Tata Steel who closed its furnaces recently and Sioned Williams, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd Member for South Wales West, said Whitehead-Ross’s situation was “very concerning”. “We know that this is something that works,” she said. “We need a whole mix of ways to get people back into the workplace and to reskill and retrain them and this was one element of …
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Sexting in Cardiff – how children do it!
Sexting in Cardiff continues to be an issue for children in south Wales with 65 under the age of 18 being investigated over the last two years. Girls tend to be more at risk than boys with 40 girls and 25 boys involved. The youngsters have been investigated for the offence of showing an indecent image of someone under the …
Read More »New County Hall – Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council’s new County Hall have revealed the proposed look of their new HQ amid plans to demolish the current County Hall building. The council plans to knock down their current base and built a smaller office nearby. The development forms part of the wider regeneration of Atlantic Wharf, which extends over 30 acres, with plans for restaurants and bars, …
Read More »20mph limit Over 8,000 caught
20mph limit was introduced on all urban roads so how well motorists are complying with the 20mph limit rests on monitoring by Transport for Wales at 10 locations, external, from Llanrug in Gwynedd to Newport. Nearly seven million vehicles at 43 monitoring points were recorded last summer. It found nearly 53% were travelling at 24mph or under. This compares with …
Read More »Rugby Union – Red card or yellow card making sense of decisions World Rugby guidelines.
Rugby Union – Red card or just yellow? There has been much controversy recently relating to incidents relating to head impacts at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. So what are the World Rugby Guidelines that govern if the tackle is legal or not. These are well explained in a World Rugby video Following the video it explains that if …
Read More »Gatland to leave Wales head coach role
Gatland managed just one win in the 2023 Six Nations, but the former British and Irish Lions coach did galvanise the Wales squad to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup. Wales have not won a Test match since beating Georgia in the pool stages of that tournament, with defeat to Argentina in the last eight marking the start …
Read More »Cardiff caves
Cardiff caves are nestled among towering beech trees with panoramic views over Cardiff’s skyline this spot exudes tranquillity. But don’t let the serene surroundings or solid ground fool you. Beneath your feet lies one of Cardiff’s most closely-guarded secrets: an extensive network of underground caves, arguably the largest in any UK city. These caverns hold their own mysteries, from the …
Read More »Ely Trail Cardiff: Cycling route
The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll or a chance to explore …
Read More »Dangerous Cladding Still a risk in Buildings
Dangerous cladding on buildings number 2,000 three years since 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower disaster, more than 2,000 high-risk residential buildings are still covered with dangerous cladding, according to a parliamentary committee. It is three years since the Grenfell fire. Around 300 high-rises around the country still have the same flammable dangerous cladding The situation has been slammed …
Read More »TS400 Disc Cutter – Uses and things you should know about 2 stroke small engines
What can you do with a Stihl TS400 Disc Cutter A disc cutter is Ideal for cutting through concrete slabs, blocks, pavers, kerbstones, and bricks. You can also cut natural and engineered stones, such as granite and marble. Its not limited to masonry as by changing the blade you can cut steel bars, pipes, and other metals. It can also …
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