Author: Rhys Gregory

Important work will shortly begin at the Wattstown Standard Tip to manage the potential for a future landslip at the privately-owned site – thanks to a partnership between The Coal Authority, Welsh Government and the Council. The scheme is scheduled to start in the week commencing Monday, October 18. The Welsh Government will underwrite the cost of all eligible works to enable The Coal Authority to undertake the work, via a Service Level Agreement with the Council. Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd has been appointed by the Coal Authority as the contractor to deliver the scheme. A landslip occurred at the…

RCT Council is advising residents and road users of remedial work required at Miskin Road in Mountain Ash, which also requires day-time closures of the Cross Valley Link – scheduled for the school half term to minimise disruption. The Mountain Ash Cross Valley Link opened to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in October 2020, as the Council delivered the multi-million pound new link road which has vastly improved traffic flow within local communities. A series of follow-up works are now required in order to correct defects at Miskin Road – including resurfacing sections of the carriageway, inspecting chamber and kerb repairs,…

RCT Council has confirmed that the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, will see a final extension to the 2021 season, meaning the hugely popular facility will now close on Friday, October 29th. Despite the nights drawing darker earlier, the Lido has remained popular with residents and visitors, with over 92,500 visitors this year – remarkably cementing 2021 as the busiest year since re-opening in 2015, in spite of the many challenges faced and restrictions that have been required. In a further boost, the Council can confirm the return of the much-anticipated Boxing Day Swim, and further details on this…

Mobile networks are being improved in Cardiff boosting speed, performance and coverage. There is a small chance these upgrades may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView. Symptoms could include intermittent sound, blocky images (pixelation) or loss of TV signal. Free support is available from Restore TV. Restore TV’s role is to ensure people can continue to enjoy free to view TV when mobile is upgraded in their area. It provides help to anyone experiencing interference to TV services caused by mobile signals. Restore TV offers additional support for people who are…

A large-scale, car-sharing scheme has taken a step closer after Cardiff Council agreed to look for an official partner to run a new car club in the Welsh capital. Under the plans cars and vans would be available across the city which subscribers could book via an app or a website for immediate use. A Car Club has been trialled in the city before and cars are available now, but the council is now looking to find a partner who can get an expanded scheme up and running by spring/summer of next year. Cllr Caro Wild, Cabinet Member for Strategic…

There are less than two weeks until the return of Wales’ largest international food and drink event, BlasCymru / TasteWales. Over two days, businesses from across Wales will have a fantastic opportunity to showcase their produce to buyers and industry experts from around the globe, helping open new markets and build trade relationships. Previous shows have generated significant new business deals and confirmed sales for Welsh producers. Organised by Food and Drink Wales, the Welsh Government’s Food Division, the International Convention Centre (ICC Wales) at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport will host the event on 27 & 28 October…

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After the stock exchanges in China had to close, the central bank is now apparently tackling the miners. According to several reports, the government has ordered an orderly shutdown of the lucrative crypto mines. Meanwhile, the miners are discovering Canada as a new home. Mining is actually a big thing in China. The most important manufacturers of mining hardware – especially Bitmain – come from the People’s Republic, and the largest mining farms have their home here, often subsidized by excess electricity. However, this is expected to change in the near future. According to several reports, the Chinese central bank…

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