Author: Rhys Gregory

Monday 5 April 2021 marks the official fiftieth birthday of Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. The multi-artform venue was the first of its kind in Wales. CEO of Chapter, Andy Eagle said: “Chapter was originally set up by a community of artists and that remains its foundation and principal purpose. It’s an eclectic and fascinating place that has, over the last fifty years, evolved to be welcoming and inclusive to many different types of people” Chapter Arts Centre came to life thanks to the driving force of writer Mik Flood and artists Christine Kinsey and Bryan Jones. Discussions about the…

South Wales Police is currently in attendance at Nolton Street, Bridgend following a fatal house fire which was reported at approximately 9.15pm on Tuesday, 30th March, 2021. One person has died and their family is aware and being supported. Nolton Street remains closed and a police cordon has been set up outside the premises. Extensive damage has been caused to the building, and neighbouring properties affected by the fire had to be evacuated, but nobody else was injured. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lewis, said: “This tragic incident is extremely distressing for the family involved who are being supported by us.…

Two Swansea pharmacies have begun giving Covid vaccinations today under a pilot scheme, while a third will begin this weekend. The vaccines are given strictly by appointment only to invited local residents who are in the correct priority group and due for their first dose. It’s all part of efforts to make getting a vaccine easier. Detailed planning has ensured there is enough Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for each pharmacy to initially schedule 100 appointments per week. Unlike with flu, no walk-in vaccinations will be available. The Covid vaccinations will be carried out by a pharmacist in a private room. “We’re very…

Cadw has revealed plans to re-open Wales’s historical sites, with limited outdoor-access — so this April, the heritage body is releasing seven, access-all-areas digital tours. With the first digital experience, a 3D tour of Criccieth Castle, released today (31 March) — the content will give the people of Wales and beyond a chance to fully ‘visit’ Wales’s historic monuments and landmarks, from the comfort of home. It’s all part of Cadw’s Virtual Visits campaign, which encourages people from across the globe to continue their discovery of Wales’s built-heritage — while full site visitation, and both UK and international travel, remain…

A new construction training facility has opened to provide industry professionals in South Wales with the opportunity to upskill with the latest industry qualifications, and allow those looking for a change of career to gain in demand skills that will unlock new job opportunities. The launch of the Construction Hub Academy in Oakdale, Caerphilly, will provide a range of sought-after industry accredited qualifications and short courses within the demolition and groundworks sector. The centre has been created in response to growing demand for groundworks staff as the appetite for new construction developments and projects continues to soar. Courses will be…

Transport for Wales is reminding customers to check before they travel this Easter weekend as vital engineering work takes place throughout the Wales and Borders network. In South Wales, buses will replace trains between Pontypridd and Radyr as work continues on the transformation of the railway for the South Wales Metro, which will deliver faster, more frequent services between Cardiff and the valleys from 2023. The work over the Easter weekend between Pontypridd and Radyr is the next step in the ongoing transformation programme, which has previously included a successful three-week blockade in January and ongoing overnight work on different…

Travelling around the UK is becoming more and more popular, with staycations and day trips certainly on the cards for this spring and summer. But where are you considering driving to? How about taking in the stunning sights of the Midlands? According to analysis from driving schools in Birmingham, Britons are keen to get back behind the wheel, with a sharp increase since May last year in the number of searches for those wanting to learn to drive.  And with spring just around the corner, it’s clear to see that both new and experienced drivers are eager to take those…

Selling your home to a property buying company can be a great way of getting it off your hands quickly. While the money you receive doesn’t quite match the house’s market value, the quick turnaround and other benefits usually make up for that. One such benefit is the payment towards conveyance and solicitors’ fees. Whenever you sell a property, you have additional charges to worry about. With The Property Buying Company, though, you can save a lot on those extra costs, as you’ll see below. A Variety Of Fees Rather than being one lump sum, the conveyancing costs are formed…

When you start to trade Bitcoins, the very first question that might come to your mind could be how much time would be needed to send Bitcoins. The answer is often explained as “It depends.” It is so as this process depends on what kind of case you use and how you define “sending bitcoin”. In general sending Bitcoin can take anywhere from seconds to over 60 minutes. Mostly 10 to 20 minutes are needed. .But to understand this process completely, it’s important to know what occurs when sending bitcoin. Here we are going to know what happens when you…

A 26-player squad has been selected for Gemma Grainger’s first matches in charge of Cymru has her side take on Canada and Denmark on Friday 9 and Tuesday 13 April. With Grainger less than a fortnight into the role, she has relied on coaching staff involved in February’s training camp to select the squad as she looks to prepare her side against two of the world’s top ranked sides. Reading defender Bethan Roberts earns her first senior call-up, while Liverpool striker Ceri Holland receives her first full call-up after joining the squad halfway through last month’s training camp. Holland joins…