Author: Rhys Gregory

After sustaining a significant amount of damage during Storm Dennis in February, the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, has been given a boost with the announcement that the much-loved attraction in the heart of Pontypridd will reopen next Easter The wider Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, which is home to the Lido Ponty, reopened to the public on Wednesday, May 27th following the completion of remedial works to repair the damage to footways and railings adjacent to the river – with residents now able to use the open space for their daily exercise providing that social distancing is maintained at…

More pollinator friendly ‘one cut’ mowing regimes have been adopted at 18 new sites across Cardiff.  The sites cover an overall area of 9 hectares, the equivalent of 12.5 football pitches. The trial is part of the council’s ongoing work to help encourage wildflower growth and provide important habitats for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, whose numbers are declining in the UK. The areas, which have not been cut this year and will receive only one cut, in early autumn are: Pentwyn Drive (part of)  –  Pentwyn Roath Botanic Gardens (part of) – Cyncoed Sandies / Railway Gardens -…

The Welsh Government is following updated advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recommending people in Wales wear three-layer face coverings in situations where social distancing is not possible. The evidence remains clear that maintaining a two-metre distance and good hand hygiene is the most effective way to protect yourself and others from contracting coronavirus, but the updated guidance from the WHO says three layer face coverings could help provide some control of the virus in specific circumstances. This updated advice only applies to people who are not showing symptoms of coronavirus. People who are symptomatic must self-isolate for…

Historically, the forex market was almost exclusive to commercial and institutional investors, but the digital age and the rise of online brokerage firms has changed the previous status quo considerably. This has had a huge impact on he popularity of the forex market, which at the most recent count saw an estimated $6.6 trillion globally every single day. However, this market is also fraught with risk and exposure, which is why new traders must be informed when looking to trade forex for the first time. In this post, we’ll look at the key considerations when looking to invest in forex,…

Organisers of Wales Rally GB have today (Tuesday) announced the cancellation of the UK’s long-running round of the FIA World Rally Championship due to the unprecedented global coronavirus pandemic.  This year’s 76th staging of the historic event had been due to run from 29 October to 1 November as the penultimate round on the 2020 WRC schedule and additionally was the concluding rounds of both the FIA Junior World Rally Championship and British Rally Championship. With such huge appeal, Wales Rally GB typically attracts numerous top-class entries from around the globe and 100,000 spectators to competitive speed tests set in the…

Struggling charities across Wales are set to benefit from an “unprecedented” donation of £40,000 thanks to the all-Wales lottery, Loteri Cymru. The lottery, which was established to support Welsh charities, has earmarked the sum to offer vital financial assistance to local causes affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This comes after it was reported by the Institute of Fundraising (IoF) that charities expected to see their voluntary income plummet by 48% due to lockdown measures, while demand for their services continued to increase rapidly. In a bid to offer a lifeline, Loteri Cymru has earmarked £40,000 to support charities across Wales…

Last week (3rd June 2020) multiple South Wales Fire & Rescue crews were called to a fire on Wentloog Road, St Mellons in Cardiff. Upon arrival firefighters were faced with a derelict caravan on fire, which had consequently spread to nearing trees. The fire is suspected to have been caused deliberately and the Fire Crime Team from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have since been monitoring the site which currently has approximately 25 tonnes of rubbish dumped, including four caravans. Fly tipping within the area has grown dramatically over the past two weeks and the team have been liaising…

A father and son team have launched a new division of their family business, designed to help companies in Wales make workplaces safe and enable businesses to re-open as we emerge from lockdown measures in the fight against COVID-19. Family business JIT Comms had initially set-up to help support the need for remote working but have now successfully pivoted the business to establish a new thermal screening division.  As the coronavirus lockdown eases, more businesses are considering how to make their premises safe for staff and visitors. One of the main symptoms of the virus is a raised temperature, and…

Zip Clip, a manufacturer and innovator of wire suspension systems, based in Welshpool, Wales, has received a facility from HSBC UK to support the business during the Covid-19 pandemic, as it looks to ensure it meets demand from its existing and new customers. A customer of HSBC UK since the business was established in 2004, the funding has enabled the company to continue to distribute its products to building services contractors, with the unique design of the products making them easier to handle and simpler to install, which has proved vital due to social distancing restrictions. This includes contractor Geoffrey…

Principality Building Society has been announced as one of the sponsors of LGBTQymru’s Wales-Wide Virtual Pride 2020, the first pan-Wales Pride event, which takes place at the end of July. The Wales-Wide Virtual Pride event, hosted by not-for-profit community group, LGBTQymru, on 24-25 July, has been created to unite all the voices, stories and LGBTQ+ organisations of Wales. The free, two-day event that will feature shows by LGBTQ+ performers, artists and community groups, put together by nearly every regional pride organisation across Wales, including Pride Cymru, Bi Cymru, Glitter Cymru, and Pride Bangor. There will also be a number of…