Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved an additional investment of £150,000 to support the regeneration of Caerphilly town. This investment will be used to appoint specialist multi-disciplinary consultants to support the council in the delivery of its ambitious Caerphilly Town 2035 Plan and the Council’s exciting Placeshaping Programme. Focus will be initially on Caerphilly Town 2035 which identifies a total of 62 projects within Caerphilly town centre that will provide a comprehensive regeneration and development platform to encourage growth, improve the social, economic and environmental performance of the town centre and support the health and well-being of its residents…

The One Planet Strategy – which sets out Cardiff Council’s plans to deliver a carbon neutral local authority by 2030 – has been published and approved by Cardiff Council’s Cabinet. The council has spent the past year calculating the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) (expressed as an equivalent carbon dioxide emission (CO2e)) it produces, while looking at ways in which emissions can be reduced. The latest figures show that Wales’ capital is responsible for 1,626,056 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2e) every year, with around 184,904 tonnes generated by the council. Cllr Michael Michael, Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Recycling and…

The Championship season is reaching the point where the league table begins to take shape. After the initial weeks of some sides shaking off the cobwebs and others enjoying frantic early starts, we are now at a stage where we can realistically look at who are the favourites for promotion in the Championship betting odds and who should be gearing up for another arduous relegation battle from perhaps the most competitive division in all of Europe. There are always dark horses associated with promotion and in a league where form fluctuates so often it might still be premature to pick…

Another UFC is on the horizon. At the Etihad Arena, on Yas Island, in Dubai, and in the Light Heavyweight division, the champ Jan Blachowicz will be defending his belt against challenger Glover Teixeira on October 30th at UFC 267. For those interested in betting you can click here, but before you do it’s worth noting that although Teixera equals the champ in height, he concedes two inches in reach, one-and-a-half inches in leg reach and 15 lbs in weight. Bookmakers are placing their confidence more in the champ to hold onto his title, with odds of around 10/31, compared…

Even the smartest design could end up a disasTO xx(Sponsorship)|Xiaomi Roidmi EVE PLUS|Robot Vacuumter if realized through poor quality manufacturing. That’s why Redroad insists on quality production so as to provide nothing but exquisite, sleek-looking, durable and user-friendly home appliances. Like previous products, the upcoming Redroad V17 cordless vacuum cleaner is an example of Redroad’s high standards for material selection, appearance design and manufacturing process. Such quality production allows Redroad V17 of stronger performance at more affordable price. Redroad V17 cordless vacuum cleaner brings in two HEPA filters. With sophisticated air duct design, the inlet HEPA captures micro particles so…

September was an exciting month for the sport of greyhound racing, with several big meetings taking place across the United Kingdom, including the 75th renewal of the East Anglian Greyhound Derby, the Romford Puppy Cup and the Empress Stakes. Alongside that, the return of spectators to race nights after an 18-month absence adds even more excitement to events and will only benefit greyhound racing financially. So, without further ado, let’s take a look back at some of the notable winners from last month. Read on to find out more! 3 Steps to Victory – Savana Eruption A unique contest, 3…

Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s winners of the Green Flag Award – the international mark of a quality park or green space. Green Flags signifying Full Awards will now be flying at Margam Country Park, Gnoll Estate Country Park, the Talbot Memorial Park and Victoria Gardens in recognition of excellent visitor facilities, high environmental standards and a commitment to delivering great quality green space. And Community Award flags, given to locations which are welcoming, healthy, clean, safe and well environmentally managed, will be flying at the Amman Valley Trotting Club, the Riverside Park, Pontardawe, the Friends of Neath…

More than 15,600 farm businesses across Wales will tomorrow receive a share of over £159.6m in Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Advance payments, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. This news means 97% of claimants will receive an automatic payment worth 70% of their estimated full claim value. Historically, BPS payments have commenced from 1 December annually. However, regulation changes made by the Welsh Government following the end of the EU Exit Implementation Period has simplified the requirements of BPS for 2021 and beyond. This has allowed BPS Advance payments to be made prior to December to eligible BPS 2021…

Swansea’s spectacular annual fireworks show is set to return this year – everyone is welcome, it’ll be free to all and will take place over the waters of the bay. Thousands of families and individuals are expected to attend. They will enjoy the show on the wide open spaces of Swansea Beach and the prom. Given that Covid is still with us, organisers Swansea Council are determined to try to make sure that large scale events are put on safely and for people to enjoy. To allow as many people as possible to attend the fireworks show safely the best…

Welsh beef jerky snacks manufacturer Trailhead Fine Foods put in another star performance in this year’s Great Taste Awards, the Oscars of the food and drink world. The Welshpool-based company is celebrating after its Original Beef Jerky and Teriyaki Beef Jerky flavours impressed the Great Taste judges so much that they awarded them a one star award each, recognising them as “food that delivers fantastic flavour”. The company makes handmade, artisan beef jerky snacks in eight flavours, which are branded Get Jerky. The snacks are made with responsibly sourced PGI Welsh Beef and marinated using secret, unique recipes. The high protein…