Author: Rhys Gregory

Evans Halshaw has announced a £1.7 million investment to transform its Ford dealership in Cardiff into a dedicated Transit Centre, significantly expanding its commercial vehicle sales and aftersales capability for customers across South Wales. The redevelopment will see Evans Halshaw Ford Cardiff evolve into a specialist hub for Ford commercial vehicles, while continuing to offer passenger vehicle sales through a new dual showroom format shared between passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Building work is currently underway and is expected to complete in May 2026. Services are still accessible for current Ford and Evans Halshaw customers, while the huge redevelopment project is ongoig. As…

Three in four young people between the ages of 16-30 in Wales (74%) want to see streets redesigned to make cycling and walking safer. This is according to new research commissioned by the national cycling charity Cycling UK, ahead of May’s Senedd elections, signalling a strong appetite for safer, healthier and more affordable travel options. A recent YouGov survey commissioned by Cycling UK found that nearly three-quarters (74%) of 16-30s back redesigning streets to improve safety and accessibility. While support among young people remains especially high, there remains broad support across Wales, with a clear majority (58%) supporting safer street…

Clarendon Fine Art has announced the relocation of its Cardiff gallery to a larger, enhanced space, offering a stronger showcase of its extensive modern and contemporary portfolio. The relocation from St David’s Dewi Sant to a new home in the city centre marks an exciting next chapter for Clarendon Fine Art Cardiff. Now positioned on The Hayes – one of the city’s most vibrant pedestrianised destinations – the new gallery will benefit from a bustling atmosphere. This strategic move supports the gallery’s ambition to host a more dynamic programme of events, creating fresh opportunities for collectors to experience artwork in…

A further 400 acres of North Wales farmland has been launched for sale this week as Lord Newborough continues the disposal of his Glynllifon Estate. The owner of the Rhug Estate announced last year that a decision had been made to sell more than 1,000 acres to create opportunities for the next generation of farmers while allowing the estate to focus resources on its core base near Corwen. In-hand farmland and let, whole farms form part of the second phase of the sale, being handled by national property consultancy Carter Jonas. It is the first time in more than three…

With momentum building on the pitch, Cardiff City FC and Ogi are coming together for the fans – backing the same belief that sits at the heart of both businesses with ‘Bluebirds Uncaged’ – a channel for the supporters and Welsh communities that define the club. As attention turns to the next 125 years, the partnership between Ogi and the club reflects a shared commitment to long-term investment in the people who define the club – its supporters, its staff and the Welsh communities that have shaped Cardiff City for generations. “This Official Partner status goes beyond technology,” said Ogi’s…

The humble bravery of a mum-of-two with incurable cancer has inspired colleagues from four North Wales hotels to step up to a £10,000 charity challenge. The journey that Fiona Sellars is facing has sparked an emotional response from across the Everbright Hotels group, with staff determined to turn their admiration into action. In a remarkable show of support, teams will walk and cycle from North Wales to Cumbria over 10 days to raise money for the Breast Cancer Now charity. Around 100 colleagues will tackle the 200-mile route in relays as part of the group’s 10th anniversary celebrations. The challenge…

Sheriff’s Biltong, the award-winning Welsh snack brand co-founded by former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Ken Owens and West Wales food producer Ruth Davies, has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Wales Food and Drink Awards 2026, in the category of Farm to Fork Producer of the Year, sponsored by NFU Mutual. The nomination recognises Sheriff’s Biltong’s unwavering commitment to sourcing, producing and celebrating the very best of Welsh food. Made exclusively with PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) Welsh beef, the highest standard of provenance for Welsh red meat, and crafted using only minimal natural ingredients with no…

Set within almost seven acres an end terrace tumble down former barn in the Carmarthenshire village of Llansteffan offers a magnificent redevelopment opportunity. With the around 6.7 acres of land divided into four enclosures, the traditional Welsh barn presents a rare and appealing development opportunity in a sought-after area of rural Carmarthenshire. Gemma Vaughan, of Paul Fosh Auctions who are selling the property, said: “This is a truly wonderful and genuine find of a stone-built Welsh barn with bags of adjacent land. “And what’s more the property benefits from planning consents and offers scope for residential conversion in accordance to…

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Kyle O’Callaghan, who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Ebbw Val, Gwent. An incident is being investigating which occurred on Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, between 11.30pm on Friday 20 February and 12.15am on Saturday 21 February. 30-year-old Kyle O’Callaghan, from Llanrumney, Cardiff, is wanted in connection with an attempted murder. As efforts continue to trace him, Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information given exclusively and anonymously to the charity that leads to his…

The Welsh Beer and Pub Association has called on Welsh MSs and policymakers to support Welsh brewers and pubs ahead of a critical Senedd election year. Launching their Manifesto from Cardiff, the WBPA said this support is more important than ever given the scale of closures Wales has suffered and the knock-on effects these closures have on jobs and communities. Between the end of 2020 and the end of 2025, 196 pubs in Wales closed, with 30 pubs closing last year, up from 18 closures in 2024. The loss of nearly 200 pub equates to approximately 2,940 jobs. Without support, more pubs in Wales will close, the WBPA warned, as pubs in Wales have been continuously disadvantaged compared with their English counterparts. Even with matching 15% relief announced in 2026, a Welsh pub…