Author: Rhys Gregory

The deadline for applications for membership of the Merthyr Tydfil Local Access Forum is being extended to 30 September. If you’re a local resident who’s interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces, this is a chance for you to play a role in doing so. There are 24 Local Access Forums across Wales, which were created in 2000 to advise the local authority, Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Government about public access to land for open air recreation and enjoyment. In providing advice, the forums consider important issues related to…

Applications are now open for children starting secondary school in September 2023, Powys County Council has said. Parents or carers of children who are now in Year Six have until Friday 11 November 2022 to complete their application. Cllr Pete Roberts, Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, said: “All parents/carers are encouraged to complete this application as soon as possible for a place in a secondary school in September 2023. “If it is not completed in time, then this has the potential to jeopardise their child’s place at their preferred school.” Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at Applying…

The Welsh Government’s Placemaking Grant funding for the mid-Wales region will see an investment of £5.08 million to help revitalise Powys and Ceredigion town centres over the next three years. As part of the wider Transforming Towns regeneration programme, the Placemaking Grant is designed to offer broad and flexible support for a wide range of projects aimed at rejuvenating town centres across mid-Wales. Projects that may be eligible for grant support can range from developing commercial and residential properties, developing town centre markets, improving the public shared outdoor spaces, and the installation and exploitation of digital infrastructure. Projects will…

A new plan to help develop Wales’ existing and next generation of talent in TV and film, music, and digital content has been launched today by the Welsh Government. Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden, has also launched a new £1m fund to support the new plan. The creative industries are hugely important to Wales’ economy and culture.  According to 2021 data, 35,400 people were employed by 3,423 businesses who make up the creative industries sectors in Wales, an increase of 6.4 per cent from 2018, while the industry generated an annual turnover of £1.7 billion in 2021,…

The Welsh Government has announced that free school meals will continue to be provided to children from lower income families in Wales during the school holidays, up until the end of next year’s February half term. The extension of the provision will support lower-income families through the cost-of-living crisis, as energy and other costs are expected to rise over the winter. £11m will be provided to fund the support, in an agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. In April 2020, Wales became the first UK nation to guarantee free school meals for eligible families during the school holidays,…

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The Ivy Asia, Cardiff has today opened the doors to its first Asian-inspired concept in Wales, located within the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s. Located within the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s Cardiff, and catering for 166 guests for both indoor dining and across its beautiful terrace, the restaurant will be open seven days a week, offering everything from lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, late-night cocktails, and weekend brunch. On arrival, diners will be met by The Ivy Asia’s signature green onyx flooring, whilst the restaurant will feature two large cherry blossom trees…

If you love ice cream, then you’ll want to check out Coco Gelato located in Cathays in Cardiff. Coco Gelato boasts a whopping 43 different flavours of ice cream for you to choose from depending on your taste buds. You can choose everything from milk, mars, maltesers and bubble gum, and pretty much everything else in-between. What you do with those flavours is entirely up to you. You can either have it alongside some sweet waffles or crepes, have it turned it into a freak shake or go for a regular sundae. If you are brave enough (or just really…

The Football Association of Wales is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Rush MBE as its Advisor and Football Ambassador, with a mission of promoting Welsh football on both the local and global stages. As the Cymru Men’s National Team stand on the cusp of making their first appearance at a FIFA World Cup since 1958, the former Cymru and Liverpool legend is delighted to be playing a part in the growth of the game here in Wales. Rush said: “Football is now the number one sport in Wales and we are building a fantastic reputation at home and…

With freshers’ week fast approaching, millions of new students will be moving away from home for the first time and having the daunting task of managing their own money. This can be incredibly hard, now more than ever due to the cost of living crisis. Jonathan Merry, financial expert and CEO at MoneyTransfers.com has put together some savvy money-saving hacks so you can make your finances go further when it comes to living essentials, travelling to campus and socialising. Take advantage of student discounts  As a student you are privileged enough to get some great discounts on everything from food,…