Author: Rhys Gregory

Work is progressing at Bridgend County Borough Council’s new community recycling centre at Village Farm Industrial Estate in Pyle. Groundworks are underway and the concrete yard will be completed during the next few weeks as the development begins to take shape. The centre, which is expected to open in the summer, will have more vehicle capacity and bypass lanes to allow better movement on site. A split-level system will be in place in the yard with ramps up to the higher-sided skips and a canopy to protect from the elements. There are also plans to open a re-use shop at…

A new monitoring station has been installed at Park Street, Bridgend, as part of measures to improve air quality in the area. The automated air quality monitoring system has been installed in the grounds of the Quaker Meeting House in Park Street to provide real-time data that can be used to inform traffic control measures for specific periods. In January 2019, the local authority officially implemented the county’s first Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) Order in Park Street after data showed nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels were above national air quality limit values. The levels are attributed to inconsistent traffic flows…

Plantasia, the rainforest zoo in Parc Tawe, Swansea, has been awarded provisional membership of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), continuing its commitment to achieve the highest welfare for its species. BIAZA is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK, with the organisation supporting more than 100 zoo and aquarium members. BIAZA’s mission is to lead its members to achieve the highest standards of animal care and welfare in zoos, aquariums, and in the wild. This exclusive membership gained by Plantasia, an indoor rainforest located in the heart of Swansea, makes…

Residents can view detailed plans and have their say on the Council’s £4.5m future investment at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdâr – to deliver a significant extension and a childcare facility in partnership with Welsh Government. Cabinet Members have previously agreed a £23.9m investment in education for the Cynon Valley, using Band B funding from Welsh Government’s 21stCentury Schools and Colleges Programme. This includes a significant £3.69m investment for YGG Aberdâr in Cwmdare, to increase the school’s capacity in response to the growing local demand for Welsh Medium primary places. The proposal is to provide the school with four modern classrooms…

In this article, we will be looking into how the New Zealand pokies system gives back to society in different ways, how the gambling system in New Zealand via different means gives back millions of dollars to the local societies monthly. Check out a breakdown of the systematic channel through which these funds are returned to the neighbouring communities. Corporate organizations are owners of a lot of these pokies (slots) machine games. These same societies are financiers of venues like local pubs, where they host their EGM’s. There are regulated restrictions and monitoring around the proceeds made by these venues…

In todays day and age, it can be extremely difficult for a business, especially a new one, to succeed if they don’t have any presence on social media platforms. In the last few years, social media platforms have become a playground for marketing, with exceptional results that makes traditional forms of marketing pale in comparison. Twitter is one of those platforms, and more and more businesses are realizing the benefits that it provides; such as increasing their reach, follower count and most importantly, their brand awareness. The businesses that started using Twitter early are now prospering, but this doesn’t mean…

2021 brings opportunity. We can leave the pain of 2020 behind and look for ways to make our houses and ourselves more comfortable in this new year. One of the best ways to do that, while keeping those in your community safe, is by splurging on a brand-new coffee machine. This will take your morning cup from fine to fantastic. Types of machines There are almost as many types of coffee machines as there are types of coffee in the world. This means there’s something that suits every individual! From filter coffee machines to bean-to-cup, from espresso machines to built-in…

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From today app users who have been notified as being exposed to the virus, are on low income and at risk of financial hardship are eligible alongside those who have been asked to self-isolate by Test, Trace, Protect or parents whose child has been asked to self-isolate by their education setting. To be eligible to apply, app users will need to meet the criteria of the main scheme and be: Employed or self-employed; unable to work from home and will lose income as a result; and (the applicant or their partner) are currently receiving, Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based…

The second Covid 19 Mass Vaccination Centre in Cardiff officially opens its doors to the public today (1 February) as Cardiff and Vale University Health Board increases its vaccination capacity. The health board has vaccinated over 60,000 people in priority groups 1-4 so far in line with the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidance, and the new centre will increase the capacity for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan residents to receive their vaccination. The Pentwyn Mass Vaccination centre is in addition to the mass vaccination centre that exists in Splott. People who are in the age group 70-74…