Author: Rhys Gregory

Milford Haven School have been recognised for their commitment to and support for young carers and is the first school to achieve the top level award. The school have achieved the Investors in Carers Gold Level award for its work for learners and staff who are carers. The scheme is delivered by Hywel Dda University Health Board and supported by local authority and third sector partners in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. The Investors in Carers initiative was originally designed to help health facilities such as GP practices, areas within hospitals and other organisations focus on and improve their carer awareness.…

RCT Council has supported the owners of the Pencelli Hotel in Treorchy to secure important grant funding – which will help convert the building within the heart of the community, and reopen it as a new restaurant, bar and hotel. The property at Pencai Terrace is a former public house that had closed intermittently during the pandemic, before permanently closing in 2022. The building was in a poor condition, with substantial work required to bring it back into use. Its current owner, SGM Property and Hospitality Ltd, received full permission to develop the building at a planning meeting in June…

A friendly and welcoming drop-in zone for 16 to 25-year-olds is opening in a new city centre location on Monday 4 November. Qualified youth workers will be on hand to help with advice and information on floor three of the Information Station in the former railway station building in Queensway. Young people will be able to get support on a range of topics and issues including education, employment, training, housing, homelessness, finance, budgeting, health and wellbeing. Councillor Deb Davies, Newport City Council’s cabinet member for education and early years, said: “This is a fantastic space and adds to the youth…

The Zone Youth Centre, Caldicot, welcomed the local community for an open day on Friday, 25 October, celebrating the completion of extensive renovations to enhance the facility for young people aged 11 and up in Caldicot. The centre was officially reopened by Cllr Su McConnel, Chair of Monmouthshire County Council, Cllr Maxine Mitchell, Mayor of Caldicot Town Council, and some young people from the centre. Some of the building improvements carried out include external rendering and cladding, a new insulated roof, and new windows and doors, all of which help to improve the energy efficiency of the building. Run in partnership by Caldicot…

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…