Author: Rhys Gregory

Jill Goudge from Bridgend was recognised at the annual Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Awards at a ceremony in London on Friday afternoon picking up the John Whittaker Fellowship Award which is CSSC’s most prestigious award for volunteering. CSSC is a leading organisation for promoting sports, health, and well-being within the UK Civil Service and public sector. The awards now in their 46th year, exist to recognise and reward the devotion and hard work which members and volunteers across CSSC show throughout the year.  Nominees represent individuals that have shown exceptional dedication and strength through their service. Jill has been…

A BELOVED nursery celebrating 25 years in business has enjoyed a growth spurt with new staff and children joining its ranks. Kiddies Corner has also redeveloped its facilities and carried out renovations at its sites in Bryniau Road and Llewelyn Avenue, Llandudno, and Parc Menai in Bangor. Owner Tony Gibbons was praised last summer for freezing prices and stepping in to save the after-school club at Ysgol San Sior, Llandudno. Now employing more than 45 staff – including partner Rachael, the company’s Area Manager who is helping drive long-term plans – there is plenty in the pipeline for 2024. They include…

Emily Williams, 25, from Kidwelly, has been given a five-year prison sentence after a serious assault in Swansea city centre. The assault took place in Peppermint, Wind Street, in November 2022. The victim sustained serious facial injuries after being attacked with a glass. Officers attended the scene and the suspect Emily Williams was identified and arrested. Detective Inspector Chris Evans said: “Violence will not be tolerated within the night-time economy and South Wales Police are committed in pursuing any offending. “It is important that the public feel safe within the city centre at night, and we work in partnership with…

Penalty Fares will be introduced on the South Wales Mainline from Monday 4 March as part of a range of measures to tackle an estimated £10m in lost revenue each year due to fare evasion and fraud. A three-week period of guidance to customers will begin from Monday (4 March), when anyone travelling without a valid ticket or permit to travel for their journey will be given information about the potential consequences by authorised Revenue Protection Officers. From Monday 25 March anyone travelling without a valid ticket or permit to travel for their journey will be given a Penalty Fare…

Swansea Council is set to replace ageing traffic controls at junction 47 of the M4. In line with upgrades completed closer to the city centre, the Council is aiming to install CCTV coverage at the popular junction, to enable traffic operators to closely monitor traffic movements across the junction. The £112,000 upgrade will also feature new energy efficient lighting, real-time traffic monitoring and the installation of bus priority measures to help improve public transport reliability. Additional works will be completed to add in new Toucan pedestrian crossing which will provide a safe link between two sections of Active Travel walking…

More than 400 Primary school children took part in the Pembrokeshire Music Service Valero Primary Music Festival last weekend. Pembrokeshire Music Service welcomed pupils from across the county to share their musical talents with a delighted audience at Ysgol Caer Elen on February 24th. St Oswalds School pupil Alice Thomas, age eight, was crowned overall winner of the festival following an outstanding performance of Galop by Charles Bohm on her violin. This year’s event included the addition of a “Come and Play” class, where learners who were at the start of their musical journey could come and share their music…

New traders have been revealed for Ffos Caerffili – Caerphilly’s own container-style market – which is set to open to the public on Friday, March 15. The first of its kind in Caerphilly, a full programme of events has been announced across Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16 to celebrate the launch of Ffos Caerffili, featuring live music, local school choirs and workshops led by Ffos traders. The opening of the market indicates the first stage of the Caerphilly Town 2035 Placemaking Plan, with funding support from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Initiative. Alongside the widely known Caerphilly institutions…

250 nurses and doctors will be coming to Wales under a new agreement between Welsh Government and the Kerala Government. As part of Wales in India, Health Minister Eluned Morgan signed an agreement with the Government of Kerala to bring qualified healthcare professionals from India to work in NHS Wales. During the visit to Kerala, the Health Minister Eluned Morgan met with some of the nursing and medical professionals, and their families, who will soon be taking up roles in Wales at a reception to thank them and celebrate their contribution to NHS Wales. Siji Salimkutty came to Wales as…

Are you tired of hosting the same old birthday parties at home or crowded restaurants? Do you want to give your child a birthday experience they’ll never forget? Look no further than game centers! These entertainment hubs have become the go-to destination for unforgettable birthday celebrations, offering a perfect blend of fun, excitement, and convenience for kids and parents. The Rise of Game Centers as Birthday Party Venues In the past, birthday parties were often limited to backyard gatherings or trips to traditional venues like bowling alleys or movie theaters. However, centers have emerged as the new hotspots for birthday…

If you’ve never heard of Arduino before, or you might have, but you’re not sure what it represents, then we’re about to discuss it below. So what is it? Namely, it can be defined as an open-source platform that enables people to develop their own electronic projects. If you are naturally innovative and creative and have a knack for anything that’s related to technology, then you are absolutely going to enjoy this platform. One of the main goals of Arduino is to make electronics within anyone’s reach, particularly inventive people. Therefore, if all of this sounds pretty appealing to you,…