Author: Rhys Gregory

Residents in Cefnpennar may notice work activity over the next two weeks as a culvert survey is carried out on a local spoil tip, using Welsh Government funding. The Cefnpennar colliery spoil tip is inspected monthly as part of the routine work by the Council’s dedicated Coal Tip Safety Team. Recent site activity has seen blockstones and fencing put in place to prevent unauthorised access to the tip, as well as some drainage works. Recent routine inspections have also identified the need for a larger culvert survey, to provide a more in-depth understanding of the drainage infrastructure that is present.…

A new pre-paid card will be rolled out across Wales to give people who receive gluten-free food on prescription greater choice and freedom. The card will allow people with conditions like coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis to access a wider range of gluten-free foods in supermarkets and online instead of relying only on a prescription. The National Gluten-Free Subsidy Card Scheme – a UK first – is an alternative way for people to access these foods. It will be rolled out across Wales from the autumn and people who currently receive gluten-free food on prescription will be contacted by their…

The number of people waiting more than an hour to transfer from an ambulance into an emergency department in Wales has fallen by almost a fifth. Health Secretary Jeremy Miles this week visited the Royal Glamorgan Hospital where significant improvements have been made in cutting long ambulance patient handover times. The overall time the Welsh Ambulance Service waits to transfer people to staff at the hospital’s emergency department fell by more than 87% in June compared with May and almost three-quarters of people were transferred in just 15 minutes. Performance at Morriston Hospital’s emergency department in Swansea is also improving…

The Corris Railway Society Model Railway Exhibition, a regular feature of the August Bank Holiday weekend events in Machynlleth, is returning. The exhibition will be held on August 23 and 24 at Y Plas, Machynlleth from 10am to 4.30pm both days with 16 layouts in various gauges and scales – from N gauge, 009, 00, 0 and 16mm live steam. In addition to the layouts, there will be a number of sales stands selling pre-owned railway ephemera, books, model trains and hand-made glass in various shapes and colours. There will also be a Corris Railway information stand and shop. All …

Summer is a time when our skin is particularly exposed to harmful external factors – UV radiation, high temperatures, salty water, and air conditioning can all contribute to dryness, loss of elasticity, and premature skin aging. That’s why summer skincare should be not only effective but also comprehensive – combining external care with internal support through proper supplementation. Sun Protection Is Essential Applying sunscreen with SPF daily is the most important step in summer skincare. UVA and UVB rays can cause not only sunburn but also accelerate the skin’s aging process, lead to discoloration, and in extreme cases – increase…

A leading civil engineering firm has helped pupils from three Denbighshire schools unlock their creative sides by sponsoring a series of art and textile workshops. Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has partnered with charity Arts & Business Cymru to carry out the full-day sessions, delivered entirely in Welsh, at Ruthin Craft Centre’s education room. Thanks to the Ruthin-firm’s donation, materials and fabrics were purchased from ReSource CIC, enabling the youngsters to create the constituent parts of a large quilt embedded with traditional Welsh motifs. Approximately 50 pupils in years three to six from Welsh-medium schools Ysgol Pentrecelyn, Ysgol Bro Elwern…

Published this week by the British Business Bank, its second annual Impact Report highlights the positive effect of the Bank’s activities across Wales in 2024/25. Over the past year, the Bank supported 900 Welsh businesses that had not previously received its backing, supporting 10,800 existing jobs and expected to help create 900 new jobs over the lifetime of the finance. This activity is expected to help Welsh businesses earn £500 million in additional business turnover over the lifetime of their finance, equivalent to £200 million in economic output to the Welsh economy. One of the key drivers of this impact…

This week, adidas and Jess Fishlock teamed up to surprise a girls’ team in Cardiff and gift them a piece of history; the adidas KONEKTIS match ball that Fishlock scored the Wales women’s team’s first major tournament goal with. Playing on a pitch that adidas has had redesigned to feature a mural of the Welsh midfielder, the Splott Albion FC girls were delighted when it became clear that they would also get to meet their hero. Following a match and some shooting drills, the girls got the opportunity to ask Fishlock about her experiences at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 and…

Just eight months after opening its doors in Swansea’s beautifully restored Palace Theatre building, Tramshed Tech is experiencing remarkable growth that’s driving job creation in the city centre. The Welsh coworking network and innovation hub, which launched its Swansea location in November 2024, has quickly established itself as a catalyst for the city’s business community, prompting the company to expand its team with three exciting new positions. Since reopening the doors to the 136-year-old landmark, Tramshed Tech Swansea has successfully created a vibrant ecosystem where local businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives collaborate daily across five floors of cutting-edge workspace. The historic…

A motoring expert is encouraging people heading off on their summer holidays to carry out basic safety checks to avoid falling foul of unexpected breakdowns. Around 14 million car journeys are predicted this week as Brits mark the start of the school summer holidays by heading to national parks, seaside resorts and even into Europe. But despite the good vacation vibes, the added pressure on the UK’s road network can cause serious problems. Graham Conway, managing director of leading UK vehicle leasing company Select Car Leasing, is advising holidaymakers to prepare in advance to avoid unnecessary motoring misery. He said: “With…