caneuon Genedlaethol Ysgolion y DU yn Llundain am yr ail flwyddyn yn olynol. Allan o fwy na 350 o ysgolion ledled y DU, Ysgol Gynradd y Drenewydd yn Notais oedd yr unig ysgol a wahoddwyd i berfformio eto, gyda 15 o ddisgyblion a dau aelod o staff yn teithio i Lundain i berfformio eu cân wreiddiol ‘We…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. A talented group of pupils from Newton Primary School, Porthcawl, have once again represented Wales on the national stage after being selected to perform at the UK Schools National Songwriting Competition in London for the second consecutive year. Out of more than 350 schools across the UK, Newton Primary was the only school invited to perform again with 15 pupils and two staff members making the trip to London to perform their original song ‘We Believe In You’ in front of a live audience and a panel of music…

Mae’r stori hon hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg – cliciwch yma i’w darllen. Bydd parc sy’n ffinio castell hanesyddol Caerffili yn gweld gwelliannau sylweddol i’w mannau cyhoeddus a hynny mewn ymateb i angen a fynegwyd gan bobl yn y dref. Caiff Parc Dafydd Williams, gyda llwybrau cerdded yn cysylltu Heol y Cilgant, Park Lane, a Ffos Caerffili, ei ailddatblygu i drawsnewid y mynedfeydd o amgylch y parc, gwella goleuadau stryd, creu mannau eistedd deniadol a chroesawgar, a gosod gwaith celf newydd ac offer chwarae i blant. Mae’r prosiect yn rhan o Tref Caerffili 2035, y cynllun creu lleoedd a gynlluniwyd i helpu’r…

This story is also available in Welsh – click here to read it. A park bordering Caerphilly’s historic castle will see significant improvements to its public spaces in response to need highlighted by people in the town. Dafydd Williams Park, with walking routes connecting Crescent Road, Park Lane, and Ffos Caerffili will undergo redevelopment work to transform entrances surrounding the park, improve street lighting, create attractive and welcoming seating areas, with the installation of new artwork and children’s play equipment. The project is being delivered as part of Caerphilly Town 2035, the placemaking plan designed to help the area reach its full…

There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in Wales making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets.  The drop has prompted a specialist at the firm to warn that local businesses should use the valuable tax relief support – or lose it.   Chris Dale, a partner with UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets, issued the warning after analysing the latest HMRC figures for 2023-24, with the previous year’s data in brackets for comparison. There were 1,140 claims [1,595] made in Wales with a total cost of £70m…

David Spear Commercials has been named Autotrader’s Van Retailer of the Year 2025, following a prestigious awards ceremony held in London. The award recognises exceptional performance across customer service, digital engagement, and business excellence. Around 14,000 Auto Trader retailer partners were considered, with just 69 finalists selected across nine award categories. Of those, 29 were crowned winners, following in-depth analysis of millions of data points, independent expert judging, and results from the UK’s largest consumer mystery shopping programme in automotive retail. With less than 1% of Auto Trader’s 14,000 retailer partners recognised for their retailing excellence, David Spear Commercials has…

Have you noticed how many news platforms now ask you to verify your identity before you can read certain content or leave comments? This growing trend represents a significant shift in how British media operates online. Finding the best free carrier lookup tools has become increasingly relevant as digital verification transforms how we access UK news sites. I’m excited to see how digital verification is evolving across UK news platforms. From the controversial ID card proposals during Tony Blair’s era to Keir Starmer’s current digital identity initiatives, verification technology is reshaping our news consumption experience. While these systems offer benefits…

When your business seems like it’s reached a plateau, and you’re having trouble bringing in new pairs of eyes, you might be tempted to think that this is as big as your marketing is currently going to get. However, it’s a lot more likely that you’re simply missing big swathes of your market who still don’t know that you exist. If you want to reach them, then you need to know how to get more and new kinds of visibility for your brand. Here, we’re going to look at some of the methods, both online and offline, that can help…

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…