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A MAJOR part of a Caerphilly construction scheme has been completed.

Working from home pods with free wi-fi planned for Blaenau Gwent beauty spot The lodge facility could be built at Parc Bryn Bach in Tredegar 10:29, 8 APR 2021 Outdoor working space could be created in the popular park There are always big stories on WalesOnline - dont miss any with our daily emailInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommend...

Three prominent buildings in Rhondda Cynon Taf to be brought back to life Funding has been granted to bring the buildings back into community use Updated The former Mountain Ash Town Hall (Image: Rhondda Cynon Taf Council) There are always big stories on WalesOnline - dont miss any with our daily emailInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include reco...

Schools are being encouraged to set up alumni schemes Schools are being encouraged to set up alumni schemes to link students with local role models in their area. The programme, which will be available to all school in Wales, will be intensively trialled in 10 schools across the Valleys Taskforce area. The idea of the scheme is to inspire comprehensive school students by linking them with former pupils who have gone to develop interesting, varied and successful careers; and to help them ac...

Businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf can apply for up to £10,000 to help make them Covid-secure The funding is hoped to help businesses operating in smaller retail areas, as well as town centres Sign up to FREE email alerts from Wales Online - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your dat...

Big Bocs Bwyd project THREE Ammanford schools will soon have access to an award-winning project which has seen a converted shipping container become a focal point for hands-on learning about food as well as a place where low income families can stock up on free or reduced price provisions. The Big Bocs Bwyd (BBB) Project helps children develop an early understanding of healthy food choices while providing affordable priced food to families in the community who may be in need of support. T...

Empty homes grant was widened to include the Amman and Gwendraeth Valleys MORE than 500 applications have been received to bring empty homes back in to use across south Wales, including the Gwendraeth and Amman Valleys. Phase one of the Welsh Government’s £10 million Valleys Taskforce empty homes grant scheme was launched a year ago by Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport Lee Waters, after a successful roll-out across Rhondda Cynon Taf. The scheme is open to home owners across th...

A SCHEME aimed at bringing empty homes back into use across the Valleys has seen more than 500 applications for funding.