Author: Rhys Gregory

Careers Wales are pleased to announce the launch of a new innovative web resource that provides real-time information on jobs in Wales. Future Jobs Wales enables users to view up-to-date labour market information (LMI) for specific industries and geographical areas. Through an interactive webpage, people can look at the particular data they’re interested in. This ranges from a general overview of a particular industry, through to more granular data including specific skills in demand and key employers within the industry. This BETA (in development) product represents the first phase of development and focuses on the construction and energy industries in…

Gyms and fitness clubs across the city are being asked to join the campaign to help tackle violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Around 200 businesses including martial arts clubs, boxing gyms and yoga and pilates studios across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan will shortly be receiving information and resources to help raise awareness of the issue and enable them to signpost any clients needing help to local and national specialist support providers. Following the success of information and advice being shared with hair and beauty organisations across the region last year, it’s hoped extending the initiative…

An emergency appeal has been launched for households impacted by the devastating explosion in Morriston on Monday. A number of householders in the surrounding properties are unable to return to their homes, and find themselves with substantial damage to their homes and belongings. Swansea Council for Voluntary Service and its local partners are encouraging donations with the money raised being used initially to provide emergency financial support to people immediately impacted by the explosion who may need to replace urgent items that have been damaged or destroyed, and longer term to support additional costs. You can donate to the appeal…

Sport Pembrokeshire were delighted to hold the Pembrokeshire Schools Disability Swimming Gala recently, having not held the event since 2020. Sponsored by Stena Line, the event saw more than 50 swimmers taking part from Portfield School, Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, Ysgol Bro Gwaun, Greenhill School, Ysgol Harri Tudur and Lamphey Primary School, in 29 races. The swimmers’ times were recorded and it is hoped that some participants will be identified to sign up for the Swim Wales Para talent ID programme. “Thanks to John Havard, swimming teacher at Fishguard Leisure Centre, and his staff for their support during the event,” said…

Lido Ponty has confirmed tickets for the start of its main 2023 season will go on sale from 9am on Friday, March 17. Lido lovers will be able to secure all sessions that will take place at the beloved attraction in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, from April 1 to April 30. The first two weeks of this period are the Easter holidays, meaning Lido Ponty is open seven days a week, offering two early morning swim sessions in the main and activity pools, followed by six family fun sessions where all three pools are open and the inflatables/water zorb…

RCT Council has confirmed that it will officially take over the operation of Catherine Street Car Park in Pontypridd, starting from when the facility reopens on Monday, March 20. During 2022, NCP decided to end its contract for the running of this private car park at short notice. Working with the facility’s owner Trivallis, the Council gave a commitment to securing a positive outcome for the future of the car park, given its popularity with Pontypridd town centre visitors and workers. The Council has been working closely with Trivallis to complete the processes that will enable it to take over…

Almost one year since the Homes for Ukraine scheme opened, the Welsh Government has today (Thursday, March 16) announced how it will continue to support people fleeing the war and support those already in Wales to move into longer-term accommodation. Over 6,500 people with sponsors in Wales have escaped Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the last year, including over 3,000 through the Welsh Government’s super sponsor scheme. It has been a huge Team Cymru response to a terrible and ongoing conflict. The Welsh Government budget, which was passed in the Senedd last week, outlined £40m of investment to support…

The First Minister will visit Paris to meet energy and industrial companies investing in Wales, during a three day visit to France. Mark Drakeford will also host a reception to mark the start of Wales in France, a year-long celebration of cultural, business and sporting events designed to strengthen existing links and forge new connections between the two countries. France is an important partner for Wales as we look to continue to strengthen our relationships with European nations, regions and organisations. Around 80 French businesses are based in Wales, employing around 10,000 people. France is Wales’ second largest export destination…

Half a million clips from the history of Welsh television and radio are to be made available to the public thanks to the opening of the Wales Broadcast Archive Centre for the first time today. Housed at The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth – with 12 ‘Clip Corners’ opening across Wales –  it will be the first national broadcast archive in the United Kingdom, and one of the most usable broadcast archives in Europe, transforming public access to a century of Welsh broadcast history with film, video and audio in both Welsh and English digitised for discovery. The Wales Broadcast…

More and more people are going for canal holidays in Wales. It’s the perfect way to explore the best of the Welsh countryside and navigate its picturesque towns and villages. The Welsh countryside boasts lush valleys, especially in the southwest, weaving through rolling hills and several acres of woodland. Below, check out the top locations in Wales attracting people to canal holidays. Montgomery  Montgomery is one of the most beautiful places you’ll see on a canal holiday in Wales. It’s a small town in Powys County along the scenic River Severn, close to the border of England. The historic town…