Author: Rhys Gregory

Plans to build a replacement A494 River Dee Bridge have reached the next milestone with publication of the draft Orders. The Orders are a key legal document that set out in detail the proposals for the bridge, including the route it will take, the land that will need to be purchased and changes to existing roads. The public will be invited to give their view on the Orders and have the option to formally support or object to the plans or suggest an alternative. The consultation period starts today (Tuesday 30 September) and is open until Tuesday 11 November 2025.…

The public are being asked to help safeguard Welsh language place names, as part of new plans to protect our linguistic heritage. A new website means anyone can record Welsh and historic names missing from online maps. Whether it’s the name your grandfather used for a local field, the Welsh name for a hill near you, or the historic name of your street or home, you can help preserve these for future generations. The public are also being encouraged to contribute to online resources like Wikipedia by recording sound clips showing how place names should be pronounced and providing phonetic…

Ending greyhound racing in Wales has taken a significant step forward following the introduction of The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill to the Senedd. The Bill follows extensive public engagement, including a petition signed by over 35,000 people calling for an end to greyhound racing in Wales. A subsequent public consultation received over 1,100 responses, with evidence highlighting injuries and fatalities among racing greyhounds at tracks. If passed, the legislation will create two new offences, for: operating a stadium or venue in Wales and knowingly permitting its use for greyhound racing, and organising a greyhound race anywhere in Wales.…

Aberystwyth is set to get a major new storage hub after a fast-growing firm announced plans to open in the town. Lock Stock Self Storage, the UK’s largest container-based storage company, will launch the new site near Rheidol Retail Park in the heart of the town within weeks. It will offer more than 100 storage units in a range of sizes which can be used for everything from household clear-outs and student belongings to tools, equipment and stock for small businesses. The company says its model is already helping thousands of tradespeople and entrepreneurs cut costs and save time. Around…

North Wales  lawyer has teamed up with a global singing superstar to build a state-of-the-art  medical centre in Kenya. Gareth Kelly, a director of law firm Gittins McDonald, in Wrexham, is working on the project with Kenyan musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist Esther Akoth, better known to her millions of fans by her stage name Akothee. Esther, who has 3.6 million followers on Instagram and 3.1 million Facebook followers, hopes her huge influence will ensure plans for the life-changing medical centre come to fruition. Also earning the moniker “Madam Boss” because of her business and brand success, afro-beat star Esther has…

If you want to enjoy a happy, prosperous life, then having a clear plan to deal with your finances is essential. Or, to put it another way, if you don’t have control over your money, then your money might well end up controlling you. Getting to grips with finance isn’t always easy. For some, it can seem arcane and intimidating. But there do exist a few simple principles and strategies that can help to make money manageable. Automate Your Savings If you have to consciously think about saving money, then you might not remember to do it. Or, you might…

If you’re looking for a proper fright this Halloween, skip the ghost tours and head straight for a pint at Wales’ most haunted pub. About an hour’s drive from Cardiff, tucked away in Monmouthshire, you’ll find the Skirrid Mountain Inn, widely believed to be both the oldest and spookiest pub in Wales. Dating back to the 12th century, the Skirrid has centuries of chilling history behind its old wooden beams. Once used as a courthouse and jail, legend has it that hundreds of prisoners were sentenced to death here. In fact, the original beam where executions took place still hangs…

The 17th annual South Wales Business Awards took place on Friday 26 September, bringing together the very best of the Welsh business community for a night of celebration. Hosted by Welsh television and radio favourite Sara Edwards, the event was held at the iconic Hilton Hotel Cardiff and marked the biggest and most competitive awards yet. This year, the judging panel faced such a high standard of entries that they introduced a new “Silver Award Winner” category to recognise the exceptional quality and competitiveness of the nominees. The winners of the South Wales Business Awards are as follows: Business Services…

GRAMMY nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026 including a date at Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields. Joined by his band Freak Freely, The Lose Control and The Door hitmaker will headline Blackweir on Friday June 26.  Swims will be supported by breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rakei.   TEDDY SWIMS SUMMER 2026 Sat 20 June – Sky Presents Isle of Wight Festival   Mon 22 June – Belsonic, Belfast Tue 23 June – Malahide Castle, Dublin Thu 25 June – TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham, Exeter…

Cardiff’s favourite family-friendly festival, Depot in the Castle (DITC), will return to the iconic grounds of Cardiff Castle on Saturday 25th July 2026, with indie giants The Wombats headlining what promises to be another unforgettable summer celebration. The date forms part of the TK Maxx presents Depot Live summer series. Fresh from the release of their acclaimed sixth studio album Oh! The Ocean and a huge headline cycle that’s seen them play arenas across the globe, The Wombats remain one of the UK’s most loved and enduring indie bands. Known for generation-defining anthems including Let’s Dance to Joy Division, Moving to New York, Greek…