Author: Rhys Gregory

Applications for primary school places to start in September 2023 are now open and parents are encouraged to make use of all five choices to get the best chance of securing a school they want. Cardiff Council is also appealing to families to apply on time and to remember that a child is not automatically entitled to a reception place at a primary school where they attend the nursery. A new application must be made for a reception class place at primary school. Every area of Cardiff is served by a Welsh-medium community primary school, an English-medium community primary school,…

Plans have been agreed for upgrades at Swansea Point, Maesteg Park in St Thomas and Ynysnewydd Park in Sketty. Work has just started on upgrades in Brokesby Road, Bonymaen, Highmead play area in Newton, Ynystawe playground in Morriston and Dunvant Meadow and Dunvant Park. And improvements have also recently been completed at Hafod Park and Garnswllt play area in Mawr as well as at Denver Road, Fforestfach, and Heol Tir Du in Morriston. Brokesby Road, Highmead, Ynystawe and Dunvant are also set to see a selection of play equipment introduced including disability-friendly roundabouts, new surfaces, swings, slides and trampolines. Maesteg…

Margam Country Park has made it into the UK’s prestigious top ten parks and green spaces list following a public vote. To celebrate the fantastic Green Flag awarded parks and green spaces across the UK, the public voted for their favourite award-winning Green Flag site in the People’s Choice Awards 2022. The Green Flag Award is the international quality standard for parks and green spaces. During October, the public were invited to vote for one of their most loved 2,208 Green Flag awarded parks or green spaces and among the nation’s top ten is Margam Country Park in Neath Port…

A project to create a poignant ‘Poppy Walk’ of Remembrance in Milford Haven using the vast number of wreaths laid at the town’s war memorial has been completed. The people of Milford Haven came out in their hundreds to honour those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during wars at the annual Remembrance Service on Sunday. The fact that the service continues to be so well attended is a source of pride for the town but also means that the sheer volume of wreaths can cover the names of those remembered on the memorial. Chris Powles, a local veteran and…

The work to raise awareness of the importance of picking up your dog’s waste is continuing by Monmouthshire County Council. It’s been working in partnership with Town and Community Councils across the county, along with Keep Wales Tidy to try and reduce the amount of dog waste that’s left on the ground. Teams were out in Severnside, Caldicot and Rogiet on Thursday 10th November, meeting responsible pet owners to discuss the importance of cleaning up after pets in public. Complaints about dog fouling in public areas usually increase when the clocks change when the mornings and evenings are darker, so…

Work is about to begin on replacing the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The footpath from the bridge to the gyratory system on Avenue de Clichy will be closed for the six-week duration of the work, beginning next Monday, 21 November. Users will be able to cross the road to the path on the other side. The current bridge across the River Taff is well-used but has height restrictions and is too narrow for pedestrians and cyclists to pass one another. The new structure is being relocated slightly north towards a new crossing point and…

Creating an unforgettable experience for your guests is key to making your Airbnb listing stand out from the crowd. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need something that makes your property stand above the rest. That’s why so many hosts invest in personal touches like games, books, and even custom artwork to give their space an individual feel. Keeping things personal isn’t just about picking a theme; it’s also about taking care of your guests. They’re coming into your home, so creating a welcoming environment with thoughtful details will go a long way toward ensuring they…

After the COVID19 pandemic and the working from home revolution, more and more companies are getting on board with remote and hybrid work. Today, working from home at least for some of the week has become the norm for many people. After most of us were forced to work from home during the pandemic, one of the main benefits to come out of it all was that it became clear to see the benefits of remote work, including saving money for both companies and employees, and the fact that it leads to employees who are more satisfied, and therefore more…

2023 is going to be a difficult year for businesses across the UK. According to the CBI economic forecast, GDP growth is going to drop to 1% in 2023 – which is down from 3.7% in 2022. This means that consumers are going to be spending less and, in the case of B2B, singling out businesses that offer the most. The primary cause for this is inflation, which has risen to a peak in October 2022. But it isn’t all bad news. Despite their outlook on GDP growth, the CBI has stated that the economy will essentially be stagnant rather…

In both England and Wales, there has been a significant change in divorce law that has sparked a potential rise in divorces. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, brought in in April 2022 is one of the biggest reforms to the laws we have seen in close to 50 years. To find out all the facts, read the Major family Law guide to no-fault divorce. In this article, we will explore the impact of the legislation and whether it has triggered a surge in divorces.  Divorce statistics  Following the introduction of the new rules, there has been a notable…