Author: Rhys Gregory

Work to increase the capacity and improve biodiversity at Clydach Vale Lake will start in late August/early September. Improvements will involve dredging areas of the lake to reduce silt levels and work to stabilise the embankments. Cwm Clydach Country Park Partnership and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will be undertaking the improvements as part of our commitment to provide a diverse and enhanced environment for the community. Although this is a busy time for visitors to the lake, restrictions from nesting waterfowl and migratory fish downstream dictate when work can start. There will be some disruption during this time, including the…

A proposal to create a modern campus for further education students in the city centre has been formally submitted for planning approval. Newport City Council and Coleg Gwent are jointly applying for outline consent for a campus that will provide first-class further education facilities on the site of the present Newport Centre. Planning permission has already been given for a new, state-of-the-art leisure centre, which will include swimming and other wellbeing facilities, on a key city centre brownfield site on the riverfront. It is proposed that the college is built on the site of the current Newport Centre and the…

Merthyr Council is working as quickly as possible to repair Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge, but complications caused by the bridge’s important historical status – along with ecological issues – have delayed progress. The 230-year-old structure is the world’s oldest cast-iron railway bridge and both a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade II* listed structure.  As such, any work carried out on it needs to be approved by Welsh Government’s historic environment service CADW. While it is no longer a railway bridge, Pont-y-Cafnau is used as a footbridge, but has been closed since suffering serious structural damage from winter storms in 2020. CADW advised…

Businesses and organisations across Powys are invited to share their thoughts to inform the council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy. Working on behalf of Powys County Council, Atkins are conducting the survey to investigate local business plans regarding the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (also known as charge points), and if relevant, plans for electrifying business fleets. Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys, said: “This survey will help us to understand how many Powys businesses already use electric vehicles, what might be blocking the adoption of electric vehicles, and what can be done to overcome these barriers.…

You won’t have failed to notice that fuel prices have spiralled upwards in recent months. You’ll notice it in the newspapers and at the pump, where a full tank of petrol has begun to exceed £100 for even smaller hatchbacks. Whether you’re a business looking to save on your fuel costs or you’re an individual consumer hoping to reduce this part of your expenditure, any savings you can make can help you through uncertain times. Here are three key ways in which you can save on fuel costs in the remainder of this year. Driving Style Most drivers consider their…

Planning a vacation or business trip could be quite a challenging task, which takes a lot of time and effort. More often the most problematic part is the transportation planning and ticket purchase, here appears a lot of questions regarding the necessary documents, registration and payment. In order to understand all of these issues, we have prepared a guide with the answers to the most popular questions about the passport and flight registration. Do you require a passport when making flight reservations? Fortunately, nowadays, many airlines do not require a passport when booking and purchasing tickets. You may even be…

The United Kingdom is a fantastic place to visit with so many things to offer. British visa Saudi Arabia enables the citizens of Saudi Arabia to visit the country hassle-free. This 7-day itinerary of the UK is meant to hit some of the country’s most important landmarks while also introducing you to some lesser-known but no less stunning spots that would be difficult to get to without a car. 7-Days UK Itinerary Day 1-2: London “Welcome to Blighty,” as the brits say. After touching down in London (most likely at Heathrow), make your way to the city’s heart. Seeing many…

We’ve all heard the saying, “time is money.” And it’s especially true when it comes to earning a living. In today’s digital age, more and more people are looking for ways to make money online. It can be a great way to earn extra income, or even replace your current income altogether. But it’s not always easy to figure out how to get started. That’s why we’ve asked some of the top experts in the field for their best tips on how to easily start earning money online! 1. Find a niche that you’re passionate about When it comes to…

With the school summer holidays in full swing, Parkdean Resorts has revealed the top 10 beaches in Wales according to TikTok to enjoy this summer! Searches for ‘Wales holiday’ have spiked by 26% in the last month as travellers flock to the country for the summer but it’s the beaches that have really grown in popularity. Searches for ‘wales beach’ have spiked by 41% to 33,000 searches as people head to the sunny shores. The study analysed TikTok data to see which is the most hashtagged and viewed beaches on the popular social media app to reveal the most aesthetic,…

Vaughan Gething, Wales’ Minister for Economy, was greeted by staff and learners at ACT’s Cardiff headquarters. The MS saw the Welsh Government’s flagship Jobs Growth Wales + (JGW+) programme being carried out, at the leading training and education provider’s Ocean Park House centre. He observed hands-on learners, who were simulating real workplaces, and spoke to staff, during his visit on Tuesday, August 23. With specialist equipment, Care learners took part in mock working environments, giving them a taste of careers in childcare and adult care. This included making play areas safe from dangerous items and choking hazards. They were challenged…