Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government is providing an additional £30.9 million to local authorities to deliver regeneration projects that will transform town centres across Wales.  The investment is being directed to local authorities across the country — from coastal towns to valley communities — with projects spanning creative industries, leisure, transport, and heritage. Since its launch in 2020, the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme has awarded more than £484 million in grant and loan funding to support regeneration across Wales – and this extra funding brings the total investment for 2025/26 to an impressive £56.3 million. The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, recently visited two flagship projects, meeting local partners and seeing progress first-hand. In Wrexham, she toured the recently launched Creative Hub at the Old…

Businesses and workers in Wales are being urged to familiarise themselves with new family-friendly employment rights, which are due to come into effect in April, and aim to help more people stay in work while balance caring responsibilities. These changes come after figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed that around 485,000 people aged 16 to 64 in Wales were not in work at the end of last year. This led to Wales having the third-highest economic inactivity rate in the UK – 24.8%, only behind the North East at 25.7%, and Northern Ireland with the highest economic inactivity…

Former Wales international, Harlequin, Osprey and now Head Coach of Bridgend Ravens Scott Baldwin has explained the clubs vision to become the first carbon-neutral rugby team in Wales. Bridgend Ravens are working in Partnership with Electrify Cymru, part of Electrify Britain, who are now the ground’s sponsor, to bring in renewable energy to bring down the costs to the club. Baldwin was speaking to Richard Parks, also a former Welsh international, on the new podcast Beyond the Breakdown which interviews legends of the game in local clubs they have a connection to. Former Wales international, Harlequin and now Head Coach…

Drivers are being warned of a full weekend closure on the M48 as essential bridge maintenance works get under way. Traffic Wales has confirmed that the M48 eastbound between Junction 2 at Newhouse Roundabout and Junction 1 at Aust will be closed overnight from Friday, February 27 through to Sunday, March 2. The closure will be in place each night between 8pm and 6am, with the full weekend shutdown allowing engineers to carry out bridge maintenance works safely. A signed diversion route will be in place while the works are carried out, and motorists are advised to allow extra time…

South Wales Police has confirmed that Live Facial Recognition technology will be deployed proactively in Cardiff today, Friday, February 27. The force says the move is aimed at locating suspects, wanted individuals and high risk missing people as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent and detect crime. Officers will be using clearly marked vehicles and recognition zones during the deployment. Members of the public who want to know more about the technology are encouraged to speak to the team on the ground. Officers say they are happy to explain how the system works and, where possible, provide demonstrations. What…

A mystery man from Cardiff has scooped up £10K a month for a year on The National Lottery Set for Life draw, matching five main numbers on Thursday 1 January 2026. Speaking on his win, the lucky Cardiffian said: “I had to look and check my app about 10 times before I fully realised how much I had won. It’s totally surreal! “I plan to use my winnings to enjoy a few extra holidays and complete some home improvements!” Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, commended the Cardiff-based prize winner, saying, “Congratulations to our lucky Cardiffian! We hope he enjoys receiving a dream payday every month for a year and wish him the best on his…

No less than five support artists and special guests are being added to the bill for House music tastemaker Chris Stussy’s headlining show at Cardiff Castle this summer. The Dutch superstar heads to the city on Saturday June 6 kicking off a packed season of 24 live music and gigs at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. And joining this huge dance party will be a blend of DJs and multi-instrumentalists – Chloé Caillet is special guest with support also coming from L.P.Rhythm, Locklead, Lauren Lo Sung and Lewis Taylor. Chloé Caillet is a globally renowned DJ, producer…

Actor and comedian Mike Bubbins is embarking on a personal mission – and with plenty of laughter and joy along the way – he is learning Welsh in just one year for his children. His journey is captured in Mike Bubbins: Welsh Learner, available on BBC iPlayer and airing on BBC One Wales this St David’s Day. The programme follows Mike as he reconnects with his roots, revisits the places that shaped him, and meets the people who inspire him to embrace the Welsh language. On his first return to Gladstone Primary School in Barry, Mike reflects on his upbringing and education, and…

FOR Cardiff has announced a free, live St. David’s Day performance by The Gentle Good at National Museum Cardiff, on Sunday 1st March between 2:30–3:30pm. The gig forms part of FOR Cardiff’s Little Things campaign which celebrates Welsh culture through small, joyful moments across the city centre spotlighting five themes: gastronomy, music, literature, Welsh language and family. The Gentle Good is the moniker of Cardiff-based songwriter Gareth Bonello, who is known for crafting modern folk music in Welsh and English and previously won the Welsh Music Prize. The Gentle Good is widely regarded as a leading contemporary Welsh-language songwriters. Carolyn…

Three social care heroes from Wales were hailed as “truly magnificent” by King Charles when they met him during a special reception at Windsor Castle. Taurai Zimbi from Barry, Shiny Skaria from Rhayader in Powys and retired nurse Carol Dight, who were all gold winners at last year’s Wales Care Awards, also had a chance to chat with Queen Camilla at the prestigious event. The trio were among invited guests at the reception celebrating the extraordinary contribution of the nation’s social care workforce. They were accompanied by Mario Kreft MBE, chair of Care Forum Wales which runs the Wales Care…