Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales is being hailed as a trail running paradise, offering everything from mountain climbs and rugged coastlines to rolling countryside and woodland paths. For runners keen to leave the city roads behind, the country provides routes to suit all abilities, whether they prefer technical scrambles or faster flowing terrain. The R4W Group, which includes Run 4 Wales and Always Aim High Events, has highlighted a series of major events for 2026 designed to showcase the very best of Welsh trail running. One of the standout fixtures is Rabbit Run Wales, which returns on Saturday 18 July with an expanded programme.…

A new Clean Energy Investment Prospectus for Wales has been revealed this week, outlining the scale of the investment opportunity for clean energy and a pipeline of projects with the potential to unlock over £20bn of investment over the next decade. Created by Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) in partnership with Acre, the Prospectus acts as a ‘one-stop shop’ for investors and developers looking for new opportunities — bringing together data, policy context and project intelligence into a single, accessible document. Wales’ approach — and the Prospectus itself — is shaped by the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, which…

Cardiff Life Awards is back for 2026, with a night that celebrates the people, businesses and organisations that shape the city. Hosted in the National Museum Cardiff on the 14th of May, the awards is the perfect time to highlight independent start-ups to established brands, shining a spotlight on those making a real impact.  This year, the awards are bigger than ever before, boasting a record-breaking 27 categories, from ‘Arts & Culture’ to ‘Rising Star’ and ‘The Cardiff Lifer of the Year’.  This year’s theme, A Night at the Museum, promises to be full of glitz and glamour, with a…

The Wrexham Gateway scheme is powering ahead as the “final pieces of the jigsaw” are put in place to unlock major private investment, business leaders will be told. The Mold Road development has now surged past the £100 million mark, making it the biggest regeneration scheme the city has ever seen, according to Wrexham County Borough Council project manager Alistair Aldridge. The huge plan includes a new transport hub and public plaza at Wrexham General Railway Station, a flagship office building, a Wrexham Lager brewery, tap room and museum, and the new Kop stand at Wrexham AFC’s Racecourse ground. Mr…

House music tastemaker Chris Stussy will kick off this summer’s season of live music and gigs at Cardiff Castle with a very special dance party. The Dutch superstar will head to the city on Saturday June 6 for the first show of this year’s TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle. More acts for the night will be announced soon. The show will mark a return to the Welsh capital for the DJ, who played alongside Cardiff house icon Jamie Jones last summer. Chris Stussy has firmly established himself as a tastemaker, selector, producer and label boss at the…

Cardiff Against Business Crime (CABC) has confirmed the re-election of its Chair, alongside the appointment of a new Vice Chair, reinforcing the organisation’s continued commitment to supporting businesses and tackling crime across Cardiff. Cliff Vanstone, Head of John Lewis and Partners Cardiff, has been re-elected as Chair of CABC, continuing in the role after a successful previous term. During his tenure, he has strengthened partnerships with local businesses, South Wales Police, and Cardiff Council, while advancing initiatives to reduce business crime and improve information sharing. Cliff Vanstone will be joined by Mark Pritchard, who has been appointed as Vice Chair. He brings valuable experience from St. David’s Dewi Sant and has been…

A man from Cardiff who claimed a drug phone found by police in his apartment had been stored in a bowl of rice for drug dealer friend who had dropped it in a puddle outside his address, has been jailed. It is one of a catalogue of excuses 28-year-old Ahmed Mohamed, of Cardiff, gave officers while being questioned in police custody. He had been linked as the owner of a mobile phone which officers were able to prove was used together with a known drug phone and arrested by officers on November 24, 2025, in the street outside his apartment…

Residents are being invited to take the first step towards a new career at the RCT Council and Partners 2026 Jobs Fair. The free event will take place on Thursday 26 February at Pontypridd Library, Llys Cadwyn, CF37 4TH, running from 10am to 2pm, with a quiet hour available from 9am to 10am. The fair will bring together a wide range of employers who are actively recruiting, giving visitors the chance to speak directly with organisations, find out about current vacancies and even begin applications on the day. Workshops will also be available to help people prepare for interviews and…

Dom Joly’s Trigger Happy TV Anniversary Tour is coming to Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall on 10 April 2027. Comedian Dom Joly is hitting the road this autumn to mark 25 years of his ground-breaking Trigger Happy TV. He will kick off his extensive tour in September at the Radlett Centre, Radlett, taking in theatres across England, Wales and Scotland, through into May 2027. It’s been 25 years since Trigger Happy TV burst on to our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. To celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom is bringing his most…

Saturday 25 April 2026 will see the eagerly anticipated return of Ales From Wales: The Dee Valley Real Ale Train at Llangollen and Corwen Railway, a steam-hauled evening of real ale, live music and unforgettable scenery through the Dee Valley. Relaunched by popular demand, the event brings together heritage railway travel and a lively beer festival atmosphere, proudly showcasing a wide selection of ales from Wales-based breweries. The event will then run monthly throughout the 2026 season and tickets are available for all services now! The evening begins at 5pm with the opening of the Station Master’s Marquee on the…