Author: Rhys Gregory

Vital health workers and people making essential journeys across Wales can access the latest public transport information thanks to Traveline Cymru’s dedicated Coronavirus page. Traveline Cymru is providing up-to-date train and bus information via its page, as operators continue to alter their timetables in a bid to stem the spread of the virus, and better serve key workers. The Welsh Government public transport information service is supporting key workers, and those making essential journeys, following the Government’s ban on all non-essential travel this week. Through its Coronavirus page those making essential journeys can access the latest changes, cancellations , and…

Cardiff is moving to a new, weekly, kerbside-collection which will see all household waste (except garden waste) picked up at the same time. Collection days for areas will remain the same, but the way waste is handled is changing to help manage the impact of COVID-19 on local services. Starting on Monday, March 30th, all residents who have a black, wheelie bin must put their food waste and hygiene waste (nappies/medical waste etc) into the black bin for collection. Do not use your food caddy. Collections will be on the normal day for your area. Residents that live in areas…

New powers to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives have now come into force in Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. The First Minister has signed into law new public health regulations strengthening police enforcement powers in Wales. Individuals will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes: Shopping for basic necessities and supplies, which should be as infrequently as possible; One form of exercise a day – for example, a run, walk or cycle – alone or with members of their household; Any medical need, to provide…

Cardiff Bus is offering free travel to NHS staff across all its services as it aims to support those at the frontline in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. The operator is offering free journeys to all NHS staff, many of whom are travelling by bus to reach hospitals and patients, over the coming weeks. In order to take advantage of the free travel, staff must present their NHS ID to the driver when boarding the bus. This comes after Cardiff Bus this week modified its timetables in response to the latest preventative measures introduced by the Government, which banned…

South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for help to trace Michael Chalk, aged 51 who has been missing since March 10. Michael was last seen following a road traffic collision at about 8pm where the car he was a passenger in collided with a wall in the Parkmill area of Swansea, on the junction between the A4118 and North Hills Lane that leads to the Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park. The collision was minor and he is not believed to have been injured but was last seen walking along the A4118 in the direction of Oxwich.  He was wearing…

A leading North Wales builder has slammed the Government for lack of clarity after shutting down its sites because of the coronavirus epidemic. Mark Parry, joint managing director of Brenig Construction, said the company made its decision on moral grounds as it was impossible for staff and sub-contractors to work safely. He said: “We’ve been getting mixed messages from the Prime Minister and from other Cabinet members, telling us to carry on and at the same time maintain social distancing. “Well that’s just not possible on a building site and if it’s not possible to keep everyone safe we feel…

South Wales Police officers are releasing CCTV images of a suspect involved in the stabbing that happened in Callaghan Square at 9.13am on Friday 20 March 2020 near the British Gas building. Following the incident, one man was arrested, charged and remanded and was sentenced to 18 weeks imprisonment for public order. Officers now have CCTV images and are appealing to the public to help trace the second man involved in the incident. If anyone has any information in relation to this man or recognise this man, they are asked to contact police on 101 quoting ref: 2000097993 or contact…

The newly announced job retention scheme, which applies to all UK companies, allows employers (subject to eligibility) to access financial support to continue paying their employee’s salary for those who would have otherwise been laid off (made redundant) during this crisis. The word Furlough is not a currently recognised concept as such and employment law principles still apply in the normal way. The government hopes that the first grants should be paid within weeks. The scheme will apply in respect of all employees on PAYE, including those on casual/ zero hours contracts. As expected, due to the fast-paced nature of…

A LLAY football club has netted a huge financial boost for their ambitious ground improvement plans after a hat trick of generous donations from construction firms. Llay Miners Welfare FC, the club which produced former Wrexham and Spurs striker Chris Armstrong, is planning a new enclosure for their ground which would move them closer to top level status in Wales and provide a new revenue stream. Club president and former player Vaughan Parry said the £3,000 donated by a group treble of Hollingsworth Group, Bellway and Anwyl Homes, was ‘a game changer’ for the Welsh National Premier League side. The…

Welshpool based Camlas Farm Vets has relocated to larger premises thanks to an £80,000 Development Bank of Wales loan. Camlas Farm Vets is an independent, dedicated farm animal veterinary practice. Working with commercial farms and smallholders, it provides high quality services and support to clients in the Powys and Shropshire area. The practice is run by Amy McKie, who has worked at the practice since qualifying as a vet in 2009 with her co-partners, Fflur and Iolo, also qualified vets. They are passionate about treating animals and work alongside farmers to get the best from their livestock and farming enterprises.…