Cat's heartwarming story of Llan community spirit

Llangollen Coronavirus Support group founder Cat Meade has told a heart-warming story which shows the town's strong sense of community spirit.

Yesterday evening she posted on the group's Facebook page: "I went to Aldi to get some bits for those we are helping, bulking up on cup of soups, pot noodles, snack and drinks. 

"While going through the checkout the lady asked why I was buying such foods, I explained for those we are supporting with maybe only a kettle for various reasons, she asked what she could do to help.

"So I explained we have a collection point on Abbey Road, Recollections Ltd, should anyone be able to help. As I pulled out my card to pay she swiped the machine with a card from her phone, oh I thought 'staff discount' thanks! No!! she said, 'I want to pay for this shop to help.'

"This resulted in both of us in tears.

"What a wonderful person. She was touched by our conversation and wanted to help! Amazing kind hearted gesture Tracy Griffin.

"Always happy when you see her in Aldi, a credit to the shop, one of our own, once again helping.

"I am overwhelmed daily by the community care and spirit we have here in Llangollen. This past week YOU have provided all housing needs to 2 families, supported others with clothes and helped donate to this very important need of food and drinks.

"What a fantastic bunch you all are, my heart-warming thanks to each and every one of you.

"A BIG shout of THANKS to Kelly's Chippy, Dee Pizza, Adyan's Tandoori Restaurant and Llangollen  Pizza & Kebab who have all donated hot food this week."

GP practices join fight to roll out Covid vaccinations

GPs in rural communities, including Denbighshire, are joining forces to set up community vaccination centres to help vaccinate more people closer to home.

This weekend three centres being run by a collaboration of GP practices will open allowing the Pfizer vaccination to be used at a local level as well as the Oxford AstraZeneca.

Previously, the Pfizer vaccine had to be used in Wales’ special mass vaccination centres due to the ultra-low temperatures it needs to be stored at.

The community vaccination centres have been set up by health boards as part of the Welsh Government’s covid-19 vaccination roll-out strategy with the first three located on the Llŷn Peninsula, in Denbighshire and North Bridgend.

The new centres will initially help with vaccinating people over 80 and those with mobility issues in rural communities. It is anticipated around 3,000 people will be vaccinated at the three centres this weekend.

Health Minister Vaughan Gething said: “Vaccination is our top priority so I want to thank all the GP practices right across Wales that are working in unison to set up these new community vaccination centres.

"This enables GPs to use both of the vaccines available to us and will help more people to be vaccinated somewhere that is much closer to home than the large vaccination centres.

“Every week, our vaccination programme speeds up as more centres are opened and more vaccines are available for the small army of healthcare professionals administering vaccines.

“I’d encourage any other GP practices in our rural communities who could work together to get in touch with their health board."

He added: “Seeing the dedication, the selflessness and the tireless work that these communities are undertaking to protect the most vulnerable in our society is truly inspiring. I want to thank all our amazing healthcare professionals and all those working in the NHS in delivering our vaccine rollout.”

New Llangollen Covid testing centre open this morning

* Staff prepare to open the new centre on Market Street car park this morning.

The new Covid-19 testing centre on Llangollen's Market Street car park is due to open this morning (Friday).

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said on its social media yesterday it was opening the walk-in and drive-in centre to make it easier for people in the area to get tested closer to home.

It will open from 9.30am until 3.30pm, seven days a week.

No appointment is needed - anybody needing a test is invited to attend.

The testing unit located in Denbigh is now closed.

Welsh Government's coronavirus updates

Latest Welsh Government coronavirus update (dated yesterday) is:

·       Enhanced isolation requirements will come into force for travellers arriving into Wales who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Republic of Tanzania in the previous 10 days.

o   New exceptions are also being introduced to the ban on the arrival in Wales of aircrafts and vessels travelling directly from a country or territory subject to enhanced isolation measures to help prevent the spread of new variant strains of coronavirus.

o   https://gov.wales/written-statement-amendments-health-protection-coronavirus-international-travel-wales-regulations-2

·         The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan has increased the £1m Carers Support Fund, which was launched in October, by an extra £250k https://gov.wales/carers-support-fund-increased-quarter-million-pounds

