Author: Rhys Gregory

Work on a building project that will transform education for pupils with additional learning needs in Powys will begin next month, the county council has announced. Powys County Council and its contractor Wynne Construction will start to build the new replacement building for Ysgol Cedewain in Newtown in July. The project can now proceed after the Welsh Government, who will fund 75% of the project costs under its Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, approved the council’s Full Business Case.  The remaining 25% will be funded by the council. The new build will replace very poor accommodation at the current Ysgol…

The Welsh Government has today launched its Basic Income pilot scheme. From 1 July 2022, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1600 each month (before tax) for two years to support them as they make the transition to adult life. Launched by First Minister Mark Drakeford, it is hoped the pilot will set care leavers on a path to live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. The radical approach has trust, autonomy and respect at its centre. It will provide independence and security to people who have faced immense challenges during their childhood, giving them greater…

Unpaid carers in south Wales are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis. To date 78% of eligible carers in south Wales have applied with over 16,400 claims paid to unpaid carers in the area. Ministers are calling on those remaining unpaid carers to come forward. Unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance on March 31st this year must register with their local authority by July 15th 2022 to receive the payment. The payment which recognises the financial and emotional hardship many are experiencing, will benefit thousands…

Our gardens are one of our favourite places in the world. It is a haven away from the world and an extension of our home. In the summer months, it is lovely to spend some time outdoors. Yet, there can be too much of a good thing, and gardens can be suntraps in certain periods of the day and unbearable. Here we provide some garden shade ideas to help you make the most of every moment in your outdoor space. The Parasol One of the simplest ways to create shade in your garden is with a parasol. It can free…

The digital era allows us to perform multiple actions remotely. In the case of education, students can learn wherever it is convenient to study, for example, at home or in a park, without an actual presence at the university. The lecturers are also very busy, and an online class provides them with many scenarios for how to organize a class. But what about the exams? Is it possible to hold them online securely? Is it possible to prevent violations and cheating during online sessions? It is a complicated task for many universities because traditional proctoring is evolving, and it needs…

Businesses have never expanded and changed like this before. Nowadays, to remain relevant to the public, you need to change your products and approach style to be as close to your customers as possible while having the same quality services. It’s a massive effort for managers and employees. Still, as we got through different periods and socio-economic issues were more persistent than ever, we discovered that it’s possible to go with the wind if there’s a systematic procedure behind companies. Since 2020, businesses have been forced to innovate to help people and handle the uncertainty of the future, while the definition of…

Tobacco usage is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths and can lead to other health complications. Nicotine pouches are one of the most effective ways to quit smoking, reduce nicotine intake, and permanently keep cigarettes out of your life. These pouches are the perfect combination of convenience and effectiveness in helping you kick your smoking habit once and for all! The nicotine pouch review will help you see why you should use this method when quitting smoking or cutting back on tobacco consumption. 1. They Work Faster Than Alternatives Other alternative products work by providing small doses of…

A cheesemaker from Carmarthenshire has secured its first listing with the Co-op as part of the retailer’s continued focus on local and community sourcing. Family-owned Caws Cenarth, which has cheese making in the family dating back to 1903, will now see two of its cheeses listed in more than 20 Co-op stores across the region. Made on farm in Glyneithinog, Caws Cenarth will supply Co-op with its Organic Caerffili – which has a light and lemony taste with hints of sea salt – and, one of its best known cheeses the Organic Perl Las Mini – which is described as…

Following 13 months of essential conservation and development work, Cadw announced last week (23 June) that a Grade II listed barn on the site of Tretower Court and Castle has been brought back into public use. Since breaking ground in November 2021, Tretower Court has undergone extensive conservation work with a focus on repairing the site’s Grade II listed barn — thereby safeguarding the monument for future generations. Having stood since 1100, the Court & Castle also now features audio-visual interpretation techniques to tell the story of all who treaded its floors before Cadw restored them — from Norman invaders…

A GROUNDBREAKING pet retailer is focused on building even stronger relations with sustainable start-ups and innovative independent businesses. PetPlace owners Sion Pritchard and Paul Penketh are targeting more bespoke suppliers and products designed to improve the health and wellbeing of animals, and fledgling firms looking to support the pet trade now and in the future. The company, which is based in Kinmel Bay and has stores in Abergele, Ruthin, Mold, Llangefni and Chirk, already stocks many environmentally friendly items on its shelves but Sion says they plan to take things further in the months ahead. “We are opening the doors…