Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly County Borough Council is started its phased roll-out of free primary school meals to all Reception and Year 1 pupils on 2nd September, thanks to Welsh Government funding. The offer will be extended to all full-time Nursery and Year 2 pupils by November 7th, 2022, to ensure the school’s catering team are able to manage the additional demand placed upon it. Further information on when other year groups will receive free school meals will be announced by Welsh Government in the coming months. Carol Andrews, Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Education & Communities said “In response to the…

As part of the Caerphilly Cares programme to tackle food poverty and insecurity, community cooking champion project will be launching today in Penallta House. The launch has seen Cllr Sean Morgan (Leader of Caerphilly Council), Cllr Carol Andrews (Cabinet Member for Communities), Morrisons Community Champions  and CCBC catering staff promote the community cooking champion project, with classes beginning at White Rose Centre in New Tredegar, September 20th. The session will be delivered by volunteers from CCBC’s catering staff as part of our corporate volunteering scheme. The initiative is being supported by Morrisons stores in the area, as part of their…

A new all age school has opened its doors to learners for the first time today, ushering in a new era of education in a part of north Powys. Ysgol Bro Caereinion in Llanfair Caereinion is the latest school to be established by Powys County Council. It becomes the county’s third all age (4-18) school and has been established following the merger of Llanfair Caereinion C.P. School and Caereinion High School. The school will provide Welsh-medium and English-medium education on the current sites of the of the primary and high school. Ysgol Bro Caereinion has also named is senior leadership…

The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Gavin Watkins, has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 at a premises near Arthog in Gwynedd. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been declared around the infected premises, to limit the risk of disease spread. Within these zones, bird movements and gatherings are restricted and all holdings that keep birds must be declared. The measures are stricter in the 3km Protection Zone. The UK health agencies advise that the risk to public health from the virus is very low and the UK food standards agencies advise…

Renewable energy sources are currently the rage, and more homeowners and occupiers of commercial properties are switching to using solar energy. They understand that solar energy is beneficial for the environment. It also provides financial benefits in the long run. With certain government agencies offering tax rebates and incentives, it’s become advantageous for homeowners to go off-grid. While the initial investment to switch to solar power can be substantial, the long-term benefits generally outweigh the cost. Users need to consider various factors if they want to install solar panels on their property. They must work with a reputable contractor who…

Who Is A Bookmaker? A bookmaker is an individual, group, or company that sets odds and pays out winning and losing bets for sporting events. They use bookie software and may operate online or in brick and mortar locations. Without these individuals, the sports betting industry would not exist. It requires a high level of knowledge about different sports and teams to be successful. The job of a bookmaker is perfectly legal and is found in many countries. The main reason bookmakers exist is to profit from gambling. In sports, a bookmaker’s job requires a great knowledge of sports and…

As a crypto enthusiast wishing to make your first steps into DeFi, trading BTC to MATIC is the right move. Polygon is a Layer2 solution for Ethereum-based apps. It allows you to access this ecosystem at much lower costs.  So, if you are looking to pay less when using DEXs and NFT marketplaces, MATIC is a great crypto for your portfolio. For BTC owners, the logical solution to exchange their coins for MATIC is to use a centralized exchange.  However, by using these platforms, you might have to disclose too much of your private data. We take a look at…

Are you thinking about moving to Dubai? The second-largest emirate in the UAE is a multicultural metropolis that welcomes emigrants from all over the world. If you want to make this city your new home, it makes sense to find out what it’s like to live here, including detailed information about moving, applying for a visa, finding housing and work, opening bank accounts, cost of living, and much more. In our article, we answer all this and much more, delving into an exhaustive list of questions frequently asked to the largest construction companies in Dubai about moving to this sunny…

The South Wales Business Awards is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2022 South Wales Business Awards. The short-listing process was incredibly difficult and competitive. Each year sees an increase in applications and standard of applications. However, the last two years have been unprecedented and once again shows why Wales is one of the leading entrepreneurial lights. The nominees for the South Wales Business Awards 2022 are as follows: Young Entrepreneur of the year Rhys Mallows – Mallows Bottling Kieran Gething – G. Gething & Sons Ella Jones – Ancora Equestrian Ltd Georgina James – GEJJ Coaching James &…

On Friday at the School Games National Finals, para World Record holder for F38 discus, Michael Jenkins (17) from Pembrokeshire, Wales smashed his own record again and declared he is ready to compete with able-bodied and paralympic athletes at a world stage. Michael threw a staggering 61.19m here and was 45m in front of his nearest competitor. If he were to compete at a world level, he would have finished 8th in the men’s discuss at the Commonwealth Games and would have achieved gold in the para-discus winning by 10m more. Michael, said: “I always love coming to big competitions,…