Author: Rhys Gregory

Pembrokeshire is currently experiencing a high demand for homes across the county. This, paired with a limited amount of properties becoming available to let, is an issue that is also being seen on a national scale. Pembrokeshire County Council acknowledges that residents have noticed a decrease in the amount of properties appearing on the weekly Choice Homes advert and that there are a number of empty homes in their local areas that are not being advertised at all. Pembrokeshire County Council are continuing its work to improve and expand its housing stock in an attempt to address this high demand.…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Cabinet has approved a £6.315m programme of maintenance, general works and repairs to be delivered across the Council’s school estate next year – to ensure our buildings remain safe, watertight and warm. The Education and Inclusion Services Capital Programme earmarks funding on an annual basis, to ensure schools are maintained to a suitable condition. Much of the work activity then takes place in the summer holiday. Funding of £6.315m was recently allocated by Full Council for next year, and Cabinet has agreed the 2024/25 programme at their meeting on Wednesday, March 20. A report to Cabinet on…

National Highways have issued an update on the rockfall which continues to affect the A40. Following the incident, emergency traffic management was put in place to allow authorities to reopen the A40 as quickly as possible. In response to feedback, and in consultation with local highways authorities and travel partners, National Highways have said that they will move the current lane closure further up the road, north of Dixton roundabout at the Welsh border. This change will help to ease tailbacks and congestion at the roundabout. The traffic management change will take place overnight on Thursday, March 28. The 40mph speed limit…

Trends in property have a huge impact on how individuals make decisions regarding buying and selling property. In this article, we’ll consider the trends we are currently seeing to give you an overview of the 2024 landscape. The real estate market in Wales is experiencing a dynamic shift, influenced by a combination of economic, social, and political factors. As someone interested in the property sector, whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, staying informed about these emerging trends can help you make more strategic decisions. In navigating these trends, it’s crucial to seek advice from reputable professionals who can offer…

The internet has become a vital part of daily life, and with that comes a whole lot of data. The way you store and access data remains largely centralised. Unfortunately, this centralised approach can lead to a lot of problems, including vulnerable points of failure, data loss, and concerns about privacy and data sovereignty. That’s where the InterPlanetary File System, or IPFS, comes in. This peer-to-peer protocol aims to address the challenges of a centralised data system. With the rising interest in decentralised solutions, you might be curious about how IPFS can change the way you connect and share information…

The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) has this week announced  Welsh Superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE as its first ever ambassador ahead of Wales hosting a prestigious global event for chefs in 2026. Katherine, the UK’s most successful classical artist of the century and founder of Cygnet Gin,  is taking on the role as the CAW prepares to welcome around 1,000 chefs from across the world to the Worldchefs Congress & Expo at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) in Newport in May 2026. In addition to being ambassador, Katherine’s partnership with the CAW promotes Cygnet Gin, the sustainable, luxury…

A BMA Cymru Wales survey of medical students has revealed that 39% plan to leave Wales after graduation to start their medical careers elsewhere with better pay and working conditions cited as the main reasons not to stay. The survey of students at Cardiff, Swansea, and Bangor’s medical schools revealed that 80% of those who intend to leave Wales plan to begin foundation training in England and 15% in Scotland where junior doctors receive higher pay. Out of the students who intend to stay in Wales after graduation, just 25% are currently planning to stay beyond their foundation training. For…

The College Merthyr Tydfil hosted a brunch event aiming to inspire the next generation of young women in business. ‘Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women’ saw over 80 girls from across local secondary schools, together with college learners attend three separate sessions hosted by inspiring women on Wednesday, March 20. The three sessions included talks on Women in STEM and Construction; Women in the Arts; and Women Who Did it their Way, with each talk featuring a number of empowering role models from each of the sectors and a Q&A period in each session. The first session entitled ‘Women in STEM…

The Child of Wales Awards 2024, set to take place at Swansea Arena on September 27, 2024, has proudly announced the two charities that will benefit from funds raised at the prestigious event: 2wish and Joseph’s Smile. Both of these charities have been set up by grieving families to honour their lost loved ones and support other families going through similar challenges. Founded by Rhian Mannings MBE, 2wish is a bereavement charity established in memory of Rhian’s son George and husband Paul, who tragically passed away within days of each other. Motivated by her personal experience of loss, Rhian founded…

Heritage furniture designer and manufacturer, Bisley, has just secured a duo of deals worth over £2million, with two of the world’s most well-known brands, Tesla and Amazon. Bisley’s deal with Tesla will see the south Wales based company provide workspace solutions for Tesla’s vast European factory – Gigafactory Berlin Brandenberg – located 35km from Berlin. Tesla operates several factory buildings in the industrial zone of Berlin and the new deal will see Bisley provide Tesla with a number of core items for their vast factory floor space, including pedestals, a selection of Bisley’s CLK, Primary and Monobloc lockers, and several…