Author: Rhys Gregory

A splash of colour and good measure of community partnership working has brightened up the walk to school for pupils and families in Llanedeyrn. A vibrant new mural has been painted on a subway in the area close to St Philip Evans RC Primary School, thanks to a collaboration between the schoolchildren, the Council’s Caretaking Services and Cardiff-based mural company, Wall-op Murals. The Council’s graffiti removal team cleaned and jet-washed the subway, which suffered frequent vandalism and was in desperate need of some TLC, to prepare the space for its mini-makeover. The mural was then created by children from St…

School cook Pat Morgan has retired after more than three decades working for Bryn Celyn in Pentwyn and more recently for Ysgol Pen Y Groes. During hercareer Pat has served nearly 1 million lunches and has seen generations of families pass through the school. Pat has been a huge part of the local community and her smile and sense of fun as she fed hundreds of hungry children every day, has been infectious. Pat is looking forward to her retirement and her husband is hoping to persuade her to join him on his allotment! A spokesperson thanked Pat for her…

TWO of Swansea’s longest-serving councillors have become Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor. Cllr Graham Thomas succeeds Councillor Mike Day, to become Lord Mayor for 2023/24 and his deputy will be Cllr Paxton Hood-Williams. Cllr Thomas, who has been a ward member for Cwmbwrla since 1999, will take up his post following inauguration in May after Full Council agreed the move at its meeting on March 30. As Lord Mayor Cllr Thomas will have an important civic and ceremonial role as the city’s official ambassador. He will also be involved in raising money for local good causes. Cllr Thomas said:…

A dedicated team of part-time Swansea Council workers has launched the Swansea Bay Land Rider Train for its new season. They’ll take thousands of passengers on trips between Mumbles and Blackpill through the warmer months. Retired teacher Geoff Davies and retired police officer Andy Maslin are part of the small team of drivers employed on a part-time seasonal basis by the council. Geoff said: “I love meeting people who ride the train and have become good friends with some of them. Some see it as a really magical experience.” Andy said: “The service gives a lot of pleasure to a lot…

The countdown to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort is on and Swansea residents can get involved by throwing their own street parties. The council has waived road closure fees for locals who want to close off their street for street parties to celebrate the monarch’s coronation on the bank holiday weekend of May 6-8. Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “Now’s the time to get organising if you want to celebrate the coronation weekend in style. For most of us it will be the first coronation to take place in our lifetimes, so…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has secured full funding from Welsh Government to deliver the brand new school for the community of Glyn-coch – which will include innovative green technologies and establish an on-site civic hub. On Friday, March 24, Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles announced the new school for Glyn-coch is one of only three successful entries to the Sustainable Schools Challenge. The projects, which will be funded by a combined investment of £44.7m, demonstrated innovative ways to collaborate with communities in the design, delivery and management of the schools. Following a six-week public consultation in early 2022,…

A Herefordshire rogue trader, who targeted victims in Powys, has been jailed for 33 months. Naheed Plumridge was sentenced by Worcester Crown Court on Friday, March 24 after being found guilty of 14 counts of fraud and one count of fraudulent trading. The successful prosecution was led by Herefordshire County Council with the support from Powys County Council’s Trading Standards Service. An investigation by trading standards officers in Powys found that in early 2020, Plumridge had carried out roof works at a property in Llandrindod Wells for £2,000, intending to make a gain of £1,245 for himself. Officers also found…

A new scheme to help fans get fit through their love of football has been officially launched in Wales. FIT FANS is a collaboration between the Football Association of Wales and the English Football League Trust (EFL Trust), supported by funding from the Welsh Government’s ‘Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales’ programme. Football fans aged between 35 and 65 will be able to join the 12-week healthy lifestyle programme. The free scheme will be delivered by the charitable arms of Welsh football clubs and their community coaching staff  to groups of up to 30 people who are hoping to lose weight. Participants…

The employment market is still robust, with 11.3 million job opportunities in May, 6.5 million individuals being employed for new positions, and 4.3 million people abandoning their current positions. To remain competitive, job seekers should keep up with their industry’s most recent techniques and innovations. The medical, legal, and vital services sectors may be less vulnerable to layoffs and staff cutbacks than other businesses. Loss of job and financial downfall is causing problems like addiction and increased criminal activities worldwide. Therefore, it is important to have a backup plan or emergency money in case of an unexpected job loss. People are…

Online poker has changed drastically since the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). AI has revolutionized the game, allowing players to use data-driven strategies to improve their chances of winning. But with this new technology comes the potential for bots and other forms of cheating that can disrupt fair play. In this blog post, we’ll explore how AI is changing online poker and what steps are being taken to ensure fair play. How AI Has Evolved in The Last 5-Years AI has come a long way in the past five years. AI technology has made leaps and bounds in development and…