Author: Rhys Gregory

New literacy support will be rolled out to schools across Wales, following over £8m investment. Bangor University has been successful in being awarded a grant of £8.2 million over the next three years for the CAL:ON Cymru project. This allows them to establish a centre of excellence for literacy teaching and deliver bilingual nationally available support for all learners aged 3 to 16. CAL:ON Cymru stands for the ‘Centre for the Advancement of Literacy: research-led Outcomes and Nation-wide change’ Through professional learning and the provision of expertise, guidance and tools it will empower schools to enhance their teaching of literacy.…

Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel in the coming months as essential resurfacing works are set to begin on the A470 and A483 in Builth Wells from 3rd November 2025 to 1st March 2026. Due to the narrow nature of the trunk road in Builth Wells, the road will need to be closed at various times throughout this period. The work has been planned in three phases to reduce disruption to the local community and businesses over the Christmas period with all traffic management being removed by 5th Dec before being reimplemented on 5th January. A Public…

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…