Author: Rhys Gregory

Following successful events in Cardiff and Wrexham, Wales’ flagship graduate careers event is coming to Swansea for the first time, with a new two-day format at the Albert Hall. The event will bring students and recent graduates face-to-face with with employers from across South Wales for two days of real conversations, networking, and career-defining moments. Hosted by Darogan and headline sponsored by South West Wales Regional Learning and Skills Partnership (RLSP) and with Companies House as headline exhibitor, GradCon South Wales is the third event in the GradCon series. The inaugural event in Cardiff in 2025 attracted over 500 graduates…

Newport residents are being encouraged to show their support as the city marks D-Day with an annual parade and remembrance service in the city centre this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, 6 June, commemorating the anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy during the Second World War. Organised in the city centre, the parade will begin at 11.45am from the top of Cambrian Road and will be led by the Newport Stedfast Band. Participants will march along Bridge Street before continuing up High Street to the D-Day Memorial, where a short service of remembrance will be held.…

A man from Beddau has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of rape. Kyle Plummer, 32, raped his victim at a property in Beddau in 2023. Plummer pleaded not guilty to one count of rape but was found guilty after a three-day trial at Cardiff Crown Court in April. He has been handed an extended sentence of six years and six months in prison and given a 10-year restraining order. Detective Constable Davies said: “I would like to thank the victim in this case for coming forward and for being courageous throughout the process of this investigation. Because…

Passengers are being advised of essential engineering work taking place on the North Wales railway between Chester and Llandudno Junction from the early hours of Saturday 6 June and reopening in the early hours of Monday 8 June. During this time, the railway will be closed to allow teams uninterrupted access to carry out important maintenance and upgrade work as part of continued Network North Wales upgrade and the recent introduction of a new timetable, Transport for Wales is working with its industry partners, Network Rail on a range of improvements over a selection of areas, including: Flint – Drainage improvements…

The stereotype of the numbers-focused accountant is being dismantled by the profession itself. Welsh finance professionals have revealed that purpose, not pay, is a defining factor in how they make career decisions, choose employers and measure their own success. The insight comes from the world’s largest annual talent survey of more than 11,000 finance professionals across 160 countries and Welsh accountants did not hold back. The findings from ACCA’s annual Global talent trends survey reveal that 54% of finance professionals want roles that make a difference to social impact, while 47% want their work to contribute to addressing the environmental and…

Dive into a high-octane, story-led, contemporary big top experience with world-class acrobatic performances. The Revel Puck Circus, East London’s homegrown circus company known for bold, theatrical, non-traditional work, brings its brand new production A Glimmer Daze Gambit to Cardiff this summer at Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna. Running from Thursday 4 June to Sunday 14 June 2026, this two week Cardiff run is part of the company’s first ever large-scale touring season, a 200-day journey taking their Chapiteau tent across the UK and bringing world-class contemporary circus into the heart of local communities. The Cardiff dates are presented in partnership with NoFit…

With less than a week to go until one of the UK’s biggest garden railway festivals returns to Llangollen, organisers have announced that visitors will also be able to enjoy one of Britain’s most acclaimed Thomas the Tank Engine-inspired model railway layouts as part of a new partnership with the Llangollen and Corwen Railway. The Llangollen Garden Railway Festival returns to Llangollen Pavilion on Saturday, June 6, bringing together some of the finest large-scale model railway layouts in the country, more than 50 leading retailers and traders, and thousands of enthusiasts from across the UK. Since being launched by Llangollen-based…

Regional firms across Wales and the United Kingdom face growing pressures to modernise their daily commercial operations. Upgrading corporate digital infrastructure helps small and medium enterprises compete effectively with larger national brands. Better connectivity drives local productivity and expands market outreach far over traditional regional borders. Investing in robust network infrastructure sets up a strong foundation for long-term regional development, digital inclusion, and economic resilience. Shifting Away From Outdated Infrastructure Many local enterprises still rely on traditional copper lines or slow broadband options for their daily tasks. These old systems create major bottlenecks during peak operational hours and slow down…

The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 marked a landmark shift in the way care and support are delivered across Wales. Rather than focusing solely on services provided to individuals, the legislation places well-being, independence and personal choice at the centre of decision-making. It encourages a more person-centred approach to care, recognising that people should have greater control over how support is delivered and where it takes place. These principles continue to shape conversations about the future of social care in Wales. As wider discussions continue around how social care services should evolve across Wales, there is growing recognition…

Collagen supplementation has moved well beyond its early reputation as a niche beauty trend. In the UK alone, the collagen supplement market has grown substantially year on year since 2021, with marine collagen now accounting for the majority of new product launches. The science has caught up with the hype — and, in some respects, surpassed it. A 2019 systematic review of 11 randomised, placebo-controlled human trials found that oral collagen supplementation measurably improved skin elasticity, hydration, and dermal collagen density compared to placebo. Subsequent research has extended the evidence base to joint comfort, nail strength, and hair quality. For…