Author: Rhys Gregory

From today (17 November), motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits between junctions 24-28 on the M4 could be fined, the Welsh Government has warned. This is the final stage of a phased approach that the Welsh Government has taken to improve air quality on some of the most polluted roads across Wales, as well as reduce congestion and improve safety along this section of the M4. Since the Welsh Government took the decision to introduce environmental speed limits to improve air quality levels at five different locations across Wales – the first of its kind in the UK – there…

Welsh Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has visited the CUBE centre, a community-focused and cooperatively run facility in Barry to mark Social Enterprise Day. Social Enterprise Day is an opportunity to showcase social enterprises across the country and show what makes them different from traditional businesses by addressing various challenges. CUBE hosts adult support coaching, wellbeing groups, community classes for children and young people. The onsite café and meeting rooms provide spaces for all manner of events. The centre is operated by Heroes Rights Community Interest Company (CIC). They are a social enterprise which helps families deal with issues such as…

The Welsh Government has announced that £180,000 will be made available to support the development of Welsh Language film and provide financial support to develop talent and ideas. Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden and Plaid Cymru Designated Member Cefin Campbell have revealed the funding will be delivered through Ffilm Cymru and further details which will be announced shortly. The commitment is part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. The Deputy Minister, said: “I’m delighted to make this announcement ahead of the 40th anniversary celebration this evening at the Senedd.  One of our biggest…

Climate Change Minister Julie James has this week (Wednesday, November 16) confirmed the cap for social rents for the next financial year along with a package of support for tenants. The Minister outlined a series of commitments she had secured with social landlords including that there will be ‘no evictions due to financial hardship for the term of the rent settlement in 2023-24’ where tenants engage with their landlords. The Minister also explained the decision making behind setting the social rent cap at 6.5%. “I have been clear that no social tenant will experience any change in their rent until…

Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Dr. Rebecca Heaton, Director of Environmental Sustainability, as its new Group Ambassador for Wales, where she will lead on supporting social and economic prosperity. Rebecca will work alongside her colleagues in Wales to deliver the Group’s purpose of ‘helping Britain prosper’ at a local level, engaging the businesses and communities it serves across the country. Through conversations with local politicians, business leaders, networks and charities, Rebecca will bring people together and share insight to address the challenges facing Wales, such as helping local businesses and vulnerable customers through the current economic landscape. A primary focus…

Upgrading your home can be expensive. If your interior or exterior appears worn or outdated, you likely dream of making big or small changes to improve its look and feel. Yet, a limited bank balance might force you to place your design dreams on the back burner. However, you do not necessarily need to spend a substantial sum to transform your property’s appearance, comfort, and function. Here are four ways to affordably update your home. Apply for a Double Glazing Grant Did you know you could receive thousands of pounds toward the cost of double glazing? The UK government may…

Those who love spending time cooking and baking may want to have a workspace that makes them feel like a celebrity chef. Updating your kitchen can allow you to use some of the most popular modern gadgets while still keeping the room looking stylish, elegant, and suitable for the preparation and consumption of food. Taking the time to plan the changes you’d like to see can allow you to make informed decisions regarding materials and appliances, and even maximise the amount of space available to you within your kitchen. Change the taps Thinking about some of the smaller details can…

The wedding is happening, your partner said yes, and now you are looking at turning that engagement ring into a wedding band. You want to get your partner and yourself the best wedding rings you can, but where exactly can you get the high quality wedding rings that you and your partner can wear as you walk down the aisle? If you are in the UK, there are a few ways that you can find some of the best wedding rings in the country. Here are some of the first places you need to stop in to find your forever…

Oral health plays a vital role in our lives, especially in chewing and digesting food the body needs to survive. Maintaining good oral health provides healthier dental care that can decrease tooth decay risks and many other serious conditions. But as people age, some unavoidable oral problems may occur, including impacted wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth, also called the third molars, are the toughest and the last adult teeth to erupt in the mouth. Commonly, most adults have four wisdom teeth located at the very back of the mouth, two on the top and two on the bottom. In most cases,…

With international football’s grandest tournament right around the corner, Wales face up against a few familiar faces in Qatar. Here is a look at the Dragons’ Group B opponents at the 2022 World Cup. England Wales’ last group match will be their most eagerly anticipated. They take on the Three Lions on November 29 in what could well be a must-win match for Rob Page’s side, depending on how previous results go in the group. In a game that will undoubtedly have a derby-day feel to it, the Dragons will have to be up to the challenge given their odds…