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Merthyr Pit Reclamation – Ffos-y-Fran

Ffos-y-Fran began life not as a “new” mine but as a pit reclamation scheme formally agreed in the early 2000s to heal a scarred landscape of deep mining workings on the northeast edge of Merthyr Tydfil. It became far more than that. By 2023 it had grown into the largest opencast – that is, open-pit […]

Competency Questions with examples – Application Forms

Competency Questions : How They Are Assessed (and How to Answer Them Well) Competency questions are a core part of recruitment in the English job market, especially in the public sector, NHS, education, large corporations, and graduate roles. They are designed to assess how you have behaved in real situations, based on the belief that […]

How to Get Past AI Sifting on Job Applications

How to Get Past AI Sifting on Job Applications in the UK Most medium and large UK employers now use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage high volumes of job applications as part of their AI sifting process. These systems filter CVs and application forms before a recruiter reviews them. Understanding how ATS works—and how […]

The Most Valuable 50p Coins: A Collector’s Guide

The Most Valuable 50p Coins The humble 50-pence coin may be everyday currency, but for coin collectors (numismatists), certain coins are more valuable 50p Coins than others. A combination of limited mintage, special designs, and collector editions can dramatically increase a coin’s desirability and value. Some rare 50p coins have even sold for hundreds of […]

Cardiff Cycling Routes

Cardiff Cycling Routes for casual cycling in Cardiff. Cardiff Bay Trail Cardiff Cycling Routes are focused round the Bay itself with great views and plenty of places to stop for a cup of tea for a bite to eat. The trail is 10km long and and using the Pont Y Werin it links the International […]

Franchising English rugby

Franchising English rugby is approaching and one of the most significant structural changes in its professional history. The Rugby Football Union (RFU), working alongside Premiership Rugby, has been exploring a move toward a franchise-style system designed to stabilise finances, attract long-term investment and prevent the type of collapses that have recently seen historic clubs disappear […]

Landrover Defender checklist

🔧 1. Most Reliable Defender Engines ✅ Classic & Older Defenders For classic Defenders (pre-2016), many owners and mechanics consider the older diesel engines more reliable overall: 300Tdi (2.5 L diesel) – Often regarded as one of the most dependable classic Defender engines due to simple mechanical design, good torque, long life, and easier maintenance. […]

Forward Pass in Rugby

Is the Forward Pass Law being relaxed. On 26 April 2023, The Daily Telegraph reported that Premiership referees and TMOs (television match officials) were being instructed to be far more conservative in calling a forward pass, with guidance to avoid flagging marginal or debatable forward-pass incidents unless they are blindingly obvious. This effectively acknowledges how […]

Artificial pitches

Injury facts alarming — so why does rugby persist with artificial pitches? Wings wearing leggings for fear of abrasions and knee injuries 44 per cent more likely than on natural grass — players will live to regret playing on these surfaces David Walsh Saturday February 01 2025, 6.00pm, The Sunday Times Through the years I’ve […]

Welsh Rugby Reorganisation

Welsh Rugby at a Crossroads: Regions, Rivalries, Reform and the Voice of the Fans Welsh rugby is undergoing its most far-reaching transformation since the introduction of regional rugby in 2003. The current welsh rugby reorganisation represents an attempt by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to confront deep-seated financial, structural, and cultural challenges that have undermined […]