·         Examination and assessment guidance: https://gov.wales/examination-and-assessment-guidance-2020-2021

·         Technical Advisory Cell, latest summary report: https://gov.wales/technical-advisory-cell-summary-advice-15-january-2021

 

·         More information about Covid vaccines: https://gov.wales/vaccine-coronavirus

 

Coronavirus in numbers

·         The latest figures published by Public Health Wales today show there have been 1,153 newly reported cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 185,035 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wales since the start of the pandemic.

o   Very sadly, there were 46 deaths reported by Public Health Wales today. The total number of deaths reported by Public Health Wales is 4,392.

o   These figures are updated daily at: https://public.tableau.com/profile/public.health.wales.health.protection#!/vizhome/RapidCOVID-19virology-Public/Headlinesummary

·         The number of people who have received a Covid vaccine in Wales is being published every weekday by Public Health Wales.

o   The latest figures show 190,435 people have received their first dose

o   And 396 people have received two doses of the vaccine

o   https://public.tableau.com/profile/public.health.wales.health.protection#!/vizhome/RapidCOVID-19virology-Public/Headlinesummary

 

What to do if you have symptoms of coronavirus

·         The symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change in smell or taste.

·         If you have symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, you must self-isolate at home for 10 days from when your symptoms started.

·         Guidance about self-isolating: https://gov.wales/self-isolation-stay-home-guidance-households-possible-coronavirus

o   Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

o   You should arrange to have a test to see if you have coronavirus once you are self-isolating. You can book a test at https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test

o   You should continue to isolate while waiting for a test result.

·         Got a question about what to do if you’ve got coronavirus? Visit https://gov.wales/self-isolation-stay-home-guidance-households-possible-coronavirus
 

Where to find the latest information

·         Information about the new national measures in place in Wales is available at: https://gov.wales/alert-level-4

·         Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales. It is available at: https://covid19-phwstatement.nhs.wales/

·         Information about coronavirus is available on the Welsh Government’s website at https://gov.wales/coronavirus and https://llyw.cymru/coronafeirws

·         Questions about Covid-19 vaccines? Visit: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/covid-19-vaccination-information/

·         Information about support for businesses is available at the Business Wales website https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/

·         The Welsh Government holds a regular media briefing about coronavirus. These are on-the-record, on-camera and supported by a BSL interpreter. These are held at 12.15pm and live-streamed on our @WelshGovernment Twitter channel.

Father Lee's Pimm's and Hymns shows hit BBC headlines

* A screenshot of the BBC story on Father Lee.

St Collen's vicar Father Lee Taylor has hit the national headlines with his regular Pimm's and Hymns online singalongs.

A story about how his Sunday evening streamed shows have picked up audiences from as far away as Brazil is featured on the BBC Wales News website.

For the full story, see: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55738385

* Father Lee at the keyboard in the vicarage.

MP praises emergency teams for way they coped with floods

Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes (pictured) has spoken out in sympathy for the families affected by Storm Christoph and praised the frontline emergency service workers and council staff involved in tackling incidents of flooding locally. 

He also thanked the Plas Madoc Leisure Centre for accommodating residents from Bangor-on-Dee who were evacuated from their homes and the many residents who have helped their friends and neighbours affected by the flooding.

Mr Baynes said: “I want to thank all the staff at Wrexham and Denbighshire councils and emergency service personnel who have done such a fantastic job in helping people across Clwyd South during the terrible flooding that we are experiencing. 

"I have received and read many reports and first-hand accounts of the way in which they have gone above and beyond to help people. And this excellent service and kindness is on top of the exceptional demands created by the Coronavirus crisis.

“My constituency team has been very busy providing help to people affected by flooding and please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of help by emailing simon.baynes.mp@parliament.uk or phoning 01978 810319.”

 

Covid testing centre is returning to Llangollen

* The previous testing centre on Market Street car park.

A new walk-in and drive-in Covid testing centre will open in Llangollen on Friday January 22 to make it easier for people in the area to get tested for COVID-19 closer to home.

The Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board says the testing centre is located on Llangollen Market Street Car Park, opening from 9.30am until 3.30pm, seven days a week.

No appointment is needed - anybody needing a test is invited to attend.

