Author: Rhys Gregory

Four local schools have been awarded for their efforts with battery recycling in Caerphilly County Borough. The annual battery recycling initiative, in partnership with European Recycling Platform, involves pupils bringing used household batteries into school for recycling, helping to keep them out of the waste stream. All participating schools compete with other schools in the borough to win exciting prizes at a special award ceremony at the end of the school year. This year’s competition proved to be fiercely competitive with over one tonne of batteries recycled, however Cwmaber Juniors, Ysgol Penalltau, Libanus Primary and Ty Isaf Infants Schools came…

Pontypridd-based house builder Davies Homes has recently handed over the first of 56 new homes on the prestigious Northgate development, which forms part of a £300m regeneration project at The Works site in Ebbw Vale. Davies Homes are delighted to be supporting the regeneration with its most sustainable and centrally located development to date, continuing its investment in sustainable brownfield housing developments in South Wales. The 56 new homes, which include affordable housing ensure a positive collaboration with a local registered social landlord to bring the homes to Ebbw Vale.  These are the first major housing phase in a public…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan and WLGA leader Andrew Morgan have announced more than 500 extra step-down beds and community care packages for Wales this winter, to help people get care closer to home and free up hospital beds. The ‘Step Down’ service will support people to return to their communities when they no longer need treatment in hospital but may require more time, support, and specialist care.  Care at home services are also being boosted to enable more people to return to their own home. An extra 508 beds and community care packages have been confirmed by local health boards…

 A total budget of £238m will be available for direct payments to farmers in 2023, the same level provided over the past three years, the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths confirmed this week. The Minister also confirmed, subject to budget availability, the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will continue to be provided at current levels in 2024 with a provisional allocation of £238m. The Minister said: “The agriculture sector is facing many challenges.  With the immense challenges of record inflation and the detrimental impacts from trade deals, with the former UK Environment Secretary describing one of these as “not very…

For those involved in selling or buying a home, one word that they may run into is conveyancing. But what exactly does it mean? Conveyancing is the legal process for transferring home ownership from you (the seller) to the buyer. The process of conveyancing starts when you accept an offer for your home and ends when you give the house keys to the buyer. So, what is conveyancing? Conveyancing is usually handled by licensed Conveyancers, most of whom are solicitors. The process begins once you have an offer for your property. At that point, you need to formally tell your…

Superfoods are whole foods that offer a wealth of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. They’re often touted as being beneficial for overall health and well-being. Supplements, on the other hand, are concentrated forms of nutrients or herbs that are taken orally in pill or capsule form. They’re commonly used to fill nutrient gaps in the diet or to treat specific health conditions. While both superfoods and supplements can be beneficial for health, they work best when used together. How can you incorporate superfoods and supplements into your diet? According to the medical experts, supplements from Rawpowders.co.uk provide a…

If you set the goal of determining which of the European cookies is the tastiest, you will definitely run into difficulties. It is because the pastries of any European region captivate with a richness of tastes and aromas. However, French biscuits are sure to become one of your favourites. For British consumers to try the most original and delicious French biscuits, the EuropaFood online store has collected the richest selection of cakes and cookies. Features of EuropaFood Online Supermarket As fans of Europe’s variety of tasty and healthy foods, experts from the EuropaFood team select the very best brands to…

As a business leader, you know that growth is necessary for success. But achieving sustainable, long-term growth can be a challenge. In today’s competitive market, it’s important to have a clear strategy in place to help you reach new heights. With the right planning, you can gain a competitive edge and create a successful, thriving business. From investing in technology to expanding into new markets, there are a number of strategies you can use to help your business grow. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most effective strategies for achieving growth and provide tips on how to maximise…

It would be a massive understatement to say that the property market has been a little tricky over the last few years. We have seen massive inflation in housing prices, and now people are extremely gun-shy about committing to buying a new home despite prices falling. With the rising cost of living, there are a lot of people out there who were thinking about moving out of their current house who are now reconsidering. It can be tough to make a choice like that but staying put is not entirely without its benefits. If you have been thinking about moving…

Recent research conducted within the real estate industry has revealed that the take-up of office space in the Welsh capital has reached the highest rate since 2016. In addition, the levels of take-up in the first half of 2022 were higher than those in the first half of 2021 by over 130%. Fortunately, this demand for office space has, so far, been matched by levels of availability, which were also at their highest for over two decades. The business sector responsible for the majority of Cardiff’s office take-up was TMT, which cornered just over half the market, followed by Insurance…