Author: Rhys Gregory

RCT Council will begin a significant repair scheme to Maes-y-Felin footbridge in Pontyclun, starting from Tuesday (June 1) – which requires the necessary closure of the structure and a nearby footpath to safely carry out the works. The footbridge, which is located on the footpath south east of Glan-yr-Afon, has been monitored closely by the Council after its poor condition became apparent during an inspection. The upcoming scheme will include remedial works – including replacement of the bridge bearings and removing all corrosion. The structure will then be fully-repainted to complete the scheme. The Council has appointed Centregreat UK as…

RCT Council’s £4.5m proposals to expand Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdâr and introduce an on-site childcare facility have received planning permission – with the plans brought to life through an artist’s impression video. The application for full planning permission was discussed by the Council’s Planning and Development Committee on Thursday, May 20– and Members agreed with Officer recommendations to approve the proposed development. The project is included within a £23.9m investment in education for the Cynon Valley, using Band B funding from Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools and Colleges Programme. A planned £3.69m investment for YGG Aberdâr will increase Welsh Medium…

The splash pad in Victoria Park will re-open on Friday May 28th with new measures in place to ensure that families can return safely. In a change to previous years, a socially-distanced queueing system will be in place, and the number of children allowed to use the facility will be limited to a maximum of 50 at any one time. During peak and busy times, twenty-five minute time slots will be in operation. Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Peter Bradbury, said: “The pandemic has been tough for all of us but particularly for children, let’s face it, they…

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has launched its new route linking the capital cities of Scotland and Wales. The service between Edinburgh and Cardiff starts on August 2, and tickets are on sale from today (May 25). Flights will be on Loganair’s 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jets, with prices on the 1hr 25min trip starting at £49.99 one way including all taxes and charges.   All Loganair fares include a free checked baggage allowance. The direct flights – five per week in each direction – represent the last major route to be restored by Loganair and other carriers, thereby bringing…

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Old models, change of base, and financial issues are some of the reasons people sell their cars. Are you looking for tips and steps on where or how to sell a car? How much will you get, and what are the steps in selling a car under car finance or loan? Here Carplus will tell you everything about how car finance affects selling a car with outstanding finance, and if it’s legal. If you need help with car finance, their mission is here to help you get the car you want. Is It Illegal to Sell a Car with Outstanding…

Cars used to be guaranteed moneymaking machines, but now the sales of these vehicles are beginning to slow. Last January saw the worst UK and Welsh car sales of that month in 50 years, something that shouldn’t really have come as a surprise to anybody. Still, it’s not all doom and gloom either, as people’s relationships with the vehicles change for the better. Questions of need and convenience are ultimately beginning to arise as the auto industry continues to evolve. It’s worth investigating these matters further to find out how things are taking shape in 2021, and potentially beyond. One…

Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy is giving away hundreds of free garden packages to communities across the country.   Last year, more than 500 gardens were created, restored and enhanced through Local Places for Nature. Community groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes got involved – from disability charities and youth groups to social enterprises and carer groups.  Applications have now reopened, and communities are being urged to get involved early to avoid missing out. You can choose from small-scale fruit and herb, pollinator and urban gardens, or larger-scale wildlife and food growing gardens.     Deputy Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy Louise Tambini said:  “Over the past year, more people than ever have come to appreciate the value of nature on…

A Port Talbot mum whose child imagined the Covid virus was “like a giant, scary T-Rex” has written a picture book designed to help youngsters overcome their fear of going into hospital. Bethan Jones, a school nurse with Swansea Bay UHB, has teamed up with Martin Baines, a feted illustrator whose work has been used by the Doctor Who, Beano, Thunderbirds and Wallace and Gromit brands, to create the book called Monster A&E. Bethan, a mum of three, and a former district nurse, explains: “My son has severe global delay and additional learning needs. “Throughout the pandemic I have been…

As businesses in Wales welcome businesses back indoors for the first time in months, one environmental organisation is urging them to commit to offering free tap water refills, so customers don’t have to rely on plastic bottled water. Plastic bottles are a major cause of plastic pollution in Wales, and around the world. As a result of the pandemic, many cafes and retailers in Wales temporarily stopped accepting reusables and increased the use of single-use plastic, despite health experts stating that reusables are perfectly safe to use, and only 5% of customers feeling that single-use items are safer than reusables.…