Author: Rhys Gregory

Nine innovative projects across Mid and North Wales have secured a combined £2.95 million in Collaborative Research & Development (CR&D) funding from Innovate UK, strengthening the regions’ agri-tech and food-tech innovation ecosystem. The projects form part of the Agri-tech and Food Technology Cluster for Mid and North Wales, a programme designed to drive innovation across these sectors. Coordinated by the Cluster Management Organisation led by Growing Mid Wales and delivered in partnership with Ambition North Wales, M-Sparc, AberInnovation, AMRC Cymru, Innovate UK, and Welsh Government – the cluster promotes a wide range of funding opportunities. It also provides dedicated support to…

Plans to extend the successful Talk With Me programme to support older children aged 5 to 11 with their speech, language and communication skills have been published this week. Since launching in 2020, Talk With Me has helped make sure babies and young children under five receive the support they need to develop vital communication skills. The Welsh Government is now consulting on an extended programme, running from 2026-2030, which will support primary school aged children too. Research shows that one in five children and young people struggle with their speech, language and communication, with more than 10% having long-term…

Wales is set for a spell of wet and very windy weather today as Storm Chandra moves across the country, prompting the Met Office to issue a Yellow Weather Warning for large parts of Wales. Storm Chandra is bringing widespread rain, heavy at times, across southern and mid Wales through Tuesday morning. Rainfall totals of 20 to 30mm are expected in many areas, with much higher totals of 50 to 80mm possible across higher ground, including the Bannau Brycheiniog. With ground already saturated following recent wet weather, the Met Office warns that further heavy rain could increase the risk of…

Phillips Wellbeing has donated £10,000 to Bowel Cancer UK, reinforcing its commitment to supporting people affected by cancer and highlighting the vital role emotional wellbeing plays alongside physical treatment and care. The donation has been inspired by the courage and resilience of young mum Katie Ruddock, whose experience has helped spark important conversations around awareness, early symptoms and support for younger people affected by bowel cancer. Katie’s journey also reflects the incredible dedication of the healthcare professionals and support teams who cared for her throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Cancer is a cause particularly close to the heart of Phillips…

For many potential founders, the concept of a “lightbulb moment” is a romantic but misleading myth. We often assume that successful businesses are born from a sudden, divine flash of inspiration that strikes out of nowhere. In reality, sustainable business concepts are rarely the result of luck; they are the product of observation, empathy, and a systematic response to market needs. Whether it is a local artisan bakery or a global tech platform, the most robust ventures often start by providing essential infrastructure to solve a specific problem. For example, the demand for reliable B2B gaming services has surged in…

It’s a new year, a time which tends to be somewhat synonymous with the hopeful task of re-evaluating one’s life. New Year’s resolutions, fresh starts, honest intentions to better yourself and the world around you – all noble, all seemingly within reach, and yet all gargantuan in their own way. The pressure to completely refresh your life, top to bottom, is huge and inevitably leads to early failure. This is why it’s crucial to remind yourself just how beneficial an incremental approach to change can be. Let’s look at a common goal many people look towards achieving in the new…

Over the last decade, live dealer games have become a huge hit at online casinos worldwide. They’re now a multi-billion-dollar sector of the gambling industry. What makes them so widely popular? They successfully bridge the gap between online casinos and real-life gambling venues, unlike anything else we’ve seen before. Rapid technological advancements have significantly improved the way these games look and feel to players. Today, we get high-definition live casino streaming, lower latency, and increasingly more interactive and immersive experiences thanks to factors such as augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) and artificial intelligence (AI). What’s Pushing Live Casino…

South Wales Police have issued an urgent appeal for a Good Samaritan who helped a young woman in Mermaid Quay, Cardiff, on Saturday night to come forward. Officers believe the woman may have important information that could assist an ongoing investigation and are keen to speak with her as soon as possible. The witness is described as a brunette woman in her mid twenties who was wearing a fur coat at the time. She stopped to help a 19 year old woman who appeared intoxicated and vulnerable while in the company of two men at around 9.45pm. Police have stressed…

Cardiff Castle will be lit up in red tonight as the city marks International Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day, helping shine a light on a condition that is now the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the UK. The move is part of a wider awareness campaign supported by Cardiff Council and Societi, the UK Foundation for Kawasaki Disease, aimed at improving understanding of the illness and the importance of early diagnosis. Kawasaki Disease is becoming increasingly common, with around 1,500 hospital admissions each year across the UK. It mainly affects young children and can lead to serious…

The Welsh Estate Agency Awards (WEAA) has gained significant momentum with the announcement of JCP Solicitors, Swansea Building Society, and Key Home Staging as sponsors for the 2026 event. Hosted by celebrated broadcaster Sara Edwards, the awards are firmly established as a key date in the Welsh property calendar, bringing together the country’s top agencies and professionals to highlight their success and impact on the local economy. The support of these three industry leaders reinforces the awards’ reputation as the leading platform for recognizing excellence across the Welsh housing market. The black-tie gala will take place on April 23rd at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, gathering the industry’s most…