Author: Rhys Gregory

Pupils across all schools in Swansea will benefit for many years to come from a huge investment in digital technology. It means teachers and pupils will be able to make more use of online resources and sets them up nicely as the new curriculum is rolled out in Wales. Since the start of the pandemic Swansea Council has purchased an additional 11,265 devices including laptops, Chromebooks and iPads to add to existing equipment in schools. All schools have also seen an upgrade in their digital infrastructure during the past 15 months to improve Wi-Fi coverage and digital storage making their…

The Leader of Caerphilly county borough council has indicated that free parking will be extended at council owned pay and display sites across the area. The council has offered free parking since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, in response to the unprecedented pressure on town centre businesses. “We are committed to supporting the local business community during these difficult times and we continue to listen carefully to the views of residents and businesses alike, said Cllr Philippa Marsden. “The current free parking arrangements are due to be reviewed in September and a report will be considered at…

Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K planned for September 12th 2021 will be postponed to May next year in the interest of public safety. Caerphilly County Borough Council have been monitoring coronavirus restrictions closely since March 2020. Although these restrictions are beginning to ease with vaccine intake – Sunday 12th September 2021 will be too soon to allow the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K/2K to go ahead. The Leader of Caerphilly Council, Cllr. Philippa Marsden, commented: “In the interest of public safety, we have taken the decision to postpone the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K/2K until Sunday 15th May 2022. We fully appreciate that many…

Automation in the industry began with the rise of car manufacturing companies. They used automatic devices and controls on their mechanized production lines. Since then automated systems have gained mass acceptance and now they are even in our households.  The use of these systems is beneficial for human civilization but most importantly for the manufacturing industry. It is because automation is helping the industry with fulfilling the rising demand for products. These products can range from raw materials to completely processed goods.  The Benefits Of Using Automated Systems The increase in the number of small to medium-sized enterprises has opened…

The world is becoming more and more environmentally conscious – and for good reason. Printing can take its toll on the environment, but there are ways you can make your business more eco-friendly. This will not only reduce your impact on the planet, but present you to your customers as a company that cares and accepts their social responsibility. Here are some small changes you can make that will benefit the environment: Reuse and Recycle Opting to use recycled paper and remanufactured ink cartridges can lessen your carbon footprint without impacting the quality of your prints. And don’t worry, the…

A Cardiff man is set to take on the challenge of walking 130 miles from his house in Cardiff to his parents’ home in Farnham, Surrey, to raise money for Parkinson’s UK.   Christopher Hughes (33) has been inspired by his dad, 66-year-old David, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016. He will begin the five day journey with his friend and former colleague, Garin Bellamy (29) and housemate Alarna Frizzell (33) on Sunday 25 July. The trio will stop overnight in Chepstow, Chippenham, Marlborough and Kingsclere.   Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently…

On Saturday 7th August, Llanwrtyd Wells will play host to a community music festival ‘Chapel Presents’ designed to showcase a new technology platform which will change the way artists and performers get paid for gigs. The brainchild of Llanwrtyd Wells-born tech entrepreneur, Irfon Watkins and his long-time friend and Kasabian Drummer Ian Matthews, the technology uses a new cryptocurrency which will generate long term royalty payments to artists. The world-first concept is the culmination of almost two years’ work by the duo following the purchase of the local Chapel in Irfon’s hometown of Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales in 2019. The Chapel…

Water features, plenty of greenery, bug hotels and table tennis tables will all feature in Swansea city centre’s first new park since Victorian times. The 1.1-acre coastal park being constructed next to Swansea Arena will help further green-up the city centre. Free WiFi will be available there too, along with solar-powered benches enabling people to charge their smartphones, tablets and laptops. A new café and restaurant is also being constructed at the coastal park. The coastal park forms part of the city’s emerging £135 million Copr Bay phase one district being developed by Swansea Council and advised by development managers…

Cadw, the Welsh Government environment service, is seeking a local business to establish and manage a brand-new catering facility within the beautiful grounds of Tretower Court and Castle. The opportunity offers an experienced operator to run an independent food and drink service inside the monument’s Grade II listed barn — which is currently being converted to provide space for a permanent food and drink outlet at the historic site. The Tretower Café will be fully equipped with modern facilities to offer dine-in and takeaway services, complete with indoor and outdoor seating for both Tretower Court and Castle visitors and external…

Working together with Mountain Rescue England and Wales, Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) has signed a 3-year partnership with leading outdoor brand Helly Hansen. Western Beacons MRT responds to calls for assistance from the Police or Ambulance Service. Their patch is one of the largest areas covered by a single Mountain Rescue Team in the U.K. During a typical year they respond to between 60 to 80 call outs and are available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Helly Hansen and Western Beacons MRT have one common goal: to save lives in the mountains. In support of this…