Author: Rhys Gregory

Antisocial graffiti dominating the underpass in Mawdlam Way, North Cornelly, has been overwritten and quashed by a community reclaiming its power to bring back beauty and tranquillity to the area, with the first step initiated by local resident, Denise Heryet. Exhausted by the tainted beauty and foreboding feeling of the underpass, Denise decided to use the ash from a fire that had been lit there to create a fairytale style mural, covering the offensive language and illustrations.  Her action created a ripple effect within the community, with more people joining her the next day to beautify the space and stamp…

Since March 2024, major construction activities on the Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence Scheme have been on a planned break to allow the earth embankment to settle naturally. During this break, the ground has been closely monitored using surveys and satellite information. Following Geotechnical specialist guidance, confirmation has now been given that the area has settled as expected, and Stage 3 construction can commence. Additionally, new works have been undertaken to the new Beach Access Ramp, which is located at the end of the Central Footpath running through the golf course, opposite Lyons Robin Hood Holiday Park. This is due to…

One of the world’s most celebrated bass players, Pino Palladino has graced more than 1,000 recordings by artists including Adele, the Who, D’Angelo, Ed Sheeran, Nine Inch Nails, Eric Clapton, Gary Numan, B.B. King, Bryan Ferry and more. Now, the Grammy Award winning songwriter, producer and bassist will take to the stage for his first hometown show under his own name in 30 years, as part of the inaugural Cardiff Music City Festival, supported by Welsh Government and Cardiff Council. Tickets also include the chance to gain a unique insight into a 40-year career in the music industry that has seen…

ardiff Council can announce the contractor chosen to carry out the main build of the new Willows High School has been awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction. The education investment worth more than £60m, will provide excellent quality education environments to support and enhance teaching and learning, as well ascomprehensive sports facilities, including sports hall, gym, drama studio and grass pitches which will be available for public use outside of school hours. The latest scheme to be delivered under Cardiff Council and Welsh Government’sBand B, Sustainable Communities for Learning programme, will see the existing Willows High School relocated and rebuilt to providecapacity…

Thousands of residents, families and students are expected to head over to St Helen’s Ground to watch a spectacular ‘Musicals after Dark’ themed fireworks display on Tuesday, November 5. Swansea Council welcomes back its annual firework display in November, with affordable tickets starting at £2 when bought in advance – that’s just £10 for a family of five, and cheaper and safer than doing your own display! Gates open at 5pm with pre-show entertainment starting at 5.30pm, before the main firework display at 7pm.  Advance tickets are now available to purchase online. This year’s event will feature performances from shows…

Neyland Community School is proud to have achieved Trauma Informed School status, underlining the school’s commitment to supporting pupils to learn and flourish. A Trauma Informed School (TIS) is one that equipped to support children with trauma or mental health problems which can act as a barrier to learning. To achieve the TIS status, the school had to demonstrate the implementation of the Protect, Relate, Regulate and Reflect principles. Applicants for the Trauma and Mental Health Informed Award must have completed TISUK staff training and demonstrate the use of emotionally available adults to support children who have experienced trauma. Following a…

RCT’s Cabinet could agree an additional, targeted investment of £6.95m for Council priorities over and above this year’s capital programme – for areas including road maintenance, repairs to structures, flood alleviation, parks and green spaces, and the Llanharan Sustainable Transport Corridor. A report to the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, September 19, details a proposed one-off capital investment for the current financial year (2024/25), and would be subject to approval by full Council. The Council has consistently brought forward this type of investment, on top of its annual capital programme, many times since 2015. The latest proposals could add to the…

Newport’s Cabinet has agreed a proposal which means the city’s new leisure and wellbeing centre can move to the construction stage which is anticipated to begin in November. The new leisure facility, which will be located on the riverfront in the city centre, will include a modern leisure pool with fun elements including a “lazy river”, slides and play equipment. There will also be a teaching pool for children’s swimming lessons and exercise sessions, modern changing facilities, a café and relaxation area, fitness suite, and a large active space for community use, group activities and children’s birthday parties. It is…

At a meeting this week, Newport City Council’s cabinet agreed to allocate an extra £600,000 of funding to the city’s secondary schools. Speaking about the decision, Councillor Dimitri Batrouni, leader of the council, said: “The deputy leader and I visited all of our secondary schools at the end of the summer term, to speak to head teachers about their work and get a feel for the challenges they are facing. “We have listened to those concerns, and we’re pleased to have been able to allocate this extra support which we hope will help alleviate some of the pressures highlighted to…

The Leader of Caerphilly county borough council is preparing the community for a number of difficult decisions, as the council works hard to plug a £45million gap in its budget over the next two years. Over recent weeks, the council has been asking residents across the county borough to have their say on plans relating to the future of a number of key services – namely the councils Meals Direct Service, Blackwood Miners Institute and Llancaiach Fawr Manor House. Cllr Sean Morgan said, “These are very difficult things to consider, but the council is faced with unprecedented financial constraints and…