Author: Rhys Gregory

CARDIFF-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has secured three new projects within the education sector as the new academic year begins. Dudley’s Aluminium will work alongside Wilmott Dixon to install Kawneer curtain walling, windows and doors on two projects: Glyncoch Primary School based in Rhondda Cynon Taf, an English medium primary school which is being built to Passivhaus standards, and Airfield Primary Academy, a 630-place school in Weston-super-Mare. Both schools, expected to open in 2026, are designed with the environment in mind and will also include facilities for the wider community. The fabricator will also be working with Tilbury Douglas on Luminous…

A 20-year-old Mid Wales chef, who this week aims to outcook rivals from across Europe, has been described as a role model for Welsh apprentices. Gabi Wilson, from Rhayader, is representing Team UK in the cooking competition at EuroSkills Herning in Denmark this week until Friday in the latest chapter of a remarkable culinary learning journey. She is one of seven Welsh competitors out of a team of 19 representing Team UK in 17 different skills at the European competition, which has attracted 600 competitors. The talented young chef, who works at Chapters, a Green Michelin star restaurant in Hay-on-Wye,…

The career of opera star Rhys Meirion has taken an unexpected turn after beating cancer – he’s joined a rock group. The internationally acclaimed tenor and TV presenter teamed up with his daughter, Elan, as part of the in-house band of the North Wales Music Cooperative on a tour of more than 250 schools in Conwy, Denbighshire and Wrexham. The pioneering music service teaches more than 5,000 children every week and as has been described as  a “national treasure” by its patron, royal composer Professor Paul Mealor. The 11-strong group is made up of professional musicians and singers who are…

Wales Tech Week is proud to welcome BT, a leading provider of telecommunications and digital infrastructure, as an official Gold Partner for the 2025 international tech summit – taking place 24-26 November at the ICC Wales. With innovation at its core, BT connects more than a million businesses each day, powering the digital economy through advanced solutions in connectivity, cybersecurity, IoT, and network infrastructure. Their support for Wales Tech Week marks a significant endorsement of the nation’s vibrant tech sector. As a Gold Partner, BT will be collaborating with Cisco at Wales Tech Week to showcase innovative sustainable technology solutions…

Today (Thursday, 11 September 2025) Urdd Gobaith Cymru has confirmed that 2028’s National Eisteddfod yr Urdd will be held in Eryri, Gwynedd. A public meeting for volunteers and supporters will be held in Ysgol Brynerfail, Llanrug on Wednesday, 24 September. Possible site locations are currently being discussed by the Urdd and Cyngor Gwynedd. The last time Eisteddfod yr Urdd visited Eryri was in Glynllifon near Bangor in 2012. Llio Maddocks, the Urdd’s Arts and Eisteddfod Director: “The Urdd is thankful for Cyngor Gwynedd’s support in hosting our Eisteddfod in 2028. One of the most important elements of Eisteddfod yr Urdd…

A bereaved mother, whose baby died due to NHS maternity failings, is calling for all hospital investigations into such tragedies in Wales to be independently conducted, and not undertaken by staff who work within the hospital where the incidents occurred. Emily Brazier’s daughter Liliwen Iris Thomas died 20 hours after her birth at the University Hospital of Wales, after Emily was given so much pain medication and unlimited access to Entonox (gas and air) without any supervision, resulting in her being unaware she had given birth. A lack of checks on Emily by midwives meant that Liliwen’s birth went undiscovered…

Cardiff is set to welcome its most exciting new destination for live entertainment, as LUDO Sports and Live Lounge prepares to open its flagship venue on St Mary’s Street this September, with room for over 700 guests. LUDO’s most ambitious site yet promises a winning line‑up of live music, premium live sport screenings, freshly prepared food, craft drinks and local beers, as well as competitive socialising in the form of interactive darts and basketball: all designed to deliver unforgettable nights out, whatever the occasion. At the heart of the new venue is a state‑of‑the‑art beer garden featuring Cardiff’s largest outdoor…

Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) and RenewableUK Cymru have unveiled a landmark ‘Wales Clean Growth Map’ — highlighting a £9 billion investment opportunity for Wales’ renewable energy projects and low-carbon industries. The map is designed to help legislators, policymakers, and investors visualise the full-scale and strategic alignment of Wales’ clean energy pipeline and industrial transition, and to spotlight the transformational potential for jobs, infrastructure, and regional economies. It not only identifies £6.9 billion which could be added to the Welsh economy over the next decade but also highlights £2.1 billion which could be saved by avoiding further deindustrialisation through investment…

Children and young people in Wales are not able to access mental health support when they need it, leaving them feeling ‘isolated and hopeless’, Mind Cymru has found. In 2018, the Welsh Government’s Children, Young People and Education Committee identified a critical gap in mental health support for young people, described as the ‘missing middle’. New research from Mind Cymru suggests that this issue persists, with many still falling into a space where their needs are too complex for universal services but don’t meet the threshold for specialist support. Young people* have told Mind Cymru that limitations of school-based counselling…

North Wales Police are set to roll out an innovative new tactic in Rhyl and the wider Denbighshire Coastal area in a bid to combat rising incidents of anti-social behaviour. The initiative, part of Operation Vroom, will focus on the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes, which are frequently linked to drug supply, theft, and public disorder. Officers will now be equipped with Smart Tag, a forensic spray designed to safely and discreetly mark offenders for later identification. The solution contains a unique forensic code that corresponds to the pressurised canister it was sprayed from, directly linking a suspect or…