Author: Rhys Gregory

SWARCO Smart Charging, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, has completed the installation of two rapid electric vehicle chargepoints at Machynlleth in Powys, enabling residents and visitors to access charging at the Maengwyn Street car park. The installation comes as Transport for Wales continues its roll-out of a new rapid charging network which will eventually provide EV charging at every 25 mile stretch of the country’s Strategic Road Network. By the end of the year, SWARCO expects to have installed at least 35 50kW rapid chargepoints at 18 sites spread across four Welsh Local Authority areas: Carmarthenshire,…

Acrobats, high-wire performers, and members of the local community filled Brewery Park in Adamsdown on Sunday as the play area, which has been completely refurbished as part of an ongoing £3.2 million programme of investment in parks and play areas across the city, officially opened to the public. The play area, which has been extended to include an area of grass for safe, informal play, is one of three in Adamsdown that will be newly created or refurbished this year. The upgrade also includes new play equipment, seating, railings, and safety surfacing. As part of the works a new multi-use…

Neath Port Talbot residents are being reminded to use their weekly food waste collection service to recycle any leftovers and wasted food with a series of unmissable messages on refuse lorries. The campaign is using large sized wording and cartoons on the sides of refuse freighters to make it clear that 33% of black bin waste in Neath Port Talbot is food. And of the 33% of food waste placed in black bins/bags instead of going for recycling the majority is still in its packaging!  So go on, next time that plastic wrapped half a cucumber or other fruit and…

Pembrokeshire County Council has launched a campaign to encourage consistently high school attendance across the county, signposting the support available for parents and pupils. Backed by local people and schools, It Starts In School highlights the community of support that exists in Pembrokeshire, helping young people get back into the classroom after a challenging few years. The campaign focuses on the benefits of school beyond academic lessons, amplifying the importance of key moments, friendships and shared memories that often begin in school. As part of the campaign, teachers, pupils and members of the community have starred in a TV advert which…

A Careers Fair will take place in Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, Wednesday, September 21, 10am-4pm. A ‘quiet hour’ is available 3pm-4pm. If you’re looking for a fresh start, a career change, or starting your working life, there’s something for you. The Careers Fair gives you a chance to speak with employers, explore career options, and see jobs on offer. This is the first face-to-face Careers Fair since 2019, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone! Councillor Maureen Webber, Deputy Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, said: “The Careers Fair is incredibly popular, and I’m glad to see it back with…

Millbrook Primary School pupils and staff will be temporarily relocating while building investigation works are carried out on the Bettws site. Children were due to return to school on Monday 5 September for the start of the autumn term. Reception to year six pupils will now begin the autumn term on Thursday 8 September in the former Brynglas adult training centre (ATC). This will give school staff time to transform the centre into classrooms. Transport will be provided from and to Bettws and hot meals will be delivered to Brynglas each lunchtime. Potential issues with the Millbrook building were identified…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Environmental Health team has issued advice to residents, following confirmation of potentially harmful blue-green algae in Pen y Fan Pond. The algae produces toxins which can be harmful to both humans and animals. Residents are advised to ensure pets, particularly dogs, do not enter the water of the Pond – should pets come in contact with the water, owners are advised to thoroughly wash the animal with clean water and seek precautionary advice from a qualified vet. In humans, the toxins can cause rashes after skin contact and illnesses if swallowed. More information about the blue-green…

Business leaders and economic experts are being sought by the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) to express an interest to become Chair of the RSP Board. The RSP Annual Meeting is to be held on Monday 12 September where the new Chair will be announced. Co-chairs of Growing Mid Wales, which the RSP sits under, Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council and Councillor James Gibson-Watts, Leader of Powys County Council said: “It is an exciting time for Learning and Skills in Mid Wales. The Regional Skills Partnership works with business leaders and stakeholders across the region to…

COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a wide range of part-time courses to be delivered across north east Wales from September. Flexible professional and training qualifications are available at Cambria sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, in addition to community facilities in the region. Designed to improve and enhance work skills and career development, applicants can study anything from printmaking and first aid at work, to cocktail making, floristry and dog grooming. Among the accrediting organisations working in partnership with the college are IOSH, Welsh Government, City and Guids, Lantra, CIPD, Prince2, and Learn Welsh. Principal Sue Price encouraged people in…

The Ivy Asia, Cardiff is set to open the doors to its first Asian-inspired concept in Wales on Tuesday, 20 September, with ribbon and dragon dancers performing in front of Cardiff Castle as reservations go live from today. Located within the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s Cardiff, and catering for 166 guests for both indoor dining and across its beautiful terrace, the restaurant will be open seven days a week, offering everything from lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, late-night cocktails, and weekend brunch. Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails alongside a delicious menu of tantalising dishes and DJ…