Author: Rhys Gregory

THE Welsh Ambulance Service has partnered with a life-saving app that lets first aiders know when there is a cardiac arrest in their area. The GoodSAM app uses GPS technology to alert trained first responders registered on the app to a nearby cardiac arrest. If the responder is available, they can accept the alert via the app and make their way to the patient to begin CPR prior to the arrival of an ambulance. Responders include NHS workers like doctors, nurses, paramedics and therapists, as well as police and fire staff, first aiders and others who are trained in CPR.…

It’s time to step into the light and escape to a world where musical theatre meets “jaw-dropping” circus spectacular. . . Cirque – The Greatest Show is coming to town, combining showstoppers from everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits with breath-taking aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling trapeze artistes. The award-winning production is the latest theatrical treat to come from market-leading concert show specialists Entertainers. Company director James Taylor says that Cirque – The Greatest Show is the brand-new phenomenon everyone is talking about for 2023.  “It’s a smash-hit circus musical is guaranteed fun for all the family,” he says. “It takes you…

The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to move forward with plans to appropriate land in Sandy Bay and Griffin Park needed for the delivery of future regeneration within Porthcawl. The move will enable almost 20 hectares of land to be used for planning purposes as part of the regeneration of the town’s waterfront area, and will be in accordance with both the Local Development Plan and the recently approved Placemaking Strategy.  Under the council’s plans the site, which includes the amusement park, will become available for mixed-use development featuring all-new retail, commercial, recreational, housing and leisure opportunities.…

Bridgend Indoor Market will be a hub of activity this autumn half term, hosting children’s arts and crafts sessions throughout the week. Taking place between 11am to 2pm, the activities will begin on 31 October with Halloween themed crafts led by Alison Moger and on the 2 and 4 of November, children will be invited to create autumn inspired art with Tanio. While the events are free, children must be accompanied by an adult and it is also advisable to book, since spaces are limited. Whilst visiting the market, accompanying adults are being encouraged to enjoy the diversity of stalls…

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced that it is rolling out free school meals to nearly 3000 primary pupils in years 1 and 2 ahead of schedule. All children in primary years 1 and 2 will now receive Universal Free School Meals from Monday 7th November (after October half-term). The roll-out is a part of the Welsh Government’s commitment for every primary school pupil to receive a free school meal by 2024. The first phase was successfully rolled out to all reception pupils across Neath Port Talbot primary schools in September. As well as removing the burden from parents of…

Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town – bringing Winter Wonderlands of synthetic ice rinks, snow globes and festive fun with him to spread Christmas magic in Rhondda Cynon Taf. His helpers in Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s What’s On RCT events team will be sprinkling festive fun in Porth, Tonypandy, Aberdare, Ferndale and Mountain Ash throughout November and December. There will be synthetic ice rinks to skate on, an inflatable snow globe to snap a selfie in , street entertainment to get involved with and children’s funfair rides. Plus Santa will be in his grotto and will be handing out gifts…

Contractors wishing to be considered to complete building works for Powys County Council will find the process simpler in the future thanks to a new procurement system. It is designed to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to take on minor construction projects costing between £50,000 to £500,000. These may include works within council owned properties including housing and corporate buildings including schools, libraries, leisure centres, care homes, day centres. Interested contractors will need to apply to join the new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and if successful will be automatically notified of construction works and be given the…

Wales is facing a new era of damaging austerity cuts because of the UK Government’s mismanagement of the economy, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans will warn today. The combination of soaring inflation which is eroding the Welsh Government’s budget, and spending cuts threatened by the latest Chancellor of the Exchequer, could starve public services of funding, stifle economic growth and lead to job losses. Inflation and the UK Government’s mishandling of the economy, means Welsh Government’s budget is now worth up to £4bn less in real terms than it was when the three-year funding settlement was set last year. The Chancellor…

A new initiative designed to help businesses lower their carbon impact and save on energy bills will be accelerated and launched in the new year, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced. The Minister has asked the Development Bank of Wales to fast track its plans for an invest to save decarbonisation offer with more favourable terms for businesses looking investing in renewables and energy efficiency measures. Accelerating the introduction of the offer will allow businesses across Wales to take earlier action to invest in projects designed to reduce their energy consumption and better manage energy bills.  This will provide much…

Digital vaccination records and simplified booking systems are among some of the changes set out in a new plan to increase the take up of vaccinations across Wales. The plan, which is published by Health Minister Eluned Morgan today [Tuesday 25 October], builds on the success of the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out and will help to improve access to and the supply of vaccines. The National Immunisation Framework for Wales sets out a series of actions which will make it easier for people to know what vaccinations they are eligible for and how to receive them. This includes digital vaccination records,…