Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly County Borough Council and Blackwood Town Council are pleased to announce that Blackwood Beach Party is coming to town! On Saturday 10th September Blackwood High Street will be transformed into an urban beach party with plentiful sand, deckchairs and buckets and spades to keep the whole family entertained. A large number of funfair rides will bring life to the one end of the high street with stalls, attractions and a giant beach taking over the other end! Blackwood Town Council will also be arranging their feature stage with a full entertainment programme all day incorporating local singers, bands, and…

A turf-cutting ceremony, marking the start of work on the building of a brand-new school for pupils with additional learning needs, has taken place. Powys County Council and its contractor Wynne Construction has started to build the new replacement building for Ysgol Cedewain in Newtown. The project is being funded by the Welsh Government, who will provide 75% of the project costs under its Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The remaining 25% will be funded by the council. The turf-cutting ceremony, which marked the official start of the works, took place on Wednesday, 13 July. Attending the ceremony were representatives…

Continued abuse of the counties community recycling sites not only contaminates tonnes of recycling but has also resulted in one careless Talgarth resident receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice. The £300 fine was issued after black bin bags full of general rubbish and clothing were found in and around the local card recycling bank. During interview, the owner of the waste claimed to have paid someone to take their waste away. As a result, the fine was issued under the Household Waste Duty of Care Regulations 2019, for failing to take reasonable measures to secure the safe transport and disposal of…

The First Minister will host a summit today at the Royal Welsh Show to identify ways of reducing pollution in Welsh rivers. Representatives from local government, farming unions, the building industry, water companies, regulators and environmental agencies, together with food producers will attend the meeting on the Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground in Builth Wells. Excessive phosphorus levels in Special Area of Conservation rivers are harming delicate ecosystems and wider catchment areas and could lead to problems with food production and affect housebuilding in the longer term. The Welsh Government is investing £40m over the next three years to tackle river…

The Football Association of Wales and the Welsh Government have launched a new video today, featuring several Cymru players, that aims to help tackle the issue of online sexual harassment. The thought-provoking video, ‘Calling Out: Online Sexual Harassment’, reveals conversations between Cymru international footballers Joe Allen, Lily Woodham, Esther Morgan and Joe Morrell, encouraging young people to speak up about sexual harassment online and the importance of both boys and men calling out the behaviour. The film promotes a culture of equality and respect, with further advice for families, children and educators available on Hwb, the digital teaching and learning…

The Royal Welsh Show is particularly special this year, as it takes place in person for the first time in three years, at an important time when we look at securing the long-term future of the farming industry and rural communities across Wales Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said ahead of the event. Virtual events were held in 2020 and 2021 but this year farmers from across Wales will come together once more for one of the largest agricultural shows in Europe. The Minister said: “I know I’m not alone to be very much looking forward to this year’s…

Even though more business is being conducted digitally, today’s business owners are still looking for every possible method to increase the return on their investment. Increasing your revenue can ensure your time and money are starting to pay off. By looking at each detail, you can achieve great results. Focus on Your Fleet A business’s fleet is often one of their biggest expenses, so it makes sense to start your efforts here. A good fleet management program can save both time and money. Consider investing in dash cams, which can help you keep both fleet and workers safe. A solid…

Communication is inevitable in a modern world. It is an essential part of our lives that helps us meet people, converse with them, and create meaningful and memorable moments.  Why Do We Need Communication Skills? Communication skills are critical skills required for effectively transferring information between individuals involved. In this decade of social media networking and texting with platforms like Placetochat, meeting new people and sustaining relationships require good communication skills to have a hitch-free relationship.  Meaning Of Nonverbal Communication Words are a form of communication, but a form of communication that speaks louder by showing emotions is nonverbal communication…

Transport for Wales (TfW) and Network Rail are asking customers to check before they travel on public transport with hot weather likely to cause disruption and affect travelling conditions. With the Met Office issuing a rare amber warning for extreme heat, conditions will be challenging for travel by both rail and road, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-thirties in Wales by Monday. Temporary Speed Restrictions are likely to be in place across the rail network to reduce the risk posed by overheating rails. This will likely increase journey times and lead to short-notice alterations to services. Extreme temperatures could…

Amazon has wished a staff member Good Luck as he prepares to compete in Wales’ Strongest Man this weekend. Luke Sperduti, from Newport, is in Prime condition ahead of the event in Cardiff on July 17th. The 25 year old joined one of Amazon’s two delivery stations in Bristol as an associate in 2020, before progressing to Operations Specialist last September. Before that he spent nearly five years in the Royal Engineers, where he started to train and develop a keen interest in Strongman competitions. Luke said: “I’ve had a huge passion for Strongman for a long time and I…