Author: Rhys Gregory

Over 150,000 rail customers have used the new Pay As You Go ticketing system in South Wales, three months since it launched – making it Transport for Wales’ (TfW) fastest growing ticketing product. TfW became the first train operator outside of London and the south-east of England to introduce this paying system last year. In November 2024, the tap in, tap out technology was made available at 95 railway stations throughout South Wales with fares starting at just £2.60. The new technology provides customers with automatic daily and weekly capping, offering a significant saving against standard anytime singles and 7-day…

THE LEADER OF Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, has welcomed the UK Government’s proposed new strategy to inject £2.5bn into the country’s steel industry. The Department for Business and Trade announced on Sunday it is seeking urgent public feedback on a new Steel Strategy aimed at maintaining the British steel sector’s global competitiveness while addressing challenges posed by US tariffs on steel imports. According to the strategy, the UK Government will commit £2.5bn through the National Wealth Fund and other routes to the domestic steel industry while encouraging large infrastructure projects to prioritise steel made in Britain. The…

The Shared Rural Network (SRN) initiative has significantly enhanced mobile coverage from all four of the UK’s mobile network operators (MNOs) in Pembrokeshire, increasing it to an impressive 84%, according to the latest data from Ofcom’s Connected Nations 2024 report. The SRN, a collaborative effort between the UK Government and the mobile network operators, aims to extend mobile coverage across rural areas, ensuring that communities and businesses have access to reliable mobile connectivity. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to improve digital infrastructure and bridge the connectivity gap between urban and rural areas. The recent Ofcom Connected Nations…

Councillor Tina Leyshon and Councillor Mark Norris of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council recently met with representatives from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Vital Energi to celebrate the start of construction on the Coed Ely Solar Farm. The project involves the installation of 9,408 solar PV panels, which will contribute to a lifetime carbon saving of approximately 7,355 tonnes. Once completed, the solar farm will generate enough clean electricity to power around 8,000 homes in the local area. A key aspect of the initiative is an innovative power purchase agreement, enabling Royal Glamorgan Hospital to source electricity…

The Transporter Bridge transformation project has been boosted by confirmation of extra funding from the UK government. The £5m funding was announced by the previous UK government as part of their spring 2024 budget. It was allocated as part of £100m set aside for significant cultural projects through the levelling-up fund. As part of their autumn 2024 budget, the current UK government indicated that it was planning to review the proposed allocations. Following representations made to the UK government by council officers and elected members as to why Newport should be awarded its funding, the ministry of housing, communities and…

Performance Emissions Ltd, a pioneering company based in Abercarn, Caerphilly, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking fuel conditioner designed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines while enhancing fuel efficiency. In collaboration with Caerphilly Borough County Council, the product aims to transform the environmental performance of the county’s vehicle Internal Combustible Engine fleet. The innovative fuel conditioner, made from complex hydrocarbons, has been rigorously tested and proven to increase miles per gallon (MPG) by up to 47%. Regular use of this single, affordable product not only treats combustion engines but also stabilises fuel, cleans the entire fuel…

The next stage of consultation on proposals for significant investment in enhancing Brecon town centre’s streetscape is set to be launched. The plans prioritise the pedestrian experience, improve connections and biodiversity, and create safe, accessible public spaces that enhance the town’s unique character. The improvements will extend along the length of the High Street, including the Struet, High Street Superior, High Street Inferior, and the Bulwark. Feedback from previous consultations has been considered in shaping these ambitious proposals. The latest plans will be on display at Y Gaer, Brecon, from 24 February until 16 March 2025. Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet…

Every year around 400,000 tonnes of food goes to waste in Wales and, if just one per cent of that was saved, it could be used to provide more than nine million meals. Today, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies and Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant visited the Cardiff-based organisation aiming to do just that. The Welsh Government has supported FareShare Cymru with more than £3.9m of funding since 2015. In that time, FareShare Cymru has redistributed more than 6,600 tonnes of surplus edible food. As well as reducing greenhouse gases, this has seen more than 15…

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By the time the 21st century arrived, digitization infiltrated the healthcare realm. Patients and providers access information, schedule appointments, participate in telehealth, and search for patient education resources more digitally than ever before. Thus, health-related websites must be varied and available in real-time, secure, and ethical. Yet this is where the old-fashioned content management system (CMS) falls short. It’s static, it’s cumbersome, and it’s not easily expandable.  A Headless CMS might fulfill such requirements as it offers the flexibility and security of omnichannel content management and publishing that could revolutionize a healthcare organization’s online footprint. A Headless CMS decouples the…