Author: Rhys Gregory

Jubilee Park Primary School has received an outstanding report from the official school inspection body. Making their first visit since the school was established five years ago, the Estyn inspectors made no recommendations but said Jubilee Park should continue its improvement journey. HM’s Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales is also inviting the school to prepare a case study an on its work in relation to creating a culture of professional learning as well as developing an anti-racism curriculum which will be shared on the Estyn website. Headteacher Catherine Place said: “I am delighted with the outcome of our…

More local businesses in Caerphilly County Borough have benefited from funding this year, with the Caerphilly Enterprise Fund increasing three-fold compared to 2021. A combined £151,746 has been granted to support new and established businesses and community enterprises throughout the County Borough. The Caerphilly Enterprise Fund is aimed at start-ups, and small and medium sized enterprises with less than 250 employees. Applicants to the Fund can receive up to £2,000 towards revenue costs and up to £10,000 towards capital costs for property enhancement can include external and internal works for business premises. Gatehouse in Caerphilly Town Centre was just one…

Caerphilly county borough council has secured funding to progress the new market development in the heart of Caerphilly town centre. The funding has been awarded as part of Welsh Governments Transforming Towns Programme and forms an exciting next step in the regeneration of Caerphilly Town Centre. Deputy Leader of Council, Cllr Jamie Pritchard said, “This is welcome news, and demonstrates the commitment of both Caerphilly Council and Welsh Government to make significant investments in developing new business opportunities in Caerphilly.” He continued, “We now await the outcome of the Local Planning Authority’s determination of the planning application and look ahead…

A new Welsh-medium primary school being built in north Powys will now open after the Easter holidays, the county council has said. Powys County Council is building a new 150-place school for Welshpool’s Ysgol Gymraeg Y Trallwng. The new building will include early years and community facilities. The innovative scheme for the new school combines the old and the new which will provide the pupils of Ysgol Gymraeg y Trallwng and the community of Welshpool with fantastic facilities whilst maintaining the presence of the iconic Ysgol Maesydre. The old Grade II listed building will be refurbished to accommodate early years…

Goods export values by Welsh businesses have recovered beyond pre-pandemic levels and totalled £19.4 billion for the year ending September 2022 , an increase of more than a third compared to the previous 12-month period and £1.7 billion higher than the year ending September 2019, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. The latest provisional figures show Welsh goods exporters have demonstrated significant resilience amid ongoing challenges in the global trading environment, from the war in Ukraine to currency instability and the increased costs of shipping and energy. Inspiring businesses to take up exporting, where it is right for them, has…

A new pilot project helping to prepare young people for a career and to understand their working rights has begun as part of the new Curriculum for Wales. Aimed at young people aged 13-16 years old, up to 35 schools from across Wales will take part in the new Unions and the World of Work programme. Schools’ collaborations with businesses are already providing learners with opportunities to learn about work and employment. Developing the skills required by employers, and to raise the aspirations of all learners in considering the full range of opportunities available to them. In this new programme,…

The inclusion of the Gateway site in Deeside on the shortlist of three sites for the Rolls Royce SMR factory to produce key components for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), shows the strength of the skills and expertise in North Wales, Ministers have said. Rolls Royce SMR has considered over 100 sites across the UK. The Heavy Pressure Vessels (HPV) factory will support the production of first-of-a kind SMRs in the UK, with additional potential for worldwide export.  The final decision on its location is to be taken in the New Year. The Welsh Government is committed to developing a low…

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has awarded Coleg Sir Gar a three-year contract to work on eradicating Sheep Scab in Wales. Sheep Scab is one of the major disease risks for the sheep industry and can be spread through failures of biosecurity, complex movement patterns, and the mixing of sheep on and off farms, such as through common grazing. The aims and objectives of the project awarded to Coleg Sir Gar are to improve animal health and welfare standards by supporting industry to eradicate Sheep Scab from Wales. This consists of: Significantly reducing Sheep Scab outbreaks on Welsh farms. Accurate…

Are you planning on going on a holiday trip? Winter is that time of the year when we get to do end-of-year celebrations and have gatherings with friends and family. While we are not in lockdown anymore, the COVID virus is still spreading. For this reason, if you plan to go on a trip, ensure you get a Healgen rapid test kit to confirm none of your family members is infected. The test is one of the most accurate COVID-19 tests that offer quick results. Here are tips to help you stay safe during your winter holidays. Have a Quarantine…

A lot of people are still eager to gamble in the UK despite the fact that it is outlawed for the vast majority of the time. This article will provide some guidelines for finding an authentic online casino. When you are looking for casinos online you’re aware of the possibility of losing your entire bankroll and nothing remaining other than bad luck. If you decide to play at an online gambling site, make sure you locate one that provides decent odds and excellent customer service. Also, make sure that they offer good winnings guidelines to ensure that you will get…