Author: Rhys Gregory

The Development Bank of Wales has led a £1m Series A equity investment round, with a £700,000 equity investment in Academii, the fast‑growing Welsh learning technology company using artificial intelligence to transform workplace training. Caerphilly-based Academii was established in 2019 by Steve Lanigan, the former CEO of ALS People. Academii has grown eight‑fold in the last two years as demand surges for AI‑enabled tools that help organisations upskill and reskill their workforce. The company’s platform is designed to support employers navigating the rapid changes brought by AI, ensuring people can develop the capabilities they need to thrive in the future…

A fun-loving 10-year-old girl who’s one of only 20 people worldwide with a rare chromosome disorder has landed a starring role in a hit TV show. Chloe Milloy, from Bryngwran, on Anglesey, has a condition known as deletion on long arm chromosome 14 that affects her growth, feeding, breathing and heart. She teamed up with Twin Town actor Llyr Evans who plays a hapless handyman called Harri, in the laugh-a-minute S4C show, Help Llaw (Helping Hand). The pair filmed scenes for the hilarious episode at Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd care home in Caernarfon. They were joined by popular Welsh…

Following a weekend of celebrations for St Dwynwen’s Day, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity, wants the people of Wales to extend this love to the 730,000 dogs that call Wales home.1 Today, the charity has launched its Senedd Election Manifesto, outlining the steps it would like to see Welsh politicians take to improve the welfare of dogs living in the country.  As a nation of dog lovers, Wales is already leading the United Kingdom in dog welfare, thanks to its commitment to bringing Greyhound racing to an end through the Greyhound Racing (Wales) bill, which is currently working its way through the Senedd. But Dogs Trust says there is more to be done.   The manifesto, titled ‘For Dogs, Then, Now, Always.’, outlines how Dogs…

Organisers of the Ascona Child of Wales Awards 2026 are delighted to announce that nominations are officially open for the nationwide awards initiative which shines a light on the remarkable achievements, courage and resilience shown by young people across Wales. The awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of children living in Wales, culminating in a prestigious, star-studded awards ceremony on 2 October at the Swansea Building Society Arena in Swansea. Last year’s headline sponsor, Pembrokeshire-based forecourt and roadside retail business Ascona Group, has confirmed its return as headline sponsor for a second year, joining scores of…

THE CBI’s flagship North Wales Business Dinner is returning to North Wales for the first time in seven years. Over 200 business leaders and other key stakeholders from across Wales, and north-west England, will be attending the event – sponsored by Wrexham University – at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on 19 March. A highlight of the evening will be an on-stage discussion between Tracy Black, CBI Chief Commercial Officer, and Professor Joe Yates, Vice Chancellor, Wrexham University, about how local businesses can benefit from the region’s outstanding education and skills sector to achieve their growth goals. The black-tie event will…

This transformation represents a significant investment of over £339,400, revitalising the well-loved community pub with exciting improvements. Upon reopening, Marston’s Two Door Pub, Green Lady, will feature two distinct areas: a vibrant locals’ bar and a warm, welcoming family lounge, designed around the needs of families. A central partition will create distinct spaces within the pub, allowing guests to enjoy everything they love under one roof while ensuring there is a place where everyone feels they truly belong. The renovation will introduce a dedicated Family Lounge, thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of all ages and provide a welcoming…

Citrus Arts, the Pontypridd-based arts and creative skills charity, is on the hunt for young people looking for a new challenge or a career in the arts to join its free, technical art skills training scheme. Run from its headquarters in Hopkinstown, Pontypridd, the free course is open to people aged from 18 to 30 and will be led by some of the leading outdoor arts and circus tutors in Wales. Running across February and March, the course will help the young people kickstart careers in arts, and participating trainees will receive a £300 per week training stipend. The course…

With just 100 days to go until the 2026 Senedd election, Community Housing Cymru (CHC) has launched Homes: for every future – a national campaign calling on all political parties to commit to a bold, deliverable plan to end Wales’ housing emergency. The launch is being marked by the story of Billie, a single mother who spent six months living in a bed and breakfast with her young daughter before moving into a permanent social home. Her experience highlights both the human cost of the housing emergency and the life-changing impact of a good home. Billie, now a tenant of Cartrefi Conwy,…

Australian electronic luminaries Empire of the Sun will head to Cardiff this summer as part of their 2026 Ask That God Tour.  The tour marks a return to Europe and the UK for the multi-platinum duo as they invite audiences to witness their legendary live performances across more than 20 dates. They headline TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Tuesday June 23 as one of only three UK dates. Empire of The Sun’s upcoming run will see them revisit countries from their hotly anticipated 2025 European tour – their first shows in the region in six years…

Comedy favourite John Bishop has confirmed he will bring his brand new stand-up show to Cardiff as part of a major UK and Ireland tour in spring 2027. The Liverpool-born comedian will perform at Utilita Arena Cardiff on Tuesday 11 May 2027 with his new show Let’s Go Round Again. Tickets start from £25 plus fees. The tour announcement follows the huge success of John’s sold-out ‘25’ tour last year, which marked 25 years since his first stand-up performance. Despite initially planning to take a break, Bishop said he is keen to get back on the road and start developing…