Author: Rhys Gregory

The A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road will be closed for five overnight work shifts from November 13-17 (9pm to 6am), for repair and maintenance work to the rock netting at the location of last year’s large wildfire. The fire in August 2022 caused major damage to the hillside and to areas of wire netting, plastic netting and fencing. The road reopened after emergency works were carried out, and temporary traffic lights have remained in place to direct traffic away from the high-risk area of rock netting. A significant scheme to rectify the damage is being planned for construction on site in…

Newport’s annual Remembrance parade and service will take place on Sunday 12 November in Newport city centre. The Newport Stedfast Band will lead the parade which will leave High Street at 10:35am making its way to the Cenotaph at Clarence Place. The City of Newport Male Choir will also be in attendance at the cenotaph along with the Newport Borough Brass Band. The service, led by Reverend Keith Beardmore, will take place at the Newport Cenotaph at 10.58am with the guns sounding at 11am to mark the start of the two-minute silence. Residents are advised that there will be road closures…

Excited pupils and staff from Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon arrived at their new school this week in Cwmcarn, as the state-of-the-art facility officially opened its doors for the first time. The impressive build is located on the site of the former Cwmcarn Comprehensive School and has been funded jointly by Caerphilly Council and Welsh Government through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, which forms part of the Council’s wider Place Shaping Strategy. The new building was constructed by Andrew Scott Ltd and has been designed to accommodate the Welsh medium primary school which has dramatically increased in numbers over the…

Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouthshire Housing Association are working with Post Office to bring this vital service back to Caldicot. It’s an opportunity for a business in the town centre to serve the local community – and attract more customers at the same time. A Post Office usually works best as an addition to another business. This could be: A business that’s already in the town centre, opening a Post Office in its existing premises A business expanding or relocating into Caldicot and including a Post Office A new business, with a Post Office as part of the offer Help…

A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discovered it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children. Eazy Vapes on Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, was issued with a three-month closure order following an investigation by Trading Standards. Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court heard that large groups of children had been visiting the area to purchase vapes, resulting in increased anti-social and nuisance behaviour in the area, as well as the criminal offences of selling illegal vape products. An investigation was carried out by Trading Standards and illegal vapes were seized from the Brecon Road shop…

The first year of giving free Welsh lessons for young people and staff in the education sector has been a success according to the Welsh Government, making it easier than ever for people to learn the language. The scheme is part of the Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. Between 22 September 2022 and 31 March 2023, over 1,500 16-25 year olds have joined Welsh language learning lessons along with 450 teachers and prospective teachers. The Cardiff based street artist, Daniel Reeves, better known as ‘Revealist,’ has taken advantage of the scheme. He said: “I saw a post about…

The digital realm has emerged as the primary arena for gaming, driven by the pandemic and the convenience it offers. Accessing online casinos has never been more effortless for the average person, with numerous options just a quick Google search away, and signing up is a straightforward process. If you want a reliable guide to avoid low-quality casinos in your online gaming, this article is perfect for you. So, let’s get started and explore the essential information you need. No more waiting—let’s dive right in! Lack of Proper Authorization Common types of online scams often operate without the necessary licensing…

Are you getting tired of dealing with the manual hassle of creating and managing job sheets? If your employees are writing up job details on paper forms or spreadsheets each day, it can be a huge time waster: it’s inefficient to enter data and pull reports for analytics. Technology offers an answer: replacing those cumbersome job sheets with software that’s designed specifically for tracking jobs. Let’s take a closer look at 6 tips for how you can maximize efficiency by switching from tedious job sheet processes to software-driven solutions. Identify your needs Every business, no matter how big or small,…

Australasian rock giants Crowded House are to headline a massive outdoor show in South Wales next summer. The five-piece rock band famed for such legendary hits Don’t Dream It’s Over and Weather With You will play Cardiff Castle on Thursday June 20. The Cardiff Castle date is one of only a handful of shows Crowded House are performing in the UK next summer including outdoor dates at The Piece Hall, Halifax, and Lincoln Castle. Joining founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour in Cardiff will be Mitchell Froom, Liam Finn and Elroy Finn. With a career that spans almost 40…

A dad who suffered a heart attack while out running has thanked hospital staff for their “brilliant” care. Paul Whapham was on an early morning run near his home in the Morriston area of Swansea when he started to experience severe pain in his chest. The 42-year-old, who runs two to three times a week, managed to contact his wife Laura who rushed to get him to Morriston Hospital. Following his arrival, he was taken into theatre where staff found one of his arteries was totally blocked. Pictured: Paul with his daughter Sophia. “I went for a morning run at…