Author: Rhys Gregory

Furry history will be made this summer as Super Furry Animals reveal they will perform their groundbreaking, millennium Welsh language album Mwng live in full for the very first time. Following overwhelming demand for tickets for their SOLD OUT Supacabra 2026 Tour, the band’s headline date at TK Maxx presentsLive at Llangollen Pavilion on Thursday July 2 will be a special, dedicated celebration of the critically acclaimed album. Super Furry Animals’ appearance in the northern Wales town, and their first at the International Pavilion venue since 1998, will also include a second set filled with fan favourites and career-spanning hits.…

Over the last year the ‘Raising Pennies’ team at Moneypenny’s Wrexham HQ has raised a total of £9,000 for a range of worthy causes nationally and locally, through a range of fun activities, including cake and book sales, pub nights, a Halloween party, Christmas raffle and jumper day and breakfast with Santa Claus. All fundraising activities are organised and led by Moneypenny people themselves through a group called ‘Raising Pennies’, which is made up entirely of colleagues who are passionate about supporting good causes and making a positive impact in the local communities. As a result of their efforts, a…

Residents at Hafan y Waun have welcomed new accessible garden furniture, designed and built by learners from Hyfforddiant Ceredigion Training (HCT). The wheelchair accessible planting and potting table, along with a garden bench featuring built-in planters, were created by students taking part in an alternative curriculum carpentry course. Over a six-week period, learners worked alongside training advisors and Children & Young People Skills Mentors to design and build the pieces, focusing on meeting community needs while developing practical, hands-on skills. To celebrate the donation, residents invited the learners for afternoon tea, where they came together to plant a range of…

K3 Metrology Ltd (“K3M”), a spin‑out from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), has launched with a £2.75 million seed investment to commercialise Metralis, a next‑generation, metrology platform designed for advanced manufacturing environments. The funding round is supported by the Development Bank of Wales with a £1 million equity investment alongside £1 million from Parkwalk and £750,000 from the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S). Based at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Cymru (AMRC-C) in Broughton, K3 Metrology enters the market as manufacturers across aerospace, defence, nuclear and other high‑value sectors are seeking more efficient, traceable and scalable measurement solutions.…

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is putting the final touches to its brand-new Pop-Up Pub, which will open between April 10th and 12th as part of the much-anticipated Branch Line Gala. Christened “The Beyer’s Arms” after local legendary Victorian Railway Locomotive Engineer, Philanthropist and early LGBTQ icon Charles Beyer, the pub will be located on Llangollen Station and serve a delicious range of draft, award-winning Welsh beers. Beyer, founder of the famous locomotive builder Beyer-Peacock in Manchester, also built and lived in the local landmark Llantysilio Hall, and 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of his birth. The Railway plans to…

A new Hospice Care Fund has been launched by Nightingale House Hospice to help safeguard its vital services amid rising running costs and a significant increase in patient referrals. The campaign will provide sustainable funding to meet growing demand while maintaining the high standard of specialist care local families rely on. The Hospice Care Fund will support the care that surrounds every patient, from expert pain and symptom management to wellbeing services, complementary therapies, specialist equipment, welcoming spaces and the small personal touches that make a profound difference during the most difficult times. Dr Adrian, Medical Director at Nightingale House…

A 48-hour dispersal order has been put in place across Swansea city centre following an increase in youth-related anti-social behaviour over the Easter holidays. The order, granted under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, will remain in force until 9:30am on Friday, April 10. The move follows what police describe as a rise in incidents involving young people gathering in the city centre and engaging in violence and disorder. The area covered by the order includes the Quadrant and bus station, Parc Tawe, the Kingsway, and the area surrounding the National Waterfront Museum. Under Section…

An impressive Monmouth grade II Georgian detached residence offering a combination of established income and asset management potential has gone for sale at auction. At the heart of the market town of Monmouth the historic property, which is being sold by Paul Fosh Auctions, comprises a well-presented principal residence alongside two self-contained units arranged as a one bedroom and a two-bedroom flat. Gemma Vaughan, of Paul Fosh Auctions, says both of the flats are currently utilised as short term holiday lets providing an established income stream. “The main house at The Elms, on New Dixton Road, Monmouth, offers generous accommodation,…

The first quarter of 2026 (Q1) saw take up in Wales for industrial units over 50,000 sq ft reach 344,882 sq ft, according to the latest report from global property consultant Knight Frank. The take up was around 50,000 sq ft higher than the same period last year, but down from the 675,000 sq ft achieved in the final quarter of 2025. Neil Francis, head of the Knight Frank Wales Logistics & Industrial team based in Cardiff, said: ”The take up comprised two lettings and two sales, with the largest deal being the sale of the 111,000 sq ft former…

Overnight road closures are set to affect parts of South Wales this week, with drivers urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys. Traffic Wales has confirmed a series of closures on key routes, including the A48 and A465, taking place over consecutive nights. The A48 eastbound will be closed between Earlswood Roundabout and Britton Ferry Roundabout from 8pm on Wednesday, April 8 until 6am on Thursday, April 9. Further disruption is expected on Thursday night, with the A465 westbound closed between Hardwick Roundabout and Glanbaiden Roundabout from 8pm on April 9 until 6am on Friday, April…