Author: Rhys Gregory

A campaign to reduce the overuse of antibiotics is expanding across Swansea after proving a big success in Morriston Hospital. Although antibiotics can be a vital part of treatment, there are times when they are given to patients when there is no longer a clinical need. This can cause antibiotic resistance and leave people at risk of infections such as C. difficile, which infects the gut and causes diarrhoea. Last year, Morriston became one of just two Welsh sites to be invited to join the final phase of ARK-Hospital. The five-year research applied programme was designed by Oxford University in…

The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth will reopen one of its reading rooms from Tuesday, September 1.By welcoming back its users, the library will provide a limited service and access to its collections, with new measures in place to protect readers, researchers and staff. This will mean limited opening hours, booking system for visitors, one-way routes throughout the building, social distancing and a regular and thorough cleaning schedule. In addition, the library will operate a quarantine system for our collections as we endeavour to provide safe access to them. Initially, only reading room services will be available within the building. However, the public…

A former local skip hire company owner has been caught red handed for instructing his driver to fly-tip in a back lane in RCT and has been fined almost £1500 for a dishonest days work. Another Fly-tipper has learned the hard way that if you Fly-Tip in RCT you will get caught! Mr Andrew Green, who is the former director of a local skip hire company, was found guilty for the part he played in the crime by “knowingly causing” a FULL LORRY LOAD of waste to be tipped at the Rear of Ceridwen Street, Maerdy. Mr. Green from Pengam…

Work will soon start on the initial stages of a major redevelopment scheme in Pontypridd, with the demolition of the former Bingo Hall and Angharad’s nightclub buildings, following the successful acquisition of grant funding support from the Welsh Government. In a similar fashion to the regeneration of the former Taff Vale Precinct site, which is now in the final stages of the major scheme to develop the Llys Cadwyn buildings, the Council has taken action by acquiring both of the derelict sites in order to accelerate the wider strategic regeneration of Pontypridd town. The initial contract has been let for…

Summer refurbishment work at Newport Stadium has been boosted by over £150,000 of grant funding. Newport City Council and Newport Live are working in partnership with Newport Harriers, Sport Wales and Welsh Athletics to deliver the refurbishment, which will see the installation of a new World Athletics specification throwing cage and new polymeric surfacing for the track and field areas in addition to works of cleaning, repairs and line marking, as well as the establishment of new external throwing cage and area to be used as a training facility. Councillor Deb Harvey, cabinet member for culture and leisure, said “the…

Libraries in the Caerphilly county borough are offering a new ‘Order and Collect’ service to residents. Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced the launch of the new initiative as part of its plans for the phased reopening of library services. From Monday 24th August, residents can request items of stock which they can collect at a convenient time from one of seven libraries operating the scheme. Since July the library service has been providing a LibraryLink Home Delivery service to eligible residents, including those shielding and those over the age of 70 who are unable to access to digital library…

Pride Cymru, Wales’ largest LGBT+ charity joins forces with a range of LGBT+ groups, businesses and performers ahead of its online Pride. The charity will be hosting its first-ever Big Online Week (24 – 30 August) to unite the LGBT+ community and raise awareness of the inequalities that remain. Throughout the week, the charity will stream a range of talks, events and performances on its Facebook page and YouTube channel. Gian Molinu, Chair at Pride Cymru, said: “Like many Prides across the UK, we have had to adapt our plans due to Coronavirus and we are bringing our event online.…

15-year-old girl has tragically died in a river incident in the Llanrumney area of Cardiff, despite best efforts of emergency service crews. Rescue teams including firefighters, paramedics and South Wales Police were called yesterday at 5.20pm to a report of a girl in the river in Ball Lane, Llanrumney. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “We attended with a number of other emergency services and the police helicopter. “At about 6.40pm a 15-year-old girl was located and despite the best efforts of emergency services she sadly passed away.”

A fire has been reported ripping through the newly opened The Deck restaurant this evening (Friday 21 August). The former Pier 64 restaurant is located at Penarth Marina and is popular with diners looking to unwind with views of the bay. The popular bar and restaurant also boasts a floating jetty bar, which opened in August. South Wales Fire & Rescue teams are on scene and attempting to bring the fire under control. Plumes of smoke and flames can be seen pouring from the building. The Deck opened less than two weeks ago, following the closure of Pier 64 in January…

ODEON Cardiff at The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff’s leading entertainment venue, will reopen from August 21, just in time for Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated spy thriller Tenet. Following the success of 29 reopened ODEON UK & Ireland cinemas in July and August, the new phase of the UK’s largest cinema chain’s reopening sees a further 70 cinemas, including the venue at The Red Dragon Centre, open their doors ahead of the action-packed thriller’s release on August 26. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Tenet follows the journeys of its characters on their espionage mission to save the world. Its star-studded…