Author: Rhys Gregory

A community development grant scheme for local initiatives has opened a second window for applications this week. Charities, social enterprises, voluntary sector organisations, community groups are eligible to apply for the scheme, which will fund activities that contribute to one of the following areas: community building crime prevention breaking down barriers to opportunity environmental education Welsh culture preservation Grants are available for sports clubs through the scheme. More information on this is available on the Whatimpact website. The scheme is being administered by Whatimpact on behalf of the council. What you need to know The second application window will open on…

A new dental contract for Wales will improve access to NHS dentistry for everyone as health needs and prevention are put at the heart of the new system. The new dental contract will transform how services are delivered across Wales – improving access, fairness, and quality of care. This is the first major reform of the contract in 20 years and will replace the units of dental activity contract, which pays dentists to recall patients every six months, regardless of whether they have any problems. The new contract, which will come into effect in April 2026, will mean people will…

Cardiff’s buzzing independent food scene is set to welcome Ogof, a new neighbourhood restaurant and wine shop that will open later this year on Kings Road (formerly the site of Poca restaurant), on the border between Canton and Pontcanna. Behind this exciting new venture are co-owners and local residents Alex Vines, Zanna Clarke and Siôn Iorwerth; Alex has spent more than a decade cooking in acclaimed London kitchens including 40 Maltby Street and Rochelle Canteen, followed by running his much-loved ‘Vines’ pop-up in venues across Cardiff. He is joined by Siôn, a Carmarthenshire-born wine specialist whose experience includes opening one…

Portthcawl Co-op welcomes members and customers back into the new-look store as it re-launches following an eight-week programme of works and improvement. Located in Lias Road, Porthcawl, the store – which supports upto 30 local jobs – has been transformed with a fresh new look and enhanced shopping experience. New refrigeration enhances the fresh, chilled and frozen range, and also supports Co-op’s work to further cut its carbon footprint. This sits alongside Costa Coffee Express, an in-store bakery and focus on food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, pizzas, flowers; ready meals, award winning beers and wines and, everyday essentials. Parcel…

History will be made this November when the Welsh language will be heard for the first time ever on stage at Shakespeare’s Globe. Romeo a Juliet – a new, bilingual production of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, produced by Theatr Cymru in association with Shakespeare’s Globe – will open at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff on 29 September 2025, and after a four-week tour of Wales will be performed at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the Globe’s indoor theatre space, 5-8 Nov 2025. It marks Theatr Cymru’s debut at the iconic London theatre. Performed in both Welsh and English and directed by…

An event by Business Beats Cancer Cymru, focusing on how businesses can support colleagues and loved ones facing cancer is being held on Thursday 9 October 2025, at The Copthorne Hotel in Cardiff. Nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime.* Join the team between 11am-1pm to hear powerful personal stories, expert advice from Cancer Research UK’s Lead Nurse for Wales , and practical steps to create a more compassionate workplace. Julie Grabham will also be part of the panel and will share the JG HR Pledge with attendees which advocates for paid time off for cancer screenings…

A new mobile tool has been launched to support frontline workers with essential carbon monoxide (CO) safety advice and resources. Developed by the Gas Safe Charity in partnership with the UK’s Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) – Wales & West Utilities, Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, and SGN – the free ‘Think CO’ app will provide real-time guidance to safeguard vulnerable individuals across the UK. The app has been designed for frontline workers such as Fire & Rescue Service teams, social workers, council staff, and charity workers, equipping them with instant CO safety information during home visits and emergencies. Backed by a…

Registrations are now open for this year’s new look Wales Climate Week virtual conference – taking place from Monday 3rd November to Wednesday 5th November. This year’s three-day virtual event invites stakeholders to join Wales’ biggest climate conversation — exploring how we can unlock the benefits of change. From lower energy bills and greener jobs to healthier communities and a thriving natural world, the aim of the conference is to discuss how we can turn climate action into opportunity. The virtual conference will provide a national platform for discussion and action – a place where people from all corners of…

A PR consultant is celebrating a professional hat-trick after being crowned one of the industry’s best for the third time. Martin Williams, founder of St Asaph-based Radar Public Relations (PR), was named Professional of the Year at the PRCA DARE Awards, which recognise excellence in public relations across North Wales and the North of England. Martin launched Radar PR in 2018 following a 20-year career in news and sport journalism and higher education (HE) communications. Since then, he has supported more than 150 clients across an ever-growing range of sectors, from education, law, engineering, healthcare, and retail, to hospitality, tourism,…

Tributes have been paid to one of North Wales’ best-known solicitors who has died at the age of 74. Gary Morris was a solicitor and, latterly, consultant with Gamlins Law and previously Gamlin, Kelly and Beattie for 50 years. He was also an equity partner for most of that time and played an instrumental part in helping to grow the firm to what it is today with 85 staff across six offices. Gary, who lived in Colwyn Bay and studied law at the University of Liverpool, was married to Pam, who met when she was training as a solicitor at…