Author: Rhys Gregory

Many regional dishes might not be as popular as once thought according to the locals, as four in 10 people in Wales (40 per cent) admit to never having tried Welsh rarebit and 61 per cent have never tucked into a Welsh cake. A poll of 2,000 British adults by Sykes Holiday Cottages found that 35 per cent of people from Wales believe that it is actually tourists who are helping to keep Welsh local cuisines alive. Nearly half (46 per cent) of people in Wales admit that they’ve never eaten faggots and peas and seven in ten (69 per…

Wales & West Utilities will be ready to start to blending hydrogen in its gas network from 2023, helping to support communities with more secure, homegrown energy supplies. Along with the rest of Britain’s gas networks, Wales & West Utilities has set out how it will meet the Government’s target for gas pipes to be ready to deliver up to 20% hydrogen to homes and businesses around the country from 2023, as a replacement for up to a fifth of the natural gas currently used. The new plan published by energy network companies has been announced by Energy Networks Association…

A Cardiff family has renewed their plea for donations for a special helmet to help shape the skull of their six-month-old baby. Sebby Burian, was just two months old when his parents David, 38, and Eva, 40, noticed that his head was flattened at the back and to one side. This has caused his forehead to shift forward and his ears to be non-aligned. He has been diagnosed with severe deformational plagiocephaly. The longer it is left, the harder it is to treat, but treatment is not available on the NHS. Dad David said: ‘We’re responsible parents and don’t feel…

Bridgend County Borough Council and its waste partners Kier have announced the acquisition of an all-electric refuse lorry for an exhibition day. The Dennis eCollect will be around the county borough on Tuesday and will provide crucial information for future choices for Ultra Low Emissions vehicles in the county borough. Dennis Eagle say the vehicle has been put through rigorous testing including climate chamber tests in temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius and accelerated durability test to simulate 10 years’ worth of wear and tear in just a few months. It has also been assessed on…

Pupils at Cwmaber Junior School have proven their green credentials after being awarded a top eco award. Cwmaber Junior School have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Flag Award for the 5th time, after previously gaining three Green Flag Awards thanks to the environmental education programme, Eco-Schools. Eco-Schools is an international programme run in Wales by environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy and funded by the Welsh Government. The Eco-Schools programme inspires and empowers pupils to be leaders of change in their community, helping them learn about sustainable living and global citizenship while giving them the information and support they need to…

As part of their after school STEM club, Deri Primary entered the Rees Jeffery’s Road fund competition. The children were asked to think of a solution to make our roads safer which resulted in them creating a moving motorway. The solar powered motorway, made out of recycled plastic, will move like a conveyor belt to transport cars across long distances. This will help reduce road accidents by limiting opportunities for people to breach the speed limit as well as reducing car emissions. This project is about safer ways to travel for us and our planet. The panel were impressed that…

The Leader of Caerphilly council has unveiled an exciting blueprint for the future transformation of Caerphilly town centre and the surrounding area, supported by the Welsh Governments Transforming Towns programme. Cllr Philippa Marsden has announced details of an ambitious package of regeneration projects that will help transform the town over the next few years. The main elements of the ‘Caerphilly 2035’ programme include: A new £30 million transport interchange in the heart of the town centre A major £15 million mixed retail and residential development The creation of a new ‘Boutique’ hotel development at Park lane £5 million investment in…

One of the oldest charity traditions in Wales, which has taken place in Rhondda Cynon Taf for over 400 years, has this year been held online. The Edward Thomas Trust, which dates back to 1678, makes its special awards each year at St Gwynno’s Church, situated in the Parish of Llanwynno, the last resting place of legendary Welsh runner Griffith Morgan (Guto Nyth Bran). But due to the restrictions in place, the latest ceremony took place via Zoom. Councillor Rhys Lewis, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Well-being and Cultural Services, also a Trustee of the Edward Thomas Charity, said: “I…

Applications for nursery school places are now open and parents with children who turn three between September 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022 can now apply for a part-time nursery place to start in September 2022. English and Welsh medium places are available at one of the 74 nursery schools across the city and families are encouraged to apply before the deadline of Monday 21, February 2022 to help their chance of being offered a nursery school place of their choice. Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, Cllr Sarah Merry said: “Childrenaged three to four years are entitled to…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced the appointment of Kirsty Williams as Vice Chair to Powys Teaching Health Board. Kirsty Williams, a former Minister for Education, served for 22 years in the Senedd representing Brecon & Radnorshire. Following her retirement from frontline politics in May 2021, she now chairs the advisory board for the International Learning Exchange Programme, Wales’ replacement for the Erasmus programme and serves as a Commissioner to the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. The appointment will run from 10 January 2022 until 9 January 2026. Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan said:…