Author: Rhys Gregory

The Welsh Government has announced a record-breaking £85m investment in flood and coastal erosion risk management for this year – the highest annual allocation ever delivered in Wales. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, confirmed the funding during a visit to a scheme at Rover Way in Cardiff, where major construction work is underway to strengthen coastal defences. This latest allocation builds on more than £377m committed to flood risk management during this Senedd term – the highest level of investment in flooding ever delivered in Wales. For 2026/27, more than £85m will be made available to Risk Management Authorities across Wales, including almost £43m in capital funding for new schemes to protect communities…

Welsh star Max Boyce MBE and Wales’ most capped footballer Jess Fishlock MBE have been celebrated at this year’s St David Awards. Max received the Culture award in recognition of his decades-long contribution to Welsh life. From his chart-topping albums to his iconic anthem “Hymns and Arias”, the Glynneath-born performer has brought Welsh humour and warmth to audiences around the world. Jess Fishlock was honoured with the Sport award. Wales’ first footballer to reach 100 international caps, Jess was instrumental in guiding the Wales Women’s National Team to their historic first UEFA EURO Championship finals last year. Now in its…

The Welsh Government will ensure Wales is primed to maximise every opportunity from modern nuclear generation at Wylfa in North Wales. That’s the message from the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, who delivered a speech at an event held in Cardiff by the Nuclear Industry Association yesterday. The event shone a spotlight on a monumental year for the civil nuclear industry in the UK and was supported by the Wales Nuclear Forum and sponsored by Rolls-Royce SMR – which is designing what will be the UK’s first three small modular reactors (SMR) at Wylfa. Cabinet Secretary…

The new Deeside Parkway station will strengthen links between North East Wales, Deeside Industrial estate and Liverpool, improving access to one of the largest employment sites in Europe and help reduce congestion on main roads in the area. That was the message from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, as he visited the site of the proposed station. The station is one of 7 being taken forward in Wales, with more exciting developments to come following the UK Government’s commitment to support Transport for Wales’ £14bn plan for rail. During a visit to Deeside Industrial estate,…

A specialist clinic providing tailored perimenopause and menopause support for women is being opened in Cardiff. The women’s health hub is the first of its kind in the capital city and is tailored to women aged 40 to 65. Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, visited the East Cardiff Menopause Hub this week to hear more about the new service, which will provide patient-centred advice, treatment, and community support in one place. It is part of a Wales-wide network of pathfinder women’s health hubs opened in the first phase of delivering the Women’s Health Plan. Women registered with…

Cardiff Council’s waste blitz team has cleared a significant amount of litter and fly tipped waste from Rover Way and Southern Way over the last two days. The clean up operation targeted two of the city’s key routes, where rubbish and illegally dumped waste had built up. Council teams worked to remove the debris and restore the areas to a cleaner and safer standard for motorists, businesses and nearby communities. The local authority says it wants to keep these areas clean and tidy, but is calling on the public to play their part. Residents and drivers are being reminded not…

Motorists are being urged to avoid Llantwit Major Road following a collision which has led to a full road closure. South Wales Police confirmed that officers are at the scene and the road is currently closed in both directions between Sigingstone, at the Cowbridge turn off, and the Vale Business Park in Nash. The update was issued around six hours ago, with the closure still in place at the time of writing. Drivers are being advised to plan ahead and use alternative routes where possible, as delays are likely in the surrounding area while the incident is dealt with. A…

ISTL Engineering, a South Wales-based mechanical and electrical contractor, has secured a six-figure loan from the Investment Fund for Wales, through FW Capital, which will be used to support its work on significant new contracts in Cardiff Bay, creating 10 new jobs. The investment will be used to fund infrastructure required for the company’s role on the Channel View residential project delivered by Wates Construction under its framework agreement with Cardiff Council. The scheme involves the construction of two Blocks, namely A & B, which consists of 24 & 102-apartments respectively. Work is already underway. Founded in 1995 by director…

Millions of us play five or six-a-side football every week. Up and down the country, post work, the floodlights come on, we lace up our boots and play the beautiful game in perhaps, in some cases, a not-so-beautiful way. But it’s all about getting out there and having fun. For many of us, a post-match pint with friends follows and that social aspect is a huge part of it in itself. However, have you ever thought about what alcohol might be doing to your game? While being good isn’t the be-all and end-all of playing six-a-side, having your performance inadvertently…

Motorists are being warned of possible delays across several major routes in South Wales this evening as rush hour traffic begins to build. According to Traffic Wales, congestion is affecting stretches of the M4 westbound between J23A Magor and J26 Malpas. Drivers heading towards Newport and Cardiff are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys. Further delays are also possible on the M4 westbound at J30 Cardiff Gate, a key junction for those travelling into and around the capital. Meanwhile, the A4232 northbound between Culverhouse Cross and M4 J33 Capel Llanilltern is also seeing heavier traffic, with commuters…