Author: Rhys Gregory

Improved transport links will further cement the close relationship between North Wales and Merseyside, with a direct train link between Llandudno and Liverpool and improved services between Wrexham and Liverpool on the horizon As part of Network North Wales a new direct train service will run from Llandudno to Liverpool from May 2026, while improvements at Padeswood will unlock freight and passenger capacity between Wrexham and Liverpool. First Minister Eluned Morgan and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram met at Llandudno Junction station recently to discuss the importance of these links, along with the chair of Transport for Wales Vernon…

Renovating your home is exciting, but it often creates chaos that can be stressful for families. Dust, tools, and limited space make it hard to keep your belongings safe while living areas are turned upside down. You want your renovation project to move smoothly without worrying about damaged furniture or crowded rooms. Keep reading to see how self storage makes the entire process easier for you and your family. Creating Space To Live Comfortably When building work starts, space at home becomes tight. Rooms quickly fill with boxes, covered furniture, and tools. This makes daily living uncomfortable for your family…

The internet has a long memory, and it is much longer than most journalists would prefer. Tweets that were quickly dashed out in between deadlines (with a fair degree of spontaneity happening in the meantime) can emerge years later, stripped of context, quoted, rejoined, and rearranged into headlines themselves. It is a documented occupational hazard of living publicly online, of being publicly open, and even empowering, in the case of journalists who do not hide behind a paywall to charge audiences for their work. However, just like the aforementioned type of openness can elicit trust it can certainly undermine it…

Online casino gambling seems to be something that many countries around the world have to start figuring out. Wales makes an excellent example of this and does this well, as they have created a strict list of online gambling policies that are implemented in their country to create a safer and more reliable market. This not only protects the players engaging on sites but also the platforms themselves, as the government is involved in protecting players and platforms alike. That’s the job of a good state and Wales certainly has this. To understand how Wales is tackling this, you first…

In 2014, Wales was the first UK nation to allow a specific cannabis medication to be legally prescribed. In 2018, the Senned – Welsh Parliament – was the first political body in the UK to officially vote to petition the national government to legalise medical cannabis. Which then happened, across the UK, later that year. But what is the situation now?  Well, first off medical cannabis is now available on prescription in Wales from private clinics. This article will discuss what the landscape is like for patients, businesses and other key stakeholders in the discussion, how it got to where…

In a world where urban homes are getting smaller and energy bills keep rising, modern architecture must respond. Cooling used to mean large outdoor air conditioning units, long runs of ductwork, and visible machinery. Today’s design ideas focus on compact, integrated systems that maintain comfort without compromising aesthetics or floor space. This article explores how modern home design is changing to accommodate space-saving cooling solutions, and why those changes matter for comfort, energy use, and even resale value. The Pressures Driving Compact Cooling Design Two trends are pushing architects and home designers toward more compact cooling systems. First, many new…

If you’re wondering whether an electric car is truly up to the task of driving from South Wales to North Wales, our recent experience suggests that the answer is yes — you just need the right car and a bit of planning. We took the new 2025 Tesla Model 3 from Cardiff to Golden Sands in Kinmel Bay (Rhyl) — about 175 miles, to see whether it delivers the kind of real-world confidence that many EV drivers crave. You can read our full review of the car here. What’s new in the 2025 Model 3 (so you know what we…

Cosy Club has really transformed itself in recent years, carving out its own niche in the foodie scene and standing tall against strong local competition. Every time we visit, they seem to raise the bar, and the new Autumn/Winter menu only proves that belief right, bringing bold and adventurous new flavours to the table. It’s been just over six years since Cosy Club opened its second site in the city, Cardiff Bay. Since launching in 2019, it has become a staple of the area, remaining one of the few constants as the Bay has evolved around it. What makes Cosy…

Tucked away in the suburb of Llanrumney sits one of Cardiff’s best kept sporting secrets, a world-class BMX track that is quietly making a name for itself on the national stage. Thousands of people drive past it every day on the A48, yet few realise a major international-standard cycling facility is right there at Riverside Park. Planning permission for the track was granted in August 2021 after an application by Geraint John Planning on behalf of Cardiff BMX Racing Club and the Welsh Cycling Union. Built on land within a flood plain, the project included floodlights and met international BMX…

The Welsh Charity Awards 2025 are set to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday, 16 October, where some of Wales’s most inspiring volunteers and organisations will be celebrated for their remarkable work. Hosted by BBC News Presenter Jennifer Jones, the event will recognise those tackling some of the country’s most pressing issues. The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS, is expected to attend alongside Dr Neil Wooding CBE, WCVA Chair; Lindsay Cordery-Bruce, WCVA Chief Executive; and Tom Jones, WCVA Vice President. The awards highlight the extraordinary dedication of people across Wales who are transforming…