Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales is set to see its largest ever flu vaccination programme this autumn, with the jab being offered to all those aged over 50 and all secondary school children. It comes after 2020/2021 saw the largest number of flu vaccinations – over a million – ever given in Wales, and for the first time, the uptake in the over-65s exceeded 75%. The Covid booster programme will also be co-administered to those who are eligible where appropriate to do so, in an effort to improve efficiency and increase uptake of both vaccines. It comes amid warnings from the Chief Medical Officer…

Cardiff wants to increase the number of people walking or cycling to work from 31% to 43% by 2030. To achieve this, Cardiff council’s cabinet discussed and approved for the draft Active Travel Network Map to go out to public consultation at its meeting on July 15thand a 12-week public engagement process will begin today (August 9th) and will end on October 31st. The consultation will use the Welsh Government’s commonplace platform to consult with the public -https://cardiffatnm.commonplace.is – so residents can view the proposals and give their views through an online questionnaire. The new, updated version of active travel…

Pembrokeshire County Council has appointed Rob Davies as Head of Education Improvement and Commissioning, following a decision made by the senior staffing committee. Mr Davies, currently a Head of Secondary Achievement in Swansea will join the council on the 1st of October. Mr Davies will take up post in a reformed structure of the Education Department. He has had a 30 year career in Education including various teaching roles, working in local authorities and in Estyn. Cllr David Simpson, the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, said, “I am delighted to announce Mr Rob Davies as the Head of Education Improvement…

The Global Centre for Rail Excellence (GCRE) at the head of the Dulais and Swansea valleys will have a transformational effect on the area and the wider region, the Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Ted Latham, said on a visit to the site on Friday (August 6th). Accompanied by Deputy Leader Cllr Leanne Jones and the council’s Chief Executive Karen Jones and Director of Environment and Regeneration Nicola Pearce, Cllr Latham said the GCRE would create high quality jobs and help attract new investment. Speaking at the site of the planned rail testing centre on the former Nant…

Residents and visitors in Porthcawl will be getting a sneak preview of the town’s all-new road train attraction next week before its official launch later this month. Designed to operate between Sandy Bay and Rest Bay, connecting the town centre and seafront with Rest Bay, the seasonal service will take in key stops such as Coney Pleasure Beach, Porthcawl harbour, the town centre, the Grand Pavilion and the Rest Bay Watersports Centre. Jemma Wray, Chief Executive of Emmaus South Wales, the charity and social enterprise behind the new road train, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors and locals on…

Looking for something to do now that you don’t have to keep two metres from everybody? Your bubble is popped, so enjoy the experience with any one of our top picks for events in Cardiff this year. Party in the Park Held in the beautiful Tredegar Park, the coveted Party in the Park is back, with only a three-week delay making revellers eager with anticipation. There’s a star-studded line-up to make folk missing out jealous, especially for 90’s babies. East 17, 5ive, S Club Party, Martin Kemp, Paul Young and more to be announced are expected to set the stage…

Friday Media Group, also known as FMG, the tech powerhouse in the UK’s digital media landscape, has moved its headquarters from Sayers Common to Clarendon Mansions on Brighton seafront. This shift is a defining moment and a momentous occasion in the organization’s 40+ years history. Situated in East Street in Central Brighton, facing the beach, the 7,500 square foot Grade II listed building has become the new hub of the Friday Media Group. Founded in Uckfield Sussex as Friday Ad Limited in 1974 by Chris and Liz Kidger, Friday Media Group has evolved over the years to gain a formidable…

Companies, institutions, and even private individuals looking for some extra space for just about any use can consider temporary steel buildings. Temporary buildings can offer quick solutions at an affordable cost. Typically, they are made up of a steel roof and wall cladding, allowing for more insulation than PVC semi-permanent buildings. The beauty of these space solutions is that they can be put to many uses, including manufacturing plants, showrooms, and even storage facilities. So, just why should users consider temporary steel buildings? Quick Installation When a business, or anyone else, urgently needs space, they can find it hard to…

Consider how your drivers feel when you provide them false itineraries that include strange roads, bad traffic, or roads closed. According to data provided on the Insurance Information Institute website, situations like these lead to anxious and exhausted drivers, more likely to be involved in traffic accidents and collisions. This is why it is crucial to equip your riders with the best route planner application there is. A Route planner will show your driver the quickest way to work, complete with correct drive directions, allowing them to stay calm and focused on the road. This means drivers will cover more…

A blind teenage singer spoke movingly about her love of music when she attended an adventure-filled free summer school. Isabelle Harrison, 15, from Llandegla, was among the hundreds of youngsters who took part in the School’s Out! courses organised by the North Wales Music Cooperative It proved such a massive hit that the cooperative’s website crashed within 24 hours of the places being advertised. The group is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation providing quality music tuition with two sister cooperatives in Denbighshire and Wrexham. Isabelle, known as Izzy by her friends, was determined to get the most from her week which combined…