Author: Rhys Gregory

Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles has today announced additional funding to help more young people access support for emotional mental health and wellbeing services through youth work approaches. An extra £2.5m will be provided to local authorities through the Youth Support Grant this financial year, to work with the voluntary sector to reach a wider range of young people, including those who are harder to reach and those with protected characteristics, who may not currently be engaged with formal education, training or work. The funding will support youth workers to deliver early intervention and prevention services for…

“We need joined-up intervention to lift town centres, and an effort to tackle out-of-town development, if we are to succeed in turning things around”. Those were the words of Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters, on a visit to Bangor today (Wednesday, September 8) as he revealed how the Welsh Government will respond to the publication of two major reports on town centre regeneration. The Deputy Minister visited Bangor to meet with local leaders and heads of community organisations to discuss the findings of Professor Karel Williams’ report ‘Small Towns, Big Issues’ and ‘Regenerating Town Centres in Wales’,prepared by…

Today we find ourselves in a very interconnected way whether it is within your own neighborhood or to a city thousands of miles away. We find that we are constantly engaged in a world that we can access in a more meaningful and intimate way. If you’re considering learning a second language you will find out that it can be a vital skill set which will give you an edge to compete and succeed in a tight economy. Connections through learning a second language One of the best benefits of learning a second language is our ability to connect with…

Studying is one of the most memorable times in the life of every person. When you enter a college or university, you make friends, learn new things and get to know how to live on your own. But studying isn’t all about books and homework tasks. It is a broader concept, and you have to make your college life memorable. There are a few ways you can manage a demanding college curriculum and develop your time management for a nicer experience. It’s time to make your college life better with the tips When studying, you get lots of tasks. Some…

It is a dream for everyone to find the perfect job for them which will provide a good salary and a happy workplace. For others, some professions provide their workers with a lower salary, but they still would find themselves happy and satisfied. Nevertheless, whatever profession one has, whether it be in the manual labor or medical field, the employer must provide a minimum amount of pay and treatment. While there are jobs where workers and managers are treated fairly, there are some cases wherein the “minimum” demanded by employees is not reached. This unfair treatment from businesses and companies…

British number one Dan Evans has admitted he was given a lesson by Daniil Medvedev after his fourth-round exit from the US Open. While it was a tough result for Evans to take, it’s another Grand Slam experience under his belt and one that might well drive him to better things in the future. Evans Talks Up Gulf in Class Medvedev, who is currently 2/1 to win the tournament in the US Open betting from Betfair, showed why he’s up to second place in the world rankings, with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Evans at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.…

The first of its kind in North Wales, a free history app, called Imagine Trail, will shed light on some of the Bay of Colwyn and Mochdre’s old tales and bring them to life through augmented reality (AR) technology. The app has been created as part of Imagine Colwyn Bay, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with support from Conwy County Borough Council and the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. Local arts charity TAPE Community Music & Film and tech experts Reality Boffins worked closely with local creatives, heritage groups and the wider community to develop it. Animated videos,…

Two pet gerbils who were lucky to survive after being dumped in a rusty bucket in a car park in Tredegar are now recovering from their ordeal after being rescued by the RSPCA. The frightened duo were discovered by a member of the public near a rubbish bin in Queen Victoria Street at about 1pm on 30 August. Luckily she was able to contain them before alerting the animal welfare charity. Staff at Newport Animal Centre, where they are now being looked after, have named them Ben and Jerry. The friendly gerbils have been given a clean bill of health…

The centenary of the birth of much-loved Welsh comedian, actor, singer and television presenter Harry Secombe will be celebrated at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth on Wednesday (September 8). In a live online question and answer session, two of Secombe’s children, David and Katy, will discuss the life and career of their father, along with items from his archive, with Nia Mai Daniel, of The Welsh Music Archive. The online event Remembering Harry Secombe (1921-2001) will be held on at 7pm. For more information or to book a ticket visit the library’s website https://www.library.wales/events . Secombe was born in Swansea on September 8, 1921 and his…

The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Regency Restoration project has been shortlisted in the 2021 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award an international competition showcasing the best of civil engineering. The competition recognises projects that have a positive impact on the local economy and communities whilst at the same time, highlighting the positive benefits civil engineering has on society as a whole. The award also aims to highlight the positive benefits civil engineering has on people’s everyday lives. This year, six projects have been shortlisted in the ICE People’s Choice Award including the Regency Restoration project at the…