Author: Rhys Gregory

Families across Monmouthshire are being encouraged to embrace the expected rainfall this week and take advantage of the many activities available across the county. Whether it be splashing in muddy puddles or heading back in time at one of the many museums, there’s plenty on offer for families looking for something to do as the heavens open. So here’s Monmouthshire Council’s top ten things to do on a rainy day… 1. Tea, treats and trains Enjoy a cup of tea and cake while enjoying all the sights and sounds of Tintern Old Station. 2. Make a splash Slip on your…

Sponsored by Valleys to Coast Ltd and supported by Bridgend County Borough Council, the 2019 awards will take place on Friday 13 September at the Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel, Bridgend. The ceremony will be hosted by BBC TV presenter and journalist Sian Lloyd. [aoa id=”1″] Following a rigorous judging process, the panel – consisting of the 2019 sponsors and Bridgend Business Forum representatives – selected finalists from across a range of sectors. The all-important shortlisted businesses and individuals include: Business Student of the Year, sponsored by Graham Paul Chartered Accountants:- Daniel Ralph, Blue Bench Media – nominated by Bridgend College [/aoa] Start-up Business…

Footfall figures in Tonypandy have continued to rise following a major highways scheme to grow passing trade for businesses. There were more than 133,000 visitors to the Town Centre from April to June 2019 – representing a quarterly increase of 19,600 visitors. [aoa id=”1″] Earlier this year, the Council announced a significant increase of around 16,000 visitors to the Town Centre in January-March 2019, in comparison to the 98,462 visitors in the last quarter of 2018 (October-December). In November 2018, the Council completed work at Dunraven Street to remove the 200-metre pedestrian-only zone, which was in place since the 1990s.…

Cardiff Council has announced that Kier has been awarded the contract to design the new home for Fitzalan High School, the latest scheme to be delivered under Cardiff’sBand B, 21st Century Schools and Education Programme.  [aoa id=”1″] The £64m investment will replace the existing school, and will be built on land next to the Leckwith Stadium in the Canton area of the city. It will be 10 form entry, accommodating up to 1,500 students between the age of 11 and 16, plus a sixth form. It will also offer comprehensive sports facilities, including a multi-use games area, 3G pitches and…

Steve Borde joined the Council’s waste management team as a refuse collector on January 8th 1973. Working for the Council since he was 17 years old, Steve worked for the Council for 46 years, before sadly passing away following a short term illness on July 24th this year. Steve was a very popular member of the team at Lamby Way, and although he took short term retirement in 2018, he wanted to continue to work for the council for three days a week as he was dedicated to his job. Cllr Michael Michal, Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Environment and…

North Wales IT specialist Pinacl-GDA has successfully secured the contract on the prestigious Circle Square project in Manchester. [aoa id=”1″] Working alongside Imtech North, Pinacl-GDA will be supplying, installing and commissioning the structured cabling for the development, as well as installing the TV distribution system. Situated in the heart of Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor, Circle Square is a joint venture between Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group. The project aims to bring forward-thinking people and progressive businesses closer together with plans including 1,700 new homes, 1.2 million sq ft of workspace, over 100,00 sq ft of retail and leisure space, two…

Clarke Willmott, legal specialists in nuclear energy with an office in Cardiff, has become the first law firm to join the Wales Nuclear Forum. [aoa id=”1″] Since 2015 Clarke Willmott, one of the UK’s leading law firms, has had a permanent office in the city which has grown to a team of 20 partners and staff. The firm offers services for both businesses and individuals, with expertise in many areas, including technology, nuclear energy and renewable energy. The firms also has an industry-leading reputation advising on major strategic projects, including the construction of Hinkley Point C in Somerset, the first…

South Wales Police is appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision involving a silver Toyota Corolla and a dark blue Peugeot 207  at approximately 11:10am yesterday (Wednesday, August 7). A 76-year-old female passenger of the Peugeot is in a critical condition at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Three others were also taken to hospital with minor injuries –  two men aged 83 and 47 from the Peugeot and 71-year-old female driver, and sole occupant, of the Toyota. The A4119 between Coedely and Thomastown was closed for approximately four hours to allow for investigation work. Officers would like to thank…

South Wales Police is investigating a series of robberies in Bute Park on Saturday, August 3 – the day of the Man Utd v AC Milan game and the Homeless World Cup Final. Two boys aged 15 and 16, and a 15-year-old girl, have been arrested in connection with the robberies and released on bail pending further enquiries. Between 7.30pm and 11pm, five reports were received of young people approaching strangers and making demands of money and stealing property such as money and mobile phones. A 16-year-old boy was pushed off his bike and hit with a glass bottle causing…

Wales’ largest celebration of diversity and equality is set to create its biggest throwback yet, as artists from the 90s will join the stage for Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend. [aoa id=”1″] In honour of its first ever Pride which was held back in 1999, the Welsh LGBT+ charity is having a big 90’s birthday party on the evening of Sunday 25 August. The day will kick off with a trip to the musicals, which will include Welsh talent Peter Karrie, (who played the lead role in Phantom of the Opera), and Craig Gallivan, (School of Rock and Sky 1’s hit…