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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
20mph limit Cardiff Rollback
The introduction of a 20mph limit in Cardiff has sparked widespread public debate. Strong public support for changing the speed limit has not swayed decision-makers who will implement a “cautious approach” to reversing the 20mph restrictions due to road safety concerns. The upcoming public consultation in Cardiff predicts that residents will support reinstating a 30mph […]
Welsh infrastructure Failures: A 20-Year Review
Welsh infrastructure Failures: Infrastructure development plays a critical role in economic growth, community connectivity, and overall quality of life. However, in Wales, the past 20 years have seen a number of high-profile infrastructure projects plagued by delays, cost overruns, and underwhelming results. The failure of these projects has drawn significant criticism and raised questions about […]
Veo Cam the Advantages for Recording Football and Community Rugby
The Veo Cam is revolutionising the way we capture and analyse sports, especially football and community rugby. With its cutting-edge technology and user-friendly features, this smart camera is the ultimate tool for recording matches, training sessions, and everything in between. Below, we delve into its benefits, weather resistance, sharing capabilities, tripod requirements, and training applications. […]
King Charles III coronation: What is happening in Wales?
King Charles III coronation will involve special church services, a beach party and other events are being held across Wales this weekend to mark the coronation of King Charles III. The Church in Wales called it a “significant and happy” occasion with bells ringing for the King and Queen. Bells at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, began […]
Plan for new 25-storey tower block in Cardiff city centre
Plans for a major new student tower block accommodation-led scheme rising up to 25 storeys in the centre of Cardiff have been revealed. Real estate company Topland has begun a pre-planning public consultation on its near 600-bedroom scheme at the site of its existing Friary House building in Greyfriars Road. The 1960s office scheme is […]
Merthyr Tydfil: UK’s largest opencast coalmine to shut
The UK’s largest opencast coalmine must close after an extension to keep it running was rejected. It means production at Ffos-y-Fran, near Merthyr Tydfil, must now stop after 16 years of excavation. The operators asked for an extension until 2024, arguing coal from the mine was needed by the steel industry. But planning officials advised […]
Polluting Drivers on M4 and A470 in Wales could face payments
Polluting Drivers on M4 and A470 in Wales could face payments on some of Wales’ busiest roads under a new law. The Welsh government said it would only happen if 50mph zones fail to reduce emissions. Sections of the M4 near Newport and the A470 at Pontypridd have been considered as potential clean air zones […]