Author: Rhys Gregory

SWANSEA’S nightlife scene is keeping the Purple Flag flying over the city for an eighth consecutive year. It’s one of only two places in Wales that can fly the flag which highlights how visitors can always expect an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night out. A partnership of organisations has retained Purple Flag status through 2022. The successful bid highlighted a wide range of reasons why the city centre is the place to be now and in the future. As a national initiative run by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), Purple Flag status rewards vibrant, diverse and…

Residents can now find out more and have their say on proposals to create a new 3-16 school on the current site of Hawthorn High and Hawthorn Primary schools – delivering new and exciting facilities for staff and pupils. The project includes demolishing some buildings on the current school sites, replacing them with a brand new, net zero carbon development fit for the 21st Century. Other existing buildings will be refurbished while a new staff car park, coach car park and pupil drop-off area will be provided. The new school will welcome current Hawthorn High, Hawthorn Primary and Heol y…

The Leader of Caerphilly county borough council has praised the hardworking staff who worked around the clock over the weekend to protect the community during the recent storms. Cllr. Philippa Marsden said, “Our dedicated workforce braved some of the worst conditions we have seen in recent years to support and protect the community and I would like to thank each and every one of them for their efforts.” “Teams from various services including highways, parks, housing, waste, public protection, social care and catering, went that extra mile and I’m sure the whole community will join me in recognising their amazing…

Pupils from Monmouthshire’s primary schools are learning how to create delicious meals for the whole family, whilst learning basic and safe culinary skills thanks to Angharad Underwood’s online Cookalong Clwb. The Cookalong Clwb works with Monmouthshire’s primary schools, where families can sign up to get involved. On a weekly basis, Angharad, along with volunteers, provide a bag of ingredients, an apron and basic equipment to all participating families, with a recipe based around a hot meal. Receiving generous, fresh mixed fruit and veg boxes every week from Lidl, the Cookalong Clwb allows even more creativity and sharing of recipes. Beginning…

A scam phone caller has asked a Powys pensioner to make a £100 payment over the phone, so that they could receive a £6,000 rebate on their Council Tax. It is the latest of several attempts made to con residents out of their money, that the county council has been made aware of, in recent weeks. These calls are not being made by Powys County Council staff and anyone contacted in this way should not give out any personal or financial details. And should not make any type of payment over the phone. If in doubt, residents can always check…

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Professor Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 infection on two separate commercial premises in Powys – one near Newtown and one near Welshpool. Both premises have pheasants on site. A 3km Protection Zone, 10km Surveillance Zone, and 10km Restricted Zone have been declared around each of the two infected premises, to limit the risk of disease spread. Within these zones, bird movements and gatherings are restricted and all poultry holdings must be declared. The measures are stricter in the 3km Protection Zone. The autumn and winter of 2021/2022…

A campaign from Visit Wales has been keeping Wales front of mind as a holiday destination throughout the winter – with many now taking their first holiday of the year during February half term. A TV and digital ad, directed by BAFTA Cymru award winner Marc Evans, has been seen over the winter in the break of top rated shows such as Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and The Masked Singer – showing what Wales has to offer at this time of year.  Visit Wales’ This is Winter. This is Wales. film features a real family out foraging around…

Anyone with a pretty good smartphone and a reliable Wi-Fi connection has the potential to earn money online. Although it is widely known, the UK is home to one of the world’s most powerful economic systems. The types of business opportunities you will get in the “real world” have become numerous. On the other hand, people are still searching for new sources of income that can supplement their current income. One of these methods is through online sports betting. In the world of online bookies, winning a prize is not really an issue of chance. To make an informed decision,…

Nowadays, spending your money has a more relevant weight, since we live in a time of economic uncertainty. Even the ones with a stable job think about the future. Many people every day start to face the world of investments in order to have an extra income or a good amount ready for a retirement. The most important think before actually starting to invest it’s the elaboration of an investment plan. It’s necessary to take the proper amount of time to ready, study and acquire a good knowledge related to this field. Consider the fees Investing requires money. Of course,…

The cost of living is increasing and more of us are looking for ways to save. Saving a little bit of cash each month means that you can put money to one side for emergencies or save for something new. If you find yourself needing cash urgently, having money saved can help with any expenses that you could be faced with. If you’ve not managed to save a good amount yet, do not worry, if you do find yourself with an unexpected bill, loan direct lenders in the uk can help. They supply payday and short-term loans when we find…