Author: Rhys Gregory

From today (Monday 29 June), pedestrian gates will be open at Newport City Council’s cemeteries will open during the week for people on foot who wish to visit graves. Cemeteries were closed at the start of the pandemic, except for funerals, to ensure the safety of the public and staff. Newport Council said they are ‘continually reviews decisions about services in the light of the latest circumstances in the area and in line with government guidelines.’ In April, it was decided to reopen the cemeteries on weekends only and it has now been agreed to open the pedestrian gates on…

Sky Vegas is without a doubt one of the most well-known online casinos and players have been accessing their services for a number of years. However, the gaming community has been raising its collective eyebrows due to the fact that this website does not appear to be accepting credit card payments and it has even been said that this site is no longer accepting bets whatsoever. It is nonetheless important to mention that rumours are just that. Until there is more definitive proof, the fact of the matter is that objective reviews are some of the best ways to judge…

Fortnightly, kerbside collections of Cardiff’s green, garden waste are to return from Monday, July 6. Cllr Michael Michael, Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Environment and Recycling, said: “Our fortnightly garden waste collections were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m pleased to say normal service will now resume. I want to thank residents for their patience. They’ve been really understanding of the pressures we’ve been under.” Residents can check green waste collection days and dates for their area from July 6here, collections should follow the pattern residents were used to before lockdown began. The return of the fortnightly garden waste…

Newport City Council has taken the decision to cancel this year’s food festival, scheduled for Saturday 3 October 2020. Councillor Jane Mudd, Leader of the council, said: “It is with great sadness that we have taken the decision to cancel one of our most well-attended city events. “This year would have been the festival’s tenth anniversary and we were planning one of the best events yet, but the health and safety of our residents, visitors and traders must be our priority.” Newport Food Festival showcases over 75 stalls selling a wide range of products from award winning suppliers, with over…

The UK experienced its hottest of the UK year so far this week, with temperatures rising to more 30C degrees as confirmed by the Met Office. It’s understandable that many will have escaped to get outdoors and make the most of the weather. In Wales, people are still only permitted to travel up to 5 miles away from their home. Although, it is expected that this will be lifted in the coming days, providing the R rate remains low. The warm weather makes a welcome change and it comes at a time when people are allowed to exercise as much…

South Wales Police is investigating an incident of disorder which happened at Ogmore-by-Sea in the Vale of Glamorgan yesterday evening. Groups of people descended on the area throughout the afternoon and evening which culminated in large-scale disorder. An investigation into the incident is underway and officers are appealing to witnesses and anyone with mobile phone or dash-cam footage to come forward. https://twitter.com/kellyjayholmes/status/1276263730834219009 Videos of the brawl that took place yesterday have been widely circulated on social media. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Moore said: “The scenes at Ogmore-by-Sea were totally unacceptable and the main focus of our investigation will be to…

Primark has re-opened all of their stores in Wales today, following last week’s Welsh Government announcement. Primark welcomed customers back to stores across Wales this morning (26 June), with extensive measures in place to help safeguard employees and customers. Shoppers were scene queuing along Queen Street and around the side of the building today. The popular retailer has introduced a number of safety measures for staff and customers inside stores for social distancing. Speaking about the re-opening of stores, Primark CEO, Paul Marchant, said: “We have really missed our customers in Wales, and we are delighted to be back open,…

Caerphilly-based EffectiveHRM has been named as the HR delivery partner for the human resources element of new Amazon Small Business Accelerator, a major support package for small businesses, which was launched earlier this week. The Accelerator will support more than 200,000 small businesses and start-ups across Wales and the rest of the UK and is run in partnership with small business support network Enterprise Nation. In response to COVID-19 and the impact of the economic lockdown on small businesses, the Amazon Small Business Accelerator will deliver a free online training programme in digital skills including e-commerce, finance, marketing and building…

A STUDENT with autism and his caring family have created hundreds of craft and art packages for children with learning difficulties and additional needs during the Coronavirus lockdown. Matthew Hayes volunteered to create the packs for Flintshire charity DAFFODILS, who were supported throughout by the Steve Morgan Foundation, which donated £6,776 to the project. The 20 year-old from Bryn-y-Baal, Mold, an Independent Living Skills (ILS) learner at Coleg Cambria Northop, was diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at just four years old, and began attending DAFFODILS soon after. DAFFODILS is a source of comfort for children with a range…

PETPLACE has joined forces with one of Wales’ most popular tourist attractions in a bid to save it from extinction. The Welsh Mountain Zoo – the National Zoo of Wales – in Colwyn Bay is facing the biggest crisis in its 57-year history, with gates closed since March 22 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Their dedicated team has continued to provide care and support for more than 140 species, but with no revenue coming in they are struggling to meet the site’s monthly running costs of more than £120,000, including food, heating and bedding for the animals. The public…