Author: Rhys Gregory

The construction of a new Multi-Functional Cadet and Sports Pavilion at Morgan Jones Park has recently been agreed by Cabinet. The new Multi-Functional Cadet and Sports Pavilion will be delivered as a joint project with the Ministry of Defence. It will provide cadet organisations and clubs a place to provide youth activities for young people across the borough and local community. The creation will see a new RAF and Army Cadet Hall and Bowls Pavilion within the same building. Local ward member and Deputy Leader Cllr Jamie Pritchard said, “The Air Cadets and Bowls Clubs have a membership that spans…

Caerphilly CBC is seeking residents’ views on the proposed installation of barriers on two Public Rights of Way in Risca. Public Rights of Way are rights across land accessible by the public, and which allow them to pass along them at any time they choose. You can walk on all Public Rights of Way. Some Public Rights of Way are also open to horse riders, cyclists, or motorists. The council have a duty to protect users of Public Rights of Way from unlawful use and propose to install barriers on public footpath 102 in the former parish of Graig and…

Connecting the villages of Glangrwyney in Powys and Gilwern in Monmouthshire on either side of the River Usk, Llangrwyney bridge has reopened following an extensive structural rebuild. Glangrwyney Road (the C126) had been closed since February 2020 following a major embankment failure during Storm Dennis. Following inspection, it was discovered that the part of the underlying beams of the 1980’s 64-metre bridge had partially collapsed due to corrosion. Developing a plan to repair the failed supports to the 40-year-old Acrow Panel superstructure, whilst minimising environmental damage to the surrounding area, took a considerable amount of time and resource. Working within…

Work to install a new 3G pitch at a north Powys sports centre will start next month, Powys County Council and Freedom Leisure have announced. The new 3G pitch will be installed at Llanfyllin Sports Centre, replacing the outdated sports pitch. As part of the works, an improved floodlighting scheme will also be installed. Pave Aways Ltd have been appointed the contractor to install the pitch and floodlights, with the work anticipated to be completed by July. The 3G pitch will be suitable for football, hockey and a number of other outdoor sports for the community of Llanfyllin and visitors…

Climate Change Minister Julie James has today (Friday, July 29) announced £65m to help people move on from temporary accommodation into a place they can call their home. The money will be used to fund the Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme (TACP) which supports a wide range of projects by local authorities and registered social landlords to create much-needed extra housing capacity across Wales. The programme will bring more than 1,000 additional homes into use over the next 18 months. Almost half will be long-term or permanent homes with the others offering good-quality homes suitable for use by individuals and families…

Detecting technosignatures, observing interstellar objects, and searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. This is the exciting work of Breakthrough Listen, a 10-year mission to search for alien communications and the result of a collaboration between science and tech philanthropist Yuri Milner and Stephen Hawking. Part of The Breakthrough Initiatives, a suite of space science programmes that hope to answer fundamental questions about life in the universe, Listen is the largest project of its kind ever undertaken. The Breakthrough Initiatives and Listen Listen is a $100 million programme of astronomical observations and analysis that searches for evidence of technological civilisations in the universe.…

With the advent of modern technology, casino games have become more popular than ever because they can be easily accessed via mobile devices. In our discoveries, we realised that casino gamers worldwide favour particular casino games and these have become the most popular. So when we look at the best casino sites today, it is very difficult to single out only one as the most popular game. Oftentimes, you can find these games listed in the “Most Popular” section of these casino websites. They are very fun and exciting to play and this is why they attract lots of player…

Summer is now upon us. While many are making the most of the rays and topping up their tans, others are using the better weather as an opportunity to make upgrades to their properties. If you lean towards the latter, there are all kinds of reasons why a home improvement project may be in the works. Whether you’ve got tired of your existing space and want to feel more comfortable in your abode, or you’re looking to sell shortly, there are lots of projects you can undertake this summer that’ll boost your property’s value significantly. Here are some of the…

To stay competitive, businesses must ensure that their IT solutions are running as efficiently as possible. Any IT issues that cause downtime or a reduction in productivity can have serious ramifications that spread throughout the business. The good news is that businesses do not need in-house IT experts to stay on top of their IT infrastructure and operations. Managed IT services give businesses the support they need for their critical IT infrastructure and operations. In this article, we will be looking at some of the most common IT challenges an IT service provider can help you overcome. High Costs Related…

One of Wales most popular food and drink festivals is bouncing back after the pandemic. The first Welsh Vegan Festival took place in 2016, attracting thousands of visitors from across Europe and beyond, and quickly established itself in Cardiff’s cultural calendar. And after being put on ice during the covid pandemic, organisers are thrilled to be heading back. The event features scores of stalls serving hot and cold food and drink, cosmetics, clothing, and accessories – all entirely free of animal products. There is also a programme of talks and activities round a vegan theme, including “Veganism is on the…