Author: Rhys Gregory

An engineer’s report has confirmed the structure of an earth bank forming part of earthworks at the front of Abbey Primary School in Longford, Neath, is stable. Concerns were raised on social media after heavy rain led to a run-off of some topsoil from the bank on Wednesday, June 29th , onto the school access road and footpaths. The school was not closed and the contractors carrying out the works cleaned up the soil and have been working with Neath Port Talbot Council to prevent any further topsoil run-offs. This was an isolated event. The school has also implemented an…

embrokeshire’s Cabinet has been recommended to approve an ambitious ten-year plan to provide Welsh-medium education to more children in Pembrokeshire than ever before. Known as WESP (Welsh in Education Strategic Plan), the plan sets out in detail how the expansion of Welsh-language teaching in the County will be achieved over the next decade, in line with Welsh Government targets. It follows 12 months of consultation with members of the public, schools, statutory bodies and scrutiny committees. Cllr Guy Woodham, Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language, said the education authority is proud of its achievements in Pembrokeshire to date,…

he current temporary traffic arrangements at High Street in Llantrisant will change from Sunday evening. This follows a request from local businesses to improve access, and is made possible with the school exam season now over. The Council continues to undertake essential, emergency repairs to the large wall at High Street, following its deterioration. Specialist contractors are working to partially rebuild and repair the wall – a time-consuming process that is complicated by the presence of other structures in close proximity. A one-way traffic system (southbound, down the hill) has been in place to ensure safety, particularly for pedestrians walking…

Three key visitor locations in Powys are set for boost after the county council secured Welsh Government funding to carry out improvement works. Powys County Council has been successful in securing £210,400 from the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basic scheme for its Powys Visitor Experience Project, which will see a total of £268,000 spent improving the visitor welcome in Powys. The project focuses on key visitor locations in Brecon, Llandrindod Wells and Lake Vyrnwy. The council has recently completed visitor experience development plans to assess the impact of existing infrastructure on the current visitor offer and wider experience. The improvements…

The Welsh Government’s £7 million Summer of Fun returns for a second year to support children and young people across Wales. Building on the success of last year’s Summer of Fun and Winter of Wellbeing, the scheme will run from July 1st until September 30th to support children and young people to take part in a range of sporting, cultural and play based activities. The activities will be free and inclusive for children and young people aged 0-25, from all backgrounds and all parts of Wales, available in Welsh, English or bilingually. Last summer over 67,500 children took part in…

If you believe that someone has committed civil recovery fraud against you, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit against them. This type of fraud includes activities like embezzlement, money laundering, and racketeering. If you’re successful in your lawsuit, you’ll recover damages from the person or entity that committed the fraud. Filing a civil lawsuit can be complicated, so it’s important to understand the basics before you start. This guide will provide an overview of how to file a suit for civil recovery in the UK. Research the Different Types of Civil Fraud There are many types of…

Rising costs in energy, food and services mean that Cardiff Council is facing a £29m shortfall in its budget for 2023-24, a new report has warned. As the public battle their own cost-of-living crisis, with petrol and gas and electricity prices reaching unprecedented levels and inflation forecast to hit 11% before the end of the summer, the authority is under similar pressure. In March the council revealed that its 2023-24 budget gap – the difference between revenue and funds received from government and its predicted spending commitments – was almost £24m. Now, according to an update presented to Cabinet members,…

A go-ahead distribution company has invested more than £600,000 in five new state-of-the-art-trucks. The vehicles bought by Wrexham-based McCarthy Distribution are a home-from-home for drivers and fitted with mod cons including a fridge, microwave and a television. The new TG3 MAN tractor units include the 100th truck they have bought from AN Richards, from Froncysyllte, near Llangollen, in nearly two decades of collaboration. The two family-run companies have being doing business together since 2005, helping each other on the road to success. McCarthy, based on Wrexham Industrial Estate, have been in the distribution and logistics industry since 1950. The ambitious…

A courageous cervical cancer survivor has completed her most daring challenge to date – stripping off for a saucy charity calendar. Brave Ali Alcock, from Corwen, took part in a thrilling sky dive and acrobatic wing walking stunt in a week of charity exploits and she’s now setting pulses racing in a different way in aid of the MacMillan Cancer Support. Ali bared all along with 20 friends and family in a naked photoshoot in a friend’s back garden and a host of other locations – with just a prop or two protecting their modesty. The calendar, unveiled at a…

The experts at luxury wine and food hamper retailer Virginia Hayward have shared their suggestions for how to create the ultimate Wimbledon-themed picnic or garden party, covering décor, food, drinks, and dress code: 1. Choose a relevant colour palette for your décor Go for traditional Wimbledon colours of purple, green, and white, or opt for red, white, and blue for a truly British feel. 2. Lay out a gingham picnic rug or tablecloth A gingham picnic rug or tablecloth works well as a base for your picnic, and you can layer it up with different fabrics and cushions, depending on…