Author: Rhys Gregory

There’s no right or wrong way to talk about our feelings but finding the right time to be honest about our emotions can be more difficult. Time To Talk Day on February 5th is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation and is a space for people across Wales to come together to talk, listen and change lives. There’s been some great progress made in destigmatising mental health problems, but there are still times when what we’re experiencing can feel really big and difficult to talk about. For example, if you’re someone who is waiting for therapy, hearing voices, or coping after a…

Schools and community groups across Wales are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco, as the retailer looks to support more local projects helping children and young people access healthy, nutritious food. The community grant scheme awards up to £1,500, with shortlisted projects going forward to a customer vote in participating Tesco stores. Shoppers receive a blue token and can vote by placing it in the in-store unit for the cause they want to support. Each funding round features three local projects, with grants awarded based on the number of tokens received. This year, Tesco is particularly keen to…

WORK is underway on a major refurbishment of the Greenfield Valley Café – to be known as Y Caffi – as part of an ambitious 10-year vision to transform the historic site into one of the top visitor attractions in North Wales. The project marks a significant milestone for Greenfield Valley Trust, which will bring the café under its direct management for the first time. Profits generated will be reinvested back into Greenfield Valley, supporting heritage preservation, site maintenance and educational activity, while ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience for visitors. Supported by UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF), the long-planned refurbishment…

Motorists are being urged to avoid part of the M4 this evening following a collision on the westbound carriageway between Junction 36 and Junction 37. South Wales Police are currently at the scene and have warned of significant tailbacks in the area. Drivers are being advised to use alternative routes where possible as congestion continues to build. The incident has led to long delays, with traffic backing up along the motorway and surrounding roads. Emergency services remain on site and are working to manage the situation. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said they expect disruption to continue for some…

Saturday 11th April will mark a major milestone for Shangri-La, as the Welsh electronic institution celebrates 15 years by taking over DEPOT for an all-day spectacular. Headlining will be none other than Patrick Topping, the Newcastle-born DJ/producer and Trick label boss whose sets have become essential viewing across the world’s biggest festivals and most revered clubs. Shangri-La was the brainchild of Nick Saunders and James Cromwell; at the time, two Cardiff Met students who set up the first club night in April 2011 whilst studying for their degrees. Starting at what was then GLAM Nightclub on Greyfriars Road in Cardiff…

A chance to grab what were once three Monmouthshire cottages for the price of one big one is on offer at auction. The cottages, which date from the nineteenth century, are now one spacious semi-detached character cottage. Called Firwood, on Manson Lane, in the Welsh English border village of Manson, near Monmouth, the property is listed with Paul Fosh Auctions for £273,000. Angie Davey, of the property auctioneers, said: “This roomy, historic, semi- detached attractive cottage was initially built way back in 1873 when it was three separate cottages. “The property is now a single, spacious cottage with the added…

The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme saw an almost 30% (28.9%) rise in loan volumes in 2025 compared to the previous calendar year, suggesting a continued entrepreneurial drive across Wales. This increase was also reflected in the total value of loans, which rose by 23.58% between 2024 and 2025, indicating both sustained demand and continued investment in new and early-stage businesses. Across the UK as a whole, December was a particularly strong month, with the volume of loans up 12% in December 2025 compared to December 2024. The 2025 calendar year also saw demand for Start Up Loans remain…

New Theatre Cardiff has announced that this year’s family pantomime will be Beauty and the Beast, running from 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Cardiff favourite Mike Doyle will return as Dame to bring the tale as old as pantomime to life, with further star casting set to be revealed in the coming months. The Welsh comedy award winner, singer and actor has been entertaining audiences for more than 47 years, performing on cruise ships and touring across Wales with his own shows. A much loved face at the New Theatre, Mike has become a firm favourite with panto…

Careers Wales has announced the eight winners of the 2026 Valued Partner Awards at a ceremony held on 28 January 2026 at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. The annual awards recognise organisations that have gone above and beyond in working with schools to deliver high‑quality, engaging and meaningful careers experiences that help pupils connect classroom learning with real‑world opportunities. Over the past year, the winning employers have provided workshops, mentoring, workplace visits and a wide range of activities designed to inspire pupils, broaden their horizons and support them to make informed choices about their future. The winners, who are from…

A Cardiff woman has been disqualified from keeping animals for three years after causing suffering to her cat after failing to treat her leg injury. Adrianna Caldarer, Cardiff, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Friday (January 30). She had previously pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act in that she caused unnecessary suffering to a black and white cat known as Melody by failing to provide veterinary treatment for her leg injury. She was sentenced to a 12-month Community Order, 120 hours of unpaid work, a 15 day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and was ordered to pay £1,000.…