Author: Rhys Gregory

Transport for Wales has named two new trains after the home cities of Wrexham Football Club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The ‘Philadelphia Robin’ and ‘Vancouver Red Dragon’ were unveiled today by Welsh Government’s First Minister Vaughan Gethin and Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates, ahead of the home game against Stockport. Transport for Wales wanted to acknowledge the positive work and impact the owners have had in the area including how they’ve helped the local community and businesses. First Minister Vaughan Gething said: “It’s been great to visit Wrexham General today and see two of…

The Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant is open and Expressions of Interest (EOI) are welcome. More than £4million of funding has been distributed to areas where the impact of second home ownership is highest since Pembrokeshire County Council set up the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant. Funded by the Council’s second home council tax premium, there is £700,000 available in 2024-2025 for small and large community groups and projects across the county. A total of £300,000 is available for small grants up to £15,000 and £400,000 has been allocated for large grants up to £100,000. Small grants are assessed on a rolling programme throughout…

The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle MS, officially opened Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon today, Friday the 26th of April 2024 along with special guests. The school, which is located on the former site of Cwmcarn Comprehensive School, opened its doors to pupils and staff in November last year. The project was jointly funded by Caerphilly Council and Welsh Government through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, which forms part of the Council’s wider Place Shaping Strategy. Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon is home to approximately 260 pupils, and this continues to grow with the school now having capacity to accommodate…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Team have been made aware of reports of a cold caller in the Bargoed area, offering to undertake work to re-spray a patio. The householder said that they would think about the offer, but the trader returned to begin work whilst they were not home, advising neighbours that he would return later for his payment. A spokesperson for the council said: “Our advice is never deal with doorstep cold callers. “Never give a cold caller access to your property or garden or pay upfront for work that has not yet been completed. “Do not…

An official opening for the all-new community recycling centre in Pyle was held earlier this week and a number of local dignitaries along with Local Environmental Champions and award winners Aoife Dean and Kylan Williams were invited to explore the modern-day facility which will benefit the county borough for generations to come. Council staff and contractors welcomed Council Leader Cllr Huw David, Deputy Leader Cllr Jane Gebbie, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment Cllr John Spanswick, Deputy Mayor Cllr Heather Griffiths and the High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan Dr Richard Lewis MBE DL to the official opening of…

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Colin Richards, in Ely, Cardiff. The men aged 26 and 18, both from Cardiff, were arrested in the Stoke area and are in police custody. Colin Richards’ family has been updated and continue to be supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Mr Richards, 48, was found unconscious in Snowdon Road, Ely, following a report of a disturbance in the Heol-Y-Berllan and Heol Trelai area of Caerau shortly before 11.30pm on Sunday, April 7. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the father-of-seven died from a fatal stab wound.

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has today confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to build resilience to the potential impact of climate change. The package of measures is part of the commitment under Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, to work with the farming community in the deployment of the regulations to improve water and air quality. £20m has been committed for two schemes to support farmers reach compliance with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021. The Nutrient Management Investment Scheme and the Small…

A dystopian animation series and an adult animated supernatural comedy are among fledgling projects given a financial boost this week as the Welsh animation industry hits Cardiff. Thirty-one Wales-based digital media and TV projects have received funding from Creative Wales as part of a drive to help home-grown production teams fully develop projects, offering a greater chance of getting concepts commissioned, green-lit and into production. With a maximum of £35,000 available per project, around £840,000 has been awarded to the different projects across Animation, TV, Gaming and Immersive Tech companies, including new animations from Riot Times Pictures and Pokedstudio, as…

When you decide to work with a marketing agency, you can either choose to work with a local company or a more distant marketing team that works nationally or globally. Both options offer their own advantages and drawbacks, but the former tends to be a more favourable choice. Whether you work with a local PPC agency in Manchester or a more SEO-focused business, choosing to stay local with your marketing aid can be beneficial in a number of ways. It can promote a better online presence and local credibility, build trust in your target audience and increase leads and sales.…

Knowing when you have a problem with your gambling is so important. A self-assessment tool that has been introduced by GambleAware was launched in 2023. It’s now been accessed by over 100,000 users. GambleAware is a charity that commissions both prevention and treatment services. Of the 100,000 plus individuals that have used the self-assessment tool, 28,000 had later sought further support for their problem gambling. This was via a trained advisor at the National Gambling Helpline. When using the self-assessment tool, a series of statements are visible. The users must then decide how much each statement applies to the way…