Author: Rhys Gregory

The finalists for the Swansea Sports Awards 2025, in association with Freedom Leisure, have now been confirmed. With 15 categories to consider, the panel of judges faced a challenging task in shortlisting so many exceptional nominations, each demonstrating notable contributions to the Swansea sporting community. Celebrating Swansea athletes, coaches, volunteers and teams, the awards will take place at a prestigious ceremony at the Brangwyn Hall on 2 April 2026. Councillor Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure at Swansea Council said: “Every year, the Swansea Sports Awards remind us just how much talent, dedication and community spirit we have across our city. “The 2025 shortlist showcases individuals and teams who inspire us all, whether through outstanding performance, tireless volunteering or a commitment to helping others thrive. We’re incredibly…

A group of young people from Haverfordwest High School are celebrating a major achievement after being named Wales Country final winners at the King’s Trust Awards 2026. The group will now go on to represent Wales at the King’s Trust National Awards in London, after securing the JD Foundation Community Impact Award. The award recognises an outstanding community project created through the King’s Trust Achieve Programme, which is offered at Haverfordwest High School as a KS4 GCSE option. Delivered by Pembrokeshire Youth Service, School Based Youth Worker; Ell Lewis, the programme supports young people who may find traditional academic routes…

From today [Monday, February 2] ‘baby bundles’- a gift of essential supplies – will begin to be delivered to expectant families in Flying Start areas of Wales. Mum-to-be Mollie Young from Newport will be the first to receive a bundle which will be hand-delivered this morning [Monday, February 2] by Dawn Bowden, the Minister for Children and Social Care. The baby bundles, funded by the Welsh Government, contain essential items to support new parents and their babies. This includes: 0-6 months clothing, blankets, bibs, muslin cloths, a thermometer, a bilingual book and a playmat. The boxes also include useful information…

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is recommending that the Aqua Park does not return to Cosmeston Country Park this summer. Instead, all opportunities for the park will be explored and a year of environmental assessment carried out. This will help inform decisions about future uses of the lake and wider park. There will be no new water activities at Cosmeston during this 12-month period. Cllr Bronwen Brooks, Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places, said: “Our beautiful country parks are for everyone, so we want them to be as inclusive as possible – offering different things for different people. “With that in mind, we are keen…

4theRegion, the South West Wales membership alliance dedicated to collaborative regional growth, is delighted to announce its landmark conference It’s Your Swansea 2026, taking place on Thursday 12 March 2026 at the Swansea Building Society Arena. Now in its 6th year, the It’s Your Swansea conference returns with an exciting new and inclusive format designed to put people at the heart of the conversation. The event is free to attend and welcomes individuals, community organisations, businesses and public sector leaders from across Swansea and the wider region. The conference will open with a keynote session, bringing together senior leaders from…

Dafydd Wyn Morgan, founder of Serydda, has just celebrated a successful first year in business, welcoming star-struck visitors to Mid Wales to experience the wondrous Dark Skies. Here he explores what astro tourism means to him. When people hear the words astro tourism, they often imagine a telescope, a clear night and a quick look at the stars. In Mid Wales, especially in and around the Cambrian Mountains, it means something far deeper, wilder and more meaningful.This is where astro tourism becomes an experience, not just an activity. It’s about travelling to places where the night sky still rules -…

The spotlight will be on the Senedd election in May and the development of a new Apprenticeship Programme for Wales, starting in August 2027, when work-based learning practitioners gather for their annual conference in March. ‘Shaping Skills for a New Era’ is the theme of the conference organised by the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW), which represents work-based learning providers across the country, at Cardiff City Stadium on March 10. Bookings are now open for the conference which marks a pivotal moment for the future of apprenticeships, with the Senedd election and the next phase of the new apprenticeship…

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has unveiled its 2026 events calendar, promising a packed year of family favourites alongside a brand new headline event. The council says the 2026 programme features something for everyone, from large scale music events and food festivals to community celebrations and seasonal attractions across the county borough. New for 2026 is the RCT 90’s Summer Party, which will take place at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park on Saturday 22 August. The event will celebrate some of the biggest hits of the decade, with a line up including Heather Small, Kenny Thomas, East 17, Whigfield and…

Browne Jacobson has strengthened its presence in Wales by moving into a new, larger city centre office in Cardiff. The UK and Ireland law firm has signed a 10 year lease for 9,500 sq ft of space on the fourth floor at One Central Square, a 10 storey building located between Cardiff Central railway station and the Principality Stadium. The firm was previously based in a temporary office at St Andrew’s Crescent. The move marks another milestone in Browne Jacobson’s continued growth, following a record £137m annual equivalent turnover in 2024 to 25, representing a 16 per cent increase on…

Blank firing guns are imitation firearms which are commonly and innocently used for a number of reasons, including as props in film and theatre productions and as starter pistols to signal the beginning of races. However, criminals are converting blank-firing weapons such as top/side-venting firearms, to fire live or modified ammunition and this month, South Wales Police is supporting a national four-week amnesty coordinated by the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS) and the National Crime Agency (NCA). The amnesty will run from Monday, February 2, to Friday, February 27 and its purpose is to remove top/side-venting blank firearms (TVBF) to…