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Are the WRU wrecking Regional Rugby?

The inherent criticism of the WRU and its approach to regional rugby  cab sometimes indicate a basic lack of understanding of the situation. The WRU were faced with financial crisis due to Covid 19 several years back. That meant like so many others at the time that they took a huge financial hit that financially […]

Top Ten Deadly Bacteria

Ten of the most deadly bacteria, along with the diseases they cause, typical duration, treatments, likelihood of death, and descriptions of symptoms. Bacteria are not animals as they need to be multicellular but without bacteria animal life would collapse and the world would be very different. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Tuberculosis)   : Tuberculosis (TB) Common Name: […]

Merthyr Pit Reclamation – Ffos-y-Fran

Ffos-y-Fran began life not as a “new” mine but as a pit reclamation scheme formally agreed in the early 2000s to heal a scarred landscape of deep mining workings on the northeast edge of Merthyr Tydfil. It became far more than that. By 2023 it had grown into the largest opencast – that is, open-pit […]

Competency Questions with examples – Application Forms

Competency Questions : How They Are Assessed (and How to Answer Them Well) Competency questions are a core part of recruitment in the English job market, especially in the public sector, NHS, education, large corporations, and graduate roles. They are designed to assess how you have behaved in real situations, based on the belief that […]

How to Get Past AI Sifting on Job Applications

How to Get Past AI Sifting on Job Applications in the UK Most medium and large UK employers now use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage high volumes of job applications as part of their AI sifting process. These systems filter CVs and application forms before a recruiter reviews them. Understanding how ATS works—and how […]

The Most Valuable 50p Coins: A Collector’s Guide

The Most Valuable 50p Coins The humble 50-pence coin may be everyday currency, but for coin collectors (numismatists), certain coins are more valuable 50p Coins than others. A combination of limited mintage, special designs, and collector editions can dramatically increase a coin’s desirability and value. Some rare 50p coins have even sold for hundreds of […]

Cardiff Cycling

Cardiff Cycling, this page  is an entry point for finding cycling clubs, cycling shops, road cycling and mountain biking in and around Cardiff and the South wales region. Cardiff Cycling Cardiff cycling has a long history as a sport. A fine example of this is Cardiff Ajax Cycling Club. The Club was started above Reg […]

The Green Man Festival

The Green Man Festival: A Magical Escape in the Heart of Wales Nestled in the lush green hills of the Brecon Beacons, The Green Man is not just a festival; it’s an experience. Imagine four days of music, art, and pure magic, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Welsh countryside. Whether you’re a […]

Graham Gouldman at the Gate

Graham Gouldman played at the Gate in Keppoch Street in front of an almost capacity crowd of fans. It has to be said that most attending were closer to  Graham Gouldman’s age than let’s say a Taylor Swift concert but it was clear from the ovation at the end of the Heart Full of Songs […]

Brecon Jazz Festival

The Brecon Jazz Festival has been a vibrant highlight of the UK music calendar, bringing together jazz lovers from all walks of life to the charming town of Brecon in Wales for the past fifteen years. This festival, with its rich legacy, has evolved into a joyous celebration of music, spontaneity, and community, where world-class […]