Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government has confirmed that it is working closely with UK Highways A55 DBFO Ltd to enable the partial reopening of the Menai Suspension Bridge to cars, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians in the coming days. The bridge is expected to open daily between 07:00 and 19:00, with full closure overnight. During operational hours, access will be restricted to vehicles weighing up to 3 tonnes. Traffic management measures will be in place, allowing one-way movement off the island in the morning and onto the island in the afternoon. Cyclists will be required to dismount and use the pedestrian footway when…

FESTIVE delights and frightful family fun await visitors to an award-winning farm estate in the run-up to Christmas. As the nights draw in and winter approaches, Rhug Estate is gearing up for a magical series of events that promise plenty of atmosphere, creativity, and delicious food. From pumpkin picking and spooky Halloween fun to chef-led tasting evenings, creative workshops, and traditional Christmas celebrations, there will be something to thrill people of all ages at the 12,500-acre organic farm – based near Corwen in Denbighshire – in the weeks ahead. The season includes an intimate culinary experience hosted by Rhug’s talented…

The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth has opened a new permanent exhibition celebrating one of the most inspiring peace campaigns in Welsh history: the Welsh Women’s Peace Petition. The exhibition is a place to learn, reflect and draw inspiration – where history meets hope and where seeds of action are sown to build a peaceful future for Wales and the world. Central to the Peacemakers exhibition will be a copy of the iconic appeal and the famous oak chest that carried the message of peace across the Atlantic to America. The pages of the petition will be shown alongside…

Iconic Welsh brewer, Tomos Watkin Brewery, is proud to announce that as of next week, its much-loved Welsh ales, Blodwen and Dragon’s Keep, will be available in every Waitrose and Sainsbury’s store across Wales. This dual listing marks a major step forward for the independent brewery, following recent successes with Ocado nationally and CKS Supermarkets across South Wales. It highlights a growing appetite for authentic Welsh beer on supermarket shelves and represents an important milestone in Tomos Watkin’s journey under its new ownership. The acquisition by local entrepreneurial couple, Joelle and Saraha Drummond has breathed fresh life into the historic…

Swansea-based Raven Delta (RD) Group and its subsidiary Health and Wellbeing 360 (HWB360) have represented Wales and the UK on the world stage, showcasing Welsh-led innovation in healthy building standards at events linked to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. RD Group CEO, David Kieft, and HWB360 CEO, Dr Phil Webb, were invited to participate in ‘Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action’, an official UN side event focused on improving indoor air quality worldwide. At the event, they signed the Global Pledge – a landmark commitment recognising clean indoor air as a fundamental public health priority. Other founding…

The Priory in Caerleon, South Wales, has welcomed Grady Atkins as its new Head Chef, marking the beginning of an exciting new culinary chapter for the historic restaurant and boutique hotel. Grady officially joined The Priory team on September 1st, bringing with him over three decades of international experience across Michelin-starred kitchens, luxury hotels and acclaimed independent ventures. Guests can expect to see the first of his new dishes appearing on the menu from this month, ahead of a fully revised, Grady-led menu launching on December 1st. Located on the River Usk in the historic town of Caerleon – and once a 12th-century Cistercian monastery…

A popular, award-winning Mid Wales visitor attraction is to be feature on a popular television series later this month. Corris Caverns, on the fringe of the Eryri National Park at Corris, near Machynlleth, recently welcomed the film crew from the ITV Wales series ‘Coast and Country’. Filming took place underground in the King Arthur’s Labyrinth and Corris Mine Explorers attractions, as well as above ground in Welsh Legends Maze. The result can be seen on October 17 at 7pm when the programme is broadcast. Corris Caverns, which is open daily until November 2, also includes Welsh Legends Maze, Corris Craft…

Faith in Families Swansea is celebrating a major milestone after securing £248,975 from the Welsh Government’s Health and Social Care Integration and Rebalancing Capital Fund to develop the next phase of its Bonymaen Community Cwtch project. The funding will support the development of a Business Justification Case for a new Integrated Health and Wellbeing Hub at the disused St Margaret’s Church on Mansel Road, Bonymaen. The proposed hub will bring together community, health, and wellbeing services under one roof, creating a space where families, professionals, and residents can access support, build connections, and thrive. In a significant act of partnership, the Church in Wales has gifted the building to Faith…

Newport-based Hexa Finance has announced the appointment of Lindsay Porter as Senior Growth Advisor for Scotland, marking the latest step in the firm’s nationwide expansion. Lindsay brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial finance, having held senior roles with some of the industry’s biggest names. He spent the past 18 years at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, most recently as Area Sales Manager, following earlier positions with BT Financial Services and GE Capital. Over that time, he has built long-standing relationships with brokers, clients and funders across Scotland and the wider UK, earning a reputation for his market knowledge…

Depending on which way you are heading, Bristol is often thought of as the gateway to Wales or the first stop off in England. Fortunately, there is plenty to see and do in the capital of the west country, with modern and historic exhibits, a great sense of local identity and over 2,000 Bristol restaurants to feed the regular army of tourists and visitors.  The 10th biggest city in the UK, Bristol has many fine attractions for a weekend visit. If you’re arriving early on a Saturday, you can tick off the major attractions like Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s SS Great…