The testing unit located in Denbigh is now closed

Carers Support Fund boosted by £250,000

A further £250k has been announced to help unpaid carers in Wales cope with the financial pressures of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Carers Support Fund, which launched in October last year originally saw £1m allocated, today (Thursday 21st January) the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Julie Morgan has announced an additional quarter of a million pounds to the scheme.

Open to carers across Wales, the Carers Support Fund will see grants of up to £300 being made available for a range of essentials, including; food, household items such as furniture or white goods, or electronics such as a laptop for access to support and services.

There are around 55,300 people in Wales who receive a carer’s allowance and recent research suggests that almost 40% of carers are worried about their financial situation.

Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Julie Morgan, said: “The pandemic has added more challenges to unpaid carers across the country and I want to thank them for everything they are doing. I’m pleased to announce a further quarter of a million pounds to the fund to help more unpaid carers and their families.

“Working with Carers Trust Wales, who play such a pivotal role in delivering advice and support, the Carers Support Fund will be continued to be delivered via them.”

* The Carers Support Fund will be available up to 31 March 2021 and further information is available here carers.org/wales

County council's latest weather update

This morning's weather situation report, at 9am, from Denbighshire County Council is:

Both the rest centres at St Asaph and Ruthin were closed last night at 11am. There are no immediate plans to reopen them but we will continue to monitor the situation across the County.

SCHOOL CLOSURES

Ysgol Caer Drewyn, Corwen

Ysgol Bodfari

ROADS

Llanerch Bridge between Trefnant and Tremeirchion has collapsed – road closed in both directions with a diversion route along the A55

Many roads around the county remain impassable, therefore please drive with extreme care. As with the current travel restrictions, please stay at home unless absolutely necessary.

WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS

Due to staffing issues and the current road conditions, collections are going to be severely affected today. If your collections were due today, please leave your waste out as usual by 7am for the next few days, and it will be collected as soon as the teams can get to you.

Can we remind you not to use social media to report flooding. To report a flood, please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188. For all other urgent enquiries, telephone Customer Service by calling Office Hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 01824 706000. Out of Hours (5pm-9am Mon-Fri and weeekends): 0300 123 3068.

REMEMBER: Never use social media to report an emergency.

River Dee still in full flood this morning

Following days of heavy rain the River Dee is still in full flood this morning as these pictures by llanblogger show.

Thousands of gallons of angry water are still crashing against the ancient bridge as they make their way downstream.

While the level of the water in Riverside Park has gone down slightly overnight it is still slopping over the side of the retaining wall and covering the pathway nearest to the river just down from the band stand, which would present a safety risk for anyone going down there. 

Riverside Park pathway flooded by raging River Dee

In a night of severe flooding across north Wales one of the worst affected areas of Llangollen was Riverside Park where a raging River Dee gushed over the walls onto the pathway.

People took to Facebook to record the alarming scenes.

Holben Hairdressing shot the images below around midnight ...

* And the picture below of a car with its lower part underwater was posted on Facebook by Marianne Cooper in the early hours.

Welsh Government's latest coronavirus update

Latest coronavirus update from the Welsh Government (dated yesterday) is:

• Learners in Wales studying for Qualifications Wales-approved GCSE, AS and A-levels this year will receive grades determined by their school or college, based on work they have completed over their course.
• The policy decision was confirmed by Education Minister Kirsty Williams today following further disruption to face-to-face learning caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
• The announcement followed recommendations from the design and delivery advisory Group that is made up of head teachers and college leaders.
• https://gov.wales/changes-qualifications-confirmed-education-minister-kirsty-williams-following-further-disruption
• Education Minister Kirsty Williams explains the decision: https://twitter.com/WelshGovernment/status/1351907367965884426
• Written statement: https://gov.wales/written-statement-update-general-qualifications-2021-0

 

