Author: Rhys Gregory

RCT Council’s Llys Cadwyn development, which was delivered by Willmott Dixon, has been shortlisted in the Commercial Property Project of the Year category in the construction sector’s most prestigious awards. The awards submission was led by Hydrock, lead consultant for Llys Cadwyn, and has resulted in the Pontypridd town centre project being shortlisted in the British Construction Industry Awards, run by the Institute of Civil Engineers and New Civil Engineer. The 2021 Awards will take place on October 13, recognising and rewarding excellence in projects – relating to both their delivery and the positive outcomes that they bring for communities.…

Health Minister, Eluned Morgan, has welcomed more than half a billion pounds of new funding for health and social services in Wales to deal with Covid. The Welsh Government has allocated £411m for ongoing costs of dealing with the pandemic until April 2022 and £140m for recovery and tackling waiting times. The Minister said: “The Covid pandemic has had a massive impact on the NHS and social services in Wales and is still facing significant costs in dealing with it. I am therefore pleased to confirm an extra £411m for these costs, including the vaccination programme, testing, PPE, and new…

A new expression of interest window for the Farm Business Grant will open on 1st September Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths, announced today ahead of a visit to the Pembrokeshire Show. A budget of £2m will be available for farmers to invest in new technology and equipment to improve their technical, financial and environmental performance. The expression of interest window will run from 1 September to 1 October and successful applicants will have four months to purchase and claim for the items supported. The budget allocated to this round of the Farm Business Grant comes from funds remaining within the…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan encourages everyone to take up their offer of a Covid vaccine, with confirmation that all 16 and 17 year olds in Wales will have received their offer of a Covid vaccine by the end of this week. This follows recent guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on vaccinating over 16s. Walk-in clinics are open throughout Wales, offering the opportunity for those to get the Covid jab at their convenience, and Health Boards in Wales are continuing to use every opportunity to vaccinate the population. This week, a mobile vaccination unit will be…

Ahead of the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, the government’s COP26 spokesperson, Allegra Stratton, has suggested these micro-steps the British public can make to combat the climate crisis.  Her advice includes not rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher and reducing food waste by putting bread in the freezer. Stratton’s ideas have attracted some major criticism for not going far enough in the fight against climate change.  Of course, much more will need to be done if we are going to save the planet.  However, the conversation it generated got us thinking about how our pups are contributing to…

Replacing a cartridge should be easy, but all those OEM, compatible and remanufactured options can be confusing. Which ink or toner gives the best quality and value for money? Why do original cartridges cost so much? Here are the basics of choosing optimal supplies for your printer regardless of its manufacturer. Producers of laser and inkjet printers urge customers to purchase only OEM (original equipment manufacturer) supplies. Meanwhile, a popular cartridge shop like https://smartink.pro/ has a range of affordable alternatives. What should you choose? Pros and Cons of Original Supplies Cartridges produced by printer manufacturers are guaranteed to fit their…

Without a shadow of a doubt, Surrey is one of the most breathtaking and picturesque places in the entirety of the United Kingdom. It is then no wonder why it’s such a popular location for loft conversions in the Southeastern portion of England. It’s because of this popularity that we chose to specialize in loft conversions in Surrey, and we are always available wherever you need us Where We Offer Loft Conversions In Surrey  We offer loft conversions in practically every area throughout Surrey. Whether it’s Ashford, Guildford, or Staines, so long as you’re in need of loft conversions in…

One of the world’s best destinations has to be Wales. A nation of immense natural beauty, thousands of people from the UK and beyond flock to Wales every year to experience its stunning coastline and mountain-filled national parks. Wales is a very popular short-break destination and features some excellent hotels, a huge range of dining options and attractions. The country’s most-visited city is Cardiff, however there’s loads of other places across the country to visit. From the city of Swansea to the coastal town of Tenby, there’s a broad array of things to do. Wales is also a really great…

Many people are afraid of spiders, ghosts, closed spaces, flying, and more. But have you heard of people being fearful of the dentist? It’s true. Some people find it extremely frightening to visit the dentist. While this is, understandably, an irrational fear, it still influences decisions that people make regarding their oral health. For most people, visiting the dentist and getting their teeth cleaned, looked at, and sometimes even a root canal are everyday aspects of staying healthy. However, for some, the idea of visiting a dentist and sitting in the dentist’s chair fills them with utter dread.  Many people…

The Welsh Government must introduce renewable energy apprenticeships if Wales is to play its part in meeting the UK’s ambitious target of 600,000 green homes a year by 2028, according to one of Wales’s leading renewable system installers. David Jones, Managing Director of award-winning Vale of Clwyd-based Hafod Renewables, says a lack of apprenticeship-style courses is handicapping companies trying to scale up their services. He said: “The Welsh and UK Governments want us to phase out old-fashioned fossil fuel heating systems but heating engineering courses still teach people how to install gas and oil boilers. “What they don’t do is…