Author: Rhys Gregory

A giant mural of Betty Campbell MBE is taking shape atMount Stuart Primary School in Butetown, after children from the school wanted to honour Wales’s first black headteacher. Betty became headteacher at Mount Stuart Primary School in the 1970’s and pioneered the teaching of black history and culture at her school, which she put on the school’s curriculum decades before black history is set to be taught in all Welsh schools. The new mural pays tribute to her life and is a reminder of her legacy. MsShubnamAziz, teacher at the school, said: “The pupils are very proud of Betty Campbell, she…

Investment in brand new buildings for primary schools in Pontyclun, Church Village and Llantrisant is now underway, and the Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Education have visited each site to celebrate the start of works. Councillor Andrew Morgan and Councillor Rhys Lewis visited pupils, staff and the construction teams at Pontyclun Primary, Llanilltud Faerdref Primary and Penygawsi Primary on Wednesday, February 8. The appointed contractor Morgan Sindall started construction work at the three sites through December and January, and works are now well underway. The new buildings are planned to open in 2024 and 2025. Each project secured planning…

The mobile accessory and repair shop in Caerphilly, Mobile Solutions, who were previously located in the indoor market, have now moved to new premises at Market Cross Kiosk, Castle Court Shopping Centre, with the help of funding provided to Caerphilly County Borough Council by the UK Government. Mobile Solutions has received £30,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. These grants were dedicated towards Mobile Solutions through Caerphilly County Borough Council’s intervention of UKSPF funds. This has helped the business to move into the new premises as well as get fixtures and fittings to refurbish the shop,…

To celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight 2023 and St David’s Day, the Great Welshcake Off will be held at Bedwellty House in Blaenau Gwent. The council is looking for the most delicious, the biggest and the most fun Welshcakes that have ever been baked and the only rule is that they must contain at least one Fairtrade ingredient. Entrants of all ages are invited to be creative and adventurous as there are lots of different classes to capture your imagination, originality and baking talent. Your Welshcakes can be any shape, any flavour and any size with the best in show being…

As part of the Council’s current consultation on the redevelopment of St Tydfil Shopping Centre (ST2) and wider Town Centre Masterplan, the council are looking at making changes to the available car parking. Following representation from local businesses, Council officers reviewed how the town centre car parks are operating, and decided they needed to change to benefit the local economy. “We found that there was enough parking capacity, but those ones most convenient for town centre shopping trips were full throughout the day with long-stay users,” said Council Leader Cllr Geraint Thomas. “So to assist town centre businesses, we’re proposing…

A task force that will tackle child poverty in Powys has held its first ever conference. The Child Poverty Task Force Conference was hosted by Powys County Council in Llandrindod Wells last week (Wednesday, February 8). During the conference, attendees heard about the work of the Child Poverty Task Force, which was formed last July. Since its formation, the task force has been mapping the support that is currently being provided to families across the county by the council and its partners and address any gaps that are found. The task force has also co-produced its Child Poverty Task Force…

A construction company that will build a new special school in north Powys are looking for local businesses to help with the project. ISG Construction will design and construct the new school for Brynllywarch Hall School on behalf of Powys County Council. The school, located in Kerry near Newtown, provides education for pupils from 8 to 19-year-olds, with a wide range of complex emotional, behavioural and social difficulties. The company are now looking for suitably experienced and capable construction businesses in the county to help them deliver this purpose-built and flagship community focused school. Cllr Pete Roberts, Cabinet Member for…

Period products should not be seen as a luxury item and available to more people struggling during the cost-of-living crisis, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt has vowed. Improving the availability and accessibility of menstrual products is a cornerstone of the Welsh Government’s newly published A Period Proud Wales plan. The plan outlines how everyone should have access to period products, whenever they are needed. Those who are struggling to afford menstrual products are being urged to have the confidence to seek the support they need, with free period products available in more places than ever before. Minister for Social…

Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters set the direction for the future of transport in Wales this week with a statement that puts climate change at the heart of decision making. The Deputy Minister told the Senedd ‘we will not get to Net Zero unless we stop doing the same thing over and over’ as he set out findings from some key documents that shape the future of road building in Wales. The new documents include the findings of the Roads Review Panel – an independent expert group tasked with assessing more than 50 road building projects – and the…

Wales is known for its breathtaking scenery, passionate culture, and centuries of history; however, one aspect that often gets overlooked is the country’s vibrant movie industry. With a great selection of both modern and classic films- Wales has produced some truly underrated gems that all movie enthusiasts should watch. People often ask us questions, including “are there any films set in Wales and about Wales?” and “what Netflix series was filmed in Wales?” In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best-underrated films made in Wales. However, some of the movies filmed in Wales or any other country may not…