• Health Minister Vaughan Gething has published a statement about vaccine supply and deployment: https://gov.wales/written-statement-covid-19-vaccine-supplies-and-deployment
• A Covid recovery app has been launched today as part of wider support on offer for people experiencing the longer term effects of coronavirus.
• The bilingual, first of its kind, app has been developed by the NHS Wales respiratory health group on behalf of the Welsh Government and has been designed to offer people a bespoke tool and personal coach to help them on their road to recovery.
• https://gov.wales/recovery-app-launched-wales-help-support-people-long-covid
• Businesses in Wales have received in excess of £1.7bn from the Welsh Government since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
• More than 178,000 grants totalling £1bn have been delivered through local authorities who have been administering schemes on behalf of Welsh Government including the Non-Domestic Rates scheme, Start-Up Grant and the Discretionary Fund.
• https://gov.wales/more-17-billion-reaches-businesses-wales
• A statement has been published outlining an issue affecting a small number of swabs used in the sampling of Covid-19, as a result of laboratory testing quality control measures in place and the diligence of Public Health Wales laboratory staff.
• https://gov.wales/written-statement-covid-19-sampling-swab-issues

 

• The Welsh Government is to seek the Senedd’s consent for an emergency bill to be introduced to ensure the next Senedd election happens safely, enabling the electorate to participate and vote during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic https://gov.wales/ministers-seek-senedd-consent-for-emergency-bill-to-manage-senedd-election-during-covid-pandemic

 

• The facts about coronavirus: https://gov.wales/coronavirus-facts

 

Coronavirus in numbers

• The latest figures published by Public Health Wales today show there have been 1,283 newly reported cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 183,882 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wales since the start of the pandemic.
• Very sadly, there were 44 deaths reported by Public Health Wales today. The total number of deaths reported by Public Health Wales is 4,346.
• These figures are updated daily at: https://public.tableau.com/profile/public.health.wales.health.protection#!/vizhome/RapidCOVID-19virology-Public/Headlinesummary

• The number of people who have received a Covid vaccine in Wales is being published every weekday by Public Health Wales.
• The latest figures show 175,816 people have received their first dose
• And 370 people have received two doses of the vaccine
• https://public.tableau.com/profile/public.health.wales.health.protection#!/vizhome/RapidCOVID-19virology-Public/Headlinesummary

 

What to do if you have symptoms of coronavirus

• The symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change in smell or taste.
• If you have symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, you must self-isolate at home for 10 days from when your symptoms started.
• Guidance about self-isolating: https://gov.wales/self-isolation-stay-home-guidance-households-possible-coronavirus
• Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
• You should arrange to have a test to see if you have coronavirus once you are self-isolating. You can book a test at https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test
• You should continue to isolate while waiting for a test result.
• Got a question about what to do if you’ve got coronavirus? Visit https://gov.wales/self-isolation-stay-home-guidance-households-possible-coronavirus
   

Where to find the latest information

• Information about the new national measures in place in Wales is available at: https://gov.wales/alert-level-4

• Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales. It is available at: https://covid19-phwstatement.nhs.wales/
• Information about coronavirus is available on the Welsh Government’s website at https://gov.wales/coronavirus and https://llyw.cymru/coronafeirws
• Questions about Covid-19 vaccines? Visit: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/covid-19-vaccination-information/
• Information about support for businesses is available at the Business Wales website https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/
• The Welsh Government holds a regular media briefing about coronavirus. These are on-the-record, on-camera and supported by a BSL interpreter. These are held at 12.15pm and live-streamed on our @WelshGovernment Twitter channel.

o   Health Minister Vaughan Gething held today’s press conference. You can watch again at: https://twitter.com/WelshGovernment/status/1351865971447787523

 

Thick snow falling in Llangollen

 

* At around 8.20pm tonight (Wednesday) thick snow was falling in the town area of Llangollen. Shortly afterwards it was back to heavy rain again.

Health Centre's vaccination update

Llangollen Health Centre. Has just posted a vaccination update on its Facebook page, which says:

"We are in the process of contacting all our patients aged 80 and over who have not yet had their Covid vaccine to arrange an appointment.  We’ve spoken to approximately 75% of these patients over the past couple of days and will continue to phone the remainder tomorrow.  We will be sending out letters to those we cannot get hold of.  If anyone aged 80 or over who is registered with our practice is concerned that we have missed them please contact us on 01978 860625 after 1.30pm tomorrow."

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Flooding update from county council

From 6pm

Heavy rain is still forecast for a few hours this evening, and there is still a lot of surface water flooding on many of our roads in Denbighshire, therefore please don’t go out on the roads unless absolutely necessary. Our teams are currently very busy dealing with issues around the County.

