Author: Rhys Gregory

Work is due to start on a drainage scheme at St Catherine’s Close, Melyn, Neath, which aims to reduce the flood risk to the local community. With funding from the Welsh Government, the flood alleviation scheme, developed by Amey Consulting on behalf of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Highways Drainage Department, will involve the repair and reconstruction of the local Cryddan Brook Intake. The finished scheme will not only reduce the risk of flooding but will improve the council’s access making it easier to carry out future maintenance. Cllr Mike Harvey, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Engineering…

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton is appealing to pregnant women to accept their COVID-19 vaccine when offered. This follows the rise in the number of unvaccinated pregnant women being admitted to hospital with COVID-19 who are experiencing serious illness. The Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) both recommend vaccination as one of the best defences against severe infection. Dr Atherton, said: “COVID-19 infection in pregnancy carries a significant risk of hospital admission, whilst pregnant women appear no more or less likely to contract the virus, growing evidence shows…

The busy summer for Wales’ Visitor Economy has shown the crucial importance of tourism infrastructure in delivering a quality experience for visitors. To help organisations plan ahead for future years, Brilliant Basics is a new Wales wide fund supporting public, third sector and not for profit organisations to deliver basic small scale tourism infrastructure improvements. 26 projects have been successful in their funding applications for the £2.4 million fund for 2021-2022. Small scale tourism infrastructure projects were supported from local authorities, national parks and the third sector and – all helping to ensure that all visitors to Wales have a…

With six months to go before a new law ending the physical punishment of children in Wales comes into force, more than £2.9m is being invested in parenting support. The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 gives children the same protection from assault as adults by removing an archaic 160-year-old legal defence. The new law will apply to everybody in Wales, including visitors, from 21 March 2022. All types of physical punishment, such as smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking, will be illegal. To help raise awareness of this landmark legislation, a nationwide multi-media advertising campaign –…

Though there is no shortage of quality content on Netflix, not all the shows are worth your time. Sometimes it becomes exceedingly difficult to pick the show you can binge-watch. A perfect binge-worthy show includes an amazing storyline, strong acting, and multiple seasons to get the audience hooked. Today, we have compiled a list of some of the most binge-worthy shows on Netflix, but if you want to get the complete list of the best shows on UK Netflix, connect to a UK server of a VPN, and enjoy unlimited content. Bridgerton Considering the hype revolving around ‘Bridgeton’, there is…

Outdoor activity lovers will be able to enjoy Swansea Council attractions for longer than planned this summer. Popular locations such as Blackpill Lido and the Singleton Park pedalos had been due to close after their successful summer season on September 5 – but opening times have been extended to September 26. The sites, including crazy golf at the boating lake and Southend Gardens in Mumbles, have remained busy through the summer and right through the first half of this month. Cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “The weather has been good and our attractions have been popular so we’re delighted that…

Cardiff licensing authorities have granted approval for the development of seven new bar/restaurant units as part of the planned Castle Quarter Courtyard regeneration. With the final public authority consent now in place, work will start in the coming months to demolish a former nightclub which sits in the space behind High Street and Duke Street Arcades. Construction will begin in the new year to create the new open courtyard which will be surrounded by bar/restaurant units designed for independent hospitality businesses. A new balcony will run around the courtyard at first floor level, opening up previously unused spaces above shops…

Adult Learners’ Week, now in its 30th year, is the biggest adult learning campaign in Wales with over 10,000 adults taking part. This year Newport learning and libraries will be running a variety of free online and face-to-face taster courses, and will be delivered alongside local partners including, Pobl, GAVO and Coleg Gwent. On Thursday 23 September at the University of South Wales city centre campus, the council’s digital skills team will be on hand to help people get connected and improve their digital skills.  The adult community learning team will also be there, showcasing the latest courses available and…

More information on the development of the International Sports Village (ISV) has been revealed. Further details on Cardiff Council’s plans to create a high-quality leisure and sport destination at the site in Cardiff Bay, are explored in an update report to the local authority’s Cabinet. The report, which will be presented to Cabinet on Thursday 23 September, seeks authority to acquire the residual of the Sports Village from Greenbank Partnerships and proceed with the delivery of the wider masterplan. The report will seek authority from Cabinet to: Purchase around 10 acres of Greenbank’s land at the ISV and Ice Arena…

More than 200 members of the public have had their say on proposals for a new build Willows High School during a six week public engagement which sought the views of parents, pupils, stakeholders and the local community. The responses will be published in a report to go to Cardiff Council’s Cabinet when it meets on Thursday 23, September and will influence the school’s new building, its facilities, curriculum and how the school and local community could work to benefit each other. The majority of views were in support of the plans, with positive feedback on proposals for facilities, support…