Author: Rhys Gregory

Funding has been secured this financial year to start the construction of the new Active Travel bridge across the Usk, and revised plans for the entrance gates to Castle Meadows have been agreed between Monmouthshire County Council and Transport for Wales. A planning application to improve paths through Castle Meadows, Abergavenny will be considered in the near future by the Council’s Planning Committee. Planning discussions were delayed from July’s planning meeting while a query from Natural Resources Wales about the ecology of the site was explored. A trial cattle grid with a gate at Castle Meadows will be removed and replaced…

The Council’s Licensing Department is receiving information that unlicensed drivers are continuing to operate illegal ‘taxis’ across Merthyr Tydfil. All licensed drivers and vehicles are assessed by the Council to ensure they are maintained to an acceptable standard and are safe and suitable to carry passengers. Unlicensed vehicles will not have the correct insurance in place, with drivers not having undertaken the relevant safeguarding checks. Neither will their vehicles have been assessed and could be in an unroadworthy condition. “Last year, we issued a warning to members of the public about the dangers of travelling in unlicensed vehicles – and…

Community representatives from across Powys have been given advice on how to deliver successful climate and nature emergency action plans. More than 60 delegates attended a free Powys Town and Community Council Environment and Nature Event held at The Pavilion in Llandrindod Wells on 14 June. The conference, organised jointly by Powys County Council and Llandrindod Wells Town Council, was held to mark The Great Big Green Week (10 – 18 June). It included speakers from a range of organisations, question and answer sessions with panellists, workshops, information stands and opportunities for networking. “I found it inspirational and have been…

Powys County Council have secured Welsh Government funding, for a Safe Routes in Community Active Travel project near the Priory Church in Wales School, in Brecon. Identified on the Active Travel Network Maps (ATNM) by the community and school, the existing footpaths were described as poor or unsuitable for making journeys by foot, particularly for those travelling to and from the school. The project has been designed to address these issues and improve access to the school and will be the first step in developing a wider local active travel network throughout Brecon. The scheme will improve active travel provision…

The Welsh Government is on track to more than double the number of businesses in Wales that are owned by their employees as part of efforts to ensure Wales-based companies remain in Welsh hands, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said today. The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government commitment is to double the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales during this Senedd term, by providing greater support for worker buyouts. In May 2021, there were 37 employee-owned businesses, with a target to reach 74 by May 2026. The Minister revealed today there are now 63 employee-owned businesses in Wales, and Ministers expect…

The New Saints FC are thrilled to confirm the signing of Dan Williams who will join the club following the expiration of his contract at EFL Championship side Swansea City.  Williams comes as no stranger to TNS supporters following a successful loan spell at the club last season where he made 29 appearances across all competitions as the club went onto achieve the domestic double. The popular central midfield player scored two goals in his maiden season at Park Hall, netting his first goal in green and white against Aberystwyth in December last year. After a strong first season with…

Every gym goer knows that including creatine in your supplement routine will speed up your progress toward your fitness objectives. Creatine is a chemical that the body naturally produces and gives the muscles energy to help them work harder and longer. Adding creatine to your diet can help you gain muscle mass, power, and strength. Even if you might think you’re getting the most out of your creatine supplement, it’s still important to know how to enhance its effects. Here are some tested strategies for making the most of your creatine supplement: Choose a High-Quality Creatine Supplement It’s essential to…

Workplace safety is a paramount concern for any organisation. Yet, too often, the focus is placed solely on preventing accidents from happening, rather than preparing for when they do occur. This lack of preparedness can result in dire consequences, including injuries and, in severe cases, loss of life. However, with adequate planning and training, businesses can minimise these risks. This blog post aims to highlight the power of preparedness when navigating workplace emergencies and the crucial role a first aid course can play in creating safer work environments. Understanding Workplace Emergencies A workplace emergency can be any situation that poses…

The next time you turn on the tap, take a moment to appreciate all the hard work and dedication that has gone into providing you with cheap, clean, and safe water. The water that is hidden in the hills of Wales and fills our reservoirs undergoes stringent testing and treatment to make it one of the best water systems in the United Kingdom, and perhaps all of Europe. It takes a lot of effort to bring this essential element of life into our homes, our water goes through a long journey before it makes it to our taps. The Water…

Beavertown Brewery has launched a creative collaboration with American rock band Queens of the Stone Age — an eye-catching music video for the band’s latest single, ‘Paper Machete’ based in the visual world of Beavertown’s flagship beer, Neck Oil. In celebration of the band’s highly-anticipated eighth studio album, In Times New Roman…, Beavertown Brewery’s creative team, together with its Creative Director Nick Dwyer and Black Dog Films’ Director and Animator Alice Bloomfield, have illustrated a music video for Queens of the Stone Age’s latest single, ‘Paper Machete.’ While the brewery has dipped its toes in animation before with its 2022…