Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly County Borough Council has set out the key timeline to undertake an independent road safety study of the B4251, known locally as ‘Wyllie bends’. The council’s Cabinet recently agreed to re-evaluate existing safety measures at the site and also agreed to work closely with the family of Laurie Jones who died following an accident on the road in 2019. CCBC Chief Executive Christina Harrhy has now written to the family to provide an estimated timeframe and key milestones to undertake an independent road safety study. Officers are currently preparing a briefing document which will be shared with the family…

Vital information about the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies will be shared much faster with a new all-Wales digital system for maternity services in Wales, being created by a £7m investment from the Welsh Government. Mothers-to-be will be able to access their records as well as receiving timely messages to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Currently all the health boards in Wales use different systems, both digital and paper based. Creating one digital system for the whole of Wales will allow all the various  professionals involved in care to share vital information more quickly, which could help…

The Welsh Government has launched a new initiative to encourage more local spending on food by the Welsh NHS, schools and local government to help support Welsh producers, create more jobs and boost prosperity in local communities, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething announced today.  A new online food procurement resource, ‘Buying Food Fit for the Future’ is part of wider Welsh Government plans to support Wales’ everyday local economies. Estimates suggest the Foundational Economy accounts for four in ten jobs and £1 in every three that is spent in Wales. Food is a crucial Foundational Economy sector which has faced –…

The Welsh Government has today launched a consultation on establishing a statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales. The primary aim is to establish a level playing field for all visitor accommodation businesses operating in the sector. The concern around the lack of a level playing field has been a long-standing area of discussion with concerns certain parts of the sector do not meet or comply with their statutory obligations. The Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru commits to a statutory licensing scheme for holiday lets as part of a package of measures to address the…

Which type are you? In the week before Christmas, people generally fall into two categories. Those who are running around like headless chickens trying to get everything done for the big day, and those who are counting down the hours until the festivities begin. There rarely seem to be people who fall in the middle. Those who have just the right amount of activity. Those with plenty of time to finish all their work while still enjoying socialising with friends and being fabulously well-prepared for Christmas. For those who want entertainment Chances are, if you are looking for ways to…

A home remodel takes a lot of planning, hard work, and stress. Even when you think the work is done, there are still a few things you need to do afterward to make your home the best living space you had envisioned. Do a Final Walkthrough Before making the final payment, do a last walkthrough with your contractor. When doing this, take a careful look at each area of the house that they worked on to point out the things they have done well and some that you are not satisfied with. Most contractors will take care of any imperfection…

A house becomes a home when a homeowner’s personality is injected into the property. It could be painting the walls, adding wallpaper, or changing the purpose of each room in the house. The choice of furniture and materials can blend to help a house feel like an extension of the homeowner’s personality. With the average person spending approximately £330 every year decorating their home, the love for home renovations is commonly shared across the country. To ensure a successful home renovation project, planning is crucial. Planning a renovation project can help minimise risks in transforming spaces in your home into your dream…

Swansea Grand Theatre and producers, Imagine Theatre, bring the classic fairy tale story to the stage for this year’s Christmas pantomime. The French story itself has been around for hundreds of years, but arguably made famous by Disney’s animated film in 1992. Although the storyline has been adapted over the years, it loosely remains the same. There is a selfish prince, who gets turned into a beast, and the only way for him to redeem himself is to earn the love and trust of someone, all before the final petal falls from a rose. For this year’s pantomime, Associate Producer…

Families, friends and colleagues have joined together in Cardiff for a special lights show where they were supported to ‘light up the lives’ of the ones they miss. More than 200 guests including the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Cardiff and Lady Mayoress Councillor Graham Hinchey and Mrs Anne Hinchey, families and members of the community enjoyed a series of special performances by local ensembles and musicians. Every year City Hospice invites supporters to remember and celebrate lives of loved ones during their Light up a Life campaign. This includes attending events like its annual Remembrance Service and, new for…

The Royal Victoria in Prestatyn reopened over the weekend following a combined investment of over £185,000 from leading community pub company, Admiral Taverns, and brand-new licensees, Sean Thomas and Debra Gee. Together with Admiral Taverns, the passionate licensees have worked hard to breathe a new lease of life into the pub ahead of the festive period. Throughout the refurbishment process, Debra and Sean have been meticulous in making sure they respect The Royal Victoria’s history and tradition by retaining its more characterful, traditional features, whilst enhancing the overall look and feel with brand-new, modern furniture and fixtures. Inside, the pub…