Author: Rhys Gregory

Plans for a new velo park at Llanfoist, Abergavenny were discussed at Monmouthshire County Council’s meeting of full cabinet on Wednesday 2nd March. The project would help provide facilities for cyclists across Monmouthshire, as well as hosting some local and national events. Council members agreed that a capital budget of £492,000 be created in the 2021/22 financial year to fund the construction of the first phase of the Abergavenny velo park. The report was put forward by Councillor Lisa Dymock, cabinet member for Social Wellbeing, who said: “The project has been developed in consultation with a number of stakeholders including…

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has invested in an enforcement vehicle fitted with the latest technology to help its fight against illegal parking. Cameras on the parking enforcement vehicle photograph number plates and are enabling officers to prosecute offenders by way of penalty charge notices – civil offence charges rather than criminal. “The cameras will be used by the parking department to capture vehicles parked illegally at zebra crossings, bus stops and zig zag markings around schools,” said Cabinet Member for Public Protection Cllr Geraint Thomas. “We’re doing this so that our roads don’t become blocked, our children are safe…

New re-use scheme at Brecon Household Waste Recycling Centre sees charitable venture, Tools for Self Reliance Cymru, recycle and refurbish old and unwanted hand tools for African grass roots community groups. Together in collaboration with Powys County Council and Potter Group, Tools for Self Reliance Cymru (TFSR Cymru) have set up the re-use scheme in Brecon which collects the second-hand tools recycled at the HWRC by Powys residents. The tools are then collected by the Crickhowell based charity, who, with the help of skilled volunteers, refurbish the items and either sell, to raise much needed funds for the charity, or…

As part of the active travel routes in mid-Powys, the much-improved shared use path between Cwmdauddwr and Elan village will reopen for users by the end of March. Along with improving the surface of the shared use path, the route has also benefited from repairs and widening of bridges and gateways, shoring up of embankments, and the introduction of safer crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists. The removal of barriers and the instructions for gates crossing the path to be left open (unless access to the neighbouring fields is required by the landowners to move stock or equipment) will ensure…

First Minister Mark Drakeford will today (Friday 4 March) publish Wales’ longer-term plan to live safely with coronavirus. Together for a Safer Future will mark the start of Wales’ transition beyond the emergency response to the pandemic – emergency measures have been in place for two years. It sets out how Wales can live safely with coronavirus – just as we live with many other infectious diseases – and what that will mean for public health services and protections put in place to respond to the pandemic, including testing services. Wales will remain at alert level zero for the next…

Have you ever applied for a job you didn’t feel entirely qualified for? Most of us have. Maybe you didn’t have all the skills listed in the job description. Maybe you’re new to the workforce and don’t have on-the-job experience. Or perhaps you are making a career change from one field to another and your previous job titles don’t match the ones you seek. Don’t worry! You’ve likely got a lot of relevant experience that you can leverage to show what a great hire you are. You just have to know how to say so. In this article, we’ll define…

Gambling is a recreational activity that has been enjoyed across the UK for hundreds of years. Recently though, gambling has changed significantly as bookmakers have migrated to online sportsbooks for sports betting and the best casino sites offer more games than a land-based casino ever could. However, Brits still enjoy visiting bingo halls and land-based casinos for the human element. Yes, online platin casino games exist, but it’s not the same as chatting with the dealer and other players in person. Today, we’re going to look at which are the largest cities across the United Kingdom when it comes to…

Are you a glasses or contact lens wearer, or have you recently found that you have been squinting at your phone while texting? Whether you have an established history of poor eyesight or not, most people’s eyes will require a little extra care as life goes on. Taking care of your eye health is important for everybody and is only becoming more vital in 2022 when we are more and more connected to devices and screens. Here, this article will explore the world of eye health, how your eyesight can impact your life, and how laser eye surgery just may…

Six community groups in Pembrokeshire have received £130,052 in Nation Lottery funding. From providing digital training course to support to families in crisis, these projects are bringing communities together and helping those most in need.    Pembrokeshire FRAME are celebrating the success of their application for £10,000 to open a zero-waste shop to reduce plastic pollution and put less waste into landfill. Appointing a Zero Waste Co-ordinator to develop and deliver The Refillery of Pembroke Dock located in the FRAME reuse shop. Other projects within the shop include Pembroke Dock Community Fridge and plastic free lifestyle workshops.  Paul Hughes, Chief Officer…

The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has purchased Aberthaw Power Station, one of South Wales’ best-known landmarks, to develop and reposition it as an exemplar for green energy production in the region. It has acquired the 489-acre site, which contains the decommissioned coal-fired power station on the Vale of Glamorgan coast, from the current owners RWE, with the potential to create thousands of jobs. Following approval to purchase from the CCR’s Regional Cabinet, CCR plans to remediate, redevelop and reposition the site, maximising its long-term development potential to drive sustainable, clean economic growth across the South-East Wales region. CCR has committed…