Author: Rhys Gregory

A new safe walking and cycling route could be created along a main route into Swansea city centre. Swansea Council previously received funding from the Welsh Government’s Active Travel programme to help design a walking and cycling route, linking Sketty and Uplands to the city centre. The Council has now come up with a design option which would see pavements and pedestrian crossings upgraded along Walter Road and Sketty Road as well as in Uplands. The proposed scheme would also include a continuous segregated two-way cycle path along the route, making it easier for people to cycle between the city…

Ben Taylor, 32, from Horton near Swansea, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday, January 16, to 40 months’ imprisonment for offences including: Fraud by false representation Fraud by abuse of position Make off without payment Breach of suspended sentence The court heard that between October 2019 and October 2021, whilst working as a car salesman, Taylor fraudulently obtained over £80,000 from a victim by falsely advertising a vehicle for sale. In February 2023, Taylor made off without payment from a hotel in London after accumulating a bill of over £11,000. This put Taylor in breach of a previous…

A Cardiff man has been jailed for more than four years for terrorism offences after sharing extreme right-wing propaganda videos. Kristen Persen, 22, from Fairwater in Cardiff, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday January 18, where he was handed a four years and eight months sentence, he was ordered to serve a minimum of two thirds of the sentence. Persen had previously appeared at court last month where he pleaded guilty to 10 charges; six counts of Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (sharing terrorism material) and four counts under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (collecting…

The prestigious UK-wide Poet Laureate Library Tour will stop in Pembrokeshire this Spring with a reading by Simon Armitage included. The Riverside Library, Haverfordwest is delighted to be welcoming the tour and Poet Laureate Mr Armitage to an event on March 8th at 6pm. He will be joined by special guests BAFTA and Grierson-nominated Welsh poet, novelist and playwright Owen Sheers and one of the Representing Wales poets, Bethany Handley. The evening will also open the new gallery exhibition that celebrates the life and work of Dylan Thomas, with a particular focus on his poetry and iconic play for voices,…

RCT Council has been advised that the first abnormal load movement near Llwydcoed and Hirwaun has been rearranged to take place on Saturday, January 20. Plant for an electrical power station is being transported by a specialist haulage company from the County Borough’s northern boundary with Merthyr Tydfil, to Hirwaun. This will now take place across three day-time journeys on consecutive Saturdays – January 27 and February 3. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated. The convoy will depart from the A465 (near Baverstock) and onto Crematorium Road in the morning, before pausing at Croesbychan and then continuing back…

Green spaces in the Caerphilly borough will continue to flourish this year, after its Cabinet agreed grass cutting regimes which promote biodiversity. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet members agreed to continue keeping mowing to a minimum on highway verges and bypass routes, in accordance with Traffic Wales guidance. Visibility splays and sight lines on highways, margins and access on footways/cycle routes, sports grounds, urban areas such as housing estates, municipal parks, older person accommodation, cemeteries, play/recreational public open spaces, will be maintained at the current cutting frequencies. They also gave a commitment to continue supporting the ‘Nature Isn’t Neat’ project…

A free event for Mid Wales businesses to explore ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs is being held by Growing Mid Wales, in partnership with Powys and Ceredigion County Councils. The event is from 10am to 2pm on Friday, 9 February 2024 at Bargoed Farm near Aberaeron. A light lunch will be provided. National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) and Wales and West Utilities (WWU) are contributing towards the cost of the event. The aim is to give Mid Wales businesses the opportunity to come together and…

Although buying a pram is one of the most important decisions parents must make before they welcome their baby into the world, the task does not end with the purchase. On the contrary, it is helpful to consider a few accessories that will make your strolls with your little one more enjoyable, comfortable and safe. The list of such accessories can be very long, but we have focused on a few of the most important ones that make the most significant difference to the quality of your daily walks. Comfort for the baby and for the parents It is no…

Precious metals have always piqued human interest due to their rarity, value, and shimmering allure. These characteristics have led to their use in various areas such as jewelry, coinage, and industry. However, there’s more to these gleaming elements than meets the eye. In this blog post, we’ll delve beneath the surface to unveil six fascinating and lesser-known facts about precious metals, offering you a fresh perspective on these highly coveted elements. The Price The price of precious metals is often subject to extreme volatility. This is driven by a confluence of factors including global market conditions, investor sentiment, and geopolitical…

Over the past few decades, agriculture has witnessed a transformation driven by technological advancements. One of the most promising innovations in this sector is vertical farming, which involves growing crops in vertically stackedlayers using LED grow lights. As this method gains popularity, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the labor dynamics associated with vertical farming. This article explores the impact of AI on the quantityof labor in vertical agriculture, envisioning a future where fewer workers can deliver superior results through thesynergy of technology and agriculture. Optimizing Resource Allocation with AI  Traditional farming methods often rely on…