Author: Rhys Gregory

All works associated with the demolition of the former Bingo Hall and Angharad’s Nightclub buildings in Pontypridd are complete – resulting in the single lane closure on A4058 Sardis Road now being removed. The Council’s appointed contractor Walters Ltd began the significant work to remove the buildings in March 2021, in order to enable future redevelopment of the prominent town centre site. A significant contribution was secured from Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns initiative to complete this work. Residents, commuters and visitors to Pontypridd town centre will have noticed the positive progress made on site over recent weeks and months, as…

Significant work will shortly begin to rectify landslip damage to a section of the Ynyshir Community Route following Storm Dennis – including removal of slip material, drainage works and embankment reinstatement. The shared path between Woodfield Terrace in Porth and Llanwonno Road in Ynyshir has remained closed since the landslip in February 2020, which occurred during the unprecedented storm that caused severe flooding and infrastructure damage across Rhondda Cynon Taf. The Council has appointed Centregreat Ltd as the contractor to deliver the upcoming remediation work. The scheme will begin on Tuesday, August 31, with the shared route remaining closed throughout…

The fleet of 50 OVO e-bikes and six electric stations launched last week (August 26th), when the public were able to see the OVO Bikes in action for the first time in the city.  A further 75 e-bikes and nine stations will be rolled out at a later date, taking the fleet up to 125 e-bikes. The launch means that riders will be able to use an OVO e-bike to cycle between Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, as the schemes are linked for the first time – which has long been an ambition for nextbike, Cardiff Council and the…

As pupils and students are set to return for the new autumn term, the Welsh Government has announced a new investment in technology to improve air quality and quickly disinfect classrooms, lecture theatres and workshops. Funding for more than 1,800 ozone disinfecting machines and over 30,000 CO2 sensors will be provided for schools, colleges and universities throughout Wales. Ozone disinfecting machines £3.31m will be provided for new ozone disinfecting machines, to reduce cleaning times, improve disinfection and reduce costs. The funding is expected to supply more than 1,800 machines, at least one for every school, college and university in Wales.…

Finding a parking spot can be highly challenging across the UK. With the rise in the number of cars, finding safe and secure parking seems like a dream. Sometimes, it is a nightmare. Most people have to keep driving around till they find a suitable parking spot. However, these parking bays or areas aren’t always safe. There is no guarantee that your vehicle will be safe. You may also have to use public parking and keep coming back several times a day to fill the parking meter. When most spaces get filled out, you may face frustration (especially if you…

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been making the news again after a recent crash down from all-time highs. It’s gotten experts talking about what the short-term and long-term trends we’re going to see in cryptocurrency are and how major plays like governments and organizations are guiding them. More Defined Crypto Regulations Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have long enjoyed, or suffered from, a lack of coherent and effective regulation. This had allowed many uses to thrive, including the not so recent time when Bitcoin was seen as solely a payment method for online criminals. Now, with tighter regulations from financial regulators…

A breakup can be a stressful time as it is, but if there is a joint property involved, it can be an even more worrying time. Read on to find out what your options are and the next steps… When a relationship ends, there might be a lot of emotions involved, but it’s important to try and take a step back and act logistically and rationally. If you have a joint property, there are options you can consider when deciding what to do with a joint mortgage, from getting a a transfer of equity quote to selling the house. Make…

If you’re thinking about becoming a social worker, you’ll want to know what a typical day looks like and the sort of tasks you’ll be carrying out. You’re in luck – that’s exactly what this post will be covering! Social workers work with a variety of different people, providing support to those who are considered to be vulnerable and are dealing with a range of social, economic, emotional or behavioural problems in their daily lives. There are various different types of social work but, for the most part, the day-to-day activities remain very similar across the board. That can include…

There is no doubt you have come across an essay writing service at some point, and maybe considered using one. But they really aren’t worth the hassle, so read on to find out why… You’re hungover, you’ve left your essay until the last minute and you’re about to start an all-nighter in the library or you’ve lost your (read: didn’t write any) notes. We know it’s tempting to enlist the help of an essay writing service. But this is a pretty sure way to be caught by your university and be accused of academic misconduct, jeopardising your whole university experience.…

Doctors have a standard of care they have to uphold whenever they treat a patient, but what are these standards and how do they work in practice? Clinical negligence is a common occurrence in the UK due to the sheer volume of patients treated by the NHS on a daily basis. However, many patients aren’t aware they’ve been treated by a negligent doctor because the standard of care they receive is all they’ve ever known. In this post, we’re going to share the standard of care essentials every doctor in the UK has to follow so you know whether you’re…