Author: Rhys Gregory

With the bank holiday and half-term approaching many people will be planning on getting out to enjoy everything that Pembrokeshire has to offer. With fingers crossed for good weather, the county’s beautiful beaches and coastline are sure to be busy. Anyone planning to take their four-legged friends along are reminded that seasonal dog restrictions are now in place at some Pembrokeshire beaches. While many Pembrokeshire beaches welcome dogs all year around, there are some restrictions in place between 1st May and September 30th. Between these dates total dog bans are in place at Tenby North beach and Whitesands. Partial dog…

There is still time to take part in Linc Cymru’s consultation for a proposed development in Mountain Ash, that would provide new care accommodation for older people. The Council is committed to modernising care accommodation for older people, including a multi-million pound investment to increase the extra care housing provision across the County Borough in partnership with Linc Cymru (Linc). As part of this commitment, Linc is progressing significant proposals to develop new care accommodation on vacant brownfield land off Darran Road in Mountain Ash. The development could include a three-storey building that supports 25 extra care apartments and 15…

Coco, a three-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has today been crowned winner of the inaugural Senedd Dog of the Year competition. Coco, who entered the event with Jack Sargeant, Welsh Labour MS for Alyn and Deeside, impressed the judges with her loveable character as well as their strong bond with Jack Sargeant MS. The Senedd Dog of the Year competition, organised by The Kennel Club and Dogs Trust, took place for the first time today in Britannia Park, Cardiff. Coco showed dogged determination as she battled it out to defeat other ‘paw-litical’ opponents to win the coveted title of Senedd…

AN apprentice turned educator will take to the skies and represent Team UK at the world’s most prestigious skills event. Former Airbus Aeronautical Apprentice Rosie Boddy – now a Technical Training Officer at Coleg Cambria Deeside – will compete in the Aircraft Maintenance category at WorldSkills 2024, to be held in Lyon, France, this September. The 22 year-old, originally from Farnborough and now living in Broughton, is one of just 31 participants from the UK and can’t wait to take on the challenge of facing young people aged 25 and under from more than 65 countries. Having completed an NVQ…

Delhi is the capital of India and also a Union territory. There are many places that one can visit in Delhi and no one can deny the fact that Delhi is a traveller’s paradise. There are a variety of places in this city to visit like the forts, markets, Mughal grandeurs, etc. To get the possible experience in Delhi, one can plan your stay at the hostels in Delhi.    Following are some of the places that one must visit in Delhi:   1. India Gate: India Gate is a very famous place in Delhi which one must visit. It is open every day at all times so one can visit whenever…

Last week, 60 children and 16 teaching staff visited the Bassin d’Arcachon in France as part of a Taith funded project. The children, representing Pennar Community School, Neyland Community School, Prendergast Community School, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi and Haverfordwest High School, engaged in a week of activities with French school children. They visited lessons, took part in dancing, art, maths and playground games, all with the aim of developing modern foreign language skills, exploring cultural similarities and differences as well as having an overarching theme of sustainability in schools and caring for the environment. The children explored the Dune de Pilat,…

Welsh high streets, like many across the UK, have faced significant challenges in recent years. Economic pressures, changing consumer habits, and the rise of online shopping have all contributed to a decline in footfall. However, technology offers new opportunities for revitalising these vital urban spaces. By embracing innovative solutions, Welsh high streets can transform into vibrant, dynamic hubs of activity once again. Smart Infrastructure Implementation Investing in smart infrastructure significantly enhances the appeal of high streets. Upgrading to smart lighting, for instance, improves safety and energy efficiency. These lighting systems adjust based on the time of day, reducing energy consumption…

Customer onboarding is a critical phase in the customer journey that can significantly impact overall satisfaction and retention. Optimizing this process ensures that new customers have a smooth and positive experience, setting the stage for long-term loyalty and success. By focusing on effective onboarding strategies, businesses can not only reduce churn rates but also foster stronger relationships with their clients from the very beginning. In this guide, we will explore six key ways to enhance your customer onboarding process to ensure that your customers feel valued, supported, and equipped to make the most of your products or services. 1. Develop…

Two Aberystwyth University undergraduate students will be spending the summer working in Canada after being awarded prestigious research internships. Cordelia Bryant and Alice Walker will work for twelve weeks in Toronto and Vancouver respectively between June and the end of August after securing places on the sought-after Mitacs Globalink Research Internship programme. Mathematics student Cordelia, who is originally from Austin, Texas, will be based at Toronto Metropolitan University where she will be working on improving the accuracy of MRI scans used to detect cancers. Alice, from the Isle of Wight, is studying Space Science and Robotics and will be working…

A pupil from Ysgol Plas Cefndy in Rhyl has picked up the ‘The Prince’s Trust Ascential Education Award’, a nationally recognized award throughout the UK. Rhys was also awarded with the ‘Wales Education Award’ earlier this year. This award is a huge achievement for Rhys, who only 2 years ago could not leave his bedroom due to his anxiety levels. Rhys was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) back in 2020, and had completely withdrawn from education due to struggles with anxiety. At times, Rhys’ anxiety got so bad that he found he could not go to school. Rhys was…