Author: Rhys Gregory

The Swansea Bay City Deal, which is starting to transform South West Wales into a prosperous and sustainable region for its residents to work and live has gained recognition by winning several prestigious industry awards over the last 12 months Over half of the projects and programmes have now picked up awards, which provide further assurance that the City Deal is well placed to benefit businesses and residents in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Funded by the UK Government, Welsh Government, the public sector and private sector, the Swansea Bay City Deal is an investment in the region…

Neath Port Talbot Council and the Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales have joined forces to create a new, safe space for young people in Neath town centre. Known as ‘The Hangout’, it aims to divert young people from being drawn into antisocial behaviour by giving them a safe and welcoming environment where they can socialise with their friends. They will be able to play computer games, access free Wi-Fi and charger points, purchase hot snacks and drinks as well as get support with issues affecting young people. It is open to young people aged 11 and above and…

Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has planted a tree in Cwmfelinfach to mark the anniversary of the launch of commemorative woodland. It was announced as the third commemorative woodland in Wales by First Minister Mark Drakeford on 23 March 2022; to remember those who died during the pandemic. On what would have been the third anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown, Julie James MS joined volunteers in planting trees on the Caerphilly County Borough Council owned site. Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, said “Today, is a very sad day as we mark the third anniversary of the first…

Chepstow Riverside was the setting for celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path on Monday 27th March. The event, attended by representatives of Monmouthshire County Council, Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales, highlighted the benefits of getting out and about and experiencing nature first-hand. Respected naturalist, conservationist and television presenter Iolo Williams was one of the guests of honour, along with former Bardd Cenedlaethol Cymru / National Poet of Wales, Ifor ap Glyn. On the site, not far from Chepstow Bridge, Iolo unveiled a new sound box describing the many varieties of wildlife that can be encountered…

Powys County Council’s cabinet have agreed to increase some of the charges within the pay and display car parks across the county from 25 April 2023. Whilst some of the shorter stay costs will rise, the fee to park in the long-stay car parks for the day (over four hours) and permits will remain the same, ensuring those using the car parks for work or residential parking are not penalised. Parking between 6pm and 8am will remain free of charge. The current unprecedented economic conditions made balancing the 2023-2024 budget really tricky.” Explained Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a…

Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced £40m of new capital funding to place schools at the heart of their local communities. The £40m of funding will be used to invest in practical infrastructure to create Community Focused Schools. Community Focused Schools build strong partnerships with families, respond to the needs of their communities, and collaborate effectively with other services to ensure all children thrive. The funding announced will be used to support schools across all local authorities in Wales to deliver community projects, including food and gardening projects, community use of sports facilities and community hubs and…

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething was in Port Talbot today to congratulate the Celtic Freeport consortium on their successful bid to be Wales’ first freeport, which is set to deliver tens of thousands of new, high-quality jobs in south west Wales. Last week, the Welsh and UK governments jointly announced the Celtic Freeport in Milford Haven and Port Talbot, and Anglesey Freeport on Ynys Mon, have been chosen as Wales’ first freeports. The two freeports aim to collectively create around 20,000 jobs in the green industries of the future by 2030 and attract up to £4.9 billion in public and private…

As humans, we rely on the sun for nearly all of our energy needs. We use it to grow food, generate electricity, and power our daily activities. But have you ever stopped to think about how plants rely on the sun’s energy as well? Through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, plants are able to convert sunlight into chemical energy that they use to grow and thrive.  In this blog post, we will dive into the intricacies of photosynthesis and respiration, exploring how plants use sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen, and how they use this glucose to power…

Transportation costs can add up quickly for businesses, cutting into profits and reducing margins. Fortunately, there are ways to lower these costs with careful planning and analysis of your transportation needs. This guide provides some tips and tricks for reducing your business’s transportation costs. What are the main costs for transportation? The main costs associated with transportation for businesses are fuel usage, driver wages, taxes, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and other costs associated with the vehicles. Fuel usage is typically one of the biggest costs, as businesses typically have to purchase fuel for their vehicles in order to keep them running.…

Agricultural crops are cultivated plants grown for the purpose of obtaining food, technical raw materials and fodder for livestock. Classification of different crop types is critical for any modern farming business. And satellite technology is one of the ways to do it effectively and efficiently. In this piece, we will go through different types of crops to see their characteristics and value and understand why it’s so important for farmers to choose and classify them right in the fields. Classifying Crops According to their Use Agricultural crops include cereals, legumes, fodder, oilseeds, essential oil plants, industrial crops, vegetables, medicinal plants,…