Author: Rhys Gregory

RCT’s cabinet  has received a progress report on the redevelopment of the Marks and Spencer site in Pontypridd Town Centre, following its recent demolition. Members considered the latest progress on developing the overall plan for the site, and approved the next stages of the scheme. As part of the Council’s Pontypridd Town Centre Placemaking Plan that was agreed in 2022, the former Marks and Spencer/Dorothy Perkins site at 97-102 Taff Street has been earmarked for development – as part of a new Southern Gateway to Pontypridd. A ‘riverside plaza’ has been formally proposed for the site, to improve the public…

Berw Road Bridge (White Bridge) in Pontypridd has reopened to two-way traffic and pedestrians following major repairs to the Listed structure. The Council’s most recent update on July 12 confirmed that the scheme had entered its final stages. In recent days, final resurfacing and white lining work has been completed on the bridge, while the installation of an illuminated handrail providing streetlighting has been installed. Resurfacing work nearby at The Parade has also progressed, with the completion of the two schemes being coordinated to avoid further disruption in the future. White Bridge has now reopened to two-way traffic and pedestrians…

After months of work, Newport City Council can confirm that the first phase of improvements at Tredegar Park, a new water play zone, Splash ‘Port, and an upgraded play area, are nearing completion. The council is currently in the final stages of construction and testing all of the new equipment to ensure it is working as expected – you may even see some of this testing taking place if you are in the park over the next couple of weeks. Providing everything goes as planned (and the great Welsh summer weather allowing), Newport Council will be hosting an opening event…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Engineering Projects Group will be removing Caerphilly Station Footbridge on the 28th July 2024. The enabling works prior to the bridge removal will commence on Friday the 26th July from 19:00. This will comprise closing Station Terrace Pay and Display carpark until the afternoon of Sunday the 28th July 2024. Caerphilly Station Park and Ride will be closed to inward bound traffic from 19:00 on Saturday the 27th July 2024. Parked vehicles will be allowed to leave up until 23:59 after which the Carpark will be closed to all vehicles until 14:00 on Sunday the 28th…

On a mountain top in Ebbw Vale, a dedicated team of volunteers are busily preparing for the opening weekend of the Steelhouse Rock Festival. The festival, now in its 14th year, is an annual 3-day event attracting over 16,000 visitors and an extensive team of devoted volunteers. The volunteer programme sees over 100 people supporting the event each year, with many finding it the perfect stage to gain experiences which have allowed them pursue careers in events and creative industries. 21-year-old Aeddan Shipp has been coming to Steelhouse Festival with his family since he was 8. As he got older,…

Charity volunteer Colin Fleming will remember his wife with a Remember Me Rose this summer as he supports City Hospice’s Forever Flowers. Forever Flowers is an award-winning, annual campaign which invites supporters to remember cherished family members, friends, colleagues and loved ones with a unique and lasting tribute. The limited edition flowers will feature in a special display in the grounds of Cardiff Castle from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 August. This year’s choice of flower is a rose, symbolising love, affection and respect while also paying tribute to the charity which is marking its ruby anniversary this year. Colin…

The Young Carers’ Group at Pencoed Comprehensive School is leading the way for good practice in relation to young carers, being the first secondary school in the county borough to claim the Young Carers in Schools Plus Award. Developed in consultation with schools, young carer services and young carers, the award consists of two levels, with the higher tier, Award Plus, just launched in 2024.  The accolade allows schools to gain recognition from leading charities for their good practice and ability to meet the needs of young carers. Championing the young carers attending the school, staff member Mrs Bishop and…

In this fast paced world making sure you can afford your mortgage over the long term requires a plan. With the average house price in the UK going through the roof many people are struggling to find an affordable mortgage or to pay their existing one. Long term financial planning is key to making sure your dream home stays within reach without sacrificing your financial stability. Why Long Term Financial Planning Having foresight when it comes to long term financial planning, when it comes to taking a mortgage, is important. Mortgages are one of the biggest expenses for many adults…

Innovation Investment Capital Limited Partnership (IIC), the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) backed fund, has today announced a multimillion-pound investment into Transcend Packaging (‘Transcend’), the Ystrad Mynach headquartered sustainable packaging company. This investment round has been supplemented by additional equity from significant global corporations, including ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest companies and a leading provider of pulp and paper products, providing further investment to the overall region. Transcend is a leading innovator of environmental packaging solutions across the food service and beverage sectors. It supports a new sustainable manufacturing landscape, driven by improved recyclability and reusability legislation and net zero…

Most of us have suffered a stitch at some point during our training and know how uncomfortable it can be. There are various reasons why the short, stabbing pain under the ribcage may be brought on, but the good news is that there are things you can do to avoid it from happening or alleviate the discomfort. Run 4 Wales Race Director and double Olympic marathon runner, Steve Brace, gives his advice. He says: “Stitches could be caused from weak or tense stomach muscles, your diet or running too soon after a meal or even drinking very cold water or…