Author: Rhys Gregory

Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre will be alive with festive cheer on Saturday 16th November as We Love Merthyr in partnership with the Council and St. Tydfil Shopping Centre kicks off the countdown to Christmas in style. The Christmas Family Fun Day promises to be a day of enchantment, with fun, festive street entertainers, real reindeer, fairground rides, festive face painting, a giant snow globe – and even an Elf School – in the town centre from 11am to 6pm. This year you can also capture the magic with a unique photo opportunity with Inka, the animatronic polar bear, and her…

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has visited a £580,000 project which aims to reconnect a Cardiff stream to its historical channel and floodplain and encourage the reintroduction of salmon, eels and trout. The Nant Dowlais – a tributary of the River Ely outside Cardiff – is currently failing to achieve ‘good’ status under the water framework because of phosphate and a lack of fish. The main reason for this is the historical legacy of the natural river course being straightened in the late 19thcentury. This has resulted in natural gravel banks being eroded with a resultant increase in sediment in…

Welsh speakers at risk of losing their voice due to medical reasons such as Motor Neurone Disease or throat cancer can now continue to communicate in Welsh, thanks to a technological innovation financed by the Welsh Government through the Welsh language technology action Plan. The Lleisiwr programme allows people to bank their voice and creates a personal synthetic voice for them. One user, Mrs Roberts said: “Lleisiwr has been an asset to me as it means I can continue to communicate using a synthetic voice that sounds like me.” The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford, said:…

£280,000 is being invested in a new forestry-related skills and training fund by the Welsh Government, with the aim of growing the workforce and providing strong roots for the industry to bloom. The Forestry and Timber Skills fund, which opens today, forms part of Wales’ efforts to future-proof the workforce and provide a pathway to a career in forestry – an industry who’s ageing workforce has led to concerns of a UK shortage over the coming years. The fund is part of the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme and will support businesses to address skills gaps within their workforce by…

Starting and growing a business requires capital. While bootstrapping with personal finances is possible for some startups, most businesses will need to secure outside funding at some point. Knowing what funding options are available and how to access them is crucial for any entrepreneur. This guide covers the key things you need to know about securing financing for your UK business. Assessing Your Funding Needs Before you start pursuing investors or loans, take time to thoroughly assess how much money you need, and what you will use it for. This involves creating financial projections and analysing your funding requirements for…

Getting your first job can be stressful. Whether you’re fresh out of university or college, completing an apprenticeship, or entering the world of work for the first time, knowing how to make a good impression on potential employers is key. Follow this guide to help make the application process as smooth as possible. Do Your Research Finding and tailoring English CV templates for your job application is important, but before applying for any role, make sure to thoroughly research both the company and position. Look on their website and social media pages to learn about their values, mission and work…

This Halloween season, Wicked has flown into the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, bringing its bewitching story of friendship, rivalry, and unexpected heroism to life. Running until 23rd November 2024, the production promises an enchanting escape to Oz with all the intrigue, heart, and magic that has made it one of the world’s most beloved musicals. So, grab your broomsticks and prepare for a spellbinding adventure that’s more treat than trick! The Story Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, “Wicked” is one of the most successful musicals of all time, bringing the world of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of…

Occupier demand for commercial property in Wales fell flat through Q3 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor, which may be weighing on surveyors’ outlook, which is less optimistic than reported previously. Whilst overall occupier demand is flat, there is variation in the sub-sectors. Occupier demand for industrial space rose (a net balances 25%), demand for office space was reported to have fallen flat, and a net balance of -23% of Welsh respondents reported that demand for retail space had fallen. Looking at overall investor demand, a net balance of -8% of respondents in…

South Wales Police teams will be patrolling communities to respond to reports of antisocial behaviour between Halloween and Bonfire Night across the force area. Ahead of the October 31 to November 5 period, South Wales Police is reminding people to report any concerns they have regarding antisocial behaviour as part of its Project Pinpoint campaign. The period is considered one of the busiest in the policing calendar. Last year, police control rooms received just over 1,828 calls on Halloween and a further 1,534 on Bonfire Night from members of the public, many of whom were concerned about antisocial behaviour. Common…

More major international music artists will be heading to Cardiff from next summer with the launch of a brand-new series of outdoor live music events. Subject to licence, Blackweir Live will debut with four headline gigs and with the capacity set at up to 35,000 people, it will be the city’s largest greenfield venue. This iconic green space at Blackweir Fields alongside the River Taff is tipped to feature some of the biggest international touring artists with the four gigs for 2025 held across select weekends throughout summer. Dates and ticket details will be announced soon. The launch of Blackweir…