Can we also remind you, NOT to use social media to report flooding or to report an emergency at any time. To report a flood, please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188. For all other urgent enquiries, telephone Customer Service by calling: Office Hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 01824 706000. Out of Hours (5pm-9am Mon-Fri and weeekends): 0300 123 3068.

 Weather update Denbighshire 4pm

Following a day of persistent rain (Wednesday, January 20) there are a number of road closures as well as flood alerts and warnings in place in Denbighshire.

There are currently flood alerts issued for the Elwy, Clwyd and Alyn river catchment areas.

A flood warning has been issued by Natural Resources Wales for Glasdir housing estate in Ruthin.

A flood warning has been issued by Natural Resources Wales for the Upper Dee Valley from Llanuwchllyn to Llangollen, including Corwen.

The Council is currently clearing gulleys and putting up flood warning signs in affected areas. 

The following roads are currently closed due to flooding:

A542 top of Horseshoe Pass

Ashley Court, St Asaph

Green Lane, Corwen

Graig Road, Denbigh, Denbigh (from its junction with Llwyn Goch to its junction with Cae Drain Road)

B5381, Glascoed Road/Engine Hill, Bodelwyddan

Dincolyn Junction to Mia Hall County Boundary, Dyserth

Maes y Llan, Ruthin

The following roads are passable with care:

A525, St Asaph by Oriel House

B5381, St Asaph, Lower Denbigh Road

A525 between Llanfair DC and Llysfasi

A525 Rhuddlan Road junction with Ffordd Derwen and Bryn Cwnin Road, Rhyl. The roundabout is flooded but is passible with care

Rural roads in the Eyarth area

Rural roads in the Nantglyn area

Sarn Road, Bodelwyddan

Please do not use social media to report flooding. 

To report a flood, please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188

For all other urgent enquiries, telephone Customer Service by calling:

Office Hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 01824 706000 

Out of Hours (5pm-9am Mon-Fri and weeekends):  0300 123 3068

REMEMBER: Never use social media to report an emergency.

Rescue team's pictures of flooding in Corwen

* NEWSAR's tweeted pictures of flooding in Corwen. 

NEWSAR - North East Wales Search and Rescue - tweeted about the floods earlier this afternoon:

@NWPolice

asked us to attend a vehicle in flood water near Corwen with a person reported stuck inside.

"We were stood down on the way as the person had been extracted.

"The area is significantly affected by surface water and river flooding and water levels are rising."

Learners will have grades determined by teachers, says Minister

*  Education Minister Kirsty Williams. 

Learners in Wales studying for Qualifications Wales approved GCSE, AS and A levels this year will receive grades determined by their school or college, based on work they have completed over their course.

This policy decision was confirmed by Education Minister Kirsty Williams today (Wednesday, January 20) following further disruption to face-to-face learning caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The announcement followed recommendations from the design and delivery advisory Group that is made up of head teachers and college leaders.

The group was established in December by the Minister to ‘support wellbeing, fairness and progression’ for learners taking exams this year.

Speaking in a video released on her Twitter channel, the Minister said: “The worsening situation with the pandemic has meant we have no choice but to revisit our approach to ensure wellbeing and public confidence in our qualifications system.

“The proposals we are announcing today puts trust in teachers’ and lecturers’ knowledge of their learners’ work, as well as their commitment to prioritise teaching and learning in the time available to support learners’ progression.

“Teaching the core content and aspects of each course remains my absolute priority for learners in exam years, so they are supported to progress with certainty into their next steps, with confidence in their grades.

“We are working with higher education institutions to look at how we can support learners through this transition, and can provide a bridge into university courses.

“I would like to thank each and every learner and education professional for their ongoing flexibility and adaptability in responding to this incredibly difficult situation. Their continuing commitment in the face of adversity is admirable, as is their individual and collective contribution to the national effort against Covid-19.”

 

Llandegla road closure

The A542, Llandegla, is closed today, 20/01/2021, between the Horseshoe Pass, and the Dafarn Dywyrch roundabout.

The road needs to be closed to allow urgent drainage works by Denbighshire County Council. The work should be completed later today.

