Author: Rhys Gregory

Plans to provide care and supported accommodation for unaccompanied child asylum seekers in Bridgend County Borough have moved a step forward. The council’s cabinet have given their approval for the relevant modifications to be made to an existing contract with supported accommodation provider Dewis Ltd. As part of the mandated National Transfer Scheme, the Home Office operates a rota, which requires local authorities within each region to ‘take it in turns’ to accept children into their care. The Home Office previously advised that the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region has a maximum allocation of 91 unaccompanied children, which equates to an…

Applications for nursery school places are now open and parents with children who turn three between September 1 2022 and August 31 2023, can now apply for a part-time nursery place to start in September 2023. English and Welsh medium places are available at one of the 88 nursery classes across the city and families are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 27 February 2023, to help their chance of being offered a nursery place of their choice. To apply for a place in a community school nursery please visit Nursery school admissions (cardiff.gov.uk).Families preferring a nursery class place…

A Cardiff landlord has been ordered to pay over £25,000 at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court for a catalogue of failings relating to his rental property in Ferry Road in Grangetown. Mr Sohail Baig, 65, from Cyncoed Road in Cardiff did not attend court on October 27th last year but was convicted in his absence for all 18 offences. Mr Baig was sentenced at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court last Friday (January 27th). The case came to light when the council received complaints from tenants about the four-storey Victorian terraced property, which is made up of four maisonettes. A Council inspection took place and a…

Biker Down! Cymru is a free emergency first aid course for motorcyclists wishing to enhance their knowledge and broaden their experience in dealing with incidents or collisions that may require first aid at the roadside. The course includes topics such as: initial on scene management first aid for motorcyclists the science of being seen The course is delivered by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and is available free of charge to residents and road users of Powys thanks to Road Safety Grant funding from Welsh Government. Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys, is an…

The Welsh Government is encouraging people in need of legal advice to come forward and see what support is available to them. It comes as the cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on people’s personal finances and increases the need for support on matters such as housing, welfare benefit appeals and debt. Mick Antoniw, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and Jane Hutt, Minister for Social Justice, visited the Speakeasy Law Centre in Cardiff to see for themselves how specialist legal advice services can help people. The Speakeasy Law Centre provides free legal advice across Cardiff and the Vale…

The National Workforce Implementation Plan has been published in response to the additional demands on the NHS workforce since the Covid-19 pandemic. The NHS Wales workforce is at record levels, with over 105,000 staff directly employed currently. However, there is expected to be increasing demand globally for healthcare workers, with the World Health Organisation predicting a shortfall of 10 million health workers globally by 2030. The plan includes immediate actions to address the current pressures within the NHS. The actions include ethically recruiting more nurses from overseas, with a recruitment drive planned for later in 2023. Last year the ‘Once…

It’s no secret that maintaining good health is crucial for overall well-being. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the dark winter can be incredibly challenging. Winter can be a tough time for many people to maintain good health. The darkness and cold weather can make it challenging to stay motivated and active. Moreover, winter has shorter days and is colder. These factors increased stress levels. As a result, it affects our physical and mental health negatively. However, one can take some simple steps to improve their physical and mental health during these dark months. Quit smoking First and foremost, it’s…

Visiting London for the first or tenth time is an exciting experience to be sure. As you may already know, London is a busy metropolis and getting around this fine city is no easy feat, especially if you’re in a rush. This is especially true when it comes to going to or going somewhere from one of London’s major airports. That’s why you should consider Premier Taxis as the offer some of the best airport transfers London has to offer. That being said, you can book Premier Taxis to Gatwick, for example, an experienced drivers who are very familiar with…

Wales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to face Ireland at a sold out Principality Stadium in the opening round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 4 February (KO 2.15pm live on BBC and S4C). Joe Hawkins, who won his first senior cap against Australia in the autumn, makes his Six Nations debut at inside centre. He partners Wales’ most-capped men’s international back George North in the midfield. Props Gareth Thomas and Tomas Francis join captain Ken Owens in the Wales front row. Alun Wyn Jones and Adam Beard complete the tight five. The…

Swansea Council has appointed marine construction specialist Knights Brown to undertake major sea defence work at Mumbles. The work, to help protect the community’s homes, businesses and people from rising sea levels for decades to come, will take around 18 months. It also aims to improve Mumbles as a destination, with new lighting, litter bins, seating and better links to Mumbles Road. A range of actions will be taken to limit the scheme’s disruption to householders, businesses, events and visitors. The project is being delivered by Swansea Council in partnership with Welsh Government. Funding for preparatory work has been met…