Author: Rhys Gregory

Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a third prestigious national award within the space of as many months. After picking up two construction awards in the autumn, the bus station was chosen from a shortlist of eight projects as winner of the RTPI Cymru (Royal Town Planning Institute in Wales) Awards for Planning Excellence. The judges described the interchange as ‘an exemplar project delivering an inclusive approach at design, construction and operational stages that demonstrates how to make a substantive change to how an integrated transport system works. “The transport Interchange is a state of the art and stunning…

Works to refurbish and extend the fitness suite at Builth Sport Centre are now complete. This project has been delivered in partnership between Powys County Council (PCC) and Freedom Leisure Powys.  As part of the works, the weight training room has been extended significantly to create a bespoke and functional strength area. This will be a welcome addition to Builth and accommodate the centre’s growing number of members and customers. The existing fitness equipment has been replaced with new, fully accessible state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. And to compliment all of this improvements to the flooring, ceiling and lighting have also been…

Work to remove trees infected with ash dieback along the A467 in Rogerstone is due to start on 4 January and is expected to take around four weeks. The trees could potentially pose a risk to the public so removal is essential in the interests of safety. While work is taking place, a traffic management system will be in place and every effort is being made to minimise disruption with only one lane due to be closed at any one time. Residents in the area have been informed and signage will be in place to advise road users. Ash dieback…

Schools and colleges will receive £103 million in Welsh Government funding, as learners return for the January term. £50m will be provided via local authorities through the Sustainable Communities for Learning programme. The funding will help schools carry out capital repair and improvement work, with a focus on health and safety measures, such as improving ventilation. The funding will also be used to support decarbonisation. £45m of revenue funding will also help support school budgets, assisting schools as they continue to deal with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and to prepare for the requirements of the new curriculum. An…

Enhancing standards in a way which safeguards trade and builds a more sustainable farming sector are key to the Welsh Government’s new Animal Health and Welfare Implementation Plan. This is the message from Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths as the final Implementation Plan published under the current Framework is launched today, which covers 2022-24. The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework sets out a 10 year plan (2014-2024) for lasting improvements for the health and welfare of kept animals, whilst also contributing to the protection of public health, the economy and environment. A new framework will be introduced in 2024.…

Moving out is always hectic. There are way too many things to do and way too little time. This is especially hard for tenants as they have to not only pack their belongings and move they also have to ensure that they leave the place the same way they found it. Change of Address In addition to all the other things that will need doing before you move, something you may need to do in advance is apply for a change in address. It is important that you change your address on almost everything you get mail or bills for,…

Divorcing is tough as it is, but when you are a university student, it can be even harder, especially when you are faced with your studies. In this article, we’re going to provide insight into how to cope when you’re going through a divorce at Uni. Divorce is difficult for everyone, no matter what point they’re at in life. During a divorce, negative feelings are common, such as disbelief, stress, depression, hurt, anger, and many others. That said, being a university student and facing divorce is quite uncommon; as a minority, you may be left feeling alone with your feelings.…

We all make mistakes that we regret down the line, some we manage to get away with and decide never to do again, but others we might not be so lucky with. In this blog post, we’re going to explain what happens if you break the law when you’re studying at uni. Going away to university is an exciting prospect; you no longer live with your parents, you have complete freedom, can go out partying, and meet loads of new friends. It’s easy to get caught up in trouble, but when it turns into you being arrested, under investigation, or…

Sometimes, a business needs extra money in the short-term. This can be used for growing the business, or it could boost cashflow. Often there are invoices, machinery or stock that you can pay for with extra money. Asset-based lending is one of the best solutions for this – below we explore how you can use it to grow your business. What is asset-based lending? Asset-based lending helps you to release equity by using your company assets. It works by your business using the assets on the balance sheet as collateral to secure an attractive loan. Lenders will be confident in…

On the eve of the new 2022, we will try to resolve a dispute that has been going on in recent years – are online bookmakers better than traditional land-based betting shops and will they provide you with better odds. If we are, to be honest, even if we move heaven and earth, it would be a hard time finding arguments in favor of brick-and-mortar betting premises. However, nothing is just black or white, so let’s take a look at what the two options offer to nowadays punters. Physical Betting Shops Although being the obvious underdog in this emulation, traditional…