Author: Rhys Gregory

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire County Councils have organised an engagement event about transforming the disused Cardi Bach railway line into a new walking and cycling route. Both local authorities have been collaborating with Sustrans Cymru, the charity making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel, and cycle, to study the disused route with the aim of building a new, shared-use walking and cycling path. The long-term aim is for the path to connect Cardigan in the north to Whitland in the south, creating a traffic-free route for locals and tourists to use. Aoife Blight, Project Manager for Sustrans Cymru said, “We…

Work to improve the footpath and accessibility to Priory Church in Wales Primary School is due to take place early in the New Year as part of a Welsh Government funded Safe Routes in Communities Active Travel project. Identified on the Active Travel Network Maps (ATNM) by the community and school, the existing footpaths were described as poor or unsuitable for making journeys by foot, particularly for those travelling to and from the school. The project has been designed to address these issues and improve access to the school and will be the first step in developing a wider local…

An independent opticians are investing in their practice and team on Blackwood’s High Street, celebrating with a reopening event at their newly refurbished practice. Julian Davies Opticians have been at the heart of the Welsh community since 1992, since forming strong ties with patients across each of the communities they serve. In December of 2023, Julian Davies Opticians announced a merge with Bateman Opticians, a well-known high street group with practices in Cardiff, Newport and Blackwood. Bateman Opticians had been placed into administration and the rescue package added their four practices to the Julian Davies Opticians group; allowing them all…

Responding to the publication of Welsh Government’s Draft Budget, Ben Francis, Wales Policy Chair at FSB stated: “High street businesses are currently hoping for a successful and busy Christmas period after many difficult years, with businesses continuing to struggle with increasing cost pressures alongside a drop in customer spending. In this climate, Welsh Government’s decision not to implement the same level of business rates support as similar businesses in England is a significant and regrettable blow and some businesses will undoubtedly face difficult choices in the months to come. FSB had made the case to Welsh Government for a freeze…

As part of its robust recruitment drive to fill over 50 positions at its Swansea office, ERS, the UK’s leading specialist motor insurer, has emphasised the diverse array of career opportunities available at the company, including development pathways in Underwriting, and high-value insurance Claims Apprenticeships. ERS is currently reshaping the employment narrative in South Wales with its commitment to nurturing talent through a multifaceted approach. As part of its jobs drive, the company has emphasised the opportunities available to develop fulfilling and financially rewarding careers through its ERS Claims Apprenticeship Programme and Underwriting development pathway. These initiatives go beyond the…

As a parent, you know that the teenage years are a time of significant change and development. Your child is not just preparing for exams like their GCSEs or A-Levels but also navigating complex social dynamics. This delicate period requires a careful balance between academic focus and social interaction. Your role in guiding them through this balancing act is crucial. It involves acknowledging the pressures they face and providing support that respects their individual needs. A balanced approach not only aids in their academic success but also promotes healthier, more rounded personal development. We aim to offer practical tips and…

White Label Pay-Per-Click (PPC) has emerged as a highly popular tool for digital marketing agencies to purchase, rebrand, and resell advertising services as their own. If you are involved in digital ad sales, you don’t have to invest anything in this type of marketing. You must partner with a third-party PPC management provider to run a white-label PPC agency. This is to offer an additional service that they are not currently providing. This digital marketing technique is gaining popularity for several reasons. We are providing below five such points for you to know: Commercial establishments or companies can avail themselves…

Have you ever wondered why many religious statues and paintings feature crowns and halos? Those circular golden bands and glowing rings aren’t just decorative elements that glam up Jesus, Mary, and the saints. They have deep symbolic meaning and represent divine qualities. When you see a halo in Christian art, it signifies holiness or spiritual purity. The crown, on the other hand, represents power and the sovereignty of God. The History of Crowns and Halos in Religious Art The use of crowns and halos in religious art has a long and symbolic history. Halos, the golden circles behind the heads…

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The NHS and frontline council-run services, including schools and social care, are at the heart of the 2024-25 draft Budget, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said today. There will be an extra £450m for the NHS and the core local government settlement will increase by 3.1%. But even with the additional funding, health boards and councils face a very difficult year ahead. Speaking as she published the Welsh Government’s spending plans for 2024-25, the Finance Minister said that Welsh Ministers had faced the “most stark and painful budget choices for Wales in the devolution era” as they developed the draft Budget.…