Author: Rhys Gregory

Comedian Elis James will take to the Pavilion stage at the National Eisteddfod for the first time this year, performing on Wednesday 5 August as part of the festival programme. Entry to the gig is included in the Maes day ticket, and with strong roots in the area, his return promises an evening of laughter and a warm homecoming atmosphere. Famous for making quick connections with people from across Wales on his podcast ‘Elis & John’ on BBC Sounds, Elis will no doubt receive a warm welcome at the National Eisteddfod, arguably one of the best places in the world…

Caerphilly is set to host its first ever Caerphilly 5KM Festival of Road Racing on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 6:00pm, with the event proudly serving as host of the 2026 Welsh 5KM Championships. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Caerphilly Castle, runners will take on a fully closed-road, chip-timed three-loop course around one of Wales’ most iconic landmarks, creating a breathtaking spectacle for runners and spectators alike. The festival will feature four races designed to cater for everyone from elite Welsh championship athletes to people taking on their very first 5KM: Elite 1 Mile Race Welsh 5KM Championships Masters 5KM Welsh Championships (35+) Open 5KM Fun…

Primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough came together to compete in the Primary School Cluster League Football Finals, showcasing teamwork, skill and a shared passion for the game. The competition, open to pupils in Years 5 and 6, followed a structured league format, with teams playing 7 a side matches in squads of up to 10. Schools first competed across three rounds within five cluster areas: Blackwood, Caerphilly, Risca, Upper Rhymney and Ystrad Mynach. At the end of the cluster stages, the top two teams from each area progressed to the finals. Finalists were then split into groups,…

Year 6 pupils at Waunfawr Primary School have been exploring the global impact of food choices as part of an interactive sustainability project delivered by Size of Wales in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council. The initiative, which ran over three weeks, introduced pupils to key environmental issues linked to global food systems, including deforestation and the hidden impact of so-called “forest risk” ingredients such as beef from South America, palm oil, soy, coffee and cacao. Size of Wales, a charity working to make Wales part of the global solution to climate change, collaborates with Indigenous Peoples and local communities…

In the hyper-competitive world of digital marketing, few sectors are as challenging to navigate as the gambling and iGaming industry. For major players like Betway, the battle for the top spot on Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) is constant. When users search for “online casino sites,” they are met with a sea of competition, making it increasingly difficult for even established brands to maintain visibility. This is where the specialized expertise of a digital marketing agency like Aleph Marketing Studio becomes a vital asset. The Complexity of Casino SEO Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for the gambling sector is a unique…

Welsh Athletes have made a big impact on the world of sport over the years, competing in a wide range of sports, including football, Athletics, rugby, and boxing. Welsh people have shown great skill and determination, with many reaching the top of their respective sports and inspiring people in Wales and across the UK. This post will look at just some of the top Welsh talent of our time. Lottomart, the home of online slots, has listed some of the top Welsh athletes who redefined what it means to be a successful athlete from Wales. Gareth Bale One of the…

A popular pick-your-own tulip field in Mid Wales is set to reopen this weekend, with tens of thousands of blooms expected to attract visitors from across the region. Sennybridge Tulips, located in Sennybridge near Brecon, will open its gates on Saturday (April 11), offering visitors the chance to explore and pick from an impressive display of 35,000 tulips across 50 different varieties. The attraction has grown significantly in just a year. In 2025, the site featured around 25,000 tulips and 32 varieties, making this year’s display its biggest to date. Open daily from 10am to 5pm, except Tuesdays, the experience…

Wales Comic Con returns to Llangollen Pavilion this summer, taking place on August 15th and 16th, 2026, bringing a full weekend of film, television, gaming, anime and pop culture to North Wales. Following its successful return to Llangollen, the event continues to grow, with this summer edition expanding into a more open, festival-style experience — making greater use of the venue’s outdoor space while retaining the core Comic Con experience fans expect. With nearly 20 years of history and previous events attracting over 20,000 attendees across a single weekend, Wales Comic Con has become one of Europe’s leading fan conventions…

Blustery showers and cooler temperatures are set to dominate the weather across Wales this weekend, as the Easter holidays draw to a close and families prepare for the return to school on Monday. According to the Met Office, conditions will remain unsettled, with a mix of sunshine and heavy showers expected over the next few days. Saturday is forecast to start on a wet note, although rain will quickly clear eastwards through the morning. Brighter spells will follow, but these will be accompanied by scattered, blustery showers throughout the day. Some of these showers are likely to be heavy, with…

Greenmeadow Farm has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 12 months, with new images capturing the scale of change from what was once a tired site into a thriving community farm. Before-and-after photos show just how dramatically the grounds have been revitalised, with landscaped green spaces, upgraded buildings and livestock now back on site, restoring the farm to its former role at the heart of the community. The Torfaen attraction reopened in September 2025 following a £3.7 million redevelopment, marking the start of a new chapter for the much-loved farm. What followed has been a year of steady growth…