Author: Rhys Gregory

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet will discuss additional Welsh Government funding that has been secured for Bryngarw Country Park at a meeting next week. In September 2019, the local authority, in partnership with Awen Cutural Trust, was awarded a £500,000 Valleys Regional Park Discovery Sites Capital Grant by Welsh Government for projects at the country park, including the development of a new education centre, re-development of the visitor centre, facilities to promote active travel, tree planting and the creation of a wildlife pond. A further £147,000 has now been secured from Welsh Government with Awen Cultural Trust, the registered charity…

In response to the ongoing coronavirus national emergency, but with continued determination to increase employment opportunities for residents, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will be hosting a FREE Virtual Careers Fair on Wednesday, February 10 to connect residents with employers who are actively recruiting. Anyone who wishes to take part in the online event will need to register their details before the event at: www.rctcareersfair.vfairs.com Over the last few years, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Careers Fair has grown in popularity, with over 2,100 people attending in February 2020. In the current circumstances, it is not possible to hold the Careers Fair…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has congratulated its residents on its best ever recycling figures for the festive period! Residents across Rhondda Cynon Taf are some of the ‘mightiest’ in Wales and have had a very green Christmas, with more and more residents joining in the fight against waste! The Council’s mighty streetcare team have worked throughout the festive period and have been out in all-weather collecting the enormous amount of recycling residents have been putting out, with over 450 tonnes collected in just one day and some residents placing out over 50 bags for collection! The team have collected almost…

In January 2021, the value of the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, soared to above $40,000 for the first time ever. And, as the largest and leading cryptocurrency, it’s expected to continue to reach an even higher value in the following months. But as cryptocurrencies are an emerging, volatile market in the finance sector, and are known to be a risky investment, how and why has Bitcoin hit this new high? In December 2020, Bitcoin first reached the record-breaking value of $20,000. Gaining 300% last year, it has since continued to rise in value. Subsequently, there has also been a sharp rise in…

The Championship season is already past the halfway mark, and the completion for top honors is tough among the Welsh teams. Cardiff City and Swansea City are the top Welsh teams, and both have a good chance of making it back to the Premier League at the end of the current season. Swansea is the Welsh team worth wagering your Netbet welcome offer on as they will ensure they win all the matches to return to the Premiership. However, pundits argue that Norwich City have the best chance of returning to the Premier League.  The Canaries won the Championship two seasons ago.…

A wide variety of natural remedies have been used throughout centuries to ease pain and discomfort, boost the immune system, and treat the symptoms of an array of physical and mental health problems. And some natural remedies have proven to be just as useful to our pets as to us. CBD oil for cats is a prime example. This potent compound derived from hemp shows great promise in veterinary medicine, but many cat owners stay reserved when it comes to giving their pets CBD. Concerns about the side-effects, excessive sleepiness, and overall safety of CBD for cats are the main…

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RSPCA Cymru is warning pet owners in the Whitland area to be vigilant after a cat was shot in the head with an air gun. The concerning incident took place on 11 December when the black and white cat – Luna – returned home with a horrifying wound. She was taken to the vets where an air gun pellet was found in her head which was removed successfully. Luckily Luna has survived the shocking incident and is recovering from her ordeal. RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said: “This air gun attack is very concerning and our thoughts go out to Luna…

The first batch of a new wellness green tea blended with pure Welsh honey and scientifically identified botanicals has arrived in Wales. Welsh Brew Tea has teamed up with Cardiff University’s @Pharmabees Project and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to create the beverage. Developed by the Swansea-based company with Cardiff’s scientific knowhow, the Bee Good to YOURSELF tea – blended in the UK – is 100% natural. “We believe it’s the first green tea of its kind to use real Welsh honey in the form of flakes – as opposed to synthetic honey flavouring used in other products,” said…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales is urging members to report all incidents of livestock attacks to the police to ensure that the right actions can be taken. FUW Deputy President Ian Rickman said: “Avoidable losses, such as those that occur when a dog chases or attacks livestock, remain a significant source of frustration for the livestock sector in Wales. “Industry initiatives, such as the FUW campaign “Your dog, Your responsibility” which widened the message to respecting the countryside, picking up after your dog, keeping dogs on a lead near livestock and making sure dogs don’t escape from home, have had…