Author: Rhys Gregory

In July, Lymphoma Action will be hosting two free webinars that focus on recovery after two types of treatment that may be recommended for people affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The first webinar will be taking place on Wednesday 12 July from 12.30pm – 1.30pm and will look at strategies for preparing for, and recovering from, a stem cell transplant. The second webinar will be held on Tuesday 18 July, also from 12.30pm – 1.30pm and will focus on chemotherapy, one of the most common types of treatment used for lymphoma. Joining the webinar panels will be…

Business confidence in Wales rose 14 points during the beginning of June to 32%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in Wales reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 13 points at 41%.  When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up 17 points to 24%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 32%. Welsh businesses identified their top target areas for growth in the next six months as evolving their offer 33%, investing in their teams 29% and diversifying into new markets 26%. The Business Barometer, which surveys 1,200 businesses…

A popular tennis scheme which has boosted the number of people taking up the sport in the Cardiff suburb of Heath, and which would see significant sums of money invested into local tennis courts, is set to be rolled out to six other parks across the city. The plan, which was approved by Cardiff Council last week, saw ‘in principle’ funding agreed which could see the LTA invest in the region of £750,000 in 29 of the city’s tennis courts, through its UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation funded Park Project. As part of the agreement the refurbished courts, starting…

Athletes from across South Wales are busy preparing for a big international sporting week coming to Swansea. Hundreds of them – like Swansea-based husband and wife David and Kelly Hutin – will be among the thousands who visit from Wales, all across Europe and internationally, to take part in the week’s top quality events. Like the week’s organisers and partners, they want local people to be inspired by the activities, to compete in and to enjoy sport. July 10-16 is due to see Swansea host the free international spectator events IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea, 2023 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea and the Para Sport Festival -…

Swansea’s Dylan Thomas Centre is in the running for a national award. The permanent Thomas exhibition and learning facility based in the centre has been shortlisted as best small museum in the Kids in Museums Awards 2023. The awards celebrate outstanding experiences for children and families. The council runs the centre’s Love the Words exhibition and engagement programme, which offer visitors an immersive introduction to Swansea-born poet Thomas. Council cabinet member Cllr Elliott King said: “Thomas was a playful writer and we want to share his passion with our younger visitors inspiring them to love words.” Through its interactive displays, audio-visual…

Motorists and businesses in Swansea city centre are set to benefit from a new set of car park charges in its car parks. Swansea Council is launching its new 1-2-3-4-5 parking charges scheme on July 24. And will mean motorists parking in council-owned car parks in the city centre* will pay no more than £5 to park all day. The scheme will also mean that the first hour will cost £1, two hours will cost £2, finally reaching the £5 all day charge. The Council has launched the package to encourage more people into the city centre and support local…

Here are some of Neath Port Talbot Council’s fast growing stable of Electric Vehicles aimed at improving the environment and cutting fuel costs when it comes to transport. The council now has electric vehicles including: Two EV minibuses, A large EV kerbside recycling lorry, Electric road sweepers Six new EV Vauxhall Corsa cars for use by Social Services staff, Two EV Renault cars, seven electric Peugeot/Maxus vans, six Renault Kangoo electric vehicles for the council’s neighbourhood and waste enforcement teams A Maxus electric van for use in Pest Control, one small electric van and a CCTV enforcement vehicle for Parking…

RCT Cabinet has received an update on the process of creating a new special school for Rhondda Cynon Taf, to respond to current and projected capacity pressures. A statutory consultation was agreed to begin the next stage of the formal process. At their meeting on Wednesday, June 28, Cabinet Members considered a report which seeks formal approval to begin the required consultation with key stakeholders to establish a new 3-19 special school. The consultation will take place between July and September 2023, and the feedback that is received will be collated and presented in a future report to the Cabinet.…

The Flying Start team in Newport has worked with parents to create the book which follows the exciting adventures of Cas across Newport. It is not just about reading but making the most of every opportunity to chat with your children. The launch saw children and parents using the books in an interactive way to develop communication and reading skills. The book offers the opportunity for the learning and development to continue off the pages, encouraging children and parents to extend the conversation outdoors. The book features various landmarks within the city, to encourage the interactive learning experience. Aneurin Bevan…

Blaenau Gwent is proud of its heritage as the Home of the National Health Service. When local MP Aneurin Bevan was made Minister for Health & Housing, he used the Tredegar Workmen’s Medical Aid Society as the blueprint for the service that reaches its 75th anniversary this July. 2 whole weeks of celebrations are planned, including a series of artworks that are cementing this heritage across the community. The artworks will be revealed each day in the lead up to the anniversary and will celebrate local heroes who made contributions to the formation of the service we all love so…