Author: Rhys Gregory

Newport Council’s major road resurfacing programme will move to Bassaleg next week as they start work on the A467 Risca by-pass and Bassaleg roundabout. Resurfacing work will be carried out overnight over the next few weeks. The work will be split into three parts: Part 1 – A467 southbound between Morrisons roundabout and Bassaleg roundabout Part 2 – A467 northbound between Chartist Drive and Morrisons roundabout Part 3 – Bassaleg roundabout Part 1 – A467 southbound Work on the A467 southbound section will begin today, Monday (2 March) and run through to Friday 6 March. Work will take place overnight,…

Wales is set for a mixed start to the week as rain gradually pushes eastwards today, before drier and brighter conditions take hold. According to the Met Office, western parts of Wales will wake up to a wet start, while eastern areas begin the day dry but rather cloudy. As the day goes on, the rain will slowly spread further east, with brighter skies following behind into the west during the afternoon. Winds are expected to ease, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 14°C. This evening, the rain will soon clear away, making way for clear spells. A few showers…

Welsh farmers will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) for the first time, as the Single Application Form (SAF) opens today, 2 March 2026. The SAF window runs from 2 March to 15 May 2026. Through it, farmers can notify the Welsh Government whether they’re claiming SFS or the Basic Payment Scheme. Farmers considering joining the SFS are strongly encouraged to start their application early. Starting early allows time to resolve any queries before the 15 May deadline. If field data needs updating — such as correcting land boundaries — farmers must do this through the…

The Welsh Government’s ‘Cymru Wales’ brand has partnered with Team Wales for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking the first time the brand will feature across athletes’ kits as they compete on the world stage this summer. The partnership will see the Cymru Wales logo appear on the sleeve of podium wear throughout the Games, alongside a wider programme of joint activities designed to showcase Wales to a global audience. As part of the collaboration, Cymru Wales branding will also feature prominently at Team Wales House in central Glasgow, where a programme of events will bring Wales’ values, culture and…

A Welsh food wholesaler is forecasting a £3 million sales bonanza at its flagship trade fair next week. Harlech Foodservice says the two-day Expo 26 at Venue Cymru in Llandudno could smash all previous records after last year’s event pulled in 1.5 million in orders. The fast-growing family firm believes takings could double again with up to 3,000 buyers expected through the doors on March 11 and 12. Among the trade customers will be representatives from major players in the public and private healthcare and education sectors, along with the tourism and hospitality industry.. It comes after two years of…

A Cardiff Metropolitan University student is combining his passion for sport with cutting-edge analytics as he progresses from performance analysis into advanced data science. Owen Richards, from Llanishen, Cardiff, completed his undergraduate degree in Sports Performance Analysis at Cardiff Met and is now continuing his studies with an MSc in Data Science. Sport has always played a central role in Owen’s life, both as a participant and a spectator. However, it was the deeper question of why performances happen — and how data can improve decision-making — that shaped his academic journey. During his undergraduate studies, Owen developed expertise in…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Pinehurst Rest Home, Porthcawl, on the south coast of Wales. Pinehurst Rest Home is a boutique residential dementia care home that is registered for up to 11 residents. It occupies an attractive converted Victorian property in the coastal town of Porthcawl, within a short walk of the seafront and promenade. The home has earned an enviable reputation for delivering excellent quality care and maintaining strong ties within the local community. The home was established in 1989 by Patricia Attwood and was passed to her daughter, Alexandra Crane, in 2004,…

Helping patients gain better access to cross-border healthcare, a climate and sustainability education platform and a tool collating global product recalls – these are just some of the bright ideas generated by groundbreaking Swansea University women. The University is proud to be among the first partner members of the WE Innovate National network. Led by Imperial College London, WE Innovate National plans to run the programme every year to support  a total of 150 female-led teams from participating institutions. Now the first 15-strong Swansea cohort selected to take part in the initiative have been revealed and they have come up…

A Blaenau Gwent cake company that is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026, has successfully grown over the last decade thanks to ongoing support from the Welsh Government’s HELIX Programme. Based in Ebbw Vale, Clam’s Handmade Cakes produce award-winning handmade cakes, which are supplied to coffee shops and cafes across the UK. Founded in 1991 by Jane Phillips, the family run business is the recipient of 18 Great Taste Awards and has been previously named Wales’s best craft bakery at the British Baking Awards. Since 2013, ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University has provided Clam’s with a variety…

Runners spend hours researching cushioning and stack height. A footwear specialist with two decades of industry experience says the feature that most directly affects comfort, stability, and injury risk rarely gets a second glance. Walk into any running shop and the conversation will centre on foam compounds, heel-to-toe drop, and energy return. These are real considerations – but according to Leanna Spektor, co-founder and style expert at Brand House Direct, an Australian footwear retailer, they consistently overshadow a structural element that has a more fundamental effect on how a shoe actually performs on the body. “I’ve spent over 20 years…