Author: Rhys Gregory

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2024-25 academic year, and allow them to access the full amount of maintenance loan in addition to the Bursary. To help amid the cost of living crisis, NHS Bursary students will have access to the full maintenance loan available from Student Finance Wales. This includes Medical and Dentistry students in their Bursary years. Student nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals who commit to working in Wales for up to two years after qualifying are eligible for the bursary, which…

In an age where digital devices have become omnipresent, the majority of us spend considerable time staring at screens. Whether it’s for work, staying connected, or entertainment, screen time can take its toll on our eyes. A solution that’s been gaining traction is blue light glasses. Brought to you by SmartBuyGlasses, this article delves deep into what blue light glasses are, their benefits, and why you should consider them as part of your eyewear collection. Blue Light Glasses: An Essential for the Digital Age In an age where digital devices have become omnipresent, the majority of us spend considerable time…

A bold new look is becoming clear as transformation work continues at one of Swansea’s most historic buildings. Sweeping curves are among the lines being seen as construction specialists prepare the Palace Theatre building for its new life. The dramatic but sensitive overhaul is expected to lead to its reopening – as a base for new businesses – next year. The structure was built in 1888 and, in its long history, underwent a series of interior makeovers resulting in a complex rabbit warren layout. The challenges for those rescuing the building were intensified by the structure’s derelict state after almost…

The Chemical Brothers, Scooter, The Streets, and N-Dubz all play at Alexandra Head in Cardiff Bay next week, as part of The Bay Series. To facilitate these ticketed events and safely manage the crowds, road closures will be in place and the Barrage site itself will be closed to non-ticket holders, on: Wednesday 6 September from 16:00 – 01:00 Thursday 7 September from 15:00 – 01:00 Friday 8 September from 15:00 – 01:00 Saturday 9 September from 12:00 – 01:00 At these times, road closures will be in place at: The Penarth side of the Barrage – prohibiting all vehicular…

Following a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK, an award-winning wedding venue in South Wales has doubled its accommodation capacity, unlocking potential growth and greater support for local businesses. Pencoed House Estate, set in the charming Cardiff countryside, has purchased two five-bedroom residential properties. Sitting adjacent to the venue, Bridge House and Gate House will be used as accommodation for wedding parties. These 2 properties will almost double the existing capacity from 28 to 48 guests. Previously, the venue’s occupancy rate was oversubscribed at 104 per cent, so this expansion will enable the business to fulfil its ever-growing demand for…

With over £2m of Welsh Government funding, schools across the county borough will benefit from a range of improvements to their facilities, encouraging local communities to use them. The Community Focused Schools Grant is part of a Welsh Government initiative to increase community use of schools. From 2023 to 2025, the funding will support a variety of projects in schools throughout the county borough, including the provision of outdoor forest school facilities in both primary and secondary schools – promoting outdoor learning, wellbeing, as well as community engagement. Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd will receive a replacement pavilion from the Welsh…

As part of a joint ‘Safer Streets’ initiative between the council and South Wales Police to tackle anti-social behaviour and generate feelings of safety, Another Day Another Spray and Thew Creative continue to flex their creative talents – this time with further street art in Brackla, Bridgend, and in Maesteg. Vibrant artwork graces the walls of the subway on Brackla Way, illustrating themes of nature and wildlife, in addition to a Welsh mythical beast and fairy. The work follows recent street art completed at Maesteg bus station – transforming an ordinary space into the extraordinary.  The images hint at the…

Morgan Sindall Construction has been commissioned to design and build a new £20m Swansea Bay City Deal backed facility in Neath Port Talbot which will help industry decarbonise. Led by Neath Port Talbot Council in partnership with Swansea University, the facility will be known as SWITCH (South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub) Harbourside and will be located close to Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant. SWITCH Harbouside will be a research facility for decarbonising the metals and steel industry. The building forms part of the City Deal Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme and is aimed at establishing the…

Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea Bay University Health Board have opened a state-of-the-art Digital Solutions Suite at Cimla Health and Social Care Centre, Neath. This innovative facility is designed to offer essential support and guidance to people, their caregivers, and professionals working within the field, who may benefit from using mainstream digital technology. The Digital Solutions Suite serves as a hub of knowledge, where visitors can explore a range of new and available mainstream digital technologies that can enhance the quality of life for those looking to maintain their independence while living in the comfort of their own homes.…

Penallta Reuse Shop has joined forces with local project Caerphilly Uniform Exchange to offer pre-loved school uniforms to Caerphilly County Borough Council residents free of charge. Penallta Reuse Shop officially opened in October 2022 as a facility aimed as diverting fit-for-use items from Household Recycling Centres and getting them into the hands of those who need them most, at bargain prices. The Reuse Shop has been launched in partnership with South Wales based charity, Wastesavers and all profits are divided equally between Wastesavers charity and CCBC Mayor’s Charity. Since opening, the shop has expanded its services to include additional community…