Author: Rhys Gregory

Merthyr bus station main contractor Morgan Sindall has filmed footage using a drone to show how close to being completed the building is. The video shows how much progress has been made at the site, even with the constraints of the pandemic, with the station on schedule for opening in the spring.“We were thrilled to have the opportunity to fly a drone over the new build and see that the vision of the project has come together,” said Morgan Sindall Project Manager Ross Williams. “There is a great sense of satisfaction across the site,” he added.  “Tradespeople take an immense…

A new mass vaccination centre is to be established in the Caerphilly county borough to help increase capacity and ensure as many eligible residents as possible are able to access the new vaccine. Over recent weeks CCBC’s headquarters at Penallta House has been used as a vaccination hub, but now an alternative, site at Newbridge Leisure Centre has been agreed between the council and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Newbridge Leisure centre is a larger site providing increased capacity and the facility will be operational from this Saturday 30th January Leader of Council, Cllr Philippa Marsden welcomed the move, “This…

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In a statement released today, the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) has announced the cancellation of May’s Smallholding and Countryside Festival and the postponement of Clwyd’s Feature County Year and the Royal Welsh Show until 2022. Under current restrictions, it makes it impossible to hold large events such as these this summer. Any restrictions on numbers and the associated 2 metre social distancing rules are major barriers to the viability of events, such as the Royal Welsh Show. RWAS staff, trustees and the whole Society are committed to ensuring the showground is event ready when rules allow. RWAS has said that…

People in Wales are being urged not to suffer in silence with common ailments and instead take advantage of an NHS scheme which provides over-the-counter medicines completely free of charge and without seeing a GP. The ‘Common Ailments Scheme’ allows pharmacists to assess and treat up to 26 minor conditions, with all medicines being given free of charge without the need for a prescription. The scheme is available in all community pharmacies in Wales. Patients must register with the pharmacy to use the scheme, and consultations are carried out in a private room. If the pharmacist decides you need to…

Toolstation, an essential retailer and one of the UK’s fastest growing and largest suppliers of tools and more announces the opening of the Aberdare store on Monday 8th February- creating seven new roles in the area and bringing essential products to help local trade and DIY customers ensure homes and businesses across the UK are warm, dry and secure throughout the winter. In line with government guidelines, as an essential retailer of tools, DIY and hardware and a critical part of the supply chain for the construction industry, all Toolstation stores will remain open across the UK to provide trade…

The National Eisteddfod has announced that they are postponing the Ceredigion National Eisteddfod for a year. The decision was taken by the organisation’s Management Board following a number of discussions with the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales. Ceredigion County Council supports the National Eisteddfod’s decision to postpone the Ceredigion Eisteddfod for another year until 2022. Councillor Ellen ap Gwynn, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Welsh Language, said, “We support the Eisteddfod on their difficult decision to postpone the Eisteddfod for another year. It will be strange not to work towards and attend the…

A new pilot scheme is being trialled by Ceredigion County Council to provide opportunities for local people to make a start on the property ladder by purchasing a discounted plot of land. A piece of Council land has been identified at Parc yr Hydd, Ciliau Aeron. This will be for a new trial scheme where the Council will offer two plots (subject to the necessary planning consents) at a discounted guide price of £25,000 per plot to local people who would like to make a start on the property ladder and build their own home. The plots will be part…

Developers want to bring top class new public facilities to an under-used seafront site. Property consultants working on behalf of Swansea Council have had a number of promising enquiries proposing a variety of possible uses for the 0.77-acre location at Langland Bay. Those interested in leasing the site and adding another leisure jewel to the area’s spectacular coastline have a February 12 deadline to submit bids. The council, which will continue to own the land, wants any development to provide leisure and public toilet facilities that would improve services for the public and be sympathetic to the environment. Potential uses…

Applications for the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) 2021 Summer Schools, including the RVC Sutton Trust Summer School, are now open for students in Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12. The outreach team is calling for those who meet the Widening Participation eligibility criteria to apply for the opportunity of gaining experience of what it is like to study animal science careers including Veterinary Medicine, Biosciences and Veterinary Nursing. Taking place between July and August 2021, the three RVC Summer Schools offer students first-hand insight into what it is like to study at the internationally renowned RVC. As part of…