Author: Rhys Gregory

RCT Council has completed work on a pilot sustainable drainage scheme at Mill Street in Pontypridd – which has introduced green features to help reduce surface water flooding and divert it from traditional drainage systems in heavy rainfall. The pilot, which is fully-funded by Welsh Government, has introduced a tree pit and rain garden to provide an adaptive form of flood alleviation that improves the area’s aesthetics and biodiversity, and is also resilient for the future. The new rain garden is sized at 35m2, and will provide drainage for the surface water run-off from the nearby concreted car park, which…

The Welsh Government’s plans to provide everyone under 25 with the offer of work, education, training, or self-employment through its new Young Person’s Guarantee will help ensure there is no lost generation in Wales following the Covid pandemic, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has said. The Minister is today unveiling details of how the Welsh Government will develop a Young Person’s Guarantee that delivers for young people in Wales. The Minister is calling on businesses and public sector organisations to consider how they can play their part in supporting the Young Person’s Guarantee. Ministers will also look at ways to help…

Successful betting tips enhance your prospects once you’ve grown accustomed to the industry. The best way to bet on sports is a matter of staying grounded. Sports betting revenues jumped 270% for the first quarter of 2021 compared to that same period last year. This came in the wake of a record-breaking year worth $1.5 billion in revenue for the industry as a whole. A top company like DraftKings saw a 49% revenue boost between 2019-2020. This explosive growth comes with pitfalls. Many states in the U.S. have yet to catch up with issues stemming from problem gambling. If you…

Amidst the rapid expansion of digital communications, Welsh businesses are looking for better ways to send emails at work. Ever since its inception decades ago, email has remained one of the most popular ways for businesses to communicate with clients, customers, and stakeholders. In fact, over 250 billion business emails are sent out every day. Of course, nearly two-thirds of global businesses rely on this as their primary channel for customer acquisition, retention, and sales promotion. As a business owner in Wales, there has never been a better time to upgrade your professional email strategy. This way, you can implement…

More than a quarter of the Wales squad taking part in the European Championship finals this summer had spells in non-league earlier in their career. What a great advert that is, as it proves that talent can make it from humble beginnings to one of football’s grandest stages. Rob Page has taken charge of the Dragons for their second consecutive appearance at the Euros. The 2016 vintage is some act to follow after a memorable run all the way to the last four in France. While senior players in the Welsh setup, like Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, bring that crucial tournament experience, here we celebrate…

More and more people in the UK are deciding to start their own vegetable gardens. You could be one of them. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how easy it can be to get started. It comes with so many benefits, from helping the planet to saving you some pennies. This is everything you need to know about starting your own vegetable garden. Why Start Let’s begin by exploring the benefits of growing your own vegetables. It’s great for the environment as it cuts down your carbon footprint. This is because you’re producing your own food, rather than relying on…

The Welsh national team has certainly found one way to make the headlines, following their opening Euro 2020 encounter against Switzerland, although it wasn’t for the result or the level of performance on display. Instead, the focus of attention online has been surrounding how the players lined up ahead of kick-off, resulting in an atypical team photo. After what proved to be a challenging first encounter at the tournament, as the Welsh were held to a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, hopes of progress remain alive and well. The latest sports betting odds may have Wales listed at longshot priced 90/1 underdogs…

Clore Social Leadership in partnership with the Wales Co-Operative Centre will deliver online leadership programmes in 2021/2022 exclusively for social leaders in Wales. Social Leaders Cymru has opened applications for the first series of online skills and development programmes, to bring together the third sector from across Wales. This fully funded opportunity has been made possible by two programme funders, Garfield Weston Foundation and The Moondance Foundation. It aims to assist the recovery of the third sector from Covid-19 by enhancing resilience, strengthening communities and increasing the diversity of leaders. The series offers six different programme streams for individuals at…

The finishing of the outer part of the new Pencoedtre High School in Barry, traditionally called the topping out, was marked by the signing of the main beam by some of the school’s Student Ambassadors. Despite restrictions introduced since the Covid pandemic, Student Ambassadors at Pencoedtre have played a pivotal role in linking the school, students, and local community to the construction team building their new school. Bouygues UK, the contractor building the state-of-the-art school, has been on site since spring last year and has made great progress on the three-storey school building. During this time students have had exclusive…

Stars of Wales’ work-based learning sector shone brightly last night (Thursday) as inspirational learners, successful employers and dedicated practitioners were recognised at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021. The prestigious annual awards ceremony, held virtually this year, showcased 35 finalists who have excelled on the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Programmes and gone the extra mile to achieve success during these unprecedented times. The Apprenticeship Awards Cymru are jointly organised by the Welsh Government and the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW), with Openreach, the UK’s digital network business and passionate supporter of apprenticeships, the headline sponsor. The Apprenticeship Programme in…