Author: Rhys Gregory

Swansea City has confirmed that global music star Snoop Dogg will make his first visit to the Swansea.com Stadium later this month. The worldwide icon will attend the Swans’ home fixture against Preston North End on Tuesday, February 24, with kick off at 7.45pm. It will be his first appearance in south Wales since becoming part of the club’s ownership group in July 2025. The multi-million platinum selling artist has followed the team’s progress from afar and will now cheer on Vitor Matos’ side in person. As part of the visit, Snoop will appear pitchside before the game to lead…

Cardiff will welcome an exciting new visitor attraction this February as Upside Down House UK opens its first location in Wales. Located on Queen Street, in the heart of the capital, Upside Down House Cardiff brings an immersive experience directly to the city centre for the first time. Designed for families, content creators and visitors of all ages, the attraction promises creativity, fun and unforgettable photo opportunities. Tickets are on sale now, offering early access to one of Cardiff’s most eye-catching new experiences. Just moments from Cardiff Castle, St David’s Shopping Centre and the Principality Stadium, the attraction will instantly…

A new Managing Director has been appointed at timber frame home manufacturer Celtic Offsite. Wayne Ricketts, who was previously Business Development Manager at the social enterprise within the United Welsh Group, has officially started in the role. Wayne has more than two decades of experience in the industry, having previously held positions as Regional Sales Manager at Pinewood Structure and Sales Director at Taylor Lane Timber Frame. He started out in the timber frame industry in 1999 as a Factory Operative. Wayne said: “It’s an honour to be appointed Managing Director of Celtic Offsite at an exciting time for the…

More than 200 Year 8 and 9 female pupils at Croesyceiliog School took part in an empowering careers event on Monday 9 February, led by Pro Steel Engineering in partnership with Olympic gold medallist and world boxing champion Lauren Price. The session, designed to inspire young women as they prepare to make key GCSE subject choices, highlighted the breadth of opportunity available across Wales’ construction and engineering sectors. Lauren was joined on stage by two former Croesyceiliog pupils, Megan Watts, and Faye Pimm, who are now employed by local business Pro Steel Engineering. Together, the panel shared honest reflections on…

Surveyors in Wales noted a rise in home sales through the first month of the year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, but are more cautious about the short-term outlook. A net balance of 19% of respondents in Wales reported that sales increased through the month of January, which is up from the 8% seen in the December survey. The net balance of respondents (5%) also reported that house prices rose, which is up from the -3% seen in the previous survey. And the net balance for Wales is also higher than the…

Mid Wales-based escape games specialist Beyond Breakout has joined forces with one of the region’s award-winning leisure parks to launch a brand new interactive game. The new game, ‘Clue Crew and the Case of the Feathered Thief’, will be permanently available at the five star Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park in Trefeglwys, near Caersws for owners and visitors to enjoy at a time that suits them. Beyond Breakout is keen to develop the concept and design bespoke games for other tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales. Players purchase the Meadow Springs game online and receive a code that…

A MAJOR new investment in skills, education and regional growth has been confirmed for North East Wales, as Coleg Cambria and Wrexham University announce the creation of a pioneering joint venture backed by significant funding from Medr. The investment will enable the development of the North East Wales Skills Partnership, known as the Advanced Skills Hub (ASH). The Hub will change the way education and skills are delivered across the region, supporting plans for a more integrated tertiary system that is shaped by employer demand and regional priorities. ASH will operate as a new type of provider for businesses across…

AN AWARD-WINNING organic estate strengthened its position as a UK leader in sustainable agriculture and innovation, unveiling a wave of environmental achievements. The 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, near Corwen, has made significant progress across carbon measurement, regenerative farming, renewable energy, education and biodiversity – underlining its long-term commitment to net zero and resilient food production. At the heart of the latest advances is a deeper understanding of carbon impact, and following its Planet Mark Business Certification, the Estate has now worked with Planet Mark and key suppliers to calculate Scope 3 emissions linked to the Farm Shop, covering purchased goods, transport,…

Kitsch & Sync Collective have joined forces with Hijinx and Theatr Iolo to present Coblyn, a new outdoor show for families – made possible thanks to the Welsh Government St David’s Day Fund. Coblyn is a family-friendly celebration of Welsh folklore, bursting with mythical mayhem, curious creatures, music, songs and folk dance.  Performed next to Chapter’s community garden, the show follows an unruly gang of magical gnomes, who cause chaos and mischief wherever they go. The free 20-minute performances will take place throughout the day at Chapter in Cardiff on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March.  Kylie Ann Smith…

Staff at a Welsh agricultural company have been trained to spot warning signs of suicide as part of a campaign to tackle the mental health crisis in farming. Drivers, office staff and senior managers at Platts Group, based in Llay, near Wrexham, have completed potentially life-saving training to help them recognise farmers in distress and guide them towards support. Managing director Caroline Platt said the Farming Community Network (FCN) was introduced so the company could help address what she described as “horrific” levels of suicide within the farming industry. Workers from all three divisions of the group – Platts Agriculture…