Author: Rhys Gregory

Cllr Philippa Marsden, Leader of Caerphilly Council has announced that works to complete a new state of the art athletic track in Oakdale are nearing completion, “We are happy to share that the new athletics track in Oakdale will be completed in the next few months. Although we are unable to provide a date for the opening of the track just yet. We would like to invite applications for track hire for June 2021.This will allow us to provide clarity to clubs/users over their training slots and usage allocate to them once the venue has opened.” Please contact Laura Thomas…

An innovative new scheme to provide affordable homes for people at risk of homelessness can move to the next stage. Newport City Council is leasing part of Hill Street car park to Linc Cymru for a supported housing project. Twelve self-contained flats will provide “move-on” accommodation, for people who have been in temporary accommodation, in a location close to essential services. Linc Cymru will manage the tenancies and support given to residents to enable them to have a more stable and secure life. The aim would be to help them obtain longer-term accommodation where they could live independently. Consultation with…

Six people will be able to meet outdoors in Wales from Saturday 24 April while outdoor hospitality will be allowed to reopen from Monday 26 April as cases of new COVID-19 infections continue to fall, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed today. The current rule provides for up to six people (not including children under 11 years of age or carers) from a maximum of two households to meet outdoors. The new rules from Saturday will allow six people (not including children under 11 years of age or carers) to meet outdoors. People should observe social distancing from people from…

Local charities in Wales helped Aldi donate more than 54,000 meals to people in need over the Easter school holidays. The supermarket paired up its stores with local charities, community groups and foodbanks to donate surplus food, prioritising donations to those focused on feeding children. Around 149 tonnes of food were donated throughout the UK, with more than 250,000 meals donated to causes supporting families and children in need. The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021, in partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly. So far this year, Aldi stores across…

A domestic abuse victim who has developed a successful career and brought up four sons on her own is hoping that her story will inspire other women to believe in themselves. Michelle Dolan, 46, was at rock bottom when she fled with her sons from their home, but now 17 years later, she is enjoying life as the deputy manager of a residential home for adults with mental health and learning disabilities at Clydach, near Swansea. Having worked part-time whilst bringing up sons, now aged from 18 to 23, Michelle decided to take the bull by the horns five years…

The recently approved Welsh budget motion is valid through 31 March 2022. The resolution by Senedd Cymru, under the auspices of Section 125 of the Government of Wales Act (2006), entrusts the Welsh Government with the authority to utilise resources through the validity period of the current budget. The Welsh Government is also permitted to retain income within each budgetary allocation up to the specified limits. And the Welsh Government is entitled to withdraw cash from the Welsh Consolidated Fund according to pre-set criteria. Budgetary allocations may not exceed specified amounts as laid out in the criteria. The Electoral Commission,…

Around the world, more and more people are starting to see the benefits of using hemp-based products. As a result, the compound has found its way into everything from bath bombs and lotions to cookies. Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, possesses several medicinal and therapeutic properties. Unlike THC, which acts as a psychoactive compound, consuming hemp does not alter your mind or psyche. Hence, people can consume such products without worrying about adverse side effects on their mental health. Are you looking for the best CBD cookies in the market? If so, then read on to learn more about why…

If you run a B&B, then you’ll know how important marketing is. A good marketing campaign can be the difference between a fully booked property and one that gets the odd guest here and there, so it’s an important part of running a B&B. Here are some tips to help you market your Welsh B&B. Build a Website There are lots of large platforms you can use to get your property in front of your target audience today. Websites like Airbnb are great resources for property owners, and they’re a good way to start getting guests to your B&B. However,…

Since their failure to qualify for the last Euros the Danish national team have gone from strength to strength. Now they are one of the dark horses at Euro 2020. Four matches of the tournament are being played in Denmark, so the Danes will be looking to impress in front of their home crowd. Part of the reason for the great optimism surrounding the Danish national football team is that they have a new coach. The new man in charge is Kasper Hjulmand. The 49-year-old Dane took over for Norwegian Åge Hareide last Summer. Hareide was supposed to coach Denmark…

The city of Birmingham is a bustling hotspot, drawing merchants and tourists at all times of the year. One look at the Brindley place to the Bullring, and you will realise how many options you have to try here. Birmingham has always reserved its offering to the foodies. Only lately has it come into prominence thanks to the gourmands who stumbled upon a few gems. We shall now discuss the most happening delicacies you must try when you visit Birmingham. The Gourmet Journey to Birmingham Birmingham has been famous for its commercial aspect and its role in the news for…