Author: Rhys Gregory

lans to invest £83.5m building over 500 new council homes in the county have been unveiled by Powys County Council as part of its ‘New Homes for Powys’ programme. The ambitious plans to build 509 new homes has been outlined in the council’s new Housing Business Plan, which will be considered by Cabinet on Tuesday, March 8. The plan also promises a further £33.2m investment over the next five years in the council’s existing homes to make sure they continue to meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standard, which requires houses owned by housing associations and local authorities to be…

A new Welsh Government plan to help more people in Wales to find and stay in work has been unveiled today by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething. The new Plan for Employability and Skills sets out the actions Ministers will take to deliver the Young Persons Guarantee, support people furthest away from the Labour market to find work – and focus on improving labour market outcomes for disabled people, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people, women, and those with low skills. It also sets out measures to help people stay in work, through raising skills levels and preventing people from not…

The £330m cost of living support package in Wales will see the most support going to households with the least, according to new analysis. The Welsh Government has published analysis estimating the distributional effects of its immediate response to the cost of living crisis – through the Winter Fuel Support Scheme, Discretionary Assistance Funds, and the Cost of Living payment. The schemes in Wales mean that many households with the lowest incomes in Wales will be able to receive payments of £350, with some entitled to further financial support from the Discretionary Assistance Fund. The analysis shows that the response…

Welsh Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been appointed as the new Chair of Sport Wales, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden, announced today Tanni Grey-Thompson is renowned for her achievements as an athlete, and is a multi-gold medal winner in Paralympic sport. She competed for Wales at five Paralympic Games and three Commonwealth Games, winning 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, and holding over 35 world records. Born in Cardiff, she started wheelchair racing at the age of twelve, and joined Bridgend Athletic Club at the age of fifteen. She studied at Loughborough University, gaining an…

Christ College Brecon is marking International Women’s Day by joining in with Canoe Wales’ #ShePaddlesCymru initiative. A group of Year 10 pupils will be taking part in a Paddle Sports Taster Session on 8 March as part of Christ College’s Outdoor Adventure programme, aiming to master stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Christ College Brecon Activities Instructor and #ShePaddles Ambassador Clare Thomas will host the session at Brecon Promenade/Brecon Canal Basin, sharing her expertise and passion. #ShePaddles is an initiative that aims to get more women and girls into paddle sport, as only 36% of Canoe Wales members are female. #ShePaddles helps women…

Migraines are chronic headaches caused due to stress, irregular sleep patterns, menstruation, menopause, excessive time in front of mobile or computer screens, tiredness, or high reactivity to certain smells, foods, and drinks. The exact cause is still unknown, although there is a temporary minor change in the head’s blood vessels, nerves, and chemicals. These changes cause debilitating headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea, dizziness, lethargy, blurred vision, diarrhoea, sweating, increased sensitivity to light and sounds, and sweating. Not everyone with migraines experiences all these symptoms. However, you may encounter some or none of them except the headaches. Some people may even…

Since the mid nineties, online casinos have changed the way we look at, understand and undertake gambling. Today, more than ever, millions of people prefer playing their favourite casino games online rather than going to a land-based casino.  In fact, it was the gambling industry which was one of the first to make the commitment online, and along with a mobile device or your personal computer you can now enjoy online casino games anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection.  Online Gambling in Wales As Wales is part of the United Kingdom it is perfectly…

Circus Extreme is thrilled to be returning to Cardiff in 2022 as part of its World Tour and promises ‘a one-of-a-kind performance’. According to its creators, it has been five years in the making and features some of the most talented performers in the world. The United Kingdom was specifically chosen as the location for Circus Extreme due to its diverse cultural background. A major centre of the creative industries, and the fourth most visited country in the entire World, so where better to celebrate the vibrant, artistic and awe-inspiring nature of the circus. Merging modern and contemporary styles with…

M&J Europe is expanding its Tredegar base as the engineering firm looks to move into new markets and create jobs.   Supported by Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE, M&J is adding a new factory unit, offices and workshops to its headquarters in Tafarnaubach in a major seven-figure investment. An eco-friendly biomass boiler will provide heating for the new complex, and new Water Jet cutter and CNC Milling equipment will increase the scope of services on offer.   UKSE has contributed a loan of £100,000 to the project, following similar funding to assist M&J’s successful 2017 expansion.   The business plan predicts…

Working with Cadw, Avison Young is seeking an operator for the 30-cover tea rooms at the popular visitor attraction of Castell Coch in Cardiff. With over 70,000 visitors every year to Castell Coch (prior to Covid), and with the further chance to extend the offer with an outside catering facility in the grounds, this is a truly unique opportunity to take on this popular tea rooms. Tom Merrifield, Director at commercial real estate adviser Avison Young in Cardiff says, “This is an amazing chance for an ideally experienced operator to run this very popular tea rooms in one of Wales’…