Author: Rhys Gregory

A North Wales-headquartered engineering, environmental, and planning consultancy’s recruitment drive is in full flow after a strong start to 2026. Caulmert, which has offices in St Asaph, Bangor, Altrincham, Nottingham, and Kent, is growing all departments as it bids to enhance its offering across a variety of sectors, including water and rail. As part of a quest to double turnover to more than £8 million in the next five years, the company is keen to strengthen its 50-strong workforce with several key personnel. Civil engineering vacancies include an associate director, senior technician, and technician, whilst the geotechnical team is looking…

Families across Newport are being encouraged to make the most of the Easter holidays with a packed programme of activities on offer at Newport Live venues. With a wide range of options available, the programme promises something for all ages, from sport and creative workshops to live entertainment and affordable days out. Those looking to stay active can take part in intensive swimming lessons, family bike rides and football sessions. There are also free welly walks at Rogerstone Welfare Ground and Tredegar House, alongside free swimming opportunities and a Girls Takeover programme for ages 8–18, designed to create fun and…

Transformative free arts event the Wye Valley River Festival is returning to Monmouth to bring magic, merriment and “a little mayhem” to the town on May 2, as the community recovers from severe flooding. Held every two years the Wye Valley River Festival is created by local communities, environmentalists and artists in the Wye Valley’s internationally important landscape. The  Monmouth Mischief festival day will kick off with the lively parade as part of an event programme planned to draw visitors to the town on Saturday May 2. Organisers want to encourage families to visit Monmouth, which was devastated in November…

Swansea Bay Foundation has awarded £13,750 to 31 community-led projects in its most recent grant round, supporting grassroots organisations making a positive difference to people’s lives across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. The funding will support a wide range of volunteer led initiatives, including activities for children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN), mental health and wellbeing support, girls’ and women’s football, community meals and coffee mornings, outdoor and environmental education, and equipment for schools, youth clubs and community spaces. Projects supported in this round range from therapy and inclusive activities for neurodivergent children, to walking and singing…

Welsh drivers Rhys Lloyd and Harri Reynolds are joining forces for the 2026 French GT4 Championship, competing in a Toyota Supra GT4 run by Circuit Toys in partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing France. The experienced pair will contest the Championnat de France FFSA GT – GT4 France, a highly competitive national GT4 series featuring five rounds across iconic circuits in France and Belgium. The 2026 season kicks off at the Circuit Paul Armagnac in Nogaro, South West France, on Easter Weekend, 5–6 April 2026, where the Welsh pairing will begin their title campaign. In addition to championship honours, the FFSA GT4 series offers a €150,000 prize fund opportunity through the…

A Nineteenth century end of terrace former iron worker’s cottage is looking to forge a new future at auction. The three-bedroom cottage, with pleasing, far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside is in need of full renovation. But, Angie Davey, of Paul Fosh Auctions, says once the investment has been made in the historic property, the rewards could be impressive. Angie said: “This original iron workers cottage, at 67, Whitworth Terrace, in the town of Tredegar, in the Gwent valleys, offers a huge opportunity for a new owner to put their own stamp on this property. “And, once refurbished, this promising…

Neath Port Talbot Council has welcomed plans linked to a £64 million investment in Port Talbot port, following confirmation that the site will support the development of floating offshore wind. The announcement marks a significant step in establishing Port Talbot as one of the UK’s first ports to play a central role in the emerging floating offshore wind sector, particularly in the Celtic Sea. Frances O’Brien, Chief Executive of Neath Port Talbot Council, said: “Port Talbot’s selection as one of the UK’s first ports to support floating offshore wind represents a major step forward in positioning the area at the…

A man has been jailed after plain clothes officers witnessed him carry out multiple suspected drug deals across Cardiff. Lee Whitfield, 49, from Roath has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A – Crack Cocaine at Cardiff Crown Court on March 26. Plain clothes officers from the serious and organised crime team were conducting proactive covert patrols across Cardiff on February 10, 2026, when they witnessed Whitfield acting suspiciously, in what officers believed to be a drug deal. Further enquiries identified one…

People struggling to heat their homes in Wales are to receive extra financial support as the conflict in the Middle East continues to push up global fuel prices. People on low incomes who use heating oil or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) will be eligible for a one-off £200 payment if they are on the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. This funding comes from £3.8 million allocated to Wales by the UK Government, announced on 16 March 2026. Local authorities will contact eligible households directly and invite them to apply. People will need to confirm their heating fuel type and provide bank…

Industrial units capable of housing up to 150 jobs will be built in in Rhondda Cynon Taf following the sale of a plot of land by Welsh Government. TRH Ltd, which specialises in property development, both residential and commercial, has purchased the plot at the Parc Eirin site in Tonyrefail. The Llantrisant-based business recently completed a similar speculative industrial development in Llandow. The Parc Eirin site development, which has also received support from the Development Bank of Wales, will see up to 50,000 sq ft of industrial space created. Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said: “Supporting…