NHS Wales launches long-Covid recovery app

A covid recovery app has been launched today (20 January) as part of wider support on offer for people experiencing the longer term effects of coronavirus.

The bilingual, first of its kind, app has been developed by the NHS Wales respiratory health group on behalf of the Welsh Government and has been designed to offer people a bespoke tool and personal coach to help them on their road to recovery

With more than 100 videos and links to advice, app users will be able to record their symptoms, track their progress and learn to manage their condition at home with support. It includes advice from therapists, psychologists, dietitians and consultants.

The app is part of a wider national approach to support people with post-covid syndrome which includes supporting health professionals to recognise the symptoms, signposting people to support and providing a clear pathway for people as they go through the healthcare system.

Post-Covid-19 syndrome, also known as long covid, has been defined as signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection consistent with coronavirus that continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis.

It is anticipated that people are able to access the majority of the support they need close to home,  and people should only have to travel for more specialised services which have to be provided in an acute hospital setting.

Health minister Vaughan Gething said: “We are still learning about the virus but it is estimated that around that around 1 in 10 people who have had coronavirus suffer some long term symptoms. The launch of this app, which is the first of its kind, is to reassure those people that there is support available to them and that they are not alone.

“This app is part of a wider national approach which has been put into place to recognise those people who months later are still feeling a range of cardiac, neurological and psychological issues.

“Anyone can download the app but we’re also asking health professionals to recommend it to their patients so that their care can continue at home long after their appointment ends.

“GPs are still best placed to signpost their patients to appropriate support, carry out testing to look for any treatable symptoms and refer patients to specialist consultants if necessary, this will of course mean that support is still available for anyone without a smart phone.”

* Always call 999 if you experience any life threatening symptoms or contact the 111 online coronavirus service or your GP if you feel your symptoms aren’t improving or you need further advice.

Covid support for businesses in Denbighshire extended

A grant available to businesses impacted by coronavirus restrictions has been extended.

The Welsh Government Restrictions Discretionary Grant of £2,000 is available to assist any business without a business premises and registered with business rates that has been forced to close or has experienced a drop in turnover of 40% or more as a result of the restrictions introduced in Wales on December 4. 

The scheme was initially opened in Denbighshire on December 15 for businesses in the hospitality sector and supply chain businesses linked to the hospitality sector. 

The scheme, which is being administered by Denbighshire County Council on behalf of the Welsh Government, has now been extended to any business that meets the eligibility criteria set out in the guidance.

Examples of eligible businesses are:

A limited company with a turnover of between £10,000 and £50,000

Sole traders / partnerships with a turnover less than £85,000

The business must be your main source of income (more than 50%)

Businesses eligible for, or who have received, the Restrictions Business Fund Non Domestic Rate Grant and / or the Economic Resilience Fund Sector Specific Support Grant are not eligible for this discretionary grant.

Only one application per business is applicable and will be dealt with on a first come first served basis. 

Applications may take up to 30 working days to process.

There is no automatic payment for the grant; businesses are required to complete an on-line form.

You can apply for this grant, and find information about other financial schemes, at www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/coronavirus/emergency-support-for-businesses.aspx

 

More roadworks to come on Castle Street

* The roadworks on the bridge due to be finished today.

As one set of roadworks on Castle Street comes to an end the water company which has been carrying them out has warned of more to come.

Since last Friday there have been temporary traffic lights on the bridge to allow Hafren Dyfrdwy to repair a burst pipe under the roadway.

A spokesperson for the company said: "The work in question is in relation to a 3-inch cast iron main which has suffered a burst. 

"We have actually already repaired the main and the excavation was back-filled yesterday (Monday). 

"Full reinstatement and removal of traffic management should be completed tomorrow (Wednesday)."

She added: "It seems sensible that I should take the opportunity to inform you of some additional work that we will soon be doing in Castle St to replace a defective fire hydrant. 

"We’re in conversation with the council about this work and had hoped that we might be able to do it at the same time as repairing the water main but this has not been possible due to the traffic management requirements.   

"It not the easiest place to set up traffic management and we know it can be an inconvenience so we’re very appreciative of the patience and understanding of our customers as we complete our essential works ensuring continuity of supply as well as ensuring the fire service have a reliable network for use in emergencies."