Author: Rhys Gregory

Construction work on a new active travel route for the strategic employment site at Brocastle in Bridgend has started, thanks to a £2m investment by the Welsh Government. The route, which is about 3km south-east of Bridgend town centre and runs parallel with the A48, will link the 116-acre site at Brocastle with the Waterton roundabout, 2km to the north-west. A 2km cycleway, kerbing and surfacing works, new signalised road crossings, replacement traffic signals and street lighting will be built. The £2m funding for the route, which is being provided by the Welsh Government, is the final package of the…

A further £3m is to be invested by the Welsh Government to recruit more emergency ambulance staff to improve response times for the most seriously ill or injured. This additional funding will enable the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) to recruit around 100 additional frontline staff and introduce a new ‘Cymru High Acuity Response Unit’ (CHARU) service. The CHARU service will seek to improve outcomes for people who have suffered cardiac arrest. The additional staff will help to manage increased demand for emergency care and partially mitigate some of the complex wider system challenges which continue to place intense…

An innovative new mobile telephone mast powered through a pioneering wind turbine, which has the potential to support Wales’ ambitious net zero target and bring telecoms connectivity to ‘not-spots’ in rural areas has been developed by a south Wales-based company, thanks to support from the Welsh Government. Baglan-based Crossflow Energy’s revolutionary mast incorporates a wind turbine, solar panels, and on-site battery storage. The project is just the latest innovation resulting from support from the Welsh Government’s European Union (EU)-funded SMART programme. The Crossflow project is a textbook illustration of the holistic way this support works: A Welsh Government innovation specialist…

If you live with an elderly relative, you may have taken on the role of primary caregiver. It can often feel like an overwhelming task – and one that you struggle to manage alongside your work commitments. However, there is plenty of support on offer, and this article is here to give you some valuable caregiving tips to help make the process easier. By following these top tips below, you can gain peace of mind that your elderly relative is getting the care they need. Create A Routine If you are juggling care commitments alongside your busy lifestyle, the best…

What is the best season for picnics and other types of gatherings? The answer is pretty straightforward. Such popular occasions don’t come without experiments in styling and designing — you are welcome to transform a simple family dinner into a beautiful and memorizable event. Considering how complimentary the surrounding nature in the garden is, including all those blooming and greening, your task is simpler. Whether you intend to enjoy light summer blues or a boho-style party with friends, there is one more thing that can make everyone’s mood perfect — it’s food. The Poptop party planners will go above and…

Flight Club is set to open its Social Darts venue in Cardiff this autumn it has been revealed today. Flight Club has signed a 25-year lease for 16,327 sq ft of space, including a 4,000 sq ft panoramic roof terrace, at 3-4 St Mary Street. Flight Club Cardiff will be the company’s 10th venue in the UK and its largest outside London. The spectacular venue will house 13 oches and has a total guest capacity of 500, with 3 feature bars and brunch served every Thursday-Sunday. Flight Club’s supercharged version of the traditional game involves a series of multiplayer games…

Thousands of fans of the popular BBC television series Antiques Roadshow braved the heat to show their family heirlooms and car boot treasures to experts at National Trust Cymru’s Powis Castle and Garden. Filming of the 45th series of the Roadshow started a few months ago and, for the first time in the show’s history, eager members of the public were invited to apply for tickets to ensure they could attend. Amber heat warnings didn’t stop the fun, as enthusiasts from around the country made the trip to see how much their prized possessions would be worth, and to be…

FinTech Wales, the independent membership association and champion of the FinTech and Financial Services industry in Wales, has appointed Gemma Hallett as its Head of Skills. Gemma has over 16 years’ experience as an education leader, teacher, coach, entrepreneur and business mentor, and has also enjoyed a successful rugby career representing Wales at the Six Nations and Rugby World Cup. Alongside a 15-year career in the sport, Gemma became a teacher at Coleg y Cymoedd and a lecturer at the University of South Wales. She is also the Founder of miFuture, an edtech solution that unlocks and promotes future fit…

The RSPCA renewed calls for animals lovers to keep their pets safe during the heatwave as they filmed a path reaching 61 degrees centigrade – enough to scorch the paws of dogs and cats. The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme heat national severe weather warning for parts of central, northern, eastern and southeastern England. The RSPCA’s dog welfare expert, Esme Wheeler has urged pet owners to take urgent steps to keep their animals safe during the intense heat. The charity has also released a video showing how quickly the temperature of pavements can rise. Esme said: “This weather…

A summer refurbishment programme is underway at the New Theatre Cardiff that will see significant improvements to the Front of House areas and Bars, additional Toilets, and an enhanced customer service experience. Investment in the Cardiff theatre has been made possible following the venue’s acquisition by global entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment in 2021 along with proceeds of the Sir Ian McKellen 80th Birthday solo performances in 2019 which raised £72,321. This is the latest venue investment from Trafalgar Entertainment in recent years following major refurbishment projects at Trafalgar Theatre in London and Theatre Royal Sydney, plus a brand-new build, The Chiswick Cinema. The theatre’s three Bars have been stripped out and…