Author: Rhys Gregory

As we move into autumn, Cardiff kerbside garden waste collections will be collected monthly from October 4th until November 25th giving residents two further green waste collections from their home before the service is suspended during December, January and February. Figures show that the amount of garden waste collected from residents’ homes reduces by 80% over the winter season. With this significant reduction, waste collection crews from Cardiff Council will focus on the collection of food waste, black bag waste and recycling which significantly increases as we approach the Christmas season, as people spend more time at home. One-off collections will be…

​​​​​​​Hundreds of people have collectively saved thousands of pounds thanks to a Swansea Council-funded scheme to help cut household energy bills. Swansea Environment Centre – which is delivering the service – estimates that the assistance could have helped local residents collectively save more than £36,000 a year in fuel bills through energy efficiency improvements. It may have allowed householders to access more than £12,000 in financial support for fuel payments. Advice has ranged from draught proofing tips and energy efficiency behaviours to guidance on the Welsh Government’s Winter Fuel Support Scheme. The service was launched in January with the Switched…

This new video takes you inside a major development site in Swansea city centre where a high-tech office building is being constructed. Due for completion in 2023, the 71/72 Kingsway development will provide space for 600 jobs in sectors like tech, digital and the creative industries. Swansea Council is developing the office building, with Bouygues UK as its main contractor. Construction of the new building has now started, following-on from the completion of foundation works. The development, once complete, will be carbon zero in operation and worth £32.6m a year to Swansea’s economy. Set over five levels, it will include…

In just over a week, the Newport Food Festival is returning to the streets of Newport for the first time since 2019. Over fifty stall holders have already been confirmed for the Festival, which returns on Saturday 8 October after a covid-enforced absence. Returning alongside the stall holders are the popular chef demonstrations. Local chefs will be displaying their culinary wares in the chef demo zone in Newport Market. The chef demo zone is sponsored by Newport NOW, Newport’s business improvement district. Among the chefs that will be appearing in the chef demo zone is Hywel Jones, patron of the…

The popular Community Bistro has relaunched at Ty’n y Wern Primary today with The Mayor of Caerphilly Council, Cllr Elizabeth Aldworth, at the heart of the reopening. Pre-pandemic, the Ty’n y Wern Bistro was run every Wednesday by pupils on a weekly rotation, pupils would undertake tasks such as baking, cleaning, handling money and chatting to customers. Youngsters would then be able to put their learnt numeracy, literacy and science skills into practise in a ‘real-life’ setting. The relaunch of the cafe on the school campus will be open for members of the public to have a catch-up, a coffee,…

Carl Cooper has been selected by the Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan as the preferred candidate following an open and fair competition and will take up the role from the 17 October, subject to the relevant pre-employment security checks. The tenure of Professor Vivienne Harpwood, the health board’s current chair, has been extended until 16 October, to ensure a smooth handover. Mr Cooper has extensive experience working in the third sector in Wales and in the Powys area. He attended a pre-appointment hearing held by the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee on 21 September. The committee’s…

The Minister for Health, Eluned Morgan has today (September 29th) announced a lifetime guarantee of financial assistance for those affected by the Thalidomide drug in Wales. The current ten-year agreement for the Thalidomide Trust Health Grant comes to an end in March 2023. Thalidomide was commonly used to treat morning sickness from 1958 to 1961. It was withdrawn in December 1961 when it was found to have caused serious birth defects in babies born to women who took the drug during pregnancy. Around 30 Thalidomide survivors in Wales are beneficiaries of the Health Grant, with many of them now aged…

If you are looking to start a business in the UK, it is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the laws of the land in order to keep your new business practices legal and avoid potential lawsuits against you and subsequent financial loss. There are rules and regulations governing every aspect of business across each industry, from consumer rights and data protection to health & safety guidelines and employment law. For guidance on the latest business laws and how they affect your operations, it can be helpful to get expert advice from professional consultants who can combine legal…

The Wales team has recently had a great run, and things look promising after qualifying for three of the last four major tournaments and getting a better ranking in FIFA at position 117 as of 2011. Wales had made their first and only appearance in 1958, where their journey ended after they lost in the quarter-finals to that time’s winners; Brazil. Gareth played a vital role in their match against Ukraine, where they played the qualifying playoffs when they won to play at the marquee international tournament after their win in the first half. In this post, we will look…

A MUCH-LOVED ice cream parlour and pizzeria scooped two prestigious food prizes after celebrating 50 years in business. Beddgelert-based Glaslyn was a double winner at the Great Taste Awards 2022, receiving plaudits for its mint chocolate chip and salted caramel flavours. Employing 36 staff in peak season and 10 throughout the year, the family-run firm has been a hit with customers for generations. Founded by Joan and Bert Rowley, the net-zero company is now run by granddaughter Bonnie, who is focused on becoming an even more sustainable venue while retaining their skilled, traditional methods and continuing to support independent producers…