Author: Rhys Gregory

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that funding has been confirmed for the Llanfoist to Castle Meadows Active Travel Bridge. This confirmation represents a significant milestone in the council’s ambitions to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle instead of using their car between Llanfoist and Abergavenny town centre. With an investment of £10.4 million from the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund, the council has appointed Balfour Beatty as the main contractor to begin delivery of the scheme. While the original full Abergavenny strategic scheme was estimated at approximately £20 million, the project has been designed to focus on delivering the Active…

Families with premature and sick babies in Wales will receive better support through a new programme to improve neonatal care standards across the country. Baby charity Bliss has been awarded almost £100,000 funding by the Welsh Government to help support families, improve staff training and undertake research to reduce health inequalities. Around 2,800 premature and sick babies born every year in Wales will benefit from improved care standards. As part of the programme, all neonatal units across Wales will work towards achieving Bronze level accreditation under the Bliss Baby Charter standards. The standards focus on improving outcomes for babies by…

£1.75m of grants will help ensure small tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales can welcome visitors come rain or shine. Following the success of the initial weather-proofing fund which allowed the tourism attraction sector to invest in weather-proofing measures, a new, second phase will support small tourism and hospitality businesses to mitigate the impact of all weather and enhance the experience for visitors. Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 per project are available to support the installation of weather-proofing measure, such as new covered outdoor areas, dining pods, or surfacing and drainage. The scheme is open to small enterprises with…

Court collaboration projects demonstrate commitment to improving sports infrastructure across Wales. New sports courts are appearing in local communities across Wales as part of an initiative to revitalise underused facilities, making them more accessible and fit for the future. Since 2022, Sport Wales’s Court Collaboration Fund – funded by Welsh Government – has awarded over £1.4 million to projects across 12 Local Authorities to transform predominantly tennis courts into other, more inclusive, team sport facilities such as netball and basketball. The fund represents part of the Welsh Government’s £41 million investment in community and elite sports facilities through Sport Wales…

Customers travelling on the Coryton and Penarth lines are now enjoying the benefits of brand-new electric trains. A total of twenty-four Class 756 electric trains will run on Coryton, Penarth, Treherbert, Aberdare, and Merthyr lines. The state-of-the-art trains are transforming travel for passengers with increased capacity, faster and more frequent services, as well as improved comfort and accessibility – including level boarding. This completes the rollout of all the Class 756 trains across the South Wales valleys as part of the Welsh Government’s £800 million investment into brand-new trains. Speaking at Coryton station, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales,…

Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society has announced the launch of the Pembrokeshire Food & Farming Awards. The new awards are dedicated to honouring the outstanding contributions of the farming and rural community around the county. This set of prestigious awards aim to celebrate the hard work, innovation and dedication of the individuals, businesses and organisations that have made significant impacts in Pembrokeshire’s agricultural sector. Tim & Margaret Johns, Presidents of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society, said, “We are proud to support and celebrate the incredible efforts of our farming and rural community. The Pembrokeshire Food & Farming Awards are an opportunity to showcase…

A new bus service connecting communities between Rhyl and Wrexham launches today. The TrawsCymru T51 will make bus travel easier between Rhyl, Denbigh, Ruthin and Wrexham. The changes – part of Network North Wales – increase the number of buses running between Ruthin and Wrexham to hourly (from two-hourly) and introduces a new hourly service between Wrexham and Rhyl on Sundays. The T51 has replaced the existing 51/X51 service and will be operated by Arriva. Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates says: “I’m pleased to see the start of better connectivity in this part of Wales starts…

Evelyn is one of the newest Agents to enter ZZZ. She is a Fire-based Agent who contains the Attack specialty. Her specialty speaks loudly, as she can chain several attacks together against enemies for insane amounts of damage. She also has a high Critical Hit Rate, which not only makes her easy to build but also satisfying to play. Not to mention her swift gameplay, she’s a great candidate for solo plays. Here’s all you need to know to make the best build for Evenlyn. Table of Contents Evelyn’s Character & Specialties ⚙️ The Best W-Engines for Evelyn ⛓️ The…

Fashion is not just about following seasonal trends—it is about building a personal style that reflects who you are. For German-speaking audiences, clothing is both an expression of individuality and a sign of cultural awareness, where practicality, elegance, and subtle details often define how style is perceived. To create a look that feels modern yet timeless, it is important to focus on balance, quality, and the right combination of elements. Below are five key tips that will help you craft outfits that are both fashionable and versatile, suitable for daily wear as well as special occasions. By following these principles,…

Business travel can be a challenge when bookings are made across different platforms and managed by multiple people. Confusion often leads to duplicated reservations, missed savings, and frustrated travellers.  A streamlined booking process changes this by bringing everything under one system, making travel management easier, faster, and more cost-effective. If you’d like to see how this approach could transform your company’s travel programme, read on to explore the key benefits. Greater Cost Control One of the biggest benefits of streamlining bookings is better financial oversight. When travel arrangements are scattered, it’s easy for hidden costs to slip through. However, using…