Author: Rhys Gregory

After unprecedented demand that saw the biggest ever rush for tickets across both pre-sale and general sale, Lewis Capaldi is currently blazing through a triumphant 200,000-ticket sold out 17-date UK arena tour – and he shows no sign of slowing down as he today announces his biggest ever UK and Irish headline shows for next summer including a date at Blackweir Fields on Tuesday June 30. The announcement comes during Lewis’s current sold-out 17-date UK arena tour, his first return to touring in two years, and has been sending fans into overdrive, debuting new songs as well as racing through…

The bizarre reason why an eccentric aristocrat installed the first telephone in a North Wales market town in 1881 has finally been revealed. Local historian Clwyd Wynne discovered that Anglesey-born philanthropist Emily Fazakerley wanted to listen to an opera that was being staged in Denbigh but wasn’t able to be there in person. The phone, which was installed just six years after Alexander Graham Bell’s landmark invention, was hooked up with the wealthy spinster’s plush mansion, Plas Castell, in the shadow of Denbigh Castle. Clwyd uncovered the story while doing research for a lecture about the Buttermarket that’s undergone a…

New report by the Bevan Foundation evidences the risk of physical harm which unsuitable temporary accommodation placements by local authorities are posing to children. They can also have a serious effect on a child’s wellbeing and ability to develop and learn. Thousands of homeless children across Wales are going to bed in a place which they cannot call home. At worst, they will be sharing a single hotel, hostel or bed and breakfast room with their family with limited access to essentials like being able to cook or do laundry. At best they might have their own front door and…

When Mal Pope takes to the stage at the Swansea Building Society Arena next month, he hopes to finally push a fundraising cause which is close to his heart over the finish line. The talented singer-songwriter and broadcaster has been championing Swansea Bay Health Charity’s Cwtsh Clos Appeal for the past 18 months. The appeal is raising £160,000 to help refurbish five two-bedroom homes, which are used to accommodate families with babies in Singleton Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Now, in a lovely display of altruism, Mal will donate 10 per cent of the profits from his Homecoming gig,…

A LEADER in geophysical and petrophysical logging is set to expand into new international markets after a period of significant growth. Robertson Geo is preparing for its next phase of global growth after moving into new headquarters in Conwy – strengthening its position as a major exporter and worldwide leader in geophysical and petrophysical services. With 95% of its sales going to overseas markets and a presence in over 160 countries, the company manages an international network of more than 25 approved agents, with operational bases in the USA and Hong Kong and a workforce of 55 people. Sales and…

Drivers are being urged to take care this morning as strong winds and unsettled weather are affecting many areas of Wales. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind from 20:00 on Sunday 14 September until 18:00 on Monday 15 September. Wind gusts are expected to reach 45-55 mph inland, and up to 60-70 mph in exposed coastal and hilly zones. Rush-hour traffic is likely to be especially difficult: bridges and exposed routes are under strain, and several closures and restrictions are already in force. If you’re travelling this morning, especially on major trunk roads or over bridges,…

New analysis from Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading property websites, reveals where home buyers can purchase a home for £150,000 or less. The North East and Scotland are the top regions for budget-conscious buyers, offering the highest proportion of affordable homes and the greatest variety of property types. The analysis shows that just 12 per cent of all homes for sale across Great Britain are priced under £150,000. So for buyers on a budget, location is key. In the North East, a remarkable 41 per cent of all homes for sale fall within this price range, followed by Scotland…

Esports Wales has confirmed that Newport will host the Phygital Football Regional Qualifiers on Sunday, 28 September 2025, with athletes from across the UK set to compete in this groundbreaking new sporting format. Phygital sport is a fast-growing concept that fuses traditional sports with esports, blending the physical and digital into one competition. Players must prove themselves both on the pitch and in the gaming arena, combining athletic ability with tactical gaming skills. Phygital Football merges five-a-side football with competitive digital play. Teams first go head-to-head in a high-energy match on the field, before two players from each side move…

Growing up in a region of Sudan with limited healthcare and educational resources, Dr Hamdi Abdalrhman developed a deep understanding of the transformative power of education. Encouraged by his mother, he became the first member of his family, village and the rural community to qualify as a doctor. After achieving a medical degree, Hamdi managed an emergency room at Khartoum ENT Hospital and practised clinical medicine and surgery across five hospitals in different states of Sudan. Working in these roles, he identified healthcare management skills that could be improved. Since arriving in Wales, he has enhanced his management and English…

“Mental health first aid is just as important as CPR,” says BBC The Traitors finalist Andrew Jenkins, who is using his extraordinary survival story to help others speak up, seek support and learn how to save lives. When Andrew Jenkins appeared on BBC’s The Traitors in 2024, viewers across the UK connected with his quiet strength, openness and authenticity. But behind the castle walls and mind games, Andrew was already carrying a powerful story — one that began with a near-fatal car crash and led him on a journey of survival, silence and eventually, self-acceptance. Now, he is using that…