Author: Rhys Gregory

The outlook for the housing market in Wales remains challenging amid a fall in market activity during September, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey. A net balance of -46% of Welsh respondents to the latest survey reported a fall in new buyer enquiries in September. This is the sixth month in a row in which buyer interest has dropped. As the market loses further momentum, sales have unsurprisingly fallen too, with the September figure meaning that the number of sales in Wales has now fallen for six months in succession (a net balance of -33%). Looking ahead,…

A brand new, jaw-dropping entertainment show is coming to Cardiff this December, featuring an incredible line-up of world-class performers who will amaze and amuse as they deliver the ultimate Christmas Night Out. Acts include a gravity-defying aerial act, a fire-eating cabaret sensation, a juggler serving drinks, a spinning muscle man, and a hand-to-hand balancing duo, to name just a few. Castellana, one of three shows that form part of the Cardiff Castle Christmas Festival, is a sensational blend of circus, burlesque and cabaret acts sprinkled with comedy and naughtiness, set to live music. The story is set in the magical…

Swansea is set to get a little wackier next year as Krazy Races comes to town on Sunday 18th June 2023. Krazy Races is a free to attend soapbox derby event, aiming to bring all manner of wild and zany races to towns & cities across the U.K and beyond, while raising substantial funds for local charities. In 2019, Krazy Races won the Noea Award for Best New Event in the U.K and came back with a bang in 2022 bigger and more ‘Krazy’ than before. So far this year, the team have welcomed thousands of spectators in Shropshire, Cheshire and…

Welsh food and drink companies are preparing to attend one of the world’s largest food innovation exhibitions in Paris next month (15-19 October 2022). Salon International de I’Alimentation (SIAL) is a biennial fair that has developed into the food industry’s front-line event – the ultimate place to discover the latest trends and innovations. The trade show is dedicated to the agri-food, food retail, and institutional and commercial catering. Supported by the Welsh Government, the Cymru/Wales delegation from across the sector attend the event, all looking to explore new markets, discover new ideas and develop links with overseas buyers. SIAL will…

Police officers across south Wales have arrested 46 people and safeguarded 24 vulnerable people during a week of targeted action to disrupt county lines. County lines is the name given to drug dealing where organised criminal groups (OCGs) move and supply drugs, usually from cities into smaller towns and rural areas. The activity has coincided with a national “week of intensification” which is led by the National Crime Agency. The latest week of activity ran from Monday 3 October to Monday 10 October. Across the three forces (South Wales, Gwent and Dyfed-Powys), highlights include: 46 people arrested Five lines dismantled…

A Cardiff bakery has embedded itself in the local community by greeting customers in Welsh as a way to boost their day to day use of the Welsh language, one ‘Shwmae?’ at a time. Owned by Ryan Rowe and his partner Gareth Davies, Let Them See Cake is a specialist bakery in the heart of Cardiff overlooking Victoria Park. Gareth and Ryan have shared their story of how using more Welsh day to day has had a positive impact on them personally and professionally to mark Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae – Shwmae Su’mae Day (Saturday 15th October). Through its diverse team,…

Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Craig Revel Horwood will star as Miss Hannigan in their smash hit production of the musical Annie, visiting Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre in July 2023 on a UK and Ireland tour. Craig Revel Horwood is probably best known as a judge on all 20 series of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing. He returns to the part of Miss Hannigan having played the role to critical acclaim in this production in both the West End and on tour. His other West End Theatre credits include Munkustrap in Cats, Miss Saigon at the…

A Ruthin-based civil engineering firm has reached a key milestone as part of its work to deliver the land-based infrastructure for a major UK offshore wind farm.   Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has installed almost 73 miles of underground cabling for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, located in the North East of England, which will be capable of powering six million UK homes annually on completion. The award-winning firm is delivering the onshore high voltage direct current (HVDC) cabling, which weighs 3,500 tonnes, to help connect the first two phases of the project, Dogger Bank A and B, to the…

Former sprint and hurdling athlete, Colin Jackson, has partnered with Welsh Government and Learning and Work Institute to urge people across Wales to never stop learning. The retired athlete, who has turned his hand to a number of different careers and pursuits since retiring in 2003, is challenging everyone over the age of 18 in Wales to learn something new this year for Adult Learners’ Week. As someone who has changed jobs later in life, Colin understands the benefits of learning and picking up new skills that can offer a second chance at a new career or the opportunity to…

Newport business, Mon Timber, has been announced as the latest sponsor of The Dragons for the 2022/23 season. The new deal will see Mon Timber’s logo feature on the Dragons’ new shirt, as well as on advertising boards throughout Rodney Parade. Mon Timber is a successful and well-respected supplier of timber products, joinery and roof trusses, operating from three sites between Newport and Cardiff. With a customer base in construction and joinery, the business has developed an excellent reputation for service and expertise. Josh Worthy, Branch Development Manager, Mon Timber said: “Mon Timber has had a long and fruitful relationship…