Author: Rhys Gregory

The brand-new home for Fitzalan High School has accomplished its topping out milestone, as construction reaches the highest point at the new school building in Leckwith. Jointly funded by Cardiff Council and Welsh Government, the £64m scheme is the city’s latest to be delivered under the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. To mark the milestone, Cardiff Council’s Leader, Cllr Huw Thomas and Cardiff’s Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, Cllr Sarah Merry were joined at the site of the new school by the Welsh Government’s Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles MS. Other guests included Fitzalan High…

Caerphilly Cabinet have recently endorsed the recommendation that the experimental traffic regulation orders at three primary schools within the borough be made permanent. The implementation of pedestrian and cycle zones were initially made on an experimental basis in September 2020, after funding was received from Welsh Government’s Local Sustainable Transport Response Fund; with the schemes being in force for a period of 18 months. The three primary schools that were selected are listed below: Libanus Primary School in Blackwood Risca Primary School Twyn Primary School in Caerphilly The schools were chosen as their locations were deemed feasible for the measures…

To support the ongoing fight against Covid in our communities, free lateral flow tests (LFTs) are now available for collection from a number of locations across the city. A maximum of two boxes will be available per person, with each box containing seven individual tests. LFTs are also available from pharmacies (where to get rapid lateral flow tests – NHS) or can be ordered at gov.uk or by calling 119. When to use an LFT If you are over the age of 11 you should regularly take lateral flow tests and report your results. LFTs are available for everyone free…

A planning application was submitted on 14th January for an exciting partnership development on the site of the former Haverfordia House office building in Haverfordwest. The proposed development at Winch Lane, a partnership between Pembrokeshire County Council’s Housing and Social Services Departments, is a hybrid of both permanent over 55’s flats and short-term re-ablement accommodation for those recovering from hospital treatment. This facility is expected to comprise a mix of 12 en-suite re-ablement units and 25 over 55’s sheltered housing apartments. The development includes communal gardens, electric scooter storage, treatment room and shared living spaces. It is expected that contractors…

Budweiser apprentices have met Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths and spoken about the benefits of embarking on an apprenticeship with the company. On a visit to the Senedd during Apprenticeship Week Wales, 10 of the drinks brand’s apprentices discussed their work at the Magor site and their hopes for the future. Apprenticeship Week Wales is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of apprentices and the support and commitment shown by their employers. Earlier this week, the Welsh Government announced it is investing £366m over the next three years to deliver 125,000 all-age apprenticeships throughout Wales during this term…

A Welsh Government-led programme to test wastewater for COVID-19 has been expanded to cover all Welsh health boards and local authorities across 48 sites. The programme provides vital data on the prevalence of coronavirus in the community and was key to the early detection of the Omicron wave across Wales. The process of identifying coronavirus in wastewater was initially developed by scientists from Bangor University who have been working in partnership with the Welsh Government, Cardiff University, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy. The initial concept and processes are now used in work being undertaken across the UK. All…

While life is unpredictable and may throw a curveball once in a while, being laid off is probably one of the biggest challenges people have to face. If you suddenly don’t have a regular source of income and still have dependents and financial commitments, you may feel depressed and frustrated.  Have you been suddenly made redundant? This is what thousands of people are facing during the current pandemic. While you are filling in job applications and improving your CV, the following tips may help you manage your personal finances during unemployment. What to Do If You Have Been Laid Off…

If you’re thinking about trading forex for the first time, there are a few things you need to know before getting started. Forex, or foreign exchange, is a global market where traders buy and sell currencies. It can be a great way to make some extra money, but it’s important to understand the risks involved before investing your hard-earned money. In this blog post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know before starting out in the world of forex trading! What is Forex Trading? Forex, or foreign exchange, trading is the buying and selling of currencies on the global market.…

A pilot taxi scheme has provided thousands of ‘green’ miles for drivers and passengers since starting last Autumn. Denbighshire is hosting the only North Wales pilot of the zero emission green taxi scheme. The Welsh Government, who are funding the scheme, recently set a goal of de-carbonising the taxi fleet entirely by 2028. The Council is one of a select few local authorities in Wales taking part in the pilot. Twenty-eight taxi drivers have stepped behind the wheel of four wheelchair-accessible Nissan Dynamo E-NV200 taxis to use as part of the “try before you buy scheme” which began in September…

A historic garden in Welshpool is opening its gates for curious and creative youngsters this February half term. The popular National Trust activity trail, ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, is returning to Powis Castle from February 19 to 27. Guaranteed fun for all the family, the trail is free and open for everyone. Exciting activities on the trail include getting to know a tree, making friends with a bug, welly wandering and wintry adventures. Sarah Johnson, visitor operations and experience manager at Powis Castle and Garden, said: “The whole team is excited to see ‘50 things’ back at Powis…