Author: Rhys Gregory

Work on the £6.4m scheme to defend Porthcawl from flooding and a potential rise in sea levels is making progress and recently saw the opening of the new-look Eastern Promenade. Construction specialists Knights Brown have transformed the promenade area into a flat, easily accessible space with new planters and enhanced flood defences which blend into the overall design and run between Porthcawl Marina and Coney Beach. The next phase of the work will see this extended into Sandy Bay and as far as Rhych Point, where additional dune protection works will be upgraded. Much of the work has focused upon…

Event organisers in Neath Port Talbot are being invited to affiliate their own events with the 2022 Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival, which takes place in October and November. This year’s festival will include an opening event in the Aberafan Shopping Centre with a flag raising ceremony on Saturday 29 October and a concert at the Princess Royal Theatre on Friday 11 November. Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Robert Wood said: “The festival is designed to pay tribute to the Armed Forces and their families in Neath Port Talbot, both the fallen and veterans from the…

De Winton Street Car Park in Tonypandy will be closed for two days at the end of August for resurfacing work to take place. The car park will be closed on Tuesday, August 30, and Wednesday, August 31.  Free parking is available at nearby Council-run facilities – Tonypandy Upper Car Park (long-stay), Tonypandy Lower Car Park (short-stay) and Tonypandy Square Car Park (limited waiting) – all of which are open 24/7. The entire car park area will be resurfaced, and white lines repainted. Signage will be put in place ahead of the closures to advise users. The improvements are funded…

The Business Enterprise & Renewal Team at Caerphilly County Borough Council would like to extend an invitation to you to join a Business Networking Event for stakeholders in Caerphilly. This exciting networking event allows businesses from each town centre to meet, alongside councillors and the Business Enterprise & Renewal Team from Caerphilly County Borough Council. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 7th September at 8am at The Gatehouse, with an agenda to discuss exciting new developments and offer businesses the opportunity to express your views and opinions about what you think our priorities should be for Caerphilly. The morning meeting…

The Minister for Climate Change, Julie James has announced the re-appointment of Dr Dafydd Trystan-Davies as Chair of the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Board. Dr Dafydd Trystan Davies was initially appointed as the independent Active Travel Board Chair in September 2020. He will continue his work in leading the Board in its role of advising and supporting Welsh Ministers in relation to implementing the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 and increasing levels of walking and cycling in Wales. The Minister for Climate Change, Julie James said; “I am pleased with the re-appointment of Dafydd Trystan Davies as Chair of our…

“Helping people with learning disabilities find employment is a key part of our action plan to ensure they live full, independent lives,” Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan said in Monday (23 August) after meeting a Cardiff man celebrating an employment milestone. Mrs Morgan met Harry Clements, 28, who has Down Syndrome, at his workplace, Gregg’s in Cardiff, where he has just completed five years employment. He is one of hundreds of people with Down’s syndrome in Wales who have been supported into work through the Down’s Syndrome Association’s WorkFit programme, supported by the Welsh Government. Mrs Morgan said:…

If you’re interested in house cleaning services but aren’t sure what these cleaning services include, you’re in luck. Today, we’re breaking down house cleaning services and exactly what each of them may include. Remember, though, different house cleaners offer different services, and some provide more cleaning services than others. So, try to choose a cleaning company that can provide all of the cleaning services that you need, so you can rely on a cleaner you trust to do all of the cleaning you need them to do. House cleaning services There are many different cleaning services for the home. Choosing…

I often get posed such inquiries as “how much might I at any point hope to pay for a custom eating table”. This is an inquiry that neither myself or any other individual can give a firm response to without first posing further inquiries of the client. For instance; what number of individuals is the table to situate? Is it to be a proper leaf table or broadening? What materials are liked/wanted, what configuration styles are to be thought of? What applied finish, where is the table to be found? Are seats additionally required, provided that this is true then…

Champagne is a fine gift to send to your special someone. Whether they’re celebrating an anniversary, a wedding, or another special occasion, you can find champagne as a gift in London from a variety of online stores. While most companies allow you to order champagne online, many do not provide same-day delivery. The good news is that Drinks House 247 is one of the few companies that offer same-day delivery of alcohol. The company offers 30–45-minute delivery throughout greater London, and its drivers follow strict safety standards. You can also order Champagne gift cards with the company of champagne delivery…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting areas of computer science. Concerned with creating systems and software capable of analysing data and coming to conclusions, this field has been responsible for some of the most interesting technological innovations in recent years. From manufacturing robots to tools that can identify our emotions and self-driving cars, the possibilities are endless for AI. It’s predicted that artificial intelligence will soon be present in most industries around the world, helping to change how we work and make our lives easier. Because of the potential it has to change the world, lots of…