Author: Rhys Gregory

Parents and carers are being reminded that help is available to buy school uniforms and other equipment for their children ahead of the new term. The Welsh Government’s Pupil Development Access Grant has already seen more than £500,000 of financial support accessed by parents and carers of primary school children in Bridgend County Borough alone. Further significant support has also been claimed by parents and carers of secondary school children. Funding is available to pupils who are eligible for free school meals and is on offer to all school year groups from Reception through to Year 11 and including pupils…

A Caerphilly County Borough resident has won £500 for recycling their food waste as part of the Borough’s Mash for Cash campaign. Ms Heritage from Fleur-De- Lis have been announced as the most recent monthly of Caerphilly County Borough’s Mash for Cash campaign. The Mash for Cash campaign was launched in March 2022 in line with Food Waste Action Week with an aim to increase the number of residents currently recycling their food waste. The campaign sees houses monitored with one food recycling participant chosen at random each month, with each winner receiving £500. The Local Authority hopes that the…

Blaenau Gwent Council is continuing to be tough on fly-tippers, issuing 35 offenders with a total of £14,000 of fixed penalty notices since February. Five more cases are also being pursued through court for offences including fly tipping, allowing the escape of waste from a vehicle and failing to comply with a commercial duty of care. Over 20 fly-tipping offences have been captured using dedicated CCTV surveillance equipment. Executive Member for Place & Environment, Councillor Helen Cunningham, says this should act as a real warning to those thinking about committing fly-tipping, and also to those paying for the removal of…

More families in the Ystradgynlais area can now access Flying Start support. Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded Programme and is available in targeted areas supporting families to give 0-4year olds a Flying Start in life. The scheme is available for certain postcode areas in Welshpool, Newtown, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, and Ystradgynlais. Cllr Susan McNicholas, Cabinet Member for Future Generations said: “The increase of Flying Start support to more postcodes in the Ystradgynlais area is a really positive step. More families can now access funded childcare, enhanced health visiting, parenting support, and speech and language support.” Cllr Sandra Davies,…

The first ever festival for young carers in Wales is taking place this week [23-25 August]. Funded by Welsh Government, the three day festival in Builth Wells is the first of its kind in Wales to offer young carers a break from caring responsibilities and the chance to socialise and share their experiences with other young carers. Almost 300 young carers and young adult carers are attending the festival from across Wales and will enjoy a range of activities including sports, silent discos and arts & crafts. The Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan visited the festival and met…

It is well known that across both Wales and England, there is a housing shortage. According to the Welsh Government, approximately 14,000 new homes are required every year for the next 15 years to meet housing demands. Running alongside the crisis is the onset of global digital transformation. Could modern technology therefore be the answer? Could services like ProtoLabs 3d printing be the linchpin in helping to solve the current housing conundrum? We consider some of the advantages of 3D printing homes to address the challenges.  It can lower building costs  Although we are at the stage where the cost…

Liverpool-based pro wrestling outfit TNT Extreme Wrestling will be coming to Cardiff for a special exhibition show on September 4th. Entitled Reign of Fire, TNT’s show will bring their trademark style of wrestling to the Welsh capital as part of a blockbuster weekend of sports entertainment anchored by a massive WWE stadium show. Emanating live from the heart of the city from the Tramshed music venue, the show will feature a mixture of TNT’s homegrown stars as well as a line-up of exciting Welsh talent. Confirmed to appear are TNT World Champion Dan Moloney, former Progress World Champion Mark Haskins,…

In recent research by Burger King, its customers are now using online coupons more than ever before. Since the food merchant started a targeted online coupon program to increase the number of their mobile app users, lots of customers have been using this avenue to get discounts on purchases. Over the past year, the number of customers who use online coupons has increased by 146%. Burger King’s Mobile App & Coupon Incentive Like most businesses in recent years, Burger King is looking to utilise online avenues to increase sales. By releasing a mobile app, the franchise is making an effort…

Since the time of lockdown, live casino games have become more popular. As more new people are rushing towards playing these games, enjoying the free 5-pound casino bonus, it’s essential that they are aware of the etiquette associated with live casinos. With this, they can have the best experience. Also, this article will be useful for you even if you prefer gambling at the Ontario casino online. Live Casinos Live casinos, in short, are online casinos that provide customers with real-time, interactive gaming, meaning that players can enjoy games against real dealers in real-time. It involves streaming live on a…

Work is underway on the former Yard Bar, St Mary’s Street which will see it become the UK’s first Proud Mary Pub. The £1.2 million investment by bar and club operator, REKOM, which also chose Cardiff as the first UK location for its popular Heidi’s Bier Bar, will open at the end of October in time for Wales’ rugby clash with New Zealand (5 November). Operating over two floors, with a 950 capacity, Proud Mary Pub will be a relaxed, party pub with the blended fun and festive atmosphere of a German bier hall. REKOM’s regional director, Graeme Da Silva,…