Author: Rhys Gregory

A man has been caught depositing controlled waste by cameras hidden at a fly tipping hotspot by Neath Port Talbot Council enforcement officers. James Steven Daniel Gilheaney, 20, of Cae Garw, Kenfig Hill, Pyle, had pleaded not guilty at Swansea Magistrates Court before his trial on August 9th to illegally depositing controlled waste on land at Cae Garw Farm in February this year. The dumped waste included flooring, insulation, rugs, a settee, glass patio doors and a cable and monitor. Mr Gilheaney claimed he had been asked to ‘leave’ the waste at the location and to move it later. At…

Would you like to develop new skills and to learn more about our heritage through a series of courses and events? The Altered Images project is a three-year activity programme which aims to connect our communities through the interests of heritage and local history, focusing on the changes through the years. The project, made possible with £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is being run by the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and will suit people of all ages and abilities – all you need is a passion for your area and for local history. Councillor Ann Crimmings, Rhondda Cynon Taf…

A new plan to increase the number of pupils in Welsh-medium education has been approved. Newport City Council’s latest Welsh in Education Strategic Plan was formally approved by Welsh government back in July. The plan, which covers the period from September 2022 to August 2032, sets out the steps the council will take to meet Welsh government’s overall target of increasing the number of Year 1 learners accessing education through the medium of Welsh. It also sets out what steps the council will take to: increase the number of Welsh learners using Welsh outside of the classroom increase the number…

Hendre Junior School have received The Arian/Silver Award for Cymraeg Campus for its hard work and dedication in promoting the Welsh Language and Welsh ethos. Cymraeg Campus is a Language Charter that is used to promote the use of the Welsh language throughout the school, across the Curriculum and in all area of school life. Hendre Junior School have been working towards their Arian/Silver Award since receiving their Cymraeg Campus Gwobr Award in 2018. To help achieve their success, the school worked hard throughout home learning to keep their love for the Welsh language alive. The school’s ‘Criw Cymraeg’ have been…

2022 marks the 7th anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre (MTEC) — a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training, designed to support the needs of start-ups and existing businesses in Merthyr Tydfil. Born from the need to create a business hub in the town centre, MTEC provides a fresh approach to business support in Merthyr Tydfil — physically providing the facility for test trade, incubation and growth facilities as well as mainstream support. This is all aided by a dedicated on-site support team. Today, the 12th of August — only 8 months into the year…

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething today had the opportunity to see the transformational redevelopment of Cei Llechi (Slate Quay), Caernarfon, following a £5.9m regeneration project. This ambitious project, which was recently opened has seen the Harbour Office building and the derelict buildings behind it transformed and bought back to use, with funding support from the Welsh Government through Visit Wales’ Tourism Attractor Destination project. The Minister saw the recent regeneration work which has given a once run-down area of the town a new lease of life and is now boosting commercial opportunities for the area. Modern day Cei Llechi has seen…

As we begin the 100 day countdown to Cymru’s first World Cup game in 64 years, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has launched a £1.5m fund to promote and celebrate Wales. The fund will support a range of organisations from culture, arts, sport and media for activities to celebrate Wales in the World Cup.  This could include activity to promote Wales globally, delivering events to get young people involved in sport, connecting with Welsh diaspora, or helping fans celebrate the games here in Wales and right across the world. The World Cup Partner Support Fund is one part of the activity…

Improving bereavement care is a key commitment for the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle. Today sees the publication of the first in a series of dedicated bereavement pathways which will support people through a certain type of bereavement. The first dedicated pathway will support those who have lost a child or young person suddenly or traumatically. Since the publication of the National Bereavement Framework in late 2021, the National Bereavement Steering Group, which brings the NHS and a number of charities and third sector organisations together, have been developing new specific pathways. The pathways will provide…

After a snorkeler was bitten by a blue shark off the coast of Cornwall last week, people living in coastal towns across England and Wales were left asking whether they could become 2022’s answer to Amity Island from the Jaws film franchise, with tourists fearful of going into the water in case of further attacks as warmer waters invite dangerous predators. Fortunately, right now it seems that attacks like these are extremely rare. In fact it has been reported that this is the first of its kind anywhere around in the UK since 1847! Indeed, a spokesperson for the Blue…

Exterior doors are the heart of your home. Elegant entry doors set a good image of what everyone sees about your home even without being inside. You must select good and favorable exterior doors for your home to maintain a good image of your house to the outside world and yourself. Selecting the type of exterior doors to use for your home is critical. This is because exterior doors determine the appeal of your home from the outside, and it is also the first impression of your house. Discover how to select elegant entry doors for your home. 1. The…