Author: Rhys Gregory

Sport Caerphilly is excited to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated Caerphilly Sport Awards 2024. The event, which celebrates the exceptional contributions of local coaches, athletes, volunteers, and clubs, will take place at Bryn Meadows Hotel and Spa on Friday 8th November. The awards honour the dedication and achievements of individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to the development of sport across the borough. The finalists, selected across various categories, represent the very best of our sporting community. Below are the finalists for each category: Community Coach of the Year This award recognises coaches who have made a…

Wales & West Utilities will start work to upgrade gas pipes in the Pontygwindy Road area of Caerphilly next month. The £350,000 investment work, which begins on 7 October, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come. Barring any engineering difficulties, it will complete by the end of April next year. Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Caerphilly County Borough Council, and work will take place on Pontygwindy Road, Virginia View and Ross Street. It has been agreed that temporary traffic lights will be…

More than a quarter of a billion pounds of Welsh Government investment has helped older people be cared for in their own homes and avoided thousands of unnecessary hospital stays. Three key funding programmes have boosted care in the community across Wales and prevented ambulance callouts and hospital admissions. £146.2m has been invested through the Regional Integration Fund (RIF) to help Regional Partnership Boards provide early intervention and community services – supporting 600,000 people in the last year. Alongside this, £70m has been invested into developing community hubs across Wales, and a further £60.5m has also been provided to support…

17 innovative projects from across Wales have been awarded up to £125,000 each as part of the Creative Skills Fund, Minister Jack Sargeant has announced this week. The fund, now in its second round, aims to nurture new and existing talent by training and upskilling individuals across several creative sectors, including screen, music, immersive tech, animation and games. The first round, which opened in 2022, has already benefitted over 27,000* people with almost 500 training courses and 435 upskilling placements provided. Some of the award recipients announced today include: Creative Sparc by Menai Science Park – a cross-sector project delivering…

In association with the Creative Swansea Network, a unique and exciting opportunity awaits fans and aspiring creatives alike: In Conversation with Michael Sheen will take place on Saturday, October 5th at 12:30pm at the Dylan Thomas Theatre. This special event is part of the inaugural Swansea Arts Weekend and promises to be one of the weekend’s standout moments. The 50-minute Q&A session will feature one of Wales’ most celebrated talents, Michael Sheen, who will dive into his experiences in the word of film, television, and theatre, discussing the inspirations behind his most iconic roles, his passion for the arts, and…

Today (Thursday 3 October) the UK’s leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, has launched a powerful new campaign to shed light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact of a lack of support, creating an unignorable case for dementia to be made a political, health and care priority. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, yet almost half of people living with dementia in Wales (44%) don’t have a diagnosis. The charity’s latest campaign aims to bring out from behind closed doors the hidden reality of the UK’s leading cause of death Alzheimer’s Society is calling on people across…

DPP, one of the UK’s leading independent planning consultancies, has made a key appointment to its senior team in Cardiff. Nathan Slater has joined the business in his new role as Senior Planner this September, after spending eight years at Vale of Glamorgan Council, where he most recently held the position of Project Manager. Nathan was previously a Planner at Walsingham Planning in Bristol, and has particular experience in delivering planning consents for residential and school projects and worked as an in-house project manager for such projects while working at the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Nathan has also recently become…

Cardiff and St Athan airports are humbled to receive the AirportsUK’s Medium Sized Airport Health & Safety Award for its excellent team work and standards of safety and security. The National Airport for Wales welcomed colleagues and partners to get an insight into day-to-day operations, including fire and airfield safety, between Monday 13 and Sunday 19 May 2024. ‘Save tomorrow with safety today’ was the slogan and various activities focused on: Personal Protective Equipment Working at Height Airside Environment Safety for colleagues and passengers The annual event, which is marked at airports across the UK, runs in partnership with AirportsUK…

Gold has long been a trusted store of value and a crucial part of investment portfolios worldwide. Whether you’re looking to hedge against inflation, safeguard your wealth during market volatility, or simply diversify your holdings, gold offers unique benefits that make it an attractive choice for both new and seasoned investors. If you’re a beginner, it’s essential to understand how gold can enhance your portfolio and the best gold to buy when diversifying your investments. Here’s a guide to help you get started with gold. Why Diversify with Gold? Diversification is a critical strategy for managing risk in any investment…

WorldSkills UK has announced it will be partnering with the Welsh Government and Inspiring Skills Excellence to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025 in Wales for the first time ever. Wales will be gearing up to welcome the UK’s finest talent next November on the back of an incredibly successful final in Lyon this September, where two Welsh competitors brought home awards. Ruben Duggen bagged a Silver in Plumbing, while Ruby Pile was voted Best in Nation for her professionalism in Restaurant Services. Welsh Government Skills Minister Jack Sargeant said:  “As a former apprentice myself, earning whilst learning was…