Author: Rhys Gregory

A major new heating network is in the pipeline for Swansea to help save businesses money on their energy bills and cut the city’s carbon footprint. The low carbon heating network would use excess heat from a large data centre that’s due to form part of the £4bn renewable energy project in the area of Swansea port. Led by Bridgend-based DST Innovations, the overall project is also set to include a tidal lagoon, a high-tech battery manufacturing centre, eco-homes anchored in the water and an oceanic and climate change research centre. The proposed heating network would heat a number of buildings in the SA1 and city…

Neath Port Talbot residents are to be consulted on a series of potential measures to help ensure the Council exceeds the Welsh Government’s latest 70% recycling target. The decision to consult to improve recycling was taken as part of the council’s Waste Strategy Action Plan which was approved in 2023. Members of the council’s Environment, Regeneration and Steetscene Scrutiny Committee will be provided with draft proposals for the consultation and an update on progress on the Waste Strategy Action Plan at their meeting on Friday, April 19th  2024. The rising Welsh Government recycling targets are set to make our environments…

A 22-year-old has been jailed following a 15-hour siege in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Cameron Lloyd Jennings-Williams of Hafan Deg, Tanygrisiau held a woman hostage and took up considerable emergency service resources during the incident in August last year. He appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court today (Thursday, April 11th) for sentence after admitting threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a private place, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and intentionally causing a public nuisance. He was sentenced to two years in prison. On August 16th, North Wales Police received a 999 call shortly after midnight reporting Jennings-Williams…

On Tuesday, 9 April, MonLife Heritage and the Chepstow Society came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the 75th anniversary of Chepstow Museum. The museum is rooted in the community, working with local groups to foster not only an interest in the past and a sense of continuity but also to enliven the cultural and educational life of the town. The event saw MonLife colleagues, the Chepstow Society, current and former volunteers and museum friends gather to share stories, memories and explore the current exhibitions. Founded in 1949 by the Chepstow Society, the museum’s inception was championed by Ivor Waters,…

It would be fair to say that most Swansea City supporters would have expected their beloved to have secured Championship survival much earlier than the middle of April. It has left nerves frayed and fingernails chewed as Luke Williams has sought to mastermind continued existence in the second tier of English football, but finally the Swans got over a line with a 1-0 victory over Rotherham United. All of which means that they can begin to prepare for life in the Championship in 2024/24 – a campaign in which they will need to improve in order to avoid being sucked…

JCP Solicitors, headquartered in Swansea, has announced a series of three internal promotions naming Claire Davies, Emily Summer, and Alice Rowlands as Senior Associates. Leading legal cases concerning Family, Commercial Litigation and Lifetime Planning respectively, the promotions demonstrate JCP’s continued commitment to professional development and business growth. Having made her name in high-net worth matters of family law – particularly cases involving businesses, farms, pensions, trusts, international affairs and pre-nuptial agreements – Claire Davies brings over 20 years’ experience to her new role. After joining JCP in 2020, Claire has worked diligently for her clients on a range of cases…

SP Energy Networks and specialist training provider Busnes@LlandrilloMenai have partnered to deliver sought after skills to would-be energy sector recruits across North and Mid Wales. The companies are jointly running a new overhead line training course which will see trainees gain experience needed to work on the electricity network and help them apply for roles across a range of businesses in North and Mid Wales who support SP Energy Networks and deliver energy related services.  The course, launched earlier this year, aims to train overhead line personnel over a 22-week period using a mix of classroom based electrical theory and…

Ysgol Greenhill and Pembrokeshire County Council have welcomed a strong and very positive Estyn report for the school. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, has released its findings following a full inspection of the school, based in Tenby, carried out in January 2024. The report noted: Under the supportive leadership of the Headteacher, staff at Ysgol Greenhill work together effectively to secure a happy and respectful learning community. Together they have developed a culture of openness and collaboration and share an ambitious goal to become a self-improving school. Leaders have secured improvements in many important areas of the…

Choosing the right student accommodation is a pivotal decision for any college student, as it can significantly enhance or detract from your university experience. For many, university dormitories are the first choice due to their proximity to campus and the built-in student community they offer. In this guest post, we’ll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of living in university dorms, helping you make a more informed decision about finding studio student accommodation in Liverpool, London, Glasgow or anywhere in and around the UK. Main Types of Student Accommodation From private student halls that offer modern amenities and a sense…

In the UK, home battery storage systems are now 20% cheaper as VAT was eliminated starting February 1, 2024. Storing solar power for nighttime or peak use is now more wallet-friendly. BLUETTI, a top solar battery storage company, offers an extra £500 off on its EP760 Energy Storage System, making solar power storage even more accessible. Is this 7,600W on/off-grid power solution worth your investment? Likely, but ultimately, you decide. What Is the BLUETTI EP760 Energy Storage? The EP760&B500 is an integrated home battery system that serves multiple purposes – backup protection, solar-self consumption, or increased energy independence. It stores…