Author: Rhys Gregory

Jeremy Miles, Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and the Welsh Language will set out the Welsh Government’s long-term plans for a greener, more sustainable energy supply alongside a decarbonisation strategy today. The headline will be the launch of Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru – set up to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects, particularly onshore wind, on the wider Welsh public estate and maximise their value for the people of Wales. The Welsh Government will also publish its Heat Strategy, the first of its kind in the UK – which will outline a plan for decarbonising the heating of homes, commercial…

Fifty-five budding medics got a taste of a career in medicine and life as a medical student at a medical residential this week. The Year 12 Seren Academy learners from across Wales spent three days as medical undergrads at Cardiff University’s state-of-the-art medical facilities, attending practical clinical sessions and interactive lectures. Living on campus like a real undergraduate and learning clinical and communication skills from practising doctors and experts During the three days the potential medics got hands on experience as a doctor during the ‘Hope Hospital’ workshop. With volunteers playing the part of patients the students, supported by clinicians,…

Thousands of visitors gathered in Cardiff for Tafwyl, a festival celebrating Welsh music and culture. This year’s Tafwyl was officially opened by the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy, and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, and the Minister for the Creative Industries, Sarah Murphy. With another packed schedule, around 2,500 visitors stayed in Cardiff, and local spending was expected to be in excess of £410,000. The cultural and economic benefits of Tafwyl, organised by Menter Caerdydd, were significant. That year’s free-to-enter festival, held in Bute Park on the 13th and 14th of July, was supported by £100,000 from the…

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Ella Robertson McKay, managing director of One Young World, recently delivered a thought-provoking TEDx Talk on why activists often struggle to achieve meaningful change. Drawing from her extensive experience working in activism for over a decade, the culture-savvy leader identified three major traps that hinder the effectiveness of modern activist movements. 1.The Pitfall of ‘Slacktivism’ The first trap Robertson McKay highlighted is slacktivism. This online trap can be counterproductive, according to Robertson McKay. She pointed out that many people engage in social media activities like sharing posts or commenting, mistakenly believing they’re making a real difference. “When sharing the post…

With EURO 2024 at its conclusion, it is an ideal time to look ahead to the subsequent tournament in 2028, of which the opening match is expected to be played in Cardiff. EURO 2028 is set to be hosted by the four nations encompassed within the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. There will be nine host cities and 10 different stadiums where the fixtures will be played. The hosts will likely open the tournament on home soil The five hosts; England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will likely play their first game of the tournament within their…

With less than 50 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games get underway, ParalympicsGB can announce the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball squads. Across both teams, five debutants are set to make their first ever appearance in a Paralympic Games. On the men’s team, Lee Fryer and Peter Cusack join the ranks of seasoned athletes including 2018 World champions Lee Manning, Simon Brown, Harry Brown, Phil Pratt, Gregg Warburton, Abdi Jama, Jim Palmer and Terry Bywater. 2023 European gold medallists Kyle Marsh and Ben Fox complete the squad. Middlesbrough born Bywater, set to compete in his seventh Paralympic…

PLANS TO TURN Neath’s historic former Library building at Victoria Gardens into a Creative Hub have been given the go ahead by members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet. The former Library building has remained vacant since its closure in March 2023 following the opening of the modern library in the new leisure and retail development in Neath town centre. At their meeting on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, Cabinet members agreed the building should now house workspaces and offices for the creative and cultural industries. These will include digital, writing, illustration, photography, podcasting, events, consultancy and associated professional services. The…

So how can people watching IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea get the most out of the event? And what can those not attending do to make it a good weekend? The event – with free entry for spectators – is being organised by IRONMAN. Swansea Council and the Welsh Government are among those supporting it. Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “It’s going to be a great sporting weekend for the city. “There’s a huge appetite for quality events in this part of the world. Entrants and their supporters will be thrilled by the local support, our fabulous natural beauty and Swansea’s…

Air travellers at Cardiff Airport’s VIP 51° executive lounge are enjoying a menu featuring the best of Wales courtesy of a leading Welsh food distribution company. Harlech Foodservice are making two deliveries a week to the airport at Rhoose, near Cardiff, showcasing top quality produce from across the country. Princes Gate bottled water from Pembrokeshire, samosas and Indian delicacies from SamosaCo of Pontyclun, bread from Jones Village Bakery in Wrexham and Jones Crisps from Gwynedd are just some of the Welsh products stocked courtesy of Harlech. The company, based near Criccieth in Gwynedd has embarked on a £6 million expansion…