Author: Rhys Gregory

A Rhondda Cynon Taf school has launched a community food distribution project which not only teaches learners about healthy foods, but also provides a place where families can access free or reduced-price provisions. Staff and learners at St Margaret’s Catholic Primary School in Aberdare are taking part in the Big Bocs Bwyd (BBB) Project, which helps children develop an early understanding of healthy food choices while providing affordable priced food to families in the community. The Big Bocs Bwyd Project is supported by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, with funding from Welsh Government. Charities, such as FareShare, which aims to reduce…

Newport City Council is a finalist in the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) awards for planning excellence 2021. Work by the planning and regeneration teams on Central View in the city centre has won them a place on the shortlist in the excellence in planning to deliver homes small schemes category. Newport is one of only two Welsh council to make the final of the awards which attracted entrants from all over the UK in the public and private sector. Central View is a high quality housing scheme for over-55s in Commercial Street which was developed using funding from…

The Welsh Government has announced funding to help complete the restoration work of the Shire Hall in Llandeilo. The Shire Hall is the third oldest building in Llandeilo and dates back to 1803. Over the centuries it has been used as a corn exchange, magistrates’ courts, and more recently as offices for Dyfed Archaeological Trust and Llandeilo Town Council. The transformation will ensure the hall is at the heart of the town’s community. It will provide a new centre for support services, pop-up units for local businesses, a meeting/consultation room and a tourist destination hub. It will also provide opportunities…

The human resource is behind any successful business. A company’s manager needs to hire the top performers for the various job positions. In the United Kingdom, the recruitment process is tight. Managers work hard in understanding the candidates better. This prompts the need for thorough background checks. It makes the potential employer know relevant secrets about you. Such details make them know your suitability in the company’s operations. Below are some of the critical information they target. 1. The Financial Credibility Report Employers like to have workers they can trust to run the company’s affairs. It makes them dig deep…

South Wales Police has confirmed the sudden and unexplained death of a 16-year-old girl in the Rhondda earlier today. Cause of death has not been confirmed and a post-mortem examination will take place to help establish how she died. Emergency services were called to a premises in Baglan Street, Treorchy, at approximately midday today (Friday, March 5) to reports of a stabbing. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries. It is understood that those involved are known to each other and the police aren’t looking for anyone…

Losing your car keys is a very frustrating experience. It brings on even more of a headache when you’re running late for an important meeting. If you have a spare set then you’re in luck. However, a good number of cars (especially fairly used ones) don’t come with a spare car key. So, what to do when you lose your car keys? Well, there are several options when it comes to tracking or replacing your keys. We’ve listed a few below. 1. Prepare your vehicle information and documents for your locksmith If your car keys aren’t in the usual places,…

A 29 year-old man has been arrested following a police incident in Barry this morning. South Wales Police sent armed officers to the incident in the Barry area and were met by a suspect brandishing what looked to be firearms. It take turned out that the firearms were not real. Following the incident, South Wales Police has shared a posted Facebook to highlight the split second decision that officers face. Along with the post, South Wales Police shared a photo of the weapons used. Can you tell the difference between a real firearm and one that isn’t? From looking at the…

South Wales Police units are currently dealing with a serious incident which occurred in Baglan Street, Treorchy, at approximately midday today (5 March, 2021). Ambulance crews are also in attendance as the incident involves a number of casualties. The street has been closed off and people are advised to avoid the area until further notice. Anybody who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact 101 immediately and give reference *077519.

HBO Max is one of the newest streaming services that allow you to watch TV shows, movies, documentaries, and other media content on different devices hassle-free. Due to its impressive media content library, HBO Max has already gained popularity in numerous countries like the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc. For instance, more than 300k Americans reside in Australia. They want to stream their favorite TV shows and other media content on HBO Max since it is a US-based streaming service. So, they want to know how to get HBO Max in Australia on their desired devices.  As the service…

Traditional wedding fairs can’t be held due to COVID-19 restrictions, so how do you source the best wedding venue, celebrant, photographer, cake maker, caterer, or wedding planner for you? The answer is you can attend a new, innovative online wedding EXPO on Sunday March 21st. The Wedding EXPO Wales & West is the first online, interactive wedding expo with live video chat in the region. It has been created by independent wedding suppliers and South Wales-based business platform Zokit. There will be demonstrations, wedding dress showcases, and talks on what you need to do to plan your wedding during the…