Author: Rhys Gregory

Port Talbot’s Princess Royal Theatre will be the first theatre in Wales to re-open in 2021 with a live event later this month when it stages the World Premiere of a new play about the life of Welsh working class martyr, Aberavon born Dic Penderyn. The play, Iniquity Camwedd, which runs from Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st July, is a community led production which has been written, performed, designed and constructed by the people of Neath Port Talbot. The project has been driven by the play’s director, local actor and writer Stuart Broad, who is a passionate supporter of those…

Cwm Taf Morgannwg’s Test, Trace and Protect Service is contacting people who visited the Eden Bar and Lounge in Bridgend on Saturday July 10 following positive coronavirus tests for several people who were at the premises that day. If you have been identified as a contact, the Test Trace and Protect team will be in touch shortly to provide you with further advice and guidance. Any customers who visited Eden on Market Street, Bridgend on that date and who is either already showing or developing symptoms such as a high temperature, persistent cough or change in their sense of taste…

Tenants in the private rented sector who have experienced financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 are now able to apply for a grant to help with rent arrears. Earlier this month Welsh Government announced a new £10 million grant to help people in private rented accommodation who are struggling to pay their rent because of the pandemic. The Tenancy Hardship Grant is designed to support people who have fallen behind on their rent by more than eight weeks between 1 March 2020 and 30 June 2021.  The grant is designed to help people stay in their homes and prevent…

Newport City Council is reminding off-licences and pubs of their duty to check the ages of people buying alcohol. They are also warning adults that it is an offence to buy alcohol, including beer, cider, liqueurs and alcopops, for anyone under the age of 18. Trading standards and licensing teams are issuing the advice following an increase in reports from residents about groups of young people drinking in the streets and other public places. A premises owner and the seller could be prosecuted if they make a sale to somebody under the age of 18. The owner also risks losing…

RCT Council has marked the start of the construction phase for £4.5m works at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdâr – which will introduce first-class facilities and a new childcare setting at the school. Cabinet Member Councillor Ann Crimmings, representing Councillor Joy Rosser, Cabinet Member for Education and Inclusion Services, visited the Cwmdare school on Wednesday, July 14, for a ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony to celebrate contractor Andrew Scott Ltd formally starting construction work at the beginning of the summer holidays. The scheme will increase Welsh Medium places at the school by 48 to 480. Full planning permission was granted by the Planning and…

The UK Government will undermine devolution if they establish freeports in Scotland and Wales without reaching agreement with devolved governments, according to Scottish and Welsh Ministers. Despite both devolved governments remaining committed to working with the UK Government, UK Ministers have signaled their intention to move forward without devolved consent and have failed to provide assurances they will not legislate in devolved areas. Scottish and Welsh Ministers will robustly challenge any attempt by the UK Government to legislate in devolved matters. Ministers are also seeking urgent clarity from the UK Government on joint decision making and funding allocations as UK…

The first meeting this Senedd term of the North Wales Cabinet Committee, which brings together all Ministers from the Welsh Government and Local Authority leaders, has taken place this week chaired by the Minister with responsibility for North Wales, Lesley Griffiths. The committee has committed to continue to work together on the region’s recovery and to collaborate on developments such as the North Wales metro and low carbon green energy. Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths said: “I’m very pleased to have chaired the first meeting of the North Wales Cabinet Committee this term.  It…

Cloud accounting software is becoming increasingly popular, but what is it and why should your business make the switch? Even if you’re already using accounting software, moving your operations to the cloud could improve efficiency and save you money in the long run. Websites like Sage.com make it easy to take your books online, offering a professional level of service from start to finish. What is Cloud Accounting Software? Basically, cloud accounting software means you’ll be moving all your books from your computer’s hard drive to the internet. You’ll pay a subscription fee to your software provider for continued access…

Light is an integral part of the survival of the human race. Without it, people will be lost, crimes will be widespread, mobility will be limited, and once the sun sets, all will be at a standstill. That’s how important lighting is to everyone. Because of this, the lighting industry has been working day in and out to produce a better lighting solution. But did you know, another aspect of our lives is being influenced by lighting? It’s our environment, the place where we live, our home. From the fixtures, the bulbs, the power, to the habits that we have,…

Your home has a huge impact on your quality of life. The place you live will define everything from how well you sleep, to how comfortable you feel when you’re relaxing in your own space. Fail to look after your property properly, and you might find that you’re more likely to suffer from common issues, like allergies, stress, and anxiety. On the other hand, there are also ways you can invest in both your home and health at the same time, if you want to boost your property’s value, while preserving your sense of wellbeing. Here are just some of…