Author: Rhys Gregory

Finley, 28, from Cardiff has been named as the winner of an award from The King’s Trust after overcoming uncertainty and challenges to launch a successful clothing business that helps people express themselves and feel seen. The King’s Trust and TK Maxx Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. Finley scooped the Homesense Young Achiever Award which recognises a young person who has overcome barriers to succeed in work for more than 12 months. “For the first time, I feel like I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.…

Some of the world’s most innovative and ambitious artworks will go on show at the Wales Millennium Centre as part of the first ever ANNWN Prize exhibition, running from 27 May – 26 June 2026. The first global award celebrating excellence in immersive storytelling, the Annwn Prize’s inaugural shortlist features four groundbreaking works from France, Greece, the UK and USA, each pushing the boundaries of how stories can be experienced. Chosen by a panel of international curators and commentators, the works on display invite audiences to explore four incredibly varied experiences through augmented reality, branching film, expanded cinema and interactive theatrical…

Apprenticeship applications at a North Wales bakery have rocketed as the fast-growing company creates an “oven ready” workforce of future leaders. The Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery has been swamped with interest with more than 120 people applying for engineering apprenticeships compared to six the previous year. Bosses say the surge comes as the firm steps up the drive to train its own talent with a new intake of bakery apprentices also just started. It’s a long-standing strategy that is already paying off with most of the company’s bakery managers and supervisors having come through the ranks themselves. Learning and Development…

Business leaders, future talent and policymakers will come together on Friday 6 March 2026 to mark International Women’s Day at Partners in Progress: Give to Gain, a flagship event focused on inclusive leadership, collaboration and regional opportunity. Now in its third year, the event is delivered by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Wales in collaboration with Bluestone National Park Resort and the Welsh Government (Trade & Invest Wales). Hosting the event in West Wales highlights the opportunities beyond city centres and the role regional businesses play in attracting and retaining talent closer to home. Running from 10am to 2pm, the event will bring…

Scottish rock icons Biffy Clyro will return to Wales this summer to headline a huge outdoor show at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. Fast on the heels of their sold-out show at the Utilita Arena last month as part of their The Futique Tour, the band will return to Cardiff on Thursday July 30. The announcement marks the final reveal for this summer’s run at the castle which will see 24 headline shows at the iconic venue – the biggest summer to date for the Depot Live series. Biffy Clyro are currently racking up rave reviews for The Futique…

The number of visitors to Caerphilly Castle has increased after a significant conservation and enhancement plan enters its second phase. Following over three years of extensive conservation work, nearly sixty thousand people visited the largest castle in Wales between July and December last year. Cadw – the Welsh Government’s historic environment service has invested £8m into Phase 1 funding essential improvements to the visitor experience. Most notably, Cadw has decorated the castle’s 13th century Great Hall to reflect the grandeur of medieval furnishing and architecture, which along with some 21st century digital technology provides an immersive experience that has received very positive comments from castle visitors. In addition, Cadw has brought some modern comfort by installing underfloor heating and new accessible visitors’ toilets; as well as…

Student Lani Kirkman is donating proceeds of her debut poetry book to City Hospice, Cardiff’s local hospice. ‘5,405 Days’ takes its title from the number of days Lani shared with her dad Lee and is a collection of 27 poems about the five stages of grief as seen through the eyes of a teenage girl. In the book, Lani describes her emotions as she progressed through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance following the loss of her dad in 2023. Lani’s dad Lee, whose passions ranged from his work as an experienced gas engineer to supporting his favourite football team…

This February half term, families are invited to celebrate Lunar New Year at The Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay with a fantastic programme of free activities to welcome the Year of the Horse. The celebrations offer a great chance for visitors of all ages to enjoy creative workshops, live performances and traditional entertainment in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The festivities begin on Tuesday 17 February, the official start of Lunar New Year, with a lively afternoon of activities. Visitors can take part in free drop in origami and calligraphy workshops, as well as enjoy a colourful Peking opera…

Land Studio, the North Wales and Chester based specialist landscape and environmental design studio, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, Land Studio, which has an office in Flintshire and operates across Wales, has grown from a small design practice into a respected multi-disciplinary studio combining landscape architecture, civil engineering and ecology. The company is dedicated to creating nature-based design solutions that enhance biodiversity and connect people with the natural world. Landscape Architect Simon Richards, who founded Land Studio in early 2016, said: “At the core of everything we do is the idea of connecting people with nature,…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of new drivers set out to buy their first car, faced with the challenge of balancing affordability with reliability. With the cost of living rising, choosing a car that is cheap to insure, run, and maintain is essential. ChooseMyCar.com, the UK’s leading car marketplace, has identified six cars which best suit new drivers. The prices of the cars below range from £1,000 to £6,000 second-hand. Hyundai i10 Volkswagen Polo Skoda Fabia Kia Picanto Fiat 500 Renault Clio ChooseMyCar.com has compiled this list using criteria tailored primarily to new drivers. The cars selected offer strong safety…