Author: Rhys Gregory

Over the last few weeks, warm weather has seen the public head out in droves to enjoy the sunshine with friends and family. But this has also created a huge increase in littering across Wales – blighting streets, parks and beaches alike. Discarded plastic bottles, cups and other single-use items have become a common sight in popular Welsh beauty spots and public spaces like Cardiff Bay’s Oval Basin, Swansea’s Langland Bay and Llandudno Beach. Today, Welsh residents and tourists are being encouraged to ‘choose to reuse’ this Autumn, by opting for a reusable water bottle and filling up on the…

Neath-based construction firm J.G. Hale Construction has donated £500 worth of provisions and vouchers to Brecon Foodbank – at a time the service has seen an unprecedented increase in demand. The donation was raised as a result of an onsite initiative which included all of J.G. Hale Construction’s personnel, along with members of the construction company’s supply chain, working at the 32-unit development on Powys County Council’s land north of Heol Ffynnon in Brecon. The innovative project is Powys County Council’s first affordable housing development for social rent in over 40 years. It comprises a mix of flats and houses and…

Aberystwyth University has launched five ‘community promises’ as part of its plans to ensure the safety of students, staff and the wider community as it prepares to welcome students back later this month. The ‘community promises’ outline five pledges for students, staff and the wider town community. The five points are: Maintain good hygiene – wash hands regularly Keep our distance – follow guidelines Know who we are with – test and trace saves lives Protect those around us – wear a face covering where advised Respect each other – be kind The pledges come on top of the comprehensive…

Tennis Wales, the national governing body for tennis in Wales has appointed Bethan Lewis to join its Board, as the organisation continues to work towards its 2020 – 2024 vision for tennis opened up across Wales. Bethan is currently director of Brandrocker Limited, as well as a freelance sports reporter who has served as a communications director and consultant for numerous agencies and organisations in the last 10 years. Simon Johnson, CEO of Tennis Wales said: “We were searching for a director to join our Board with extensive knowledge of marketing, communication and public relations to help bring our strategy…

Welsh Government has announced a range of new measures which come into force within Caerphilly County Borough from 6pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 8th September. The measures are in response to the alarming increase in the number of new cases of the virus in an effort to contain the spread. The measures include; People will not be allowed to enter or leave the Caerphilly County Borough Council area without a reasonable excuse; Everyone over 11 will be required to wear face coverings in indoor areas; People will only be able to meet outdoors – meetings with other people indoors and extended…

Due to the recent rise in the number of cases of Coronavirus in the Lower Rhondda area, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, working in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board will be setting up a temporary testing centre at Oldway House car park, Porth, CF39 9ST from Thursday 10 September.   The testing facility is intended for people living in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area only. It is important that you only attend if you have Covid symptoms: New continuous cough High temperature Loss of or change to your normal sense of smell or taste Symptom checker Check for Coronavirus symptoms…

A plan has been published detailing how Cardiff and Vale University Heath Board, Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council will continue to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The plan sets out how any rise in local cases and clusters will be identified, the nature of the local response, and how decisions will be agreed and action taken in the event of an outbreak. Twenty-one separate measures are being monitored by the Cardiff and Vale Test, Trace, Protect service in a bid to identify early warning signs of a spike in cases. If concerning trends or…

Hundreds of jobs at Chirk-based manufacturer Kronospan have been safeguarded with help from the Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund (ERF). The company, which supplies wood-based panel products, is a key employer in North East Wales with more than 620 workers. Kronospan experienced a dramatic reduction in sales as a result of the pandemic and the subsequent interruptions to cash flow, which left the company facing an extremely challenging period. It received £622,000 from the Welsh Government’s ERF, which has helped the business continue to operate through the pandemic and ultimately protect the workforce. The ERF, which is part of the…

Surebet strategy really works when it comes to profit, and many professional arbers are already convinced in its effectiveness. Introduction Surebet is an arbitrage situation, which enables the gambler to bet the opposing outcomes of the event (fight, race) and get profit with any final score. All surebets are divided into Live and Prematch depending on the time the event begins. It’s really important to follow the steps to succeed using this method: determine your initial bankroll; spare some time for arbing; choose sportsbooks and betting software; distribute your funds between the bookmakers wisely. Useful tips for newbies Initial bankroll.…

60 pupils at Roath Park Primary School have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days following the confirmation of a Covid-19 case at the school. The Year 6 pupils have been identified as close contacts of a confirmed Covid-19 case at the school and have been asked to remain at home in order to reduce the possible spread of the virus to family, friends and the wider community. An enhanced clean will be carried out today on areas of the school used by the year group. Head Teacher, Mr Jonathan Keohane, said: “Following confirmation late last night that one of…