Author: Rhys Gregory

Work to replace and upgrade the Gadlys traffic lights near the main entrance to Aberdare Park will take place from Sunday. The signals are located where B4275 Gadlys Road meets Glan Road, and the replacement scheme will last around two weeks from Sunday, August 18. The new LED signals that will be installed are more environmentally-friendly, while the existing monitoring equipment is in need of replacement. To facilitate the work, temporary four-way traffic signals will be used while the permanent signals are upgraded. There will also be temporary pedestrian crossings in use. Please be advised that some local traffic delays…

Communicating with a loved one who has memory loss can be both challenging and emotional. Understanding the nuances of memory impairments is critical to maintaining a connection and supporting your loved one. Whether caused by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other health conditions, the effects on communication can be profound. Being equipped with the right strategies and approaches is essential for engaging your loved one in conversation and aiding their daily living. Below, we dive into the techniques and considerations that can make your conversations more meaningful and less stressful. Understanding Memory Loss and Its Impact on Communication Memory loss can…

In a world of vast, impersonal senior care options, board and care homes shine for their personal touch and warmth. Families may not first consider these homes for eldercare. But, they provide personalized care in a cozy, home-like setting. They have carved a niche in this field. Read on to learn the benefits of board and care homes for seniors. Personalized Care Board and care homes, or RCFEs, are for the elderly. They are more intimate than larger senior living communities. The small size lets staff build close ties with each resident. They can then tailor care plans to individual…

The largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge came from northern Scotland, not Wales, according to new research. Published in the journal Nature, the study analysed the age and chemistry of minerals from fragments of the Altar Stone. The findings show a remarkable similarity between the Old Red Sandstone of the Orcadian Basin in northeast Scotland and the Stonehenge Altar Stone. Construction at Stonehenge began 5,000 years ago, with changes and additions over the next two millennia. Although it is unclear when the Altar Stone arrived at Stonehenge, it may have been placed within the world-renowned central horseshoe of stones…

A husband and wife from Cardiff are taking on the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K to raise money for Kidney Wales after their lives were changed through a kidney transplant. Pippa Bowkett, 47, donated her kidney to her husband Nick, 48, after his kidney function fell to below 10%. The couple, who live in Castleton just outside of Cardiff, have seen Nick’s life improve dramatically since and now want to help raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. Nick, who works as head of sales for precious metals at The Royal Mint, said: “I was about 20 when doctors first…

Welsh food and drink companies are capitalising on the air fryer cooking trend thanks to the support of a Welsh Government backed project. Pembrokeshire-based Puffin Produce and Swansea’s Lewis Pies were both helped to develop air fryer cooking instructions for their product ranges as a result of funded technical support from Project HELIX. With 45% of households now owning an air fryer, it’s allowed both companies to take advantage of a consumer trend which has swept across the UK. Project HELIX is delivered by three food centres across Wales that make up Food Innovation Wales. The project provides a range…

A Carmarthenshire man who swapped his deskbound office job for a career as a carpenter has picked up an award for promoting the Welsh language. Geraint Edwards, from Llandeilo, fell in love with woodwork helping his grandfather in his shed in Dolgellau as a boy but went down the academic route of taking a degree in Welsh and Welsh Literature at Aberystwyth University. He then worked for Literature Wales in an office job in Cardiff when the highlight of his year would be the National Eisteddfod when he would load a hire van with his carpentry tools and head for…

The New Saints Women are delighted to announce the signing of former Sheffield FC, Leeds United and Halifax Town player Molly Havard.  The forward joins The New Saints on semi-professional terms as the squad continues to take shape ahead of the new season, and scored the opening goal in yesterday’s 2-0 friendly victory against Stoke City U21s. Her move to Park Hall sees her become Shauna Duffy’s ninth signing of the transfer window so far, with The Saints continuing to prepare for what looks set to be an exciting season ahead. Speaking on the signing, Shauna Duffy, Head Coach at…

Three men from Tonypandy have been charged with publishing threatening material on a Facebook account intending to stir up religious hatred, contrary to the Public Order Act 1986. 43-year-old Geraint Boyce, 45-year-old Jamie Michael, and 40-year-old Daffron Williams all appeared at Merthyr Crown Court on Monday, August 12, where Geraint Boyce and Daffron Williams pleaded guilty. They are due to be sentenced on Friday, August 16. Jamie Michael pleaded not guilty. His next court hearing is Friday, August 23, at Merthyr Crown Court. All three have been remanded in custody awaiting their next appearances. Three others have also been arrested…

A stalker who shared an intimate photo of his victim online has been jailed. Ian Paul Atkinson, of Clwyd Terrace, New Brighton, Wallasey, appeared at Caernarfon Magistrates Court on August 12th. He pleaded guilty to stalking, sharing intimate photos without their consent and threatening to share intimate photos. The 52-year-old had been in a short-term relationship with the victim, before unwanted contact began. He would call and text her regularly. Having agreed to meet him in a pub in Holyhead on July 19th, he threatened to share intimate photos of a woman online if she didn’t continue to buy him…