Author: Rhys Gregory

The Van Community Centre, operated by a volunteer committee, has been providing essential support to the local community and residents. The Food-share and ‘Cwtch Café’ which run weekly out of the community centre, offers support to residents experiencing the effect of the current cost of living crisis. Every Monday during term time, volunteers at Van Community Centre operate a food-share to help residents put food on the table at home and a free breakfast service for those in need. The Cwtch Café, open every Friday afternoon 2pm until 4pm, provides a free meal and dessert. The Café, a lifeline for…

Funded by the Welsh Government’s Tech Valleys programme, a three-day residential course was held at the University of South Wales, Treforest for students from Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr to learn about university life on their door-step and the exciting career prospects open to future engineers. In an exciting new step towards promoting engineering as a promising career path, a three-day residential course was held at the University of South Wales Treforest from 3rd to 5th July. Through hands-on workshop sessions, the students from Coleg Gwent Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone and Merthyr College were encouraged to unleash their creativity and problem-solving…

Monmouthshire Council’s cabinet this week (Wednesday 26th July, 2023) announced that consultation on the selection of potential sites for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation will be deferred to allow more consideration, following feedback about the shortlisted sites at last week’s People Scrutiny committee. Council-owned sites in Mitchel Troy and Manson Heights which were shortlisted for consultation have been deemed to be unsuitable for this use due to access and other issues, while shortlisted sites in Magor and Undy require more investigation to ascertain their suitability for any future development. Monmouthshire has an assessed need for 13 long term pitches for Gypsy…

With the school holidays now in full swing, Visit Wales has joined with AdventureSmart Wales to launch a campaign to show people how to enjoy Wales’ outdoors safely over the weeks ahead. As people venture out to explore Wales; landscapes and coasts this summer, the Addo (to promise) campaign asks people to plan ahead and prepare for every new adventure. The campaign which involves targeted promotion on social media, digital radio and spotify will show that a moment of thought before venturing out can lead to a positive and safe experience. By asking three simple, quick questions people can ensure…

Health and Social Services Minister, Eluned Morgan, has spent three days at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board this week meeting staff and patients across the breadth of North Wales. During which time she visited a range of clinical settings, including new dementia centres, which have received funding from the Welsh Government. She met the team behind Canolfan Glanhwfa in Llangefni – a bespoke unit providing a comforting and familiar setting for people to relax with their families. The Health Minister saw first-hand the work which health board staff carry out for the people of North Wales at Ysbyty Alltwen, Porthmadog,…

David de Gea’s time at Manchester United has come to an end. Still, in his prime at 32, many United fans were expecting to hear news of a contract extension. Unexpectedly, his 12-year relationship with Old Trafford appears to be over. De Gea has been a fan favorite as a goalkeeper, with over 500 appearances for Manchester United since 2011. Many United fans have won numerous sports bets due to his capabilities as a goalkeeper. They can place now place bets on their new goalkeeper at, Reelcrypto.com. De Gea was prepared to slash his £375,000 weekly wage to continue at…

Pentre Gwyn Older Peoples’ Group, based in Wrexham, has been awarded £29,790 by The National Lottery Community Fund to turn a successful locally based pilot project, Memories, into a substantial service to people of all ages who are affected by dementia. With this financial support, Memories is able to reach out to support more people and their families for a further two years.  Rosemary Williams and Pat Williams, from Pentre Gwyn Older People’s Group, said, “Thank you, National Lottery, for believing in Memories, who will continue to connect people in meaningful and creative ways. The philosophy is – ‘Dementia doesn’t…

According to Savills, office take-up in Cardiff reached 70,000 sq ft in Q2 2023, 29% above the five-year Q2 average, and 150,000 sq ft in H1 2023, which is in line with the five-year H1 average. There were 53 completed transactions in H1 2023 which was 26% above the long-term H1 average, the second largest number of completed H1 deals in the last 10 years. The TMT sector was the most active sector in Cardiff during the first half of the year, accounting for 22% of overall take-up. This included the 19,000 sq ft Grade A letting to Veezu at…

Cardiff and Vale College will undertake a £100m investment in the future of skills for the Vale of Glamorgan and the wider population of Wales, working in partnership with the Vale Council and Welsh Government. The Welsh Government has approved the Outline Business Case for CAVC’s two new campuses in the Vale. The project can now progress towards development and submission of a Full Business Case for ministers to consider in the coming months. Subject to approval of CAVC’s Full Business Case, this £100m project would see two new campuses – an accessible general Further Education (FE) college in the…

Admiral Insurance, EDF Renewables, Sony UK Technology Centre and TATA Steel are amongst 55 prestigious businesses and individuals shortlisted for the 2023 Wales STEM Awards, sponsored by Cardiff Metropolitan University. All finalists have been shortlisted for their dedication towards making a difference to, and championing, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) in Wales. Following the success of last year’s awards, the Wales STEM Awards 2023 will shine a spotlight on those leading the sector in Wales, including those creating an impact on the Welsh economy, those addressing the STEM diversity gap and skills shortage, and those inspiring and raising aspirations…