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Getac, a leading rugged mobile computing manufacturer, has come to the aid of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team (CBMRT) with the donation of powerful rugged mobile devices, along with accompanying accessories from its partners. The new solutions replace the CBMRT’s original IT equipment – which was lost during a devastating fire at its base of operations in Merthyr Tydfil – and provide a significant technology upgrade in the process. The CBMRT is a voluntary organisation covering the central Brecon…
The founders of Wild Tots are calling on adults and children of all ages to join them in a journey of discovery this summer. Our Wild Lives is an online adventure designed to encourage people to rediscover and reconnect with the natural world as lockdown restrictions start to ease. Each week on the website a new discovery card will be revealed, with a free, simple idea to inspire people to get out, look around, and engage with the natural world…
Nearly one third of Welsh people suffer with MSK complaints including arthritis and back pain The Welsh Government has teamed up with Connect Health to provide fast-track digital healthcare for patients suffering with back pain who have been unable to get help during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a move to help support the 887,000 people in Wales – 29.3% of the population who suffer with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as arthritis and back pain, the Life Sciences…
Caiman Griffiths from Merthyr Tydfil has hit the headlines this week after painting a nude oil painting of Janet Street-Porter. This all came about after being inspired by his childhood hero Timmy Mallet. Caiman tells us he’d been suffering from depression being in lockdown alone, so started watching ‘live malletts pallet’ where Timmy Mallet paints live. Caiman then had a go and sent Timmy his efforts. Caiman tells us that Timmy was great. Caiman then bought his book and…
In a study of 2,000 adults, 41 per cent admitted to keeping a closer eye on their neighbours’ movements since the pandemic struck. Peeking at those not observing lockdown rules or not clapping for the NHS – and looking out for groups of youngsters hanging around are among the most common behaviours to keep a watchful eye on. Others have also kept tabs on neighbours who have hosted a barbecue when not permitted, had a nosy at what kind of…
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is launching a nationwide search to find a ‘Mascot Maker’, a child who will design the official mascot for the Games and win tickets to the Opening Ceremony. Children aged five to 15 from across the country are being challenged to create their own Birmingham 2022 mascot which reflects the identity, heritage, and culture of the West Midlands, and embodies everything the region stands for: youthfulness, diversity, dynamism and creativity. The entries that best reflect…
Councils receive thousands of smell complaints from residents every year. But where in Wales sees residents complain the most? To find out, the home fragrance experts at Lifestyle Packaging have asked councils in Wales how many nuisance smell complaints they received from local residents between 2015-2019*. According to the UK Government, a bad odour is deemed a “statutory nuisance” if it interferes with the use or enjoyment of a home or other premise, or if it injures health. Bad smells are also the third biggest…
The question of how brown trout (Salmon trutta) can live in waterways polluted by toxic metals is being tackled by PhD student Daniel Osmond in a new collaboration between the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Wales and Exeter and Cardiff Universities. Daniel, who is a NERC funded GW4 FRESH* PhD student, is working with the GWCT Wales team this summer to examine the UK-wide impact of metal pollution and how populations of brown trout are able to persist in rivers…
New research has revealed that online dangers have replaced sex and drugs as the biggest fear for parents in Cardiff. With a quarter spying to protect their children, experts from Wing (a first-to-market child safety app using AI and psychology) warn they’re leaving them even more vulnerable. With increased cyber-dangers being widely reported throughout lockdown, more than a third of parents cite online time as a leading cause of arguments. Many have resorted to Big Brother style monitoring to keep…
MILLIONS of Brits are suffering from eye problems dubbed ‘coronavision’ after their sight deteriorated during lockdown, according to a study for the College of Optometrists. One in five adults in the country say their vision has become worse in the past four months, with one in three blaming it on too much screen time. Symptoms include blurry vision, difficulty focusing, and red or painful eyes, but many sufferers have simply put it down to eyestrain and thought it too trivial to…
