Author: Rhys Gregory

The pilot project to improve and adopt seven private roads in Rhondda Cynon Taf continues to make progress – with two phases of work now complete at Belle Vue in Trecynon, and work underway at Heol Penrhiw in Mountain Ash. During September 2021, Cabinet Members agreed to the pilot project, which will carry out much-needed carriageway improvements at six privately-owned residential roads across Rhondda Cynon Taf – using £250,000 Council funding plus an additional £50,000 earmarked as a contingency for the work. Members also noted that the Council was successful in securing £157,000 Welsh Government funding for a seventh scheme,…

New technology like 5G could help provide new opportunities for education in Wales, according to a new trial which launched this month. 5G Wales Unlocked is the innovation project behind the new immersive 360-degree classroom in Ebbw Vale – just one of several trials demonstrating how ultrafast technology like 5G could transform rural communities, from powering tech innovations in agriculture, to improving rural transport and education and bolstering the tourism industry. Using a localised 5G network by project partners BT, the classroom uses the high-speed connectivity to project inspiring and educational video content onto all four walls in a 360-degree…

The Welsh Government has today confirmed up to £22m in additional capital funding to support the redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd. Investment in the iconic theatre in Flintshire is a key commitment within the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government. Theatr Clwyd is the biggest producing theatre in Wales, known for world class theatre productions and a significant social, cultural and economic impact in north-east Wales. It attracts over 200,000 paying visitors annually and has a strong outreach programme, bringing culture to a range of diverse audiences. Theatr Clwyd’s, Executive Director, Liam Evans-Ford, and Artistic Director, Tamara Harvey are working with Flintshire…

In the first phase of the extension of high-quality childcare to all two-year olds in Wales, the Flying Start programme is being expanded to 2,500 more children under the age of four. Expanding childcare to all two-year-olds in Wales, with a particular emphasis on strengthening Welsh-medium provision, is a commitment in the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. Speaking on a visit to Ringland Community Hub, in Newport, which provides Flying Start, today (Wednesday March 16) Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan said: “I have heard from parents and carers about the positive impact Flying Start…

Climate Change Minister Julie James has this week revealed the Welsh Government’s largest ever flood programme, totalling more than £214m over three years. The Programme for Government makes clear that we are focused on understanding the impacts of climate change, gathering evidence to identify solutions and deliver outcomes that help improve the resilience of our communities, economy and environment to support future generations. This includes an increase in investment for flood and coastal erosion risk management and mitigation as part of the Cooperation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. The Minister revealed the details at a press conference following a visit to…

Spring Covid-19 booster vaccinations are being rolled out in Wales from this week. The latest phase of the vaccination programme will see the over-75s, older care home residents and individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed being invited for their boosters. Children aged five to 11 years will also begin being offered their first vaccination from today too. Parents and guardians will need to consent to them having the vaccine. Health boards across Wales have been planning for the latest stage of the vaccination programme for a number of months. All those eligible for spring boosters are being encouraged…

As part of National Nutrition and Hydration Week (14-20 March), Ludlow Street Healthcare is doing its bit to shine a spotlight on the importance of good nutrition and hydration, especially amongst the elderly. Nutrition and Hydration Week is an annual event created to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally. One condition which is common among elderly patients, but not often talked about, is Dysphagia which causes problems swallowing certain foods and liquids. The condition, which can be caused by conditions that affect the nervous system such as Acquired Brain Injury…

Do you yearn for a family house and want to have the whole building designed to your specifications? To achieve your dream goal, you need to consider every step carefully. We have a few recommendations that can make your decision-making process easier. First, get your priorities straight Before you even meet your architect, you should have a clear idea of what you expect from the house. Do you think it’s obvious? Often a simple open discussion between partners on this topic sparks the first disputes. So you start with the facts. How many household members will permanently occupy the property?…

With spring already here, lots of horse races are about to begin and continue throughout the year. Horse Racing fans can find these events spread out across the world, with several events held in countries where horse racing is established as a sport. If you’re a horse racing fan, here are the best events that you can attend in 2022. Melbourne Cup The Melbourne Cup is among the most popular horse racing events of the year based at the Flemington racecourse away from the west. This horse racing event will start late November and end early November, making it a…

With only a few days remaining until the famed Cheltenham roar begins, the fields for this 28 race event have already taken shape. The contenders for this major horse racing event are already evident and the handicaps entries have been revealed. If the 2021 Cheltenham Festivals are any indication to go by, we can expect to get some major shocks this year as well as several well-orchestrated punts in this highly competitive horse racing event. Here’s a brief guide to the first two days of the Cheltenham Festival this year. Ultima Handicap Chase (15th March) – 82 Entries The Ultimate…