Author: Rhys Gregory

Solar panels have been installed on the roof of a primary school in Bridgend County Borough to help it reduce its energy bills and become more self-sufficient. The panels, which were switched on at Litchard Primary School earlier this month, were purchased using school funds and a no-interest loan. The school is estimated to re-coup the investment within four years. Recent energy audits revealed that the school consumed high amounts of electricity so staff have been working with Bridgend County Borough Council officers over the past 18 months to prepare and project manage the scheme. A new roof was installed…

Merthyr Tydfil town centre shops and businesses will also be receiving a shot in the arm this spring and early summer, courtesy of free weekend parking for customers. The County Borough Council and Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) are encouraging shoppers to take advantage of free parking at all town centre car parks every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the whole of May and June 2021. “After discussions with the BID, we agreed that Fridays to Sundays are the busiest days in the town centre, footfall-wise,” said the Council’s Head of Regeneration and Housing Chris Long.…

Following Welsh Government guidance, some of Caerphilly’s facilities will begin to reopen on Monday 10th May on a phased-basis. This date has been selected due to the services current commitments in supporting both the mass vaccination centre at Newbridge Leisure Centre and the upcoming Senedd and Police & Crime Commissioner elections. The leisure centres that will initially reopen are: Caerphilly Leisure Centre Cefn Forest Leisure Centre Heolddu Leisure Centre Risca Leisure Centre In order to maintain the efficiency of the vaccination programme, Newbridge Leisure Centre will not reopen on this date as it is currently being used as a mass…

As patriotic Welsh citizens, it’s always nice to champion the people who are born and bred in this country, especially when they go on to achieve great things. Evan Williams falls into this category as a champion horse racing trainer who has a world-class facility in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan.   So, how have he and his team rose to prominence and sustained an incredible career in a notoriously unpredictable sport? Continue reading to find out.   The History of Evan Williams Racing   The idea for Evan Williams Racing sort of fell into place after a short career as…

Other than being prevalent in both individual and business worlds, financial emergencies need quick thinking and acting so that things won’t get out of hand. One of the most applicable solutions for unexpected financial challenges is to take a short-term loan to service your needs. Thankfully, short-term loans are quite easy to access, and they often don’t have harsh terms that might make you want to think twice -but that’s where the trick is. Short terms loans often seem friendly to a borrower, until you make costly mistakes that will make you regret the decision to apply for such a…

Live blackjack is one of the most popular games at any online casino. Different operators have slightly different versions of the game, although they usually all follow similar, basic rules. If you are a blackjack player, you will want to stay on top of important information. We will be covering everything you need to know about this game in 2021. There are plenty of strategies and techniques that you might want to use. Stick around if you want to learn more! More Online Games Lately, the internet has exploded with new online casinos and ways to play many different games-…

Everyone wants to protect their home and valuables. So it’s no wonder that security locks in particular are being used more and more often. In addition, windows and patio or balcony doors are also equipped with additional security measures. Nevertheless, it has been shown that the number of burglaries and thefts is constantly on the rise. Many people still assume that burglaries mainly take place in the dark. Unfortunately, this is not true; most burglaries take place during the day. And they always take place when no one is at home. Therefore, further security measures are needed to protect important…

Ever wondered how to improve your vocabulary skills? People who can express themselves competently and in-depth are often far more successful. It is not necessarily about becoming the best creative writer globally, but instead someone with confidence in daily conversations and expressing complex ideas. Having the right words helps us build the case for our thoughts, and so is something that everyone should be looking to improve. What is a vocabulary? Your vocabulary is essentially your stock of words that you are familiar with and can use in your daily communication. Your word stock is likely influenced by your specific…

Registrations are now open for attendees to take part in this year’s Wales Tech Week, taking place as a digital festival across 21st – 25th June. Boasting world class talks, workshops, exhibitions and more from both innovative Welsh tech firms and global tech leaders, the event promises five days packed full of knowledge, skills and fun streaming live from Wales to living rooms across the world. From today (Monday 19th April 2021) both tech lovers and those simply ‘tech curious’ will be able to secure their free digital pass and build their own digital delegate profile, allowing them to build their festival agenda, visit online exhibitions and connect…

The founding Director of Cardiff based fire protection specialist company R Lewis & Co (UK) Ltd has announced a vendor initiated management buy-out (VIMBO) after 25 years in business. Established in 1997 by Roger Lewis, R Lewis & Co is an award winning and fully accredited provider of passive fire protection solutions. Roger will remain as Managing Director with a minority shareholding to ensure a smooth transition to sons Chris and Jonathan Lewis along with fellow Director Craig Cleveland. A six-figure loan has been provided by the Development Bank of Wales. With turnover in excess of £5.3 million, R Lewis…