Author: Rhys Gregory

A project which could significantly reduce the amount of greenhouse gas produced during the treatment of wastewater is being pioneered by the University of South Wales (USW). The project, named ‘OXYHYWATER’ is in partnership with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) and could lead to major cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. OXYHYWATER is a novel form of wastewater treatment being developed by the USW-based Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC), which uses pure oxygen, rather than air from the atmosphere, to treat the effluent. Initial findings are showing that the project has numerous environmental benefits. “By using pure oxygen to treat the…

Dozens of Police Youth Volunteers (PYVs) have been welcomed into the #TeamSWP family during the first PYV Attestation Ceremony to be held for four years. The young people and their families, from across South Wales, were greeted by the Mounted Section, Halberdiers, and the South Wales Police Band at last week’s Margam Orangery event. Assistant Chief Constable Danny Richards and Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael both addressed the PYVs and their guests. Welcoming the PYVs, ACC Richards told them: “At its core, the Police Youth Volunteer scheme is a simple concept. It aims to encourage 14 to 18-year-olds to…

Plans that will help sports club Radyr Rangers improve their facilities at Morganstown Recreation Ground are due to be agreed with Cardiff Council. The club are set to become the latest community sports club in Cardiff to take on responsibility for the management and maintenance of facilities and pitches in the park where they play. The new arrangements, which are proposed for a 25-year term, cover the existing changing rooms and will allow the club preferential use of the nearby sports pitches. The arrangement will enable the club to access new funding streams which are unavailable to local authorities, and…

A famous Cardiff landmark – the Pierhead Clock – has been fully restoredand is being reinstalled in its protective glass box in Lower St Mary Street this week. The clock’s casing will also feature new lighting which will see it lit up at night for everyone to enjoy. The 19-century time piece was built in 1896 for the Bute Docks Building in Cardiff Bay, now known as the Pierhead Building, which was completed in 1897. The  bell within the clock was forged by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the same company that forged the historic Liberty Bell in New York. Designed by…

Swansea’s free buses are back for the Easter holidays, starting this Saturday, March 23. Local shoppers and day-trippers heading into Swansea city centre or out and about around can travel on buses for free every Saturday and Sunday over the Easter school holiday period. Easter traditionally herald’s the start of the six-month tourism season in the city and there’s lots of events on offer as well as wonderful spring walks in our parks and coastal paths to enjoy as well. The free bus offer will help make all of it easier and cheaper to enjoy during the cost of living…

Tenby Harbour and North Beach users are being asked to be aware of heavy moving machinery from Tuesday March 26th to Friday 29th as dredging work is carried out. Sand will removed from the mouth of the Harbour and deposited at the north end of the beach. The work will not affect vessel movements at the Harbour. Tenby Harbourmaster Chris Salisbury said a licence for the dredging had been issued after several months of application work. “We ask that the public please keep clear of the operating area and that dogs are kept on a lead during this time,” Chris…

RCT Council has confirmed that over the last year, the Council has been working closely with Welsh Government and Transport for Wales (TfW) to review the Llanharan Link Road, which was paused under the Welsh Government’s Roads Review. Reconsideration of the proposed scheme, working in alignment to the new Welsh Government requirements for sustainability, has allowed the Council to work closely with Transport for Wales to re-design the scheme. The re-designed scheme will deliver a new link road to help remove HGVs and heavy traffic through the village of Llanharan.  However the new scheme will have public transport and active…

What secrets do candidates hold beyond the confines of their resumes? In the quest to evaluate potential team members, how do we navigate the delicate interplay between intuition and strategy, deciphering the silent narratives woven into the very fabric of their professional persona?  Imagine being able to conduct an interview that peels back layer after layer, revealing the core essence of the individual, hidden beneath the surface of their documented achievements. This journey is an artful dance between the tangible and the intangible, where uncovering the real person behind the resume transforms the hiring process into a strategic and insightful…

B2B marketing strategies for success differ greatly from B2C marketing. The core principles of B2B marketing are centered on direct and educational communication. This means fostering trust through content that helps your clients solve real business problems. With the rising prominence of digital platforms, your digital footprint is akin to a virtual handshake – the first and lasting impression that you can control and refine. To excel in this space, it’s essential to be perceived as a leader, an innovator, and a trusted advisor all bundled into one. This is accomplished by showcasing not just what your product or service…

Unlock financial opportunities and genuine connections in sugar daddy and sugar baby relationships. Explore the benefits of financial support, mentorship, and emotional companionship. In the contemporary landscape, the term “sugar daddy” relationships has surged into public consciousness, igniting fervent discussions about its intricacies and ramifications on individuals and society at large. These relationships, involving an older, affluent individual providing financial support to a younger companion, manifest a dichotomy of benefits and drawbacks. Navigating this complex phenomenon requires a nuanced exploration of its multifaceted dimensions. “Definition of sugar daddy” is described as “an older, wealthier person who gives money, gifts, or…