Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerleon Bridge is due to be closed from 7.30am to 5pm on Sunday 16 January for inspection work to take place. It will include a ground penetration radar survey of the walls and follows earlier investigation works that took place in October. The road bridge will be closed to all motor vehicles but pedestrians and dismounted cyclists can use the pedestrian bridge. These essential works are taking place on Sunday to minimise disruption to residents and businesses. Diversion signs will be in place.

Work continues to restore the Penrhiwceiber War Memorial to its former glory as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to its Armed Forces community. The focal point of the community for many years, the Penrhiwceiber War Memorial, a Grade II listed building by Cadw, also serves as the village clock. But in recent years its condition had deteriorated and the clock no longer worked. However, in the last few months, and in time for the 2021 annual Armistice commemorations, the clock tower and its inscribed brass panels, commemorating the Fallen from the village of Penrhiwceiber, were cleaned and restored and uplighters repaired and restored to enhance its beauty at night. Scaffolding has now…

Volunteers, ‘Friends of’ groups, residents and council staff have been busy planting 11,000 bulbsand this new year, more volunteers are invited to help keep Cardiff in bloom. Special bulb planting events have been held at Bute Park; Jellicoe Gardens, Cyncoed; Forest Farm, St Mary’s Gardens, Whitchurch and Littleton Street, Riverside,to support pollinators and enhance biodiversity. The bulbs havebeen funded through the Cardiff Pollinator Project supported by the Cardiff Local Nature Partnership and Welsh Government’s Local Places for Nature scheme. Samantha Eaves, Cardiff Local Nature Partnership Coordinator, said:”UK native bluebells, wild garlic, tulips and snowdrops are among some of the bulbs…

Despite the volatility of the markets, real estate remains one of the most attractive investments during times of low-interest rates. The pandemic has affected millions of people and accelerated structural changes in three core sectors of the real estate industry. Due to the uncertainty, many assets that were previously considered uneconomic have been repositioned and are now being actively managed by market participants. Data centers, life sciences buildings, and industrial property are some of the beneficiaries of the steady demand for logistics and housing. This requires a deeper understanding of the various types of assets that can be derived from…

BBI Solutions, the world’s leading independent provider of immuno-diagnostic reagents and contract services, has today announced the acquisition of “Biotez”. BioTeZ Berlin-Buch GmbH (also including Steffens Biotechnische Analysen GmbH), is a Germany-based manufacturer of reagents and finished tests for the In-Vitro Diagnostics (“IVD”) market, as well as components for the food safety market. The acquisition of BioTeZ & Steffens-Biotec adds capability and immediately enhances BBI’s portfolio and position as a ‘complete’ immunoassay reagent supplier – and therefore a natural partner for its customers. The addition of BioTeZ’s unique Streptavidin based portfolio enhances BBI’s existing IVD Label portfolio with reagents such…

THE search is on for a talented ‘Bari-Star’ to lead an exciting new business partnership. Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) and Cadwyn Clwyd are stirring up interest in an exciting collaboration – focused on sustainable coffee, health and wellbeing – with a unique recruitment drive over the coming weeks. The successful entrepreneur will receive six months start-up funding, a fully equipped space at Ruthin’s revamped Market Hall, a collaboration with a sustainable coffee roaster and marketing as part of the Community Innovation Denbighshire campaign, supported by Denbighshire County Council. Advanced barista skills training is also featured in the offer, along…

A Helicopter has given a much needed lift to work on a key section of one of Wales’ most popular paths. Contractors working for the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB have been busy repairing a key section of the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail as it crosses Ruabon Moor. As part of the project, over 250 tonnes of reclaimed stone flags were airlifted onto the moor. A helicopter was used to lift in materials to this remote site as an alternative to vehicles, which would have had far more damaging impact upon the fragile habitats found at the moor.…

Ceredigion schools will aim to re-open for face to face learning for all pupils on Monday, 10 January 2022. Distance learning will be provided for the majority of learners on Friday 7 January 2022. Some groups of learners, including learners in years 11 and 13 will attend school for face to face provision on Friday 7 January 2022. The number of COVID-19 cases in Ceredigion continues to be exceptionally high at a rate of 1,587per 100,000 of the population, with 1,154 of cases reported in the last 7 days. The Council is facing increasing staffing absences across all its services…

A local commercial property developer has transformed a disused office building into a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical lab with the support of a £1.3million development loan from Lloyds Bank. Neil Humphries, owner of Bron Yr Aur Properties, has refurbished the 30,000 square foot site in the centre of Cwmbran, which had been empty for almost 10 years, to create a new research lab for a global pharmaceutical company. The site has been designed, developed and delivered by the specialist Laboratory Refurbishment firm – Catalyst (part of The Imium Group) to meet the new tenant’s bespoke specifications. It includes technical laboratory and office…

One of the UK’s leading timber groups has made a high-level appointment to consolidate their position within the industry and drive the business forward to reach ambitious growth targets. Andrew Francis has joined Premier Forest Group as their new UK Sales Director to lead the experienced sales team. As part of this exciting new role, he will help grow both the scale and profitability of the business, across all of the group brands, with both new and existing customers and suppliers. With over 30 years of experience in the timber industry, Andrew brings a wealth of sales and management experience…