Researchers are developing cutting-edge technology as part of a response to the “threat” from an increase in extreme climactic events. Dr Iestyn Woolway, from Bangor University is working with partners on a prototype called EcoTwin, which would enable the creation […]
The tranquil seaside hamlets of Portgain and Abereiddi feel about as far away from heavy industry as you possibly get. But it wasn’t always like this and back in the late 19th-century, both would have been bustling with activity. Porthgain […]
They came to Swansea stadium like stars at some palladium: for victory were any keener to win the cup in that arena? Yes, Hakin had been there before, but Tenby opened new found door, their black and red would win […]
When I asked about the tomb in the Cathedral no one seemed to know anything about it. Never really taken much notice of it I suppose. Just one amongst many. In the graveyard the great and the good of Brecon […]
Violins calmed the night. Piano played gentle keys. And it rained. The dark sky Bled silence. And the violins Played. The horn spoke. Applaud the clouds And uphold the air Sing to the night. Sing everywhere. It rained. ———— Words […]
It was a bright and sunny morning when I first met up with Andie, her hair in neat braids, steel-rimmed glasses perched lightly on her nose, and a large artwork folder tucked under one arm. We were meeting at a […]
Cosmic dust at Cardiff University shown by scientists to be indicators as to how earth and other planets form… The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details in the core of the Butterfly Nebula, NGC 6302. From the […]
At the time of writing we are in the midst of our fourth heatwave of the year with no guarantee that it is the final one. Whilst, like most sun lovers, I revel in blue skies and warm (not hot!) […]
The Welsh Corgi is not strictly true as there are two Welsh Corgis the Pembroke that is slightly smaller than the Cardigan. In the early 1920’s the term Corgi started to be used and it was in 1925 that the […]
It was June 1646 when parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Morgan and Sir Trevor Williams arrived at Raglan Castle and the siege of Raglan began. The remains of a fort built opposite the Castle’s gatehouse can still be seen today. […]
Beyond the picturesque scenery and sandy beaches of the Welsh shoreline lie treacherous waters which have claimed numerous shipwrecks and loss of life. These tragedies encouraged the development of the Lifeboat Service, which has today become an essential support to […]
Farewell, Criccieth, our holiday is done, we’ve enjoyed our stay, we’ve enjoyed our fun, shared together in caravan, on beach as the sun has shone, we’ve all got brown: rain has come and gone that caused a frown